Jez Corden
Fresh out of high school, Jez enjoyed a long career unemployed as a World of Warcraft dragon slayer. After slaying every dragon WoW had to offer at the time, he eventually stumbled into an I.T. support role for a small company smack in the middle of the good old United Kingdom. While in this role, Jez encountered his first "tech fanboys," people who inexplicably get so deep into tech that they start rooting for them, much like a sports team.
One day, Jez picked up a Windows Phone on a whim — and little did he know it would eventually land him a role as a managing editor for the biggest Windows-focused site in the world! "This is actually pretty cool," he thought, watching the Windows Phone 8.1 tiles flip and cycle, followed by a "wow!" upon discovering the games therein had actual Xbox achievements baked in as standard. "I must tell the world about this," he resolved and began blogging during breaks at work. As one of the few people on Earth who actually actively used and enjoyed using a Windows Phone, Nokia invited Jez to MWC to watch them launch the Lumia 640. Enticed by the promise of free whiskey, Jez immediately leaped at the opportunity. Wholly impressed by the fact that there was someone else on Earth who loved Windows Phone more than he did, Windows Central editor Daniel Rubino saw Jez's excellent content from MWC and promptly offered him a job, and now the rest is history.
Since joining Windows Central, Jez turned his workaholism and restlessness to producing masses of world-exclusives on the Microsoft ecosystem. From the existence and spec sheet of the Xbox Series S, to unannounced Xbox features and games, Jez also has a wealth of expertise in producing analysis on the Microsoft platform and its future direction. An active user of Windows 11, Surface devices, Xbox consoles, Xbox cloud gaming, and beyond, Jez's role as managing editor is to ensure that Windows Central remains the #1 destination for all news, reviews, and analysis pertaining to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Latest articles by Jez Corden
Starfield does have a major problem, and it's not the Xbox frame rate (Update)
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Universal Translator needed Starfield has finally been fully detailed, and it looks absolutely incredible. But sadly, millions won't be able to play the game owing to localization choices by Bethesda and Microsoft.
Exclusive images of the 'Lenovo Legion Go' Windows-based Steam Deck competitor have leaked
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Lenovo Switch Lenovo Legion Go: Lenovo is working on a PC gaming handheld, and it looks pretty rad. For those who like the ASUS ROG Ally or the Steam Deck, you may need to pay attention to this one.
Xbox fans debate whether Microsoft should drop the Xbox Series S 'feature parity' clause
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Xbox Series Split The Xbox Series S is struggling to keep up with some features which has led to the delay of a very high-profile game.
PlayStation won the console war, will Xbox let them win cloud gaming too?
By Jez Corden published
ex-Cloud Microsoft has made some internal changes to its Xbox Cloud Gaming team, and reduced server allocations for several regions. Meanwhile, Sony PlayStation is about to ramp up.
Not enough people are talking about this game-changing upcoming Xbox feature
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PC on your Xbox A new feature that portents World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, and more coming to Xbox.
Baldur's Gate 3 is defying game industry trend-chasers — and is being rewarded for doing so
By Jez Corden published
Based Gate 3 Baldur's Gate 3 battle passes, micro-transactions, always online, and confusing pre-order editions? Larian said no, and gamers are rewarding them for it.
HoloLens 3? Microsoft has patented a new modular HMD that could be more affordable
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HoloLens 3? Is this HoloLens 3? It's hard to say, but it's interesting that Microsoft is still exploring head-mounted mixed reality devices.
When will Baldur's Gate 3 come to Xbox, and why isn't it here yet?
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Xboxgate 3 Baldur's Gate 3 is, right now, exclusive to Windows PC and PlayStation consoles. Will Baldur's Gate 3 come to Xbox? When will Baldur's Gate 3 come to Xbox? Here's what we know.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is seeing increased queue times as demand surges
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Rain Clouds As Microsoft grapples with regulators over its cloud business, the platform is seeing increased queue times, likely due to Grand Theft Auto V — or is it?
Microsoft is killing the Xbox Companion App for Windows — why that's a bit annoying
By Jez Corden published
Xbox DVR woes The Xbox Companion App for Windows 10 and 11 is dead, leaving functionality on the cutting room floor as well in the process.
EXCLUSIVE: Lenovo is working on a Windows PC gaming handheld called the 'Legion Go'
By Jez Corden published
Lenovo and Go Another Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally competitor enters the fray.
Starting with Final Fantasy 14, Square Enix now wants to bring its games to Xbox
By Jez Corden published
Finally Fantasy Today, Microsoft and Square Enix showed a unified front after years of ambiguity about the firm's relationship. Final Fantasy seems to be coming back to Xbox.
Microsoft has begun issuing bans for Xbox Series X|S emulator use
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Stick to dev mode, for now ...
Xbox's biggest crisis right now isn't games. It's hardware.
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Problems With Sony PlayStation announcing a big 40 million milestone today for the PS5, it's time we reflected on how the Xbox Series X|S is doing.
Microsoft discovered a way to market Edge that ISN'T incredibly annoying, but there are conspiracy theories brewing ...
By Jez Corden published
Gotta' go fast Microsoft Edge is a great browser with terrible marketing. Until now. Say hi to Edgehog.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon preview (Xbox, PC) — Steel yourself
By Jez Corden published
Rubicon Beckons Armored Core VI delivers rewarding complexity in droves on Xbox and PC.
People are tricking AI news bots to write fake stories about World of Warcraft (and it's hilarious)
By Jez Corden published
WoWGPT Zleague.gg was outed for stealing reddit content and using it to create articles recently. WoW players took the bot to task, resulting in hilarity and shitposting.
ASUS ROG Ally one month later: Here are 5 things I want you to know before buying
By Jez Corden published
ASUS ඞ I love the ASUS ROG Ally. It has become a primary gaming device for me, but it is NOT perfect. Here are some things you absolutely need to know before buying it.
Microsoft ends Xbox Live Gold forever. Say hello to Xbox Game Pass 'Core.'
By Jez Corden published
A new deal Xbox Game Pass Core is replacing Xbox Live Gold after many years, but you shouldn't be worried. Here's why and when the change is happening.
Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision?
By Jez Corden published
CoD on PS5 The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally binding agreement to keep Call of Duty with PlayStation. Here are the details.
Explosive Exchange: FTC Chair faces off against hostile US Congress over Microsoft-Activision merger
By Jez Corden published
FTCensured FTC Chair Lina Khan takes the hot seat.
Bored? Party like it's 2001 with this Windows XP ghosting error web simulator.
By Jez Corden published
👻🪟 I found myself hungry for some Windows error ghosting this morning. Thankfully, there's a web app for that. Come check it out.
My personal top 7 Amazon Prime deals you should defo buy: Tech, gaming, Xbox
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👑👑👑 Jez Corden Recommends: My personal top 7 Amazon Prime Day tech, gaming, and Xbox deals you should definitely consider this week.
Despite reports, the UK regulator is NOT backing down over Xbox's Activision deal
By Jez Corden published
CMArgh A CNBC report claimed that Microsoft and the UK CMA had already agreed to a small "divestiture" to get the deal approved. Turns out that was likely false. Here's what's happening next.
U.S. federal Judge Corley finally rules on Microsoft's Xbox-ABK deal: Microsoft WINS
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👩🏻⚖️ The past couple of weeks have seen the FTC and Xbox come to blows in federal court, over the FTC's desire to delay Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard. The decision is finally here.