Matt Brown
Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central's Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.
Latest articles by Matt Brown
Microsoft rebrands Xbox Game Pass PC to 'PC Game Pass'
By Matt Brown published
“PC Game Pass” is the new name for Microsoft’s gaming subscription service, as the company moves away from Xbox branding.
Halo Infinite known bugs, launch issues, and how to fix them
By Brendan Lowry, Matt Brown last updated
The top bugs and issues impacting Halo Infinite on launch day.
How to download Halo Infinite Campaign on Xbox One, Series X|S
By Matt Brown, Zachary Boddy last updated
Halo Infinite is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PCs.
Halo Infinite Battle Pass: Price, rewards list, and what you need to know
By Matt Brown published
A deep dive into Halo Infinite's battle pass, including how it works, how much it costs, and what's actually different about Microsoft's take on the system.
Best Xbox One Platformers in 2022
By Matt Brown published
From retro 8-bit classics to the latest indie releases, platformers are one of the biggest genres in video game history. These are our picks for the top platformers available today on Xbox One.
Halo Infinite launch time: When you can play, preload, download size, and more
By Brendan Lowry, Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite is almost here, but when specifically will it go live? Here's what we know, including the game's launch time, download size, preload time, and more.
Best Accessories for HTC Vive in 2022
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt published
While the Vive is great on its own, these accessories help deliver next-level virtual reality.
Why you should revisit Battlefield 1 in 2022
By Matt Brown published
Battlefield 1 has grown a lot since release – here's why the shooter is worth your time in 2018.
Best Portable Chargers for Minecraft Earth in 2022
By Matt Brown published
Keep your battery topped up while exploring with these top Minecraft Earth-ready iPhone and Android power banks.
Best Rainbow Six Siege Accessories in 2022
By Matt Brown published
Take your Rainbow Six Siege gameplay to the next level with these must-buy shooter accessories.
Best Space Games for Xbox One in 2022
By Matt Brown published
These unmissable interstellar Xbox One games are literally out of this world.
Best Xbox One Elite Controller Replacement Parts 2022
By Matt Brown published
Need some replacement parts for your Xbox One Elite Controller? From new paddles, grips, bumpers, thumbsticks, and more, we have you covered.
Best Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2021
By Matt Brown last updated
Cyber Monday 2021 is here and we’re rounding up the top deals to save on the best gaming monitors.
Best Cyber Monday Xbox accessory deals 2021
By Matt Brown published
With Cyber Monday fast approaching, we're already rounding up some worthwhile savings on top Xbox accessories ahead of the big day.
Best Cyber Monday hard drive and SSD deals for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 2021
By Matt Brown published
With Cyber Monday savings already live early across many retailers, we've rounded up the best external hard drives and SSDs to expand your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S storage.
These are the absolute best Black Friday Xbox accessory deals you'll find
By Matt Brown last updated
With Black Friday fast approaching, we're already rounding up some worthwhile savings on top Xbox accessories ahead of the big day.
Best Black Friday hard drive and SSD deals for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
By Matt Brown last updated
With Black Friday savings already live early across many retailers, we've rounded up the best external hard drives and SSDs to expand your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S storage.
Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai event now live, adds Fiesta mode and rewards
By Matt Brown last updated
Halo Infinite’s new free-to-play Fracture Tenrai event is now live, introducing the new Fiesta playlist, plus an accompanying pass to score various Samurai-themed gear.
Halo Infinite Fracture Tenrai event: Start date and time, rewards, how to get Yoroi armor
By Matt Brown published
The first of Halo Infinite's Fracture events launches this week.
Halo Infinite co-op Campaign and Forge delayed further into 2022
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite's upcoming co-op Campaign and Forge modes are now facing further delays following changes to the game's content roadmap.
Xbox Series X, Series S horizontal or vertical: Which is best?
By Matt Brown, Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Series X and Series S both support horizontal and vertical positioning, but should you? Here’s what you need to know about positioning your console and ensuring steady airflow.
Halo Infinite players aren't happy with its slow Battle Pass progression
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite has introduced a new battle pass progression system, but it's rapidly becoming a hot topic at launch, with players voicing concerns over the lack of per-match XP.
Halo Infinite beta download: How to play on Xbox and PC right now
By Matt Brown, Zachary Boddy published
Halo Infinite just scored a surprise beta ahead of its slated Dec. 8 release, granting full access to the game on Xbox consoles and PCs. Here's how to download the game right now.