
Jennifer Young
Jen is a News Writer for Windows Central, focused on all things gaming and Microsoft. Anything slaying monsters with magical weapons will get a thumbs up such as Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Diablo, and Monster Hunter. When not playing games, she'll be watching a horror or trash reality TV show, she hasn't decided which of those categories the Kardashians fit into. You can follow Jen on Twitter @Jenbox360 for more Diablo fangirling and general moaning about British weather.
Latest articles by Jennifer Young

Why Nintendo’s latest patent is outrageous (and likely wrong)
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Nintendo’s broad “summoning” patent slipped through the USPTO, a move which experts call a huge mistake.

Nintendo secures controversial U.S. patent
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Nintendo just patented “summon and fight” in the U.S., raising big questions for Palworld and countless other games.

Save 30% on Microsoft 365 Personal and 23% on Family
By Sean Endicott last updated
Deal Microsoft 365 is on sale — just in time for back-to-school season. Right now, you can save 30% on a year of the software suite.

The Blue Prince’s exclusive PS5 drop: what’s inside and why Xbox missed out
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Blue Prince is getting a stunning physical edition packed with collectibles — but it’s exclusive to PS5. Despite the game’s success on Xbox Game Pass, there’s no Xbox disc, leaving fans disappointed.

CDKeys rebrands to Loaded — but gamers think it’s a bad name
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING CDKeys is officially rebranding as Loaded, but gamers have had a mixed response so far.

Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
By Jez Corden last updated
XBOX Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.

Cheapest Xbox Game Pass deals for August 2025
By Jennifer Young last updated
Gaming Get caught up on the best Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deals, discounts, and sales for the month.

These are the very best accessories to get for Legion Go S
By Jennifer Young last updated
Handhelds If you've just purchased a Legion Go S you'll be wanting the best accessories, here's our personal picks.

Leak says “Paladin” — Diablo 4 fans say “finally”
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Behind-the-scenes buzz hints at the long-awaited return of the Paladin in Diablo 4. Is Blizzard finally listening to fan demands?

Is the Paladin finally coming to Diablo 4?
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING The Diablo 4 Paladin might be coming sooner than you think

Wobbly Life's 1.0 Update Takes Family Gaming to New Heights!
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX Wobbly Life 1.0 blasts off Sept 18 with a huge Space Update, new missions, vehicles & a physical edition.

These are the best Thunderbolt docks you can buy in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested so far.

Minecraft’s Lava Chicken disc is real and absurdly hard to get
By Jennifer Young published
MINECRAFT Minecraft adds the Lava Chicken song as a rare music disc drop straight from the movie, but tough to find in Survival.

Elon Musk launches an AI anime waifu to keep you company
By Jennifer Young published
AI Grok adds flirty 3D AI companions. Elon says we need more babies, but gives you a waifu instead.

Nintendo’s legal battle against Palworld is getting weird
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Pocketpair may have a stronger defense than Nintendo anticipated, according to this new report by patent experts.

CDKeys just got even cheaper with 10% off for a limited time
By Jennifer Young published
Deals CDKeys is my favorite place to grab cheaper games, and the deals just got even better with this 10% off discount code.

The best Prime Day power bank deal if you love to travel, and if you love Genshin Impact
By Jennifer Young published
Deals The UGREEN Nexode 130W Power Bank (Genshin Impact Edition) has dropped to $69.99 (was $89.99) for Prime Day, and now is your last chance to grab at this price.

"Every gamer should replace their AirPods with these"
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deals This Prime Day, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, the first earbuds to fully replace my traditional gaming headset, are on sale. Now 26% off at $147.99.

Get some free cash with this Xbox gift card deal
By Jennifer Young published
Deals The best Prime Day Xbox deal isn't at Amazon — get $6 off a $60 Xbox gift card here

Grab a Razer charging stand for only $23.99
By Jennifer Young published
Deals The Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox is down to just $23.99 during Amazon Prime Day, a 40% discount off its usual price.

The best Xbox accessories in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Want to enhance your Xbox experience? These are the best Xbox accessories money can buy to pair with your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, gaming PC, and even phone.

11 Bit Studios have issued a statement apologizing to fans
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Critically acclaimed game The Alters finds itself in hot water following the discovery of undisclosed generative AI use, but 11 Bit Studios has already issued a statement apologizing to fans.

Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
By Jennifer Young, Jez Corden, Zachary Boddy last updated
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller and make the most of your gaming time.
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