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

These are 15 curated Cyber Monday Xbox and PC controller deals we'd buy right now
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deals Cut through the noise of Black Friday and check out these gaming controller deals that are genuinely really good.

The SCUF Valor Pro just became perfect, and it’s on sale too
By Jennifer Young published
Deals SCUF Valor Pro Wireless fixes the only flaw of the original and it's now in the Black Friday sale.

Black Friday: Handpicked white Razer gaming accessories up to half price
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deals Razer's white gaming gear is rarely this cheap, but you can grab keyboards, mice and other accessories for the perfect frosty setup.

Xbox Cloud Gaming gets cloud save sync status updates
By Jennifer Young published
Xbox Xbox Cloud Gaming has introduced a new quality-of-life feature in its latest Windows Insider preview build that allows players to view the status of their cloud save data before launching a game.

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.

Get some free cash with this Xbox gift card deal
By Jennifer Young published
Deals Newegg is running its generous Xbox Gift Card offer for a short time, spend $54 to get $60 of credit.

Vampire Crawlers has me ready to lose another 200 hours
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Creators of Vampire Survivors just announced a brand new game, Vampire Crawlers at the Xbox Partner Preview.

I played Goat Simulator 3's new 'Baadlands' DLC
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Baadlands Furry Road is every bit as ridiculous as it sounds and more fun for Goat Simulator 3 fans.

Never pay full price for Microsoft 365 — grab these deals
By Sean Endicott last updated
Deal Microsoft 365 is on sale ahead of Black Friday. Right now you can save 30% on Microsoft 365 Personal or get a big discount on Microsoft 365 Family.

The best prices for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles
By Jennifer Young last updated
Xbox If you're looking to buy an Xbox Series S or X in 2025, it can get confusing to find the best value. We steer you in the right direction with our run-through of the best deals on Xbox consoles.

Nintendo’s gameplay patent could collapse under legal fire
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Nintendo’s attempt to patent a core combat mechanic is drawing heavy criticism — and legal experts say it may not hold up.

The best Steam Deck power banks
By Jennifer Young last updated
STEAM POWER Our definitive list of the best power banks for Steam Deck right now.

Grammarly is dead. Long live ‘Superhuman,’ the most generic AI name since… AI
By Jennifer Young published
AI Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman, adopting the name of the AI email app it recently acquired.

Patent Office ruling rejects Nintendo’s "monster capture" claim
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Japan’s patent office rejects key Nintendo patent claim, potentially strengthening Pocketpair’s defense in the Palworld dispute.

Vampire Survivors just got Jimbo from Balatro
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Vampire Survivors just added Balatro content, online co-op, a bunch of new levels and expanded the Castlevania expansion

TMR vs Hall Effect: Do you need this new magnetic controller tech?
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming There are a few new controllers boasting TMR sticks, promising higher precision and zero drift, but what exactly is Tunneling Magnetoresistance, and how is it different from Hall Effect?

Loot 3.0 could save Diablo 4
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Diablo 4’s latest overhaul revamps gear, crafting, and endgame systems for Season 11 PTR.

I've hit my price limit with Xbox Game Pass
By Jennifer Young published
Xbox With a 50% increase, I'm questioning the value of my subscription for the first time.

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

Amazon ships ROG Ally X 3 weeks early
By Jennifer Young published
Handhelds Amazon France shipped the ROG Xbox Ally X nearly 3 weeks early — and the first hands-on review is already here.

I bought the Xbox ROG Ally X and don’t regret it (yet)
By Jennifer Young published
Handhelds I caved and bought the Xbox ROG Ally X to replace my Steam Deck. Here's hoping I don't live to regret it.

Discover why Wobbly Life is the ultimate kids’ game on Xbox
By Jennifer Young published
Interview Wobbly Life's developer talks 1.0 launch and Space Update, making Xbox’s best family game even bigger.

Nintendo argues mods aren’t innovation in landmark patent fight
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Nintendo tells Tokyo court mods don’t count as prior art, putting the future of fan-created game content at risk.
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