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

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.

Palworld 1.0 update confirmed, and the World Tree is coming in 2026
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Palworld 1.0 launches in 2026 with major updates, leaving Early Access. And yes, the long-awaited World Tree is finally coming.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.
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