
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

The Oblivion Remaster is so popular it's crashed this popular game key website
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster just shadow dropped and it seems even our favorite spot for deals, CDKeys has been hit by unprecedented traffic.

Drug Dealer Simulator developers oppose legal action against Schedule I
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GAMING Byterunners, developers of Drug Dealer Simulator do not support the investigation into Schedule I and lay the blame with the publisher

Here's why the S9 mobile gaming controller from abxylute surprised me
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Review The abxylute S9 is a strong contender in the mobile gaming market, offering excellent value for its price point and may be a brand to watch for cloud gaming accessories this year.

Palworld devs cite Zelda and ARK in defense against Nintendo's patent claims
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GAMING Pocketpair argues Nintendo's patents lack originality, citing a bunch of popular games in it's defense of Palworld

Diablo 4 is collaborating with the legendary dark fantasy manga 'Berserk'
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Diablo 4 announced two upcoming IP collaborations for 2025, today we found out the first will be Berserk.

The game that inspired Schedule I is now on Xbox
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX Drug Dealer Simulator has made its debut on Xbox, reigniting discussions about its similarities to the indie viral hit Schedule I

Is Drug Dealer Simulator on Xbox Game Pass?
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Guide Drug Dealer Simulator comes to Xbox, but is it on Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass is "not for everybody," says Phil Spencer
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XBOX Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, describes Xbox Game Pass as a valuable option that complements traditional gaming models.

Diablo 4 lead confirms 10-year roadmap
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GAMING In a recent interview, Rod Fergusson, General Manager of the Diablo franchise, revealed that the team has a detailed plan stretching over the next decade.

GameSir made a Deadpool controller you can actually buy
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Review The GameSir X3 Pro Deadpool Edition is a bold mobile controller that Marvel fans will love but it's less ideal for everyday gaming.

Vampire Survivors shadow drop DLC and announce cross save for all platforms (except PlayStation)
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Oh and there is also a 'Chicken Coop' update, and both of these are free.

Rare Steam Deck prototype fetches $2,000 on eBay
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING HANDHELD A rare Steam Deck prototype featuring circular touchpads and blue buttons sold for $2,000 on eBay, but was it real?

Atomfall finally fix the Xbox audio bug — right after I finished the game
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Atomfall's launch was marred by a critical audio bug on Xbox which frustrated me and many players, but it's now been fixed.

Balatro just made a surprise cameo in a huge Netflix show
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING In an unexpected crossover between indie gaming and television, Balatro, the breakout indie game of 2024, makes a surprise cameo in Netflix’s Black Mirror.

The Fortnite-Sabrina Carpenter crossover is so cute, I might actually play
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Fortnite has added Sabrina Carpenter skins and emotes to the game and it's causing wholesome interactions on the battlefield as players bond and dance to Espresso

Is the Minecraft movie chicken jockey trend just a bit of fun or too much?
By Jennifer Young published
Minecraft Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?

The best game you've never heard of is about to drop on Xbox Game Pass
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX Blue Prince storms onto Metacritic with a 92 rating, making it the highest-rated Xbox game of the year so far.

What is a Hall Effect controller anyway, and do I really need one?
By Jennifer Young last updated
STICKS FTW Why should I care about stick drift?

Minecraft but make it fashion — Phil Spencer's jacket and where to buy
By Jennifer Young published
MINECRAFT Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer turned heads at the company’s 50th Anniversary Copilot Event by wearing a bold Adidas x Minecraft tracksuit jacket, here's where you can grab it and 'be more Phil!'

Microsoft turns 50: The best memes we can all relate to
By Jennifer Young published
Microsoft 50 In celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we take a walk down meme-ory lane and the lighter side of Microsoft's history.

Nintendo strengthens legal position against Palworld with 2 new patents in the US
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Nintendo secured two more patents against Palworld, increasing the chance of a U.S. lawsuit against Pocketpair by late spring or summer 2025.

I don't care about $90 games because there are so many cheaper games to support
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING $80 games are here, but great gaming experiences don’t have to break the bank

A Minecraft Movie reviews are brutal — but is anyone surprised?
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Critics are slamming A Minecraft Movie, calling it uninspired and dull. Despite poor reviews, I hope it still entertains my kids even if we don't see box office domination.
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