Jez Corden is a Senior Editor for Windows Central, focusing primarily on all things Xbox and gaming. Jez is known for breaking exclusive news and analysis as relates to the Microsoft ecosystem while being powered by caffeine. Follow on Twitter and listen to his Xbox Two podcast, all about, you guessed it, Xbox!
The Xbox platform has grown and evolved into a polished powerhouse that is a far, far cry from what we had with the Xbox One launch in 2013. But there's one aspect of the platform that has become sorely neglected...
Astro is an industry-leading headset manufacturer, known for some of the most legendary gaming accessories in history. What's on their current headset lineup, though? We rounded up everything Astro currently has for sale into one handy guide.
Minecraft Dungeons has received robust post-launch support, but the new Ancient Hunts make the dungeon crawler more rewarding than ever. Here's why I can't get enough of Minecraft Dungeons.
Some games on Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S consoles attempt to record clips for you without your permission. Why exactly? I'm not entirely sure. In any case, automatic clip recording can be irritating. Thankfully, there's an easy way to block it.
Microsoft is spinning up a new program aimed at introducing independent devs and teams to Azure cloud-based services and infrastructure, according to this new job listing.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is currently limited to 720p for streaming to mobile devices, but we've seen evidence that it's about to get bumped up to 1080p. Here's what you need to know.
XP-Pen make a huge range of drawing tablets for hobbyists, beginners, and professionals. Recently, we had the opportunity to take a look at one of their higher-end offerings in the Artist 22 (2nd gen) tablet, and came away incredibly impressed. Here's what you need to know.
What's coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One in the future? Here are the biggest and brightest games we're looking forward to.
What are the top things to look out for when buying an Xbox or PC gaming headset? Here are a few pointers to help you, as well as some resources we've put together ourselves to help you get going.
Microsoft is building a huge platform for its gaming future, and that includes home-grown games from teams within Xbox Game Studios. A question of quality and consistency has hung over Xbox in recent years as it pertains to games. Can Microsoft change? Does it even need to change?
How much exactly are you willing to spend to get a good gaming headset? There are dozens of great options on the market, but those $10-30 dollar headsets can look tempting. Are they worth it though?
Next-gen consoles need next-gen wireless. Here are our picks for the best wireless headsets for Xbox Series X and Series S.
Do you fancy a new Xbox One headset? Do you fancy not spending more than $100? Let us help! There's a large range of solid audio options without breaking your budget. And here are our top picks that we've personally used.
Game Stack Live is Microsoft's developer event, oriented around all things gaming. This year's show drops on April 20, and will feature big name keynote speakers, workshops, and much more. And hey, registration is free.
When it comes to Xbox, right now you have two different consoles to choose from. Which is better for you? Let's take a look.
At Blizzcon 2021, Blizzard revealed the next big content update for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
You know that new-fangled social media app that all the kids use that we're simply too old and uncool to understand? Microsoft still wants a piece of it, apparently. At least, according to vague "banking sources."
One big question still hangs over the big Bethesda acquisition. Will all of those games go Xbox platform exclusive? Let's examine the three major possible scenarios, and see if we can draw some kind of conclusion.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout sadly missed Xbox last year when it launched, but thankfully, it has now been revealed for Xbox consoles for the Summer of 2021. Fall Guys is a physics-based competitive gauntlet game, taking inspiration from TV shows like Gladiators and Takeshi's Castle. It's a ton of fun, and soon, Xbox fans can join in on the action.
Xbox Game Pass has been out for some time now. I thought I'd look back at how the service is doing, its value, and what features I think it's currently lacking.