Jez Corden

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 @JezCorden and listen to his Xbox Two podcast, all about, you guessed it, Xbox!

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Latest articles by Jez Corden

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is literally bigger than an Xbox Series S

By Jez Corden published 5 October 22

Absolute Unit The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a beast, and also beastly in size.

Absolute Unit

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 "Core" in white

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 'Core' review: I wish I had a time machine

By Jez Corden published 4 October 22

REVIEW The Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 "Core" aims to bring the amped gamepad to a wider market by cutting costs, but does it improve in the most crucial areas?

REVIEW

Is Halo switching to Unreal Engine? Here's what we know.

By Jez Corden last updated 4 October 22

RUMOR MILL Microsoft may be looking to sideline its internal tools for Halo, according to new reports.

RUMOR MILL

Minecraft Legends shows off some of the new mobs you'll be battling

By Jez Corden published 30 September 22

Gaming Minecraft Legends is an upcoming action strategy game, and the team at Blackbird Interactive has offered a fresh glimpse at some of its upcoming units.

Gaming

Challenged by Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia's demise was inevitable

By Jez Corden published 29 September 22

Opinion Google Stadia is dead, leaving the playing field wide open for Xbox Game Pass' cloud service.

Opinion

EPOS GTW 270 earbuds review: A superior sound experience for PC and cloud gaming?

By Jez Corden published 28 September 22

Review The EPOS GTW 270 are a unique option for earbuds fans who simply hate Bluetooth (although, Bluetooth remains an option here).

Review

Grounded: List of enemy bugs, creatures, mobs, monsters, and where to find them

By Jez Corden, Cole Martin published 27 September 22

Grounded is a big, small adventure, filled with creepy crawlies.

Microsoft CEO says bosses are scared that you slack off while working from home

By Jez Corden published 26 September 22

News Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made some comments about the debate over home working culture popularized by the pandemic.

News

Xbox One S vs. X: Is it still worth buying one in 2022? (Spoiler: No)

By Jez Corden published 26 September 22

When it comes to Xbox, you have two different consoles from the previous generation from which to choose. Which is better for you? The answer is neither. Here's why.

Hints of Certain Affinity's Halo Infinite battle royale 'Tatanka' and new Xbox title 'Suerte' appear in a new interview

By Jez Corden published 25 September 22

Xbox What is Tatanka? We're not exactly sure, beyond the fact it exists, and it's coming to Halo Infinite.

Xbox

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella comments on Xbox's Activision deal and the slowing economy

By Jez Corden last updated 22 September 22

Xbox In comments to Bloomberg, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains why he's "very confident" he'll get regulatory approval for the big Activision Blizzard deal.

Xbox

Stardeus for Windows PC looks like Rimworld on a spaceship, and I'm here for it

By Jez Corden published 22 September 22

Steam Stardeus takes the best of Rimworld, FTL, and Factorio and sets you on a collision course with an unforgiving cosmos.

Steam

Microsoft explains its approach to 'fake news' and 'censorship'

By Jez Corden published 21 September 22

In an interview with Bloomberg, Microsoft President Brad Smith says that users want to make up their own minds with regards to fake news and misinformation.

The Xbox streaming Logitech G CLOUD gaming handheld is up for preorder at a cut price

By Jez Corden published 21 September 22

Xbox The first dedicated Xbox cloud gaming handheld is now up for preorder, a little cheaper than its listed RRP.

Xbox

Logitech reveals its G CLOUD handheld for Xbox streaming: Here's everything we know

By Jez Corden last updated 21 September 22

Xbox We finally have a dedicated Xbox handheld from Logitech, made in partnership with Microsoft and NVIDIA.

Xbox

Microsoft has issued a major update to the Xbox DRM

By Jez Corden published 19 September 22

There has been much contention about how often Xbox consoles "phone home" with license checks, but improvements are now in.

Everything major Xbox leaders Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond discussed at the Tokyo Game Show

By Jez Corden published 18 September 22

Xbox leaders Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond discussed a range of topics in Japan this week about the future of the platform.

Xbox Series X, Series S, PlayStation 5 size comparison

Sony knows it won't lose Call of Duty to Xbox exclusivity. Here's what it's really about.

By Jez Corden last updated 15 September 22

Sony's bad faith arguments to regulators continue, with an emotional plea to "save gamers" from the big evil Microsoft. The reality of the situation is quite different, however.

Report: Another member of Halo's leadership team is leaving Xbox and Microsoft

By Jez Corden published 14 September 22

David Berger who is 343 Industries' Director of Engineering is reportedly leaving the company after 9 years.

Xbox's 'Pentiment' embodies the idea of video games as art

By Jez Corden published 13 September 22

Obsidian's wit and immersive game design come to the fore in this uniquely historical murder mystery.

Halo lead Bonnie Ross is leaving 343 Industries and Xbox

By Jez Corden last updated 12 September 22

Microsoft veteran of 28 years Bonnie Ross has announced her plan to leave to spend more time with family.

Xbox is revamping the console dashboard home screen, and wants your help

By Jez Corden published 8 September 22

Many users have requested for Xbox to take a look at enhancing the Xbox Series X|S dashboard, and Microsoft has agreed.

Minecraft Legends is a true strategy game, that even non-strategy fans may fall in love with

By Jez Corden published 2 September 22

Minecraft Legends is a true strategy game that seeks to bring the genre to a new audience.

Microsoft responds to UK concerns over the Activision-Blizzard deal for Xbox

By Jez Corden last updated 1 September 22

The United Kingdom's competitions regulator wants to investigate the Activision Blizzard deal, over concerns it could "harm consumers."

Facebook Gaming is going the way of Microsoft's Mixer, with its apps slated to shut down

By Jez Corden published 31 August 22

Facebook Gaming is starting to wind down, failing to compete with Twitch.

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