Jez Corden
Jez Corden a Managing Editor at 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!
Latest articles by Jez Corden

During trade talks with Japan, a U.S. senator called out PlayStation's 'monopoly,' defending Xbox
By Jez Corden published
Xbox in Japan Now senators are getting involved in the big Xbox-PlayStation console war, this time as part of trade talks between the United States and Japan. Oh boy.

OpenAI's ChatGPT is 'only possible' with Microsoft Azure, says Microsoft
By Jez Corden published
AI Azure Microsoft touts its massive NVIDIA-powered cloud array powering ChatGPT.

Confirmed: Microsoft killed the PlayStation version of Redfall for Xbox exclusivity (Update)
By Jez Corden last updated
Redfallen Arkane's upcoming vampiric shooter Redfall was originally slated for PlayStation, confirmed by the studio.

Is Sony asking for PlayStation VR support as a concession in the Xbox-Activision deal?
By Jez Corden published
Call of Duty VR? A footnote in the most recent regulatory filings with the UK CMA may hint at Sony's ideal outcome for the big Microsoft Xbox-Activision merger.

Even in beta, it's clear to me that Diablo 4 is game of the year material
By Jez Corden published
Beautiful in Sin Dark, gritty, and bleak, Blizzard pulls no punches in showcasing why the Diablo franchise defined a genre.

Diablo 4 beta hit with error codes as the servers struggle to meet demand
By Jez Corden published
Diabloh no. Diablo 4 promises to be one of the most popular games of the year, which is why it's probably a good thing that Blizzard is stress testing the servers now, rather than later.

Resident Evil 4 review (Xbox): It feels like next-gen is finally here
By Jez Corden published
RE4R RE-REVIEW The RE Engine continues to lead the way.

The UK published 7 responses to the Microsoft-Activision Xbox deal — only one company opposes
By Jez Corden published
CMAke it stop The UK competition authority the CMA just published seven positions on the Activision-Blizzard deal (not including Microsoft and Activision itself). Guess who still isn't happy?

Microsoft just announced another Xbox-Activision 10-year Call of Duty licensing deal
By Jez Corden published
Another deal In another rebuke to competition regulators, Microsoft just unveiled another 10-year licensing deal for Call of Duty.

The best Xbox games of all time: Our top picks you should play in 2023
By Jez Corden last updated
Best of the Best What are the best Xbox games of ALL TIME? They're right here, that's where — in our comprehensive roundup of the best and brightest the gaming industry has to offer.

Starfield: Gamers in the Middle East and other regions rally for better Xbox and PC localization
By Jez Corden published
Universal Translation Xbox and PC gamers are rallying for improved localization for Starfield ahead of the game's September launch.

You should copy my Xbox / PC cloud gaming setup for maximum laziness
By Jez Corden published
Lazy Whether you're rocking Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, or NVIDIA GeForce Now, there's a lazier way to game.

This is the one thing PS5 absolutely did better than the Xbox Series X and S
By Jez Corden last updated
Storage Wars The PS5 didn't launch with expandable storage, but a few year's into the generation, it's clear that Sony's solution was far better than Microsoft's for Xbox Series X and S.

Sony's position on the Microsoft-Activision deal for Xbox was just fully exposed
By Jez Corden published
Caught in 4K60 Following Sony's bizarre claims to the UK CMA regulator yesterday, they've just become a little bit more odd.

World of Warcraft's HUGE 10.1 update revealed: Massive new zone, Blackwing Lair-inspired raid, and more
By Jez Corden published
WoW 10.1 World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is getting a truly massive update at the end of March 2023, fearing a brand new raid set in a new cavernous zone, and it looks epic.

Sony blasts Microsoft's Xbox Activision deal with a range of bizarre claims
By Jez Corden published
Make it stop PlayStation is desperately trying to get the Xbox Activision deal blocked, and is using the UK regulator to try and make it happen.

This major PC game was blocked on Apple Mac for a spectacularly dumb reason
By Jez Corden published
Mac gaming lol Apple is one of the largest players in gaming by revenue, yet you have to wonder how when it's making decisions this dumb.

The latest episode of South Park is about ... ChatGPT
By Jez Corden published
ChatGPT Park I'm sure this won't prove controversial at all. OpenAI and Microsoft's ChatGPT platform has found its way into South Park's next episode.

This is the one Activision-Blizzard game Xbox absolutely NEEDS to revive
By Jez Corden published
HOTS is hot This underrated and overlooked classic absolutely perfectly fits Microsoft's vision for Activision-Blizzard.

There's still time to grab 72 PC games for just $30 in the latest Humble Bundle
By Jez Corden published
A good cause Grab 72 PC games for $30 and support a good cause at the same time. Gotham Knights, Ghost Runner, Pathfinder Kingmaker, and many more are available as part of the latest Humble Bundle.

The best Xbox headsets for 2023: wired and wireless options
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Best Xbox Headsets: We've tested dozens upon dozens of Xbox headsets over the years to bring you this detailed list of recommendations to up your audio game.

Where is Baldur's Gate 3 for Xbox? Larian offers an update.
By Jez Corden published
Gated? Amidst speculation over exclusivity, Baldur's Gate 3 is indeed slated for Xbox.

For gaming's future, PlayStation and Xbox need to stop squabbling and focus on the real enemy
By Jez Corden published
The Real Enemy The real enemy has stayed quiet through all of this.
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