Fresh out of high school, Jez enjoyed a long career unemployed as a World of Warcraft dragon slayer. After slaying every dragon WoW had to offer at the time, he eventually stumbled into an I.T. support role for a small company smack in the middle of the good old United Kingdom. While in this role, Jez encountered his first "tech fanboys," people who inexplicably get so deep into tech that they start rooting for them, much like a sports team. One day, Jez picked up a Windows Phone on a whim — and little did he know it would eventually land him a role as a managing editor for the biggest Windows-focused site in the world! "This is actually pretty cool," he thought, watching the Windows Phone 8.1 tiles flip and cycle, followed by a "wow!" upon discovering the games therein had actual Xbox achievements baked in as standard. "I must tell the world about this," he resolved and began blogging during "breaks" at work. As one of the few people on Earth who actually actively used and enjoyed using a Windows Phone, Jez swiftly gained a small following, a job offer from Daniel Rubino at Windows Central, and the rest is history! Since joining Windows Central, Jez turned his workaholism and restlessness to producing masses of world-exclusives on the Microsoft ecosystem. From the existence and spec sheet of the Xbox Series S, to unannounced Xbox features and games, Jez also has a wealth of expertise in producing analysis on the Microsoft platform and its future direction. An active user of Windows 11, Surface devices, Xbox consoles, Xbox cloud gaming, and beyond, Jez's role as exec editor is to ensure that Windows Central remains the #1 destination for all news, reviews, and analysis pertaining to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Latest articles by Jez Corden

Xbox is alienating its fans and everything it once was — will it be worth it, Microsoft?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft's quest for new users and new revenue threatens hollowing out everything Xbox once was. Socials are a wasteland, the hate is on a level not seen since 2013. Does Xbox even care, and does it even matter?

Silent Hill F review (Xbox, PC) — Gameplay oddities don't hold back this roaring return
By Jez Corden published
REVIEW I spent years salty at Konami for its handling of both Silent Hill and Metal Gear, two of the industry's most beloved franchises. But, Silent Hill F is proof that the formula is timeless.

Skip the pricey official Xbox ally case for this smart alternative
By Jez Corden last updated
DEAL I'm a huge fan of Tomtoc, and have been using their bags for years at this point. Durable, hardwearing — this is the best bag for your Xbox Ally, Steam Deck, or indeed any handheld.

Xbox isn’t abandoning consoles — next-gen plans remain active
By Jez Corden last updated
Rumors are swirling that Xbox is going to kill its hardware ecosystem. It's not true ... for now, but it easily could've been true, given how nonsensically Xbox acts lately.

Why exactly did Microsoft increase Xbox Game Pass' price? 🤔
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The big news of the week was Xbox Game Pass' pricing structure, which caught a whopping 50% price increase on the highest tier. Why did this happen, and what will the future look like? Let's analyse and speculate.

Xbox Cloud Gaming free ad-supported tier reportedly on the way
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Players that don't subscribe to Xbox Game Pass may soon be able to try Xbox Cloud through an ad-supported tier.

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.

Take a deep look at World of Warcraft: Midnight's new gameplay systems
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment shows off all the new exciting features coming to World of Warcraft: Midnight in this expansive deep dive.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a BIG price increase and new features
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Xbox Game Pass is getting a ton of new games today via Ubisoft+, as well as new Fortnite benefits. Ultimate subscribers will have to swallow a 50% price increase to get it, though.

Xbox lead Phil Spencer reveals the 4 most-requested franchise revivals
By Jez Corden published
Xbox In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talked about Forza Horizon 6 in Japan, the Xbox Ally, and also, classic franchises like Lost Odyssey.

The Xbox Ally X is already selling out, despite its beefy price tag
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox Microsoft offers an update on the Xbox Ally X stock situation, as supplies dwindle already in various territories.

Costco reportedly comments on removing Xbox stock
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Costco vs. Xbox bust up reportedly confirmed, as the retailer says plans to ditch Xbox consoles was a "business decision," without providing specifics.

Final Fantasy lead dev explains why they returned to Xbox
By Jez Corden last updated
Interview We spoke to Naoki Hamaguchi, game director in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, to learn all about Square Enix's growing support of the Xbox ecosystem.

Call of Duty admits: Black Ops 7 skins won't be "entirely" grounded
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Call of Duty reels from its gradual skin creep, and concedes that it has cancelled some "big" brand collaborations following the widespread backlash to its practices.

The next 'Palworld' game might make Nintendo patent farming gameplay too
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Hot on the heels of Nintendo's own Pokemon cozy farming life sim, Palworld has its own on the way too.

Xbox debuts P.T.-styled "OD" trailer with Hideo Kojima
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Sophia Lillis of IT fame leads Kojima Productions' horror-heavy "OD," which looks ripped straight out of Kojima's cancelled "P.T." Silent Hill project.

Can Call of Duty appeal to both Gen-Z and Millennials/Gen-X?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Bright colors, space age future-tech, and awful Travis Scott mumble rap — Call of Duty wants me to know I'm too old for Black Ops 7, seemingly.

Why are fewer Xbox games releasing on disc? I have some answers.
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Square Enix has committed support to Xbox, but seemingly, without disc-based versions of its upcoming games. This seems to be happening more and more, but why?

All my fave 2025 Xbox games came from indies — has AAA fully lost the plot?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox 2025 was another stellar year for games, but increasingly I find myself assuming games from AAA publishers aren't worth the effort. Am I just out of touch?

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 preorder situation goes from bad to worse
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Lenovo allowed users to preorder the Legion Go 2 with inventory it didn't have, seemingly.

Xbox Series X prices surge again – what gamers need to know
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox Microsoft cites challenging "macroeconomic" environment for the price increases, which sees the Xbox Series X hit a whopping $649.99.

After Japan triumph, Xbox’s Mena Sato Kato leads in Asia
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Mena Sato Kato has been instrumental in boosting Japanese game devs support of the Xbox ecosystem, and now she's charting a new course across the entire continent.

E-WIN Flash XL gaming chair: A pricy option for people who go heavy-duty
By Jez Corden published
Review The E-Win Flash XL Gaming Chair is a really great option for those who need heavy-duty support and long-term quality, but it is NOT cheap.
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