Latest articles by Jez Corden
Valve is back with a console-like 'Steam Machine' PC set for 2026
PC Gaming Steam Machine is back! Valve has brought its console-like PC back from the dead, and this time, it's a lot more promising. Here's what we know so far.
Backbone is here with a nostalgic Xbox Cloud Gaming controller — sporting an old-school green shell
Xbox The new Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is a nostalgic nod to the OG translucent Xbox shells of yore, and it boosts cloud gaming viability by a considerable amount.
Xbox Cloud Gaming could be gearing up for an official launch in India (UPDATE)
Xbox Microsoft has confirmed now that Xbox Cloud Gaming is rolling out in India! Here's what you need to know.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
Xbox The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Xbox is preparing for next-gen with a ton of new XDK dev features
Xbox The new tools are designed to make next‑gen Xbox games load faster, look better, and run smoother.”
Xbox Ally 2026 roadmap for the future of Windows gaming and next-gen Xbox
Xbox The Xbox Ally is pretty decent out of the box, but there's a lot to fix up and improve. Here's what we know is coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026, which also offers a glimpse at the next-gen Xbox, too.
'Silent Hill 2' for Xbox leaks on the Microsoft Store finally — but is there more to it?
Xbox A new store listing seemingly proves the Xbox version of Silent Hill 2 is imminent, with a November 21 release date. Could this also reveal Xbox's upcoming partner preview event?
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset — The apex of headset luxury
Review This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though.
PlayStation forced Microsoft to give up Xbox exclusives, now it wants to win at cloud gaming and PC too
Gaming PlayStation's new "Stream Your Own Game" feature has over a thousand titles, utterly destroying Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature. Although, it is limited to a specific piece of PlayStation hardware ...
WoW’s Midnight expansion sparks class design debate — here’s what Blizzard says
Gaming From addon restrictions to simpler rotations, Blizzard says Midnight’s changes are about making WoW easier to learn, not dumbing it down.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is better than ever — but is it too late to matter?
Xbox Microsoft has upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming with 1440p resolution, 60FPS, and sharper streams — but the improvements come alongside a 50% Game Pass price hike.
Why Satya Nadella thinks Xbox competes with TikTok (and why he’s not entirely wrong)
Xbox Microsoft’s CEO raised eyebrows by saying Xbox competes with TikTok — but the real story is about attention, not consoles.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is "looking forward," to the next Xbox
Xbox In a new interview, Microsoft CEO offered some rare comments on Xbox's gaming strategy, talking up the new console and musing on the death of the Xbox exclusive.
Xbox has a partner preview event slated for November, with Xbox Play Anywhere as the headline act
Xbox Xbox is still trucking along, with a partner preview event scheduled for November. Microsoft will also have a presence at The Game Awards in December, and a new Developer_Direct in January.
Why the next Xbox could change how we think about gaming hardware
Xbox The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like.
If the Xbox Ally is a beta test for the next Xbox console — we need a far stronger feedback loop
Xbox The Xbox Insider Program isn't robust enough for the absolutely gargantuan effort ahead of Microsoft. Bringing Windows up to par with the Xbox console experience may be the platform team's biggest challenge yet.
How Xbox’s 30% profit mandate is reshaping studios — and shuttering some along the way
Xbox Microsoft CFO Amy Hood is forcing Xbox to deliver an industry margin far beyond what is typical for gaming, which will devastate the business if not rectified soon.
Xbox Ally: How to change TDP settings, and why you should
Handhelds Have you found that games are running slower than advertised on your Xbox Ally? For new users, it does a poor job of explaining its power modes. Here's how they work, and what they do.
My new pre-sleep ritual is Xbox Ally and 'Ball x Pit'
Xbox Ball x Pit is the most addictive game I've played since Vampire Survivors, and it takes it to the next level with the Xbox Ally and Play Anywhere, since it's now inescapable for me.
Discord's ID verification got hacked — we asked Xbox how it will avoid the same situation
Xbox The UK's age verification law has been an abject failure thus far. But, it *is* the law. So how will Xbox follow it?
Ninja Gaiden 4 Xbox review: A symphony of stylish slashery
REVIEW Ninja Gaiden 4 is a spectacle of style and slashery, but don't expect an evolution of the game's structure or story delivery.
Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, teasing first-party handhelds
Xbox Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.
"It's the bureaucracy that's the hard part." We spoke to New Blood Interactive on its Xbox launch
Xbox As the Xbox Ally gears up for launch, we spoke to New Blood Interactive on why indie developers tend to swerve the Microsoft ecosystem, at a time when they desperately need more.
