Jez Corden
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 managing 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
Rumors claim that Xbox is pulling out of Saudi Arabia and other Middle East regions, and now Microsoft has responded
By Jez Corden published
What's the truth? A new report suggested that Xbox is planning to exit Saudi Arabia leading to widespread speculation about a total exit from the wider Middle East region.
Deltahub Carpio 2.0 review: Linus Tech Tips told me to buy this $40 ergonomic PC wrist rest accessory, but does it actually work?
By Jez Corden published
Review The Deltahub Carpio 2.0 promises to be the ultimate solution to repetitive strain injury from using a mouse, but the results for me were placebic at best.
If you've been waiting for a price drop on the #1 gaming handheld, your faith has now been rewarded, but you have less than 9 hours to get one
By Jez Corden last updated
SAVE $100 DEAL: The ASUS ROG Ally is now $100 sweeter thanks to this deal from Best Buy.
Walmart has an anti-Prime Day 'Xbox Series S' deal idea for player two: Storage for half a dozen games and a "free" extra controller for couch co-op fun.
By Jez Corden published
Save $ on S The Xbox Series S is the ideal companion console for those who want Xbox Game Pass without breaking the bank, and it's on sale for a great price now at Walmart.
"We had a great discussion with the Xbox team at Square Enix." Xbox leads Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond share pics from their Japanese game dev charm offensive at the Tokyo Game Show
By Jez Corden published
TGS meet n' greet Can Xbox continue to make big inroads in Japan and beyond?
World of Warcraft's 'immortality' levelling experience is a bug, with a fix coming soon
By Jez Corden published
Immortal no more Blizzard confirmed to us today that the inability to die in World of Warcraft's new levelling experience is a bug, with a fix rolling out soon to patch their "cheat death" mechanic for new players.
After re-working Dark Ranger Hero Talents for hunters in World of Warcraft, Blizzard is next going examine Rogues, Resto and Balance Druids, and also Enhancement and Elemental Shaman
By Jez Corden published
Warcrafting Associate Game Director Morgan Day recently spoke with us to discuss how World of Warcraft: The War Within is evolving.
"We do want to release it on Xbox," Square Enix confirms goal to bring 'Final Fantasy 16' to Xbox
By Jez Corden published
FF16 goes green Final Fantasy 16 could be heading across to team green.
"If you aren't on Xbox, we'd love to know why." Microsoft Research has opened its program targeting game developers to learn how to improve Xbox's systems
By Jez Corden published
Researching Microsoft Research is building a program to learn from game developers to improve Xbox's systems.
Best Xbox controllers 2024: Razer, GameSir, and more — Who comes out on top?
By Jennifer Young, Jez Corden, Zachary Boddy last updated
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller to make the most of your gaming time
"I see you're exploring the galaxy." A Starfield player made this insane Clippy space ship, taking the old school Microsoft assistant interstellar.
By Jez Corden published
Clipfield Using Starfield's robust space ship designer, a player on reddit recreated everyone's favorite retro Windows companion for interstellar travel.
"We've seen the largest number of Xbox console players in the region to date," Xbox lead Phil Spencer confirms growth in Asia
By Jez Corden published
Xbox in Asia Microsoft's Xbox console has seen gradual growth in Asia, which remains one of the most challenging markets for the company. But things are improving.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's Xbox port has finally been announced and is available to purchase right now
By Jez Corden last updated
FF comes back to Xbox Final Fantasy and Square Enix are finally coming back to Xbox, as the long-awaited Pixel Remaster Collection has finally confirmed during Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show presentation.
Blizzard has made it impossible to die while levelling in World of Warcraft, for some reason — at what point does being too easy become boring?
By Jez Corden published
But why? World of Warcraft's modern difficulty is well and truly all over the place.
'Starfield' gets an anime-styled video detailing the history of House Va'ruun from its upcoming DLC expansion
By Jez Corden published
Into the Starfield The latest Starfield Anthology offers a glimpse into the shadowy climbs of House Va'ruun.
"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary of Halo and Xbox," Microsoft confirms in a new interview. "We have such a rich heritage, you have to celebrate that."
By Jez Corden published
Already?! In a new interview, Microsoft confirmed plans to "celebrate" its Xbox gaming division's 25th anniversary milestone, which also coincides with its big launch exclusive — Halo.
Blizzard is on the edge of making World of Warcraft truly amazing for endgame solo players for the first time in 20 years — but balance has been an ongoing nightmare
By Jez Corden published
A tale of two Delves Solo Delves, so far, have been an incredibly fun experience for me. But I'm a demonology warlock. For World of Warcraft classes that aren't great at solo play, they're proving a bit depressing.
Starfield gets a video deep dive for its upcoming 'Shattered Space' DLC expansion, "... it has backfired horribly for House Va'ruun."
By Jez Corden published
Hypefield Starfield goes horror coded with its upcoming Shattered Space DLC, in a more dense, hand-crafted planetary vision.
I put the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless Xbox controller up against Xbox's own famed Elite Controller (Series 2) — Who will win?
By Jez Corden published
Razer vs. Xbox It's the battle of the big boys. We pit Razer and Xbox's most premium console and PC controller against each other in this epic show down.
Xbox Game Pass 'Standard' goes sub-standard: Games like Starfield, Diablo 4 go retroactively missing from the console's Game Pass "mid-tier"
By Jez Corden published
Where did they go? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service takes a big dip in quality and value for money.
"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff
By Jez Corden published
More layoffs To add to the 1900 staff cuts from earlier in 2024, Microsoft Gaming has now eliminated more than 2550 roles across the year.
The PS5 Pro's eye-watering price point is actually Xbox's fault, apparently. "A lack of direct competitor."
By Jez Corden published
PS5 No An analysis from Ampere has blamed Sony's PS5 Pro price point on a "lack of competition," owing to Microsoft's decision to opt out of a mid-gen Xbox Series X.
Xbox and PC Game Pass FAQ guide: Price, features, Ultimate, Standard, Core, Cloud, and everything you must know
By Jez Corden last updated
XGP FTW Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.
As Sony reveals the PS5 Pro, Xbox is quietly building a cloud gaming dominance that could see it lead a $40 billion industry in just ten years
By Jez Corden last updated
Cloudburst A recent analysis from Bloomberg describes how Xbox Cloud Gaming could end up being at the forefront of a $40 billion industry in just ten years, if Microsoft manages to stick the landing.
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