Latest articles by Jez Corden
Microsoft's Xbox strategy has reader opinions split almost perfectly in half
Xbox I recently polled Xbox players on our social media channels, and the results showed an even split of opinion on Microsoft's strategy for the brand.
Microsoft just "leaked" an Xbox interface mock up which has Steam game integration
Xbox Microsoft's Xbox app is undergoing rapid development ahead of its partner handheld "Kennan." This might be an early look at the next big update.
The biggest multiplayer Xbox / PC game of the summer might be from the least likely place
Gaming FBC Firebreak is a new multiplayer title from Remedy Entertainment, known historically for high-quality single player games. Can they find success in a crowded space?
This infographic revealing Xbox's massive gaming roadmap is daunting
Xbox Microsoft's gaming operation has finally begun hitting its stride with content, and this excellent graphic provides a stellar overview for what Xbox fans can expect.
Xbox fans are pining for Microsoft to re-open the backward compatibility program
Xbox Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard in full in 2023, and as we enter the second year of that acquisition, some fans have grown frustrated.
This latest 'Palworld' update is will definitely bring players flocking back later this month
Gaming Developer Pocketpair confirms the popular survival game will let players join worlds from multiple platforms, as well as transfer their Pals between worlds.
I spoke to Blizzard's President on her first year in the job
Gaming Johanna Faries charted a course from the NFL, to Call of Duty, now to Blizzard. With her first year behind her, I wanted to get a glimpse at Blizzard's future.
Blizzard confirms its in-person 'BlizzCon' event is set to return in full in 2026
Gaming After a couple of years off, Blizzard's popular BlizzCon event is set to return in full in 2026, promising to "raise the bar."
Xbox's hardware fightback begins with a gaming handheld planned for later this year, with full next-gen consoles targeting 2027
Xbox Microsoft's first full foray into PC gaming handhelds begins with a partner device set to launch later this year, with its own Xbox Series X|S successors now fully in production.
Xbox's take over of PlayStation continues with Forza Horizon 5's Microsoft Account requirement
Gaming Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and now Forza Horizon 5: Microsoft's mission to engage players "where they are" is set for a big boost.
Analyst: Xbox Series X|S could have a "last hurrah" with Grand Theft Auto 6, if not for a certain "blue" elephant
Xbox MIDiA Research recently spoke to me about the state of Xbox, and how Grand Theft Auto 6 could present Microsoft with a unique opportunity.
Xbox studios head Craig Duncan confirms 'Fable' is delayed to 2026
Xbox We have been investigating some rumors that Fable was eyeing a delay to next year. Today on the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft's games studio lead confirmed Fable it.
Monster Hunter Wilds review: Gorgeous, ambitious, imbalanced
Review The game has an incredible foundation for Capcom to build another special entry in this storied franchise. However, poor balance undermines many core concepts.
Are YOU actually actively using AI tools? — Weekend discussion 💬
Discuss 💬 I'd like to hear your thoughts on this one, Windows Central community. The backlash to AI seems to be ongoing, but the investor hype is not slowing.
The director of one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste
Windows Phone Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.
Microsoft's 'Avowed' early access annoyingly skips Xbox cloud for NVIDIA GeForce Now
Xbox If you paid the extra $23 for early access to Avowed and $20 per month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you may find that Microsoft prefers your custom on NVIDIA GeForce Now instead.
After skipping Xbox for 20 years, a major Japanese studio returns with the reveal of their latest RPG
Xbox Level 5 hasn't worked with Xbox since the cancellation of "True Fantasy Live Online" some two decades ago. With Xbox's renewed effort to court developers from across the world, Level 5 has returned with "Fantasy Life i."
Best Upcoming PC games for 2025 and beyond
For PC gamers This is going to be a great year for PC gamers as several huge titles are set to release in 2024. Here are the ones to get the most excited about.
Upcoming Xbox games in 2025 and beyond
Gaming What's coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One in the future? Here are the biggest and brightest games we're looking forward to.
Intel stock soars almost 25% in one week after JD Vance' new comments on the chip maker's AI future
Intel Intel has struggled to find its footing in a silicon landscape dominated by NVIDIA, but the Trump administration's "America first" approach might have thrown the chip maker a big lifeline.
"Xbox might legit publish more games on PS5 this year than Sony does." Gamers react to PlayStation State of Play.
Xbox Sony had its semi-regular State of Play showcase yesterday, and PlayStation gamers hoping for a roadmap received a lot of third-party multiplatform titles instead. Did Xbox bow out too soon?
This new Xbox game tasks you to raise your son in the zombie apocalypse — and you've already been bitten
Xbox In "Undying," you play as a mother doomed to succumb to a zombie plague. With time very much not on your side, your goal is to give your son the skills he needs to survive in a bleak world.
Elon Musk reportedly led a bid to buy OpenAI for $97B; Altman offers a withering response
AI OpenAI's last funding round pinned its value at $157 billion, but Musk thought close to $100 billion would suffice. Sam Altman disagrees.
PSN's outage should serve as a reminder to Xbox on what happens when you "put all your eggs into one basket"
Xbox All networks have downtime, but Microsoft is historically uniquely keen to rely on other networks to reach customers. PSN's prolific downtime this weekend is exactly why having your own ecosystem is important.
