Latest articles by Jez Corden
Microsoft has laid off entire teams behind Virtual, Mixed Reality, and HoloLens
More layoffs In the latest update on the massive Microsoft layoffs, it seems Redmond has gutted the teams behind HoloLens and Mixed Reality.
Could Fallout 5 be built by Obsidian?
Fallout 5 Fallout is one of the biggest franchises Xbox has yet to do anything with, but perhaps Obsidian of Fallout New Vegas fame could change that.
From the editor's desk: About the Microsoft layoffs
The human cost As Microsoft moves to reduce a massive 10,000 employees from its global workforce, staff both past and present are reacting with anger and lamentations. When will the uncertainty end?
Browser wars: The best Microsoft Edge vs. Chrome vs. Firefox reddit memes
Browser Wars Reddit's biggest PC enthusiast community has some hot opinions about web browsers, including our ol' favorite Microsoft Edge.
Another major trade organization is backing Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard deal
Union power! The big $69 billion dollar acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has won the backing of a major trade alliance in Europe.
Gioteck's Xbox charge dock review: A value champion charger?
REVIEW At $20, the Gioteck Xbox controller battery charge dock competes with far more expensive options on the market. Here's our review.
One of Microsoft's biggest competitors is now part-owned by the Chinese government
Tencents please Tencent is one of the world's biggest tech companies, and the Chinese government has now taken a controlling stake in the company.
Why Microsoft's Developer_Direct is the perfect modern show format Xbox needs
Developer_Direct Microsoft is building up a new showcase format for its gaming properties, and this could be the transparency and immediacy Xbox needs for today's marketing environment.
Microsoft is making changes to your Xbox console in pursuit of carbon negativity
Carbon Zero Microsoft has a broad sustainability mission across its portfolio of products, and to that end, it's making some changes to Xbox console defaults.
Exclusive: Xbox will host a new Developer_Direct games show for Redfall, Forza, and more
Developer_Direct Our sources indicate that an Xbox Developer_Direct showcase is on the horizon for some major upcoming Xbox games, including Redfall, Minecraft Legends, and more.
UGREEN 12-in-1 docking station review: A champion for Surface and other USB-C laptops emerges
REVIEW In my ongoing hunt for the ideal USB-C docking station, I recently had the opportunity to try out UGREEN's 12-in-1 USB-C option. In this review, I outline why it has become my go-to dock.
Did Microsoft scare the media into not covering Minecraft's 'The End' copyright drama?
Copyright Conundrum Did you know Microsoft doesn't own the poem in the credits at the end of Minecraft?
A new Gears of War game has been announced! ... sort of
Gears on Deck While we wait with bated breath for Gears 6 news, perhaps you can pass the time with this shiny new Gears of War card game instead.
Activision-Blizzard Xbox deal latest: UK regulator delays decision, Microsoft ready for possible FTC federal showdown
Fresh Drama Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition for Xbox is a never-ending stream of regulatory drama, and it's only getting spicier.
Report: Xbox exclusive Redfall is targeting an early May 2023 launch date
Mayfall Reports are swirling that Redfall is targeting a May 2023 launch date, and we back up the rumors of the Xbox exclusive with our own sourcing.
Xbox beginner's guide: Top tips and tricks for new Xbox Series X|S owners
TIPS Get to know your Xbox in a few easy steps.
Xbox is the only platform that didn't offer your 2022 end-of-year gaming stats — that's odd
Why? Every major gaming platform offered some end-of-year stats feature for their platform, but Xbox didn't. But why?
Report: Despite public fears, PlayStation lead Jim Ryan 'doesn't see Xbox Game Pass as competition'
Flyin' Ryan' With regulators rallying around to protect Sony, it seems privately Jim Ryan isn't all too worried about Xbox Game Pass.
Microsoft confirms that Sony has blocked these 4 games from hitting Xbox forever
Final Fantasy fantasy Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and more are apparently being held hostage by Sony.
Thanks to Google and Apple's taxes, web apps on Windows PC are suddenly getting good
PWAwesome As services like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram struggle to find growth on mobile, they've started crawling back to Windows PC.
Is it worth playing World of Warcraft in 2023? (Updated for WoW: Dragonflight)
WoW World of Warcraft just got a whole new expansion called Dragonflight. Honestly, this is the best state WoW has been in in years. Read on to find out why.
I bought the insane Diablo 4 Lilith statue so you don't have to
Hell Awaits Diablo 4 is on the horizon, and in a haze of hype, I made some bad decisions. Here's a mini-review of the Diablo 4 Lilith statue from Blizzard.
Two of the best Xbox Game Pass titles are leaving the service this month
Gone, but not forgotten. Scarlet Nexus and Outer Wilds are leaving Xbox Game Pass this month, ahead of what promises to be a bright January 2023.
