Jez Corden is a life-long content creator and internet personality, known for exclusive reporting on the Xbox ecosystem and Microsoft-adjacent platforms.
Jez has a large presence on X at X.com/JezCorden, co-hosts a leading gaming podcast over at TheXB2.com, also on Spotify and iTunes, while maintaining a position as Executive Editor at Windows Central.
Before leaving high school, Jez had already built and contributed to a variety of web communities in the animation space, adjacent to websites like Newgrounds and Explosm. After high school, Jez began a career in IT, corporate network infrastructure, and web design.
Jez's Microsoft ecosystem hobby-blogging side gig eventually landed him a role at Windows Central, where he has spent the past decade breaking world exclusive news alongside analytical features on Xbox, Windows, AI, and the wider tech industry. Jez also drinks way too much tea.
Latest articles by Jez Corden

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.

PlayFab Game Saves: Microsoft’s quiet move to unite your game library
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Ever wished you could take your Xbox save file to your Steam Deck, even if it means buying the game twice? Microsoft's new PlayFab service might help make that a reality.

Legion Go 2 preorder disaster raises questions for Xbox Ally
By Jez Corden published
Gaming My Lenovo Legion Go 2 preorder went from a September 16th shipping date to an October 26th shipping date with no explanation, and I'm not alone. Will the Xbox Ally suffer similar issues?

Is Borderlands 4’s performance enough? CEO’s controversial reply!
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford issues a barrage of posts on X over the game's performance criticisms, as Steam reviews hit "Mixed."

Poll: Are our jobs at risk due to the rise of artificial intelligence?
By Jez Corden published
Poll From interns to execs, no desk is safe. Tell us if you think the pink slip is coming for you.

Xbox next big gaming challenge — get AAA publishers to support Xbox Play Anywhere
By Jez Corden published
Xbox As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

Video: The Xbox Ally's 'zero gravity' cooling system explained
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The Xbox Ally has an intriguing cooling solution unique among handhelds, and this video explains how it all works.

There are early signs that Xbox Cloud Gaming is set for a BIG upgrade
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Xbox Cloud Gaming has vastly improved its latency, but not its picture quality. That could be set to change soon.

Legion Go 2’s price sparks outrage — here’s Lenovo’s response
By Jez Corden published
Gaming The Lenovo Legion Go maxes out at $1,349 in the United States, and many aren't happy. Lenovo has since responded to the price in a new interview.

The list of missing Microsoft-owned games from Game Pass is huge
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft's merged with Activision-Blizzard has been complete for a couple of years now almost, but activating Activision's back catalog on Xbox Game Pass has been a bit of a slow burn. Why? Let's analyse.

Microsoft’s Surface Pro ad blunder is going viral
By Jez Corden published
Surface Perhaps Microsoft should've used its "ultimate research buddy" to in fact do some research.

Surprising Helldivers 2 sales on Xbox: Is PlayStation's lead overrated?
By Jez Corden published
Gaming A disproportionately high attach rate and Xbox's long-established shooter-oriented audience may be contributing to Helldivers 2's PlayStation success story.

World of Warcraft's Player Housing system is not what you think
By Jez Corden published
Gaming At Gamescom 2025, I tried out World of Warcraft's exciting new Player Housing feature. This is why I think it could end up being the maturing MMO's most important feature in years.

Experience the unthinkable in Cronos: The New Dawn review
By Jez Corden published
Review Bloober Team proves its ascendancy to AAA with "Cronos: The New Dawn," which brings together aspects of all your favorite horror movies and games into one glorious whole.

PlayStation's 'Helldivers 2' lands the top spot on the Xbox Store — could more be on the way?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox PlayStation and Xbox have been playing nice this summer, and this latest sales milestone might be a good indicator for what could happen next.

'Cronos: The New Dawn' was by far my Gamescom game of the show
By Jez Corden published
Gaming 'Cronos: The New Dawn' proves Bloober's ascendance to AAA, with its unnerving setting, haunted environments, and gruesome combat.

Hands-on: Xbox’s handhelds are nearly here — but are they ready?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox We finally got to try the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X at Gamescom, but with no mention of price, battery life, and user confusion over compatibility — there are still some big unanswered questions left.

From housing to Haranir, WoW is embracing player expression
By Jez Corden published
Gaming We caught up with Ion Hazzikostas and Holly Longdale to talk about the past, present, and future of World of Warcraft.

'Resident Evil Requiem' preview: Some of the best lighting I've ever seen
By Jez Corden published
Gaming I played Resident Evil Requiem, set to launch on February 27, 2026. AAA horror has had a bit of a renaissance recently, and Resident Evil looks ready to continue its position at the tip of the spear.

Inside the Xbox podcast that hinted at more than just cheaper cloud gaming
By Jez Corden published
Xbox In the latest Xbox Podcast, Xbox platform architects Jason Beaumont and Jason Ronald offer some updates on the future of Xbox hardware, cloud, and more.

Xbox Series X|S is wrapping up — here’s what its lead designer says about the journey and what comes next
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.
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