Latest articles by Jez Corden
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.
The first signs of an Xbox Cloud Save sync indicator materialize, kinda
Xbox The Xbox Ally range has highlighted continued software gaps in Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.
Here's why you should change VRAM on Xbox Ally handhelds
Handhelds For those jumping into the wonderful world of the Xbox Ally and PC gaming handhelds, there's one setting you should absolutely change out of the box.
Xbox Ally will have a hard time winning over Steam Deck fans
Review With its comfortable grips and modest performance, the Xbox Ally can make for an excellent cloud gaming device, but is that enough? Our review.
Review: Xbox Ally X is the handheld gaming PC to beat right now
Review We spent dozens of hours playing games and testing the performance on the Xbox Ally X. It's an impressive device worth paying attention to. Our review.
No, Target and Walmart are not removing Xbox products — Microsoft comments
Gaming One thing after another, Microsoft is forced to respond time and time again to ongoing rumors that it's leaving the hardware space.
Astro A20 X review — A solid Xbox / PC / PlayStation combo headset, with caveats
REVIEW The Astro A20 X is a relatively new offering from Logitech, aiming to become your one-stop solution for mid-range multi-platform audio.
Xbox is alienating its fans and everything it once was — will it be worth it, Microsoft?
Xbox Microsoft's quest for new users and new revenue threatens hollowing out everything Xbox once was. Socials are a wasteland, the hate is on a level not seen since 2013. Does Xbox even care, and does it even matter?
Silent Hill F review (Xbox, PC) — Gameplay oddities don't hold back this roaring return
REVIEW I spent years salty at Konami for its handling of both Silent Hill and Metal Gear, two of the industry's most beloved franchises. But, Silent Hill F is proof that the formula is timeless.
Skip the pricey official Xbox ally case for this smart alternative
DEAL I'm a huge fan of Tomtoc, and have been using their bags for years at this point. Durable, hardwearing — this is the best bag for your Xbox Ally, Steam Deck, or indeed any handheld.
Xbox isn’t abandoning consoles — next-gen plans remain active
Rumors are swirling that Xbox is going to kill its hardware ecosystem. It's not true ... for now, but it easily could've been true, given how nonsensically Xbox acts lately.
Why exactly did Microsoft increase Xbox Game Pass' price? 🤔
Xbox The big news of the week was Xbox Game Pass' pricing structure, which caught a whopping 50% price increase on the highest tier. Why did this happen, and what will the future look like? Let's analyse and speculate.
Xbox Cloud Gaming free ad-supported tier reportedly on the way
Xbox Players that don't subscribe to Xbox Game Pass may soon be able to try Xbox Cloud through an ad-supported tier.
Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
Guide Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.
Take a deep look at World of Warcraft: Midnight's new gameplay systems
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment shows off all the new exciting features coming to World of Warcraft: Midnight in this expansive deep dive.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a BIG price increase and new features
Xbox Xbox Game Pass is getting a ton of new games today via Ubisoft+, as well as new Fortnite benefits. Ultimate subscribers will have to swallow a 50% price increase to get it, though.
