Matt Brown

Matt Brown

Matt Brown is Windows Central's Senior Games Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.

Latest articles by Matt Brown

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S down to $270 with Newegg promo code, while stock lasts

By Matt Brown published

A new Xbox Series S deal cuts the console to $269.99 via Newegg, offering a cheaper start with next-gen gaming.

Riot games coming to Xbox Game Pass.

Riot Games Xbox Game Pass perks: League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and more

By Matt Brown published

Riot Games and Microsoft are partnering on a big new Game Pass deal.

Xbox Game Studios Kojima Productions

Microsoft partners with Kojima Productions on cloud-powered Xbox game

By Matt Brown published

Kojima Productions has announced a new partnership with Xbox, a new cloud-powered Xbox experience, marking its second project following 2019’s Death Stranding.

Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase

How to watch Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase: Start time, stream, and what to expect

By Matt Brown published

Microsoft hosts its annual Xbox & Bethesda Showcase today, set to unveil all-new details on upcoming Xbox games like Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Redfall. Here's how to tune in as it happens.

Routine Game

Xbox exclusive sci-fi horror 'Routine' launching into Xbox Game Pass

By Matt Brown published

Routine is an upcoming sci-fi horror game coming to Xbox consoles and PC, with a new trailer, and confirmation of a Game Pass day one debut.

Xbox Design Lab Pride Controller

Xbox Design Lab re-opens with Pride controller and 9 new colors

By Matt Brown last updated

Microsoft's new and expanded Xbox Design Lab has launched with various new designs and colors to customize your controller.

Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels

Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC leaks ahead of reveal this week

By Matt Brown last updated

Initial details on the first Forza Horizon 5 expansion have leaked, confirming a Hot Wheels theme, ahead of the full reveal.

LG C1 OLED

48-inch LG C1 OLED 4K TV hits all-time low in $897 Amazon deal

By Matt Brown published

Amazon has cut the LG C1 OLED down to $897, offering up one of the best 4K TVs out there, ideal for Xbox Series X and PS5, at an all-time low price.

Fortnite Dazzle Daggers Pickaxe

Fortnite Dazzle Daggers Pickaxe: How to unlock via Xbox Cloud Gaming

By Matt Brown published

Epic Games and Microsoft have brought Fortnite to Xbox Cloud Gaming, with an exclusive reward up for grabs to those who play.

GoldenEye 007 Xbox

GoldenEye 007 Xbox remaster listing surfaces via Xbox website

By Matt Brown published

A new listing on the Xbox website details achievements for a GoldenEye 007 remaster, suggesting its Xbox debut isn't far away.

Samsung Odyssey G7, Xbox Series X

Best monitors for Xbox Series X & Series S 2022

By Matt Brown published

These are the best monitors for Xbox Series X and Series S, leveraging up to 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rates to deliver a full next-generation console gaming experience.

Xbox Design Lab Pride 2022 Controller

Xbox Design Lab debuts custom Pride controller, orders open June 9

By Matt Brown last updated

Microsoft has outlined its planned Pride celebrations for 2022, including a new custom controller offered via its Xbox Design Lab service.

ASUS ROG Swift 500Hz Monitor

ASUS unveils the world’s first 500Hz gaming monitor, because it can

By Matt Brown published

ASUS and NVIDIA have shown off the world's first 500Hz monitor at Computex 2022, offering a 24-inch, 1080p panel catered to esports gaming.

Xbox Series X

Is a refurbished Xbox Series X worth the savings?

By Matt Brown published

Microsoft has started stocking refurbished Xbox Series X consoles, offering a cheaper and easier way to buy its latest gaming machine. But is a refurbished Xbox Series X worth the money?

Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition

Best joysticks and flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2022

By Matt Brown last updated

Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and we’ve rounded up the best you can buy in one place.

Xbox Series S

New Xbox Series S deal bundles free Xbox Stereo Headset with every console

By Matt Brown published

Microsoft has launched a new Xbox Series S offer, bundling its latest console with a free Xbox Stereo Headset in the U.S. and Canada.

Roller Champions

Ubisoft’s Roller Champions gets May 25 release date

By Matt Brown published

Ubisoft has announced a release date for Roller Champions, with its next free-to-play title set to drop in just a few days.

Starfield

Starfield, Redfall delay leaves a glaring hole in Xbox's 2022 lineup

By Matt Brown last updated

With Starfield and Redfall now pushed to 2023, here's what can Xbox owners expect for the remainder of the year.

Xbox Series X|S Seagate Storage Expansion Card

How to expand Xbox Series X & Series S storage with an external drive

By Matt Brown last updated

Xbox Series X introduces some notable changes to how storage and external hard drives function. Here’s which solution works for you and where to buy your next storage expansion.

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight review: The ultimate Flight Simulator companion for Xbox Series X|S

By Matt Brown last updated

Turtle Beach takes to the skies with a comprehensive cockpit that checks all the boxes when paired with the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Xbox Series X

New Xbox Series X deal — free £25 gift card with refurbished consoles

By Matt Brown published

Microsoft has launched a limited-time offer on refurbished Xbox Series X consoles, bundling a free £25 gift card, alongside the usual discounted pricing.

Halo TV series

Halo Infinite to offer free Halo TV series rewards this week

By Matt Brown published

Halo Infinite is getting six limited-time rewards based on the Halo TV series, available for free to all players, starting May 10.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X UK restock sees consoles at Amazon, Microsoft, and GAME

By Matt Brown published

Amazon UK has joined other top UK retailers in offering a new Xbox Series X restock, presenting an ideal chance to score your own.

Halo Infinite Lone Wolves

Halo Infinite's latest mode proves we need a Halo battle royale

By Matt Brown published

With 343 Industries seemingly preparing for its big battle royale debut, its new Last Spartan Standing mode proves Halo Infinite has a unique voice to bring to the hit mode.

Halo Infinite Lone Wolves

Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves: Release date and everything we know

By Matt Brown last updated

With Halo Infinite Season 2 fast approaching, we're rounding up what we know about its release date, plus what to expect from its new maps, modes, and more.

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