
Matt Brown
Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central's Senior 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

Halo Infinite customization gets major upgrade in new August update
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite's latest August update brings sweeping changes to customization, with improvements to balancing and progression.

GTA 6 to set “creative benchmarks” for the “industry and for all entertainment,” says Take-Two CEO
By Matt Brown published
Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two Interactive hopes GTA 6 will "set creative benchmarks for the series, our industry, and for all entertainment," with development underway on the next title.

List of Surface Duo optimized apps
By Matt Brown last updated
The full list of Android apps designed with Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo in mind, so far.

Razer revamps Enki Pro gaming chair with motoring-inspired Williams F1 and Koenigsegg editions
By Matt Brown published
Razer has partnered with Williams Esports and Koenigsegg on two new special edition gaming chairs, offering punchy blue and yellow versions of its Enki Pro.

Sony says Xbox’s Call of Duty acquisition could ‘influence users’ console choice,’ Microsoft responds
By Matt Brown published
The PlayStation owner states Call of Duty games "influence" the console players buy, with other major publishers unable to rival the "resources and expertise" leveraged by Activision.

Best monitors for Xbox Series X & Series S 2025
By Matt Brown last updated
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 Series X & Series S get shorter boot time in latest update
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft has started testing a new Xbox update that shaves vital time off the console's start-up animation, making its Energy Saving mode just a little more compelling.

Halo Infinite’s next update drops this August, here's what's inside
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite looks set to receive its next Drop Pod update this August, with the first instance of cross-core customization and vehicle buffs among planned changes.

Which Xbox One headsets support Dolby Atmos?
By Matt Brown last updated
Dolby Atmos enhances any Xbox One headset, delivering a low-cost gaming upgrade that changes your audio experience.

Top up your Microsoft Office, get a free $50 Amazon Gift Card with this easy Prime Day trick
By Matt Brown published
This Prime Day offer allows Microsoft 365 subscribers to claim a free Amazon Gift Cards by purchasing 12 months today.

Don’t fall for bad Xbox Series X|S deals this Prime Day — go refurbished instead
By Matt Brown published
While Amazon Prime Day has failed to deliver huge savings on the newest Xbox consoles, refurbished offer the lowest prices available at this time.

Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card gets biggest-ever discount for Prime Day
By Matt Brown last updated
Expanding your Xbox console just got a ton cheaper this Prime Day, with the 1TB SSD down to £165, a record low on Amazon UK.

Xbox storage gets cheaper than ever in $60 Prime Day deal for Seagate drives
By Matt Brown published
Seagate has discounted its 2TB and 4TB Xbox Game Drives this Amazon Prime Day, slashing the price on these official Xbox storage options.

The best monitor for Xbox Series X & PS5 just got a huge Prime Day discount
By Matt Brown last updated
This deal on the Gigabyte M28U, often considered one of the best gaming monitors for Xbox Series X and PS5, just made it a must-have this Prime Day.

Backbone One review: The best iPhone controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Matt Brown last updated
The Backbone One provides a new approach to mobile gaming, rivaling the best handhelds on the market through its first-class hardware, and a software experience to match.

Xbox Series X vs. Series S: Which current-gen console should you buy?
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Here's how Microsoft's flagship Xbox Series X stacks up against the more affordable Xbox Series S, and which current-gen console is right for you.

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.

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.

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 Games Showcase LIVE: Starfield, Forza, and all the latest Xbox announcements
By WC Staff last updated
Microsoft's annual Xbox showcase returns with updates on projects from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and all the big games coming to Xbox and PC.

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels DLC expansion officially announced, coming July 19
By Zachary Boddy last updated
After over six months of waiting, FH5 is getting its first DLC expansion.

Forza Motorsport debuts ray tracing and more in new trailers, releasing Spring 2023
By Zachary Boddy last updated
The Forza Motorsport reboot, in development by Turn 10 Studios and Xbox Game Studios, made a lot of noise during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 with a brand-new trailer.

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.

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.
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