Matt Brown

Matt Brown

Matt Brown is 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

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Xbox Live Gold 2022 review: The must-have Xbox subscription that's lost its spark

By Matt Brown published

With free-to-play games dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement and Games with Gold on the decline, the perceived value of Microsoft's subscription is more subjective than ever.

Call of Duty: Warzone

Sony expects Activision games to remain multiplatform following Microsoft deal

By Matt Brown published

PlayStation owner Sony has stated it expects more multiplatform Activision games following a Microsoft acquisition, citing existing "contractual agreements."

Xbox back compat

Xbox backward compatible sale cuts 85% off digital Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games

By Matt Brown published

Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto, Fable, Max Payne, and Tomb Raider all join the discounted Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles.

Logitech C920

Best Webcams for Xbox One in 2022

By Matt Brown published

Xbox Series X

5 ways to save Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One storage space

By Matt Brown published

The best ways to save storage on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, from hard drive clear up, to hard drive expansions.

Rainbow Six Extraction Takedown

Rainbow Six Extraction launch time: When you can play, download size, and more

By Matt Brown published

With Rainbow Six Extraction rolling out across the globe, we've rounded up the expected launch times, download sizes, and everything you need to know to get started with the title.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 hero

Is Call of Duty going Xbox exclusive? Here's what we know.

By Matt Brown last updated

Microsoft has outlined plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, raising questions around the future of the hit shooter, having spent a decade among the best-selling games in history.

LG G2 OLED

LG's 2022 OLED TVs include new 42-inch model, brighter OLED panels

By Matt Brown published

LG has announced its latest 2022 OLED TVs, including a series of upgrades across the LG G2 and LG C2, enabling brighter images across more screen sizes.

Xbox FPS Boost

Xbox FPS Boost games list for Xbox Series X & Series S

By Matt Brown, Samuel Tolbert published

Microsoft's latest and greatest consoles elevate these classics with FPS Boost.

LG CX, Xbox Series X

Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X & Series S 2022

By Matt Brown last updated

Halo Infinite Multiplayer

Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai Event Pass changed, adds Kabuto armor set

By Matt Brown published

343 Industries has outlined plans to implement various changes to the Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai event, swapping out its Event Pass tiers with 11 new cosmetic items.

PC monitors

Best FreeSync monitors for Xbox One 2022

By Matt Brown published

Keep your Xbox One games looking smoother than ever with these FreeSync monitors.

Xbox One S

Best keyboards for Xbox One 2022

By Matt Brown last updated

Good news: With native keyboard and mouse support on the Xbox One you can have a controller alternative for gaming.

List of Xbox One Apps that Support 4K Video in 2022

By Matt Brown published

Want to take advantage of your Xbox's 4K video playback? Here are the latest 4K HDR compatible video apps available on your Xbox One.

Xbox One S

Should you buy an Xbox One S in 2022?

By Matt Brown published

The two-year-old Xbox One S is Microsoft’s entry-level console and still hugely relevant in 2019.

Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S

Best Xbox console 2022

By Matt Brown published

Groove Music and Spotify

Best Spotify Accessories in 2022

By Matt Brown published

These killer Spotify accessories help make the most of your music streaming subscription.

Backbone One Controller

Best controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) 2022

By Matt Brown last updated

Transform your phone into an Xbox handheld with these cloud-ready controllers and gaming accessories.

Xbox Project xCloud game streaming

Best Xbox Project xCloud Game Streaming Accessories in 2022

By Matt Brown last updated

As Xbox Project xCloud enters its early stages, these accessories complete the mobile game streaming experience.

Halo Infinite Multiplayer

Halo Infinite and the problem with video game betas

By Matt Brown published

With Halo Infinite multiplayer launching with all the same issues raised during its beta release, it’s once time to set expectations for the role of the beta in the current day.

Xbox Game Pass at Gamescom 2018

Microsoft rebrands Xbox Game Pass PC to 'PC Game Pass'

By Matt Brown published

“PC Game Pass” is the new name for Microsoft’s gaming subscription service, as the company moves away from Xbox branding.

Halo Infinite Battle Pass

Halo Infinite Battle Pass: Price, rewards list, and what you need to know

By Matt Brown published

A deep dive into Halo Infinite's battle pass, including how it works, how much it costs, and what's actually different about Microsoft's take on the system.

Halo Infinite Master Chief

How to download Halo Infinite Campaign on Xbox One, Series X|S

By Matt Brown, Zachary Boddy last updated

Halo Infinite is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PCs.

Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite known bugs, launch issues, and how to fix them

By Brendan Lowry, Matt Brown last updated

The top bugs and issues impacting Halo Infinite on launch day.

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Best Xbox One Platformers in 2022

By Matt Brown published

From retro 8-bit classics to the latest indie releases, platformers are one of the biggest genres in video game history. These are our picks for the top platformers available today on Xbox One.

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