
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 co-op campaign won't ship with Season 2 this May
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite’s co-op campaign release has suffered another setback, with developer 343 Industries outlining plans for a staggered Season 2 rollout.

Halo Infinite multiplayer lead leaves 343 Industries
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite's multiplayer lead designer, Andrew Witts, has left 343 Industries, parting ways with Microsoft's free-to-play shooter.

Mouse and keyboard support is coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft plans to bring mouse and keyboard support to its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, with Microsoft Flight Simulator expected to join the list of future supported titles.

George R.R. Martin responds to Elden Ring reviews
By Matt Brown published
Game of Thrones creator and Elden Ring writer, George R.R. Martin, has responded to glowing reviews from critics.

Xbox Series S just $250 in limited-time Amazon Woot deal (sold out)
By Matt Brown last updated
Xbox Series S has dropped to $250 in a limited-time Amazon Woot sale, offering the first $50 discount on Microsoft's latest next-gen gaming console.

Halo Infinite fans frustrated over poor communication, missing roadmap
By Matt Brown published
Continued silence around the future of Halo Infinite has left some fans frustrated over the future of Microsoft's new free-to-play shooter.

Elden Ring team acknowledges PC issues, new patch coming soon
By Matt Brown published
Elden Ring PC players are facing performance issues at launch, with frame rate drops, stuttering, and other shortcomings impacting the day-one experience.

Elden Ring day one update improves controls and stability for launch
By Matt Brown published
Elden Ring has received its first update on console and PC, delivering a day-one update packed with improvements to stability and performance, plus general gameplay balancing adjustments.

Forza Horizon 5 updates: Known issues, bugs, update changelogs, and more
By Zachary Boddy, Matt Brown published
Here's every known issue and bug in Forza Horizon 5, alongside all the updates and changelogs working to fix them.

Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox free trial leaks ahead of next-gen event
By Matt Brown published
With Cyberpunk 2077’s next-generation update seemingly on the horizon, a now-deleted post suggests a free trial could be headed to Xbox consoles.

Xbox exclusive CrossfireX joins Xbox Game Pass after launch day blunder
By Matt Brown published
While CrossfireX has launched Xbox consoles, its day-one Xbox Game Pass debut didn't go as planned.

How to cancel Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One, Series X/S
By Matt Brown published
If you're not a frequent online gamer, the premium Xbox Live Gold subscription might not be for you. Here's how to cancel the service on your Xbox console.

PlatinumGames wants to talk to Xbox about revisiting Scalebound
By Matt Brown last updated
The developer on canceled Xbox-exclusive RPG, Scalebound, PlatinumGames, has expressed interest in reopening discussions around the project with Microsoft.

Elden Ring 25% off at Amazon UK in last-minute preorder discount
By Matt Brown published
Elden Ring looks to be one of 2022's most anticipated games, and with a last-minute Amazon deal, UK buyers can save 25% on preorders before Feb. 25.

Dying Light 2's first post-launch update packs dozens of fixes and improvements
By Matt Brown published
Dying Light 2's developer has outlined some much-needed fixes hitting the game in an upcoming update for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players.

Dying Light 2: Known bugs, launch issues, and how to fix them
By Matt Brown published
Techland has acknowledged several launch issues impacting Dying Light 2, and we're rounding up all the known bugs, and all available fixes.

Halo TV series eyes Season 2 showrunner, 'several seasons' now planned
By Matt Brown published
Halo could have a new showrunner for its second season, with David Wiener, best known for work on Fear the Walking Dead and Brave New World, leading ongoing talks.

Microsoft to cancel inactive Xbox Game Pass subscriptions following UK investigation
By Matt Brown published
The Xbox platform holder is putting an end to unexpected auto-renewals.

Everything we know so far about Star Wars Battlefront 2: Story, multiplayer, beta, news and more
By Matt Brown last updated
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is looking to be one of the biggest releases of 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Here's everything we know so far about the game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator first update teased, launch info to come next week
By Matt Brown last updated
Microsoft has outlined plans to deliver its first update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including fixes for launch issues, as players wrangle downloads and content from release.

Xbox Series X, PS5 preorder scams boom as release nears
By Matt Brown last updated
Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launch in just a few days and a recent resurgence in scams look to target unsuspecting users eager to receive their console deliveries.

Halo Infinite: When to expect Master Chief's next adventure
By Matt Brown, Brendan Lowry last updated
Here’s when to expect Halo Infinite – Master Chief’s next major journey in the Halo saga.

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.
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