Latest articles by Jez Corden
I went to the Xbox Showcase — Something HAS changed ... for now.
Xbox Xbox is on a tear right now, with a lot of positive momentum. But one question I wanted to ask above all others: are they ACTUALLY in it for the long haul?
"Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead.
PC Gaming Valve's Steam Gift Cards have been a staple in major retailers throughout the world for quite some time. But today, the firm confirmed they're being phased out.
Xbox fans rally against Shift Up for 'Stellar Blade' — which is now exclusively NOT on Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Popular hack n' slash Stellar Blade just got announced for Nintendo Switch, freeing it from PS5 console exclusivity. Xbox fans have something to say about it.
Toys for Bob FINALLY unveils "Spyro: A Realm Beyond" at the Xbox Showcase
Xbox One of North America's oldest game studios returns with an all-new Spyro, coming next year for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what to expect
Xbox The Xbox Games Showcase is pulling into view. Every year, people talk about how important these shows are for Microsoft, but with Xbox's 25th anniversary and a new direction ... there's a lot riding on this one.
Flydigi Vader 5S Xbox controller: It's not pretty, but it has some A+ features
REVIEW "Don't judge a book by its cover" is especially true for the Flydigi Vader 5S, whose gaudy and incongruous design betrays some pretty awesome features that I wish more controllers had.
Microsoft stock rises on Windows on Arm and NVIDIA N1X momentum
Microsoft Computex has seen a raft of interesting news for Windows on Arm, as NVIDIA commits its first N1X Arm chip to a wave of new PCs targeting the autumn.
Backlash to PS5 logos in the Xbox Showcase is distrust, not gatekeeping
Xbox Everybody with a brain knows it takes five seconds to go online and find out whether a game is multiplatform. Microsoft's logo "transparency" simply has users doubting whether it's truly behind Xbox's long-term success.
"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over bug disclosures
Cybersecurity Microsoft's approach to working with security researchers has long been controversial, but some of its recent language has alarmed some commentators.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warns tough decisions are coming
Xbox Xbox's new CEO revealed that Xbox is in a tough spot in a new memo shared by The Verge. What could the "tough decisions" be on the horizon for Asha Sharma?
Microsoft and Dell win a $9.7B contract with the US Department of Defense
Microsoft Microsoft will remain at the core of the United States Pentagon, with Dell operating as the sole software middle-man.
Google’s AI search troubles are growing, giving Bing a big opportunity
Microsoft As competitor search engines surge on Google's AI obsession, Microsoft should exploit the situation. But it'll go against everything it's been doing up until now.
'007: First Light' review — One of the best stealth-action games in years comes with a huge warning
REVIEW Hitman legends IO Interactive have another absolute banger on their hands with 007: First Light, which effortlessly weaves authentic classic Bond stealth-action with poignant plot points that should worry anyone paying attention.
Xbox’s new plan to win the "Attention War"
Xbox XBOX has a new chief strategy officer as part of another leadership shakeup from CEO Asha Sharma. How might Matthew Ball handle XBOX's future? We can infer a bit from his own analysis.
The top 20 "Xbox Player Voice" trending feedback items you voted for
XBOX Xbox is taking YOUR feedback through its new "Player Voice" portal. Here's what's actively trending as of right now.
Xbox Ally in 2026: Thoughts on the state of Xbox Mode, AutoSR tested, and what comes next for Helix
Xbox I often think I'm the only "game journalist" on Earth actively using the Xbox Ally and Xbox Mode on PC. There are at least DOZENS of us globally using these devices ... so for that very small audience, I thought I'd share some thoughts on its current state.
Will Xbox's Asha bring back exclusive games? Why I'm not sure Microsoft will let her do it ...
Xbox It's the year of GTA6. The game has an exclusive PlayStation marketing deal. Call of Duty is also not launching on PS4 this year, giving holdouts a reason to upgrade ... so why is Sony warning investors of decreased sales? And why is this relevant to Xbox exclusive games? Let's talk.
"A masterpiece": Diablo IV Lord of Hatred review — Blizzard delivers in a way not seen in years: ★★★★★
REVIEW Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion review: Hundreds of hours played, two expansions in, and mountains of painstaking improvements — I'm confident in saying Diablo 4 is now one of Blizzard's best ever games.
Devolver snubs Xbox fans: "Grand finale" Talos Principle 3 will skip Xbox
Xbox It's another example of Xbox's predicament, as publishers seem to begin snubbing Xbox at an increasing clip. Talos Principle 3 will skip Xbox, with PS5 and PC versions planned only.
Xbox’s Project Saluki and Positron leaks point to major subscription changes
Xbox The newest Xbox Game Pass tiers appear to be specifically targeting the lucrative Chinese market, and is Microsoft also working on a disc-to-digital program?
"Unethical use of Azure" leads to the firing of Microsoft Israel leaders
Microsoft Microsoft's Israeli subsidiary has been placed under ownership of Microsoft France in the interim, after a Microsoft investigation reportedly uncovered "unethical" use of its products violating its terms of service and code of conduct.
Microsoft responds: 'Forza Horizon 6' files leak — pirates already cracked it (UPDATED)
Xbox It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' upcoming arcade racer has leaked in full on Steam early, unencrypted. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.
Sandisk's official Xbox Ally X MicroSD card is great — but you probably shouldn't buy it
Xbox I was able to grab Sandisk's official microSD card for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X range. But ... it's honestly not much more than a logo. Here's what you need to know.
