Jennifer Young
Jen is a News Writer for Windows Central, focused on all things gaming and Microsoft. Anything slaying monsters with magical weapons will get a thumbs up such as Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Diablo, and Monster Hunter. When not playing games, she'll be watching a horror or trash reality TV show, she hasn't decided which of those categories the Kardashians fit into. You can follow Jen on Twitter @Jenbox360 for more Diablo fangirling and general moaning about British weather.
Latest articles by Jennifer Young
This retro revival shooter combines plasma rifles with '80s high-leg swimsuits and leg warmers — what's not to love?
By Jennifer Young published
ASCENDANT Ascendant is a game that oozes 80s style and high-octane FPS action in a twist on the classic Capture the Flag game mode, and we got a new trailer today at Summer Game Fest.
Nearly a month into Season 4, Diablo 4 is continuing to defy my expectations
By Jennifer Young published
D4 GOOD Diablo 4 seasons tend to see a high player count at launch, but taper off after players finish their Battle Passes, but this season is different. Why?
Capcom's next big action game finally gets a release date at Summer Game Fest
By Jennifer Young, Alexander Cope published
Purge evil spirits Capcom has revealed a new trailer for its upcoming strategic action game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess at Summer Game Fest 2024, along with its full release date.
This new horror game from the creators of Immortality has gone straight on my wishlist
By Jennifer Young published
SGF Love horror? Love bizarre games? You're probably going to love Project C, announced today by the same people who brought us the amazing Immortality.
It's Diablo 4's 1st birthday party and we're all invited
By Jennifer Young last updated
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM Diablo 4 is about to celebrate its 1 year anniversary, and all players will reap the rewards in the March of the Goblins event, which starts on June 6, 2024.
Astro Bot is an incredible mascot for PlayStation, and I wish Xbox had the same
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX Seeing the Astro Bot trailer at State of Play 2024 just made me wistful of the unused IP within Xbox, that could be perfect material for its own mascot.
My favorite controller of last year had one solitary flaw, I couldn't use it on Xbox — well that's just changed, and I've never clicked add to basket so fast
By Jennifer Young published
KALEID At long last, the GameSir Kaleid comes to Xbox with two beautiful additions to the range
Hypercharge: Unboxed review: A game that's sure to be a smash hit on Xbox
By Jennifer Young published
HYPERFUN Hypercharge: Unboxed launches on Xbox consoles on May 31 and here's why we think it was worth the wait.
Diablo 4 Season 4 gets its first patch — now we'll no longer be broke (for gold)
By Jennifer Young published
DIABLO 4 PATCH 1.4.1 Patch 1.4.1 notes just dropped with some welcome bug fixes and balancing, changes to class builds, and a very generous gift for players who have defeated Uber Lilith in previous seasons.
7 Xbox accessories under $50 — the little things that will make a big difference to your gaming, and not KO your bank balance
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX STUFF A $300 headset? In this economy? We've compiled a list of Xbox accessories that won't make you wince at the cost and will have just as much impact on your gaming as a premium accessory.
Play Hellblade 2, Fallout 76, Diablo 4, and more with this hot deal for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX GAME PASS Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the best bargain in gaming, and that's even more true thanks to a discounted on a three-month subscription.
The coolest Xbox you can get is on sale — go quick for the best price on double storage for your games
By Jennifer Young published
DEAL The Xbox Series S Carbon Black has double the storage of the white model. Normally, it's a hefty price, but today, it's on sale, so go fast!
It may well be cool to like Diablo 4 again, but it couldn't have launched like this — and that's ok
By Jennifer Young published
D4 GOOD Everyone loves Season 4, but Diablo 4, as it exists now, couldn't be a reality without what came before.
This may well be the cheapest I've EVER seen the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller
By Jennifer Young published
VERIZON DEAL You can get an Xbox Elite Series 2 for $72 off right now at Verizon; that's cheaper than even the Elite Series 2 Core
This new GameSir Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is lit — no literally
By Jennifer Young published
GAMESIR GameSir who are known for mobile gaming controllers in all shapes and sizes have launched a new split design Bluetooth controller with hall-effect technology and nifty lights.
Baldur's Gate 3 player turns the Astral Prism into a fully functioning Xbox controller
By Jennifer Young published
PRISM CONTROLLER This guy made an Astral Prism from Baldur's Gate 3 that functions as a wireless Xbox controller, and we want one.
Diablo 4: Everything you need to know about Masterworking
By Jennifer Young published
SEASON OF LOOT REBORN Diablo 4 Season 4 is here and Patch 1.4.0 adds a new system for upgrading your gear. Here's everything you need to know about Masterworking.
Diablo 4: Everything you need to know about Tempering
By Jennifer Young published
SEASON OF LOOT REBORN Diablo 4 Season 4 is here and Patch 1.4.0 adds a new system for upgrading your gear. Here's everything you need to know about Tempering.
"There's no one size fits all to it for us." Xbox President Sarah Bond quizzed on why Hi-Fi Rush developer was closed
By Jennifer Young published
AWKS Xbox President Sarah Bond was interviewed on the future of Xbox, and had to answer some tough questions on the closure of Hi-Fi Rush studio, Tango Gameworks.
Windows95man has made it through to the finals of Eurovision 2024, and we are cheering him on
By Jennifer Young published
WIN95 FTW Finland submitting bonkers music to Eurovision isn't out of the ordinary, but their latest entrant DJ Windows95man looks like he could work here, and for that he has our support.
Sea of Thieves is sailing high at No.1 in the PlayStation charts, with Grounded breaking into the top 10 in both the US and Europe
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX MAKING WAVES Looks like Xbox games are plundering the PlayStation charts
Best Diablo 4 class builds: Rogue, Druid, Necromancer, Sorcerer, and Barbarian
By Brendan Lowry, Jennifer Young last updated
Built For Success Looking for the best Diablo 4 builds to use for each class? We've got you covered.
The most popular games from last year were over 7 years old, with Starfield being the only new franchise to break the top 10
By Jennifer Young published
STARFIELD Monthly active user data shows how difficult it really is for new IPs to break onto the gaming scene.
Diablo 4 Season 4 'Loot Reborn' will be so game-changing — it may make Eternal Realm players give Seasons a shot
By Jennifer Young published
DIABLO Here's everything you need to know about the latest Diablo 4 Campfire Chat and what to expect when Season 4 starts on May 14
Odd Todd is finally odd, Square Joker is actually square — and other nonsense only Balatro players will understand, as its biggest update rolls out to all platforms
By Jennifer Young published
BETTER BALATRO Balatro is the addictive rogue-like card game we can't get enough of, and it just got a huge game-changing patch. Here's all the changes you can expect in Balatro patch 1.0.1f
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