Jez Corden
Fresh out of high school, Jez enjoyed a long career unemployed as a World of Warcraft dragon slayer. After slaying every dragon WoW had to offer at the time, he eventually stumbled into an I.T. support role for a small company smack in the middle of the good old United Kingdom. While in this role, Jez encountered his first "tech fanboys," people who inexplicably get so deep into tech that they start rooting for them, much like a sports team. One day, Jez picked up a Windows Phone on a whim — and little did he know it would eventually land him a role as a managing editor for the biggest Windows-focused site in the world! "This is actually pretty cool," he thought, watching the Windows Phone 8.1 tiles flip and cycle, followed by a "wow!" upon discovering the games therein had actual Xbox achievements baked in as standard. "I must tell the world about this," he resolved and began blogging during "breaks" at work. As one of the few people on Earth who actually actively used and enjoyed using a Windows Phone, Jez swiftly gained a small following, a job offer from Daniel Rubino at Windows Central, and the rest is history! Since joining Windows Central, Jez turned his workaholism and restlessness to producing masses of world-exclusives on the Microsoft ecosystem. From the existence and spec sheet of the Xbox Series S, to unannounced Xbox features and games, Jez also has a wealth of expertise in producing analysis on the Microsoft platform and its future direction. An active user of Windows 11, Surface devices, Xbox consoles, Xbox cloud gaming, and beyond, Jez's role as managing editor is to ensure that Windows Central remains the #1 destination for all news, reviews, and analysis pertaining to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Latest articles by Jez Corden
STALKER 2 developers confirm a fix is coming for its floaty Xbox gamepad controls and broken deadzones
By Jez Corden published
Deadzone fix Noticed how floaty STALKER 2 feels on Xbox? Don't worry, your controller isn't broken. GSC Game World confirmed that deadzones are broken on Xbox.
Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma review: Razer's Xbox controller almost feels like cheating, if you don't mind the cable
By Jez Corden published
Wolverine superiority Review: The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is still a fantastic controller, and is often more affordable than its successor.
How to get Open NAT on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One by enabling UPnP — and why you absolutely should
By Jez Corden last updated
UPnPower Here's how to enable UPnP on your router for better NAT and what it means for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S console gaming.
Xbox Series X review (2024): Microsoft says everything is an Xbox, but the Xbox Series X remains at the apex of the Microsoft Gaming ecosystem
By Jez Corden last updated
REVIEW Years of non-stop gaming on the Xbox Series X has been more than enough to prove the console's worth.
Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature goes live today
By Jez Corden published
On Cloud 50 Finally, after years of waiting, you can now play (some of) your Xbox games on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" ad campaign is a perplexing masterclass in poor timing
By Jez Corden published
Xbox is an Xbox Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" ad campaign has divided Xbox fans once again. While it's clear what Xbox is going for here, they're at least 2-3 years too early to make the claim that my Samsung Smart Fridge is "now an Xbox."
The best Xbox headsets (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) 2024
By Jez Corden last updated
🎧 Xbox 🎧 What are the best Xbox headsets in 2024? Look no further with our detailed guide to the top options. Upgrade your sound with dozens of headsets we've personally tested.
Best Xbox controllers 2024: Razer, GameSir, and more — Who comes out on top?
By Jennifer Young, Jez Corden, Zachary Boddy last updated
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller to make the most of your gaming time
World of Warcraft interview: Blizzard offers us an exclusive update on Mythic+, class balance, the next big goblin raid, Player Housing, and much more
By Jez Corden published
WoW's future World of Warcraft turned 20 this year, as Warcraft itself turns 30. We spoke to Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Mark Colada on what the future holds.
The Xbox handheld is real — but don't expect it any time soon
By Jez Corden published
Xbox handheld awaits The Xbox handheld is seemingly real, but it's several years away according to a new interview with Phil Spencer.
Did anyone notice that Xbox is finishing 2024 with some pretty huge momentum?
By Jez Corden published
Optimism? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, Indiana Jones, record engagement, and Xbox Game Pass success. Did anyone notice that Xbox is closing out 2024 on a bit of a roll?
One of Windows 11 few truly useful AI features might be getting a keyboard shortcut real soon, and it's one you'll actually want to know
By Jez Corden published
OCRwesome The Snipping Tool is one of Windows 11's best features, and it's getting a big boost soon with a direct keyboard shortcut for text OCR copy and paste.
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3, 2024) review — This might be the best $ for $ Xbox headset money can buy
By Jez Corden published
Review Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is the very essence of perfection, bringing high-end quality to a more affordable price point.
Without warning, PlayStation console exclusive 'Death Stranding' arrives on Xbox Series X|S
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Stranding Out of nowhere, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding has launched on Xbox Series X|S, ending PS5 exclusivity.
Another PlayStation 5 console exclusive might be soon heading to Xbox
By Jez Corden published
ZZZ Zenless Zone Zero might be the next HoYoverse game to head to Xbox consoles, joining Genshin Impact.
The Xbox app on Windows PC is moving in the right direction, but the pace of crucial usability updates is still critically too slow
By Jez Corden published
Too slow Microsoft has updated the Xbox experience on PC a fair bit recently, but far too many basic features are missing. Why is the pace of updates so slow?
Would you use Microsoft Bing for $1,000,000? If so, now's your chance.
By Jez Corden published
$$$$ Microsoft Rewards asks if you want to win a million dollars for a minimal amount of effort. If so? Look no further.
"A very discourteous fellow." Intel's CEO made comments that blew a huge discount deal on TSMC chips.
By Jez Corden published
Why is he not fired? Reuters is reporting that comments made by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger blew up a long standing deal with chip manufacturer TSMC, obliterating Intel's margins in the process.
Machine Games confirms that 'Indiana Jones and The Great Circle' runs at 60 FPS on the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S
By Jez Corden published
60 FPS for all It's sixty frames per second for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on both the Xbox Series X and the oft-30 FPS Xbox Series S.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Xbox / PC preview: Machine Games understands Indiana Jones better than Disney itself
By Jez Corden published
Indianalysis Xbox's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle truly "gets" the soul of one of the greatest adventure trilogies of all time. Yes, I said trilogy.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro review: A multi-platform monster that sits at the apex of all gaming headsets
By Jez Corden last updated
Simply put, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is the best Xbox and PC headset you can buy right now. It is peerless in features, but also in price.
I test every PC gaming handheld on the market, and my favorite top pick is at its best price ever thanks to an Early Black Friday deal
By Jez Corden last updated
Lenovo Deal Down from its typical $699.99 asking price, the Lenovo Legion Go is now $499.99 at Best Buy.
Astro A50 (Gen 5, 2024) review: The king of convenience returns
By Jez Corden published
Review While there are a couple of compromises, few other headsets on the market are as convenient as this all-rounder for heavy multi-platform gamers.
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