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

Xbox 2025 predictions and overview: Microsoft's most promising games line up in history
By Jez Corden published
Xbox OPINION: Microsoft has turned its gaming operation into a duality of boom and bust. Which one will win out?

More rumors suggest Final Fantasy 7 Remake is finally coming to Xbox in 2025
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Speaking on his podcast, NateTheHate shared new rumors on Xbox's future plans, and we can corroborate at least some of them with our own sources.

Details on Xbox's first Developer_Direct live showcase of 2025, set for broadcast on January 23
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.

Microsoft pledges to double down on Windows improvements for gamers, as Valve's Steam OS turns up the heat
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Xbox promises to improve Windows for gamers at CES 2025, in fresh comments from Jason Ronald.

AMD Ryzen Z2 Series specs leak, alongside the Steam Deck 2?
By Jez Corden published
CES 2025 The AMD Ryzen Z2 series has leaked early, after months of speculation. How does it stack up in practice? We likely won't know until ASUS, Lenovo, and ... Valve (?) release their new devices.

Samsung and LG TVs are set to get Microsoft Copilot AI
By Jez Corden published
AI Microsoft Copilot is coming to your TV. Or at least, the web app is. Dual press releases from LG and Samsung detail how the firms are leaning into the AI hype.

Will Black Myth: Wukong ever come to Xbox? Bad news.
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Black Myth: Wukong developers say optimizing for the Xbox Series S "would take years," begging the question if the blockbuster action game will ever come to Xbox

Xbox's new 'Sebile' controller breaks cover in this new patent, and we now know what the weird grippy "trousers" are for
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Sebile is the codename for a new Xbox controller, and this new patent details how the haptics will work, among other things.

Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
By Jez Corden published
Awards 2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.

Xbox, here are 5 things I want from you for Christmas
By Jez Corden published
Xboxmas I love my Xbox, but like everything else, it ain't perfect. What if Santa could bring you something special for Xbox this year?

Predicting the (actually very exciting) future of next gen Xbox hardware
By Jez Corden published
Xbox An analyst recently said that next gen, only either Xbox or PlayStation will survive as a console manufacturer. Here's why that's silly.

Windows Central Game Awards 2024 — The best Xbox and PC games
By Jez Corden published
AWARDS It's that time of year again. Windows Central's team comes together to showcase our favorite games of the past year across Xbox and Windows PC.

Xbox fans can relax, as it seems PlayStation won't be buying up one of the industry's best game studios
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Rumors of a FromSoftware buyout from PlayStation owner Sony have ended, as Kadokawa forges a "strategic alliance."

Corsair Virtuoso Max headset review: A headset for adults.
By Jez Corden published
Review Corsair's Virtuoso Max is among the most expensive headsets you can buy right now. Is this premium option truly worth the cash, or will you ears find themselves wanting?

Inside the risky strategy that will define Xbox's next decade
By Jez Corden published
ANALYSIS Microsoft's strategy has Xbox's core fans upset about the future of console hardware. Today, we're going to analyze the strategy that will define Xbox over the next decade, and settle its future once and for all.

The Game Awards 2024: Final predictions and expectations for Xbox and PC
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Microsoft will put the bulk of its own content in its own programming, but there should still be some fun reveals for Xbox fans, particularly from the multiplatform side.

Microsoft Edge has edged its way to a respectable 13% market share boost
By Jez Corden published
Software Pornhub's all-important year in review reveals evolving browser habits, offering Microsoft's platform a mixed bag. Let's take a deeper dive. It's SFW, I promise.

Xbox's game chief says it will put games on PlayStation on a "game by game basis." What happened to "no red lines?"
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The big controversy surrounding Xbox pertains to whether or not it plans to keep delivering exclusive games to Xbox customers on console. Microsoft itself doesn't even seem to know yet.

Official Xbox Wireless Headset (2024) review
By Jez Corden published
Review Microsoft's refreshed official Xbox Wireless Headset is here. I wasn't a big fan of the first iteration a few years ago, but is its sequel worth your money?

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets its first patch on Xbox and PC
By Jez Corden published
Trace the rays Ray Tracing and bug fixes arrive for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is available now in early access on Xbox and PC.

As Indiana Jones pops up on Battle.net, we're wondering what Xbox is up to with Blizzard's iconic launcher.
By Jez Corden published
The Great Circle First Avowed, and now Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Microsoft's Xbox "experiments" with Battle.net continue, and we have to wonder what the endgame is.

Get your "Xbox 2024 Year in Review:" Microsoft's new Xbox site shows you how many hours you've spent gaming this year
By Jez Corden published
Year in Review Microsoft's new website shows you how many hours you spent playing games on Xbox and PC this year.

The new XREAL AR glasses are what Microsoft HoloLens should've been
By Jez Corden published
Unreal XREAL XREAL takes augmented reality to the next level with its new XREAL One and One Pro glasses, giving users an onboard augmented reality experience for the first time.

As Blizzard pulls Warcraft 1 and 2 from GOG.com, we have to ask, why aren't they on PC Game Pass yet?
By Jez Corden published
Forgoggen Warcraft 1 and 2 are being removed from the DRM-free GOG.com at the behest of Blizzard, for sadly obvious reasons.

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware discusses what's coming next, and it's not "Elden Ring 2"
By Jez Corden published
Elden Fling FromSoftware conducted a new interview recently offering some insights into what to expect next from the legendary developer that brought us Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and many more 10/10 bangers.
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