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

"We had a great discussion with the Xbox team at Square Enix." Xbox leads Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond share pics from their Japanese game dev charm offensive at the Tokyo Game Show
By Jez Corden published
TGS meet n' greet Can Xbox continue to make big inroads in Japan and beyond?

World of Warcraft's 'immortality' levelling experience is a bug, with a fix coming soon
By Jez Corden published
Immortal no more Blizzard confirmed to us today that the inability to die in World of Warcraft's new levelling experience is a bug, with a fix rolling out soon to patch their "cheat death" mechanic for new players.

After re-working Dark Ranger Hero Talents for hunters in World of Warcraft, Blizzard is next going examine Rogues, Resto and Balance Druids, and also Enhancement and Elemental Shaman
By Jez Corden published
Warcrafting Associate Game Director Morgan Day recently spoke with us to discuss how World of Warcraft: The War Within is evolving.

"We do want to release it on Xbox," Square Enix confirms goal to bring 'Final Fantasy 16' to Xbox
By Jez Corden published
FF16 goes green Final Fantasy 16 could be heading across to team green.

"If you aren't on Xbox, we'd love to know why." Microsoft Research has opened its program targeting game developers to learn how to improve Xbox's systems
By Jez Corden published
Researching Microsoft Research is building a program to learn from game developers to improve Xbox's systems.

"I see you're exploring the galaxy." A Starfield player made this insane Clippy space ship, taking the old school Microsoft assistant interstellar.
By Jez Corden published
Clipfield Using Starfield's robust space ship designer, a player on reddit recreated everyone's favorite retro Windows companion for interstellar travel.

"We've seen the largest number of Xbox console players in the region to date," Xbox lead Phil Spencer confirms growth in Asia
By Jez Corden published
Xbox in Asia Microsoft's Xbox console has seen gradual growth in Asia, which remains one of the most challenging markets for the company. But things are improving.

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's Xbox port has finally been announced and is available to purchase right now
By Jez Corden last updated
FF comes back to Xbox Final Fantasy and Square Enix are finally coming back to Xbox, as the long-awaited Pixel Remaster Collection has finally confirmed during Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show presentation.

Blizzard has made it impossible to die while levelling in World of Warcraft, for some reason — at what point does being too easy become boring?
By Jez Corden published
But why? World of Warcraft's modern difficulty is well and truly all over the place.

'Starfield' gets an anime-styled video detailing the history of House Va'ruun from its upcoming DLC expansion
By Jez Corden published
Into the Starfield The latest Starfield Anthology offers a glimpse into the shadowy climbs of House Va'ruun.

"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary of Halo and Xbox," Microsoft confirms in a new interview. "We have such a rich heritage, you have to celebrate that."
By Jez Corden published
Already?! In a new interview, Microsoft confirmed plans to "celebrate" its Xbox gaming division's 25th anniversary milestone, which also coincides with its big launch exclusive — Halo.

Blizzard is on the edge of making World of Warcraft truly amazing for endgame solo players for the first time in 20 years — but balance has been an ongoing nightmare
By Jez Corden published
A tale of two Delves Solo Delves, so far, have been an incredibly fun experience for me. But I'm a demonology warlock. For World of Warcraft classes that aren't great at solo play, they're proving a bit depressing.

Starfield gets a video deep dive for its upcoming 'Shattered Space' DLC expansion, "... it has backfired horribly for House Va'ruun."
By Jez Corden published
Hypefield Starfield goes horror coded with its upcoming Shattered Space DLC, in a more dense, hand-crafted planetary vision.

I put the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless Xbox controller up against Xbox's own famed Elite Controller (Series 2) — Who will win?
By Jez Corden published
Razer vs. Xbox It's the battle of the big boys. We pit Razer and Xbox's most premium console and PC controller against each other in this epic show down.

Xbox Game Pass 'Standard' goes sub-standard: Games like Starfield, Diablo 4 go retroactively missing from the console's Game Pass "mid-tier"
By Jez Corden published
Where did they go? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service takes a big dip in quality and value for money.

"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff
By Jez Corden published
More layoffs To add to the 1900 staff cuts from earlier in 2024, Microsoft Gaming has now eliminated more than 2550 roles across the year.

The PS5 Pro's eye-watering price point is actually Xbox's fault, apparently. "A lack of direct competitor."
By Jez Corden published
PS5 No An analysis from Ampere has blamed Sony's PS5 Pro price point on a "lack of competition," owing to Microsoft's decision to opt out of a mid-gen Xbox Series X.

Xbox and PC Game Pass FAQ guide: Price, features, Ultimate, Standard, Core, Cloud, and everything you must know
By Jez Corden last updated
XGP FTW Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.

As Sony reveals the PS5 Pro, Xbox is quietly building a cloud gaming dominance that could see it lead a $40 billion industry in just ten years
By Jez Corden last updated
Cloudburst A recent analysis from Bloomberg describes how Xbox Cloud Gaming could end up being at the forefront of a $40 billion industry in just ten years, if Microsoft manages to stick the landing.

Sony's 'PS5 Pro' beats Xbox to the AI graphics punch with its 'PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)' feature — but it's $699.99
By Jez Corden published
$$$$ Xbox users will have to wait to get similar tech in their console experience.

The new and mysterious Xbox and Activision studio 'Elsewhere Entertainment' has expanded hiring across into Sweden "to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy"
By Jez Corden published
Elsewhere What could Elsewhere Entertainment be working on exactly?

'World of Warcraft: The War Within' has some of the best art and story delivery we've ever seen from the MMORPG genre, but rushed key features holds it back
By Jez Corden published
Xal'atath beckons World of Warcraft: The War Within review: Incredible story telling meets rushed systems in what remains one of the best introductions to a WoW expansion, maybe ever.

AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300%
By Jez Corden published
Z2E The AMD Z1 Extreme changed the game for PC gaming handhelds, but the firm isn't done there. The Z2 Extreme was just confirmed, and AMD has big ambitions for battery life.

Jyamma Games CEO blasts Xbox amidst indefinite delay for 'Enotria: The Last Song,' Microsoft responds (Update)
By Jez Corden last updated
E-no-tria Italian folklore-inspired soulslike "Enotria: The Last Song" is once again delayed for Xbox.

Is it worth playing World of Warcraft in 2025? Explained for both new players and veterans. (Updated for WoW: The War Within Patch 11.0)
By Jez Corden last updated
WoW World of Warcraft: The War Within makes WoW better than ever for returning players, but the complexity for new players remains overwhelming.
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