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

HoYoverse gave us some details on how 'Genshin Impact' will work with Xbox Game Pass, as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Genshin Pass You won't need Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Live Gold) to play, and the game is exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, but Xbox One players can access it via the Cloud.

Apple and Microsoft battle for the #1 market cap crown as NVIDIA suffers the biggest single day drop in HISTORY
By Jez Corden published
GPUndone It's not a hot week for NVIDIA bag holders, as one of the world's biggest tech companies endures the largest single day stock drop in history, wiping $270 billion off its value.

Surprise! Capcom confirms Xbox versions of 'Marvel vs. Capcom' and 'Capcom Fighting Game Collection 2' are on the way
By Jez Corden published
Power Stone! After notoriously "exclusively" skipping Xbox, Capcom's retrotastic fighting game ports are now on the docket for Microsoft's troubled system.

Is Genshin Impact coming to Xbox?
By Jez Corden last updated
Genshin Cometh Genshin Impact is one of the most popular games of its generation, and it's available practically everywhere except Xbox. But that's set to change on November 20, 2024.

Microsoft has partnered with HoYoverse on a big Xbox 'Genshin Impact' marketing campaign
By Jez Corden published
A big Impact "Genshin Impact" is one of the biggest games in a generation, and Microsoft and Xbox has teamed up with HoYoverse to begin marketing the game ahead of its November release.

"We want to make sure that every group of players can seek adventure," World of Warcraft devs discuss boosting solo play in The War Within
By Jez Corden published
Going solo World of Warcraft: The War Within reduces chores and boosts adventure in a variety of new ways.

Phil Spencer: "We have more Xbox console players than ever," as fans question Microsoft's multi-platform strategy
By Jez Corden published
Growing Pains Xbox CEO Phil Spencer recently conducted an interview to discuss the Xbox platform and the future fans can expect from Microsoft, as the mood on social media continues to deteriorate.

'Civilization 7' gameplay revealed, complete with a on February 11, 2025 release date for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5
By Jez Corden published
Get your nukes ready Civilization 7 gets its big gameplay reveal at Gamescom 2024's Opening Night Live, alongside a big multiplatform launch date of February 11, 2025. Here's what you need to know.

'Towerborne' will launch first on Steam Early Access with Xbox Game Preview in tow, ahead of a 2025 free-to-play launch
By Jez Corden published
Foundations Microsoft's upcoming co-op adventure "Towerborne" is launching first on Steam Early Access, as developer Stoic seeks fan feedback to shape the future of the game. Here's what you need to know.

'It's something I would personally like to see happen!' Discussing Final Fantasy 16 for Xbox, the PC port and more with Square Enix's Hiroshi Takai.
By Jez Corden published
FFXVI We caught up with FFXVI game director Hiroshi Takai to learn about how the game's PC port is going, and what the future holds.

This new animated 'World of Warcraft' trailer brings the dark tone the game has been missing for years
By Jez Corden published
The War Within The latest trailer for World of Warcraft: The War Within is an animated feature that definitely should evolve into a full-blown Netflix show.

Rumor: Another 'big' Xbox game is heading to PS5, to be announced next week
By Jez Corden published
PS5box Xbox is continuing its process of moving its exclusive back catalogue to competing platforms like PlayStation, and fans are speculating on exactly what game it could be.

Xbox Game Bar's new Compact Mode makes ROG Ally and Legion Go instantly MUCH better for handheld gaming
By Jez Corden published
Compact Bar The Xbox Game Bar is now much more friendly on smaller PCs like ROG Ally and Legion Go.

Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure
By Jez Corden published
Tango Lives On Krafton of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds fame is picking up former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, known for The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush. Microsoft has offered a statement, too.

Diablo 4 offers a glimpse of what World of Warcraft would look like with modern AAA graphics
By Jez Corden published
World of Diablocraft Ever wondered what World of Warcraft might look like with modern graphics? Diablo 4's store update offers a glimpse.

Why including a keyboard with the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation would boost console gaming
By Jez Corden last updated
Keys please One overlooked aspect of the console's input landscape could make a big difference next-gen — and not necessarily for gaming itself.

"Game of Thrones, with ants." One of my most ANTicipated upcoming games is something you probably haven't heard of.
By Jez Corden published
It's a bug's life Empire of the Ants is an upcoming Xbox and PC real time strategy title with gorgeous graphics and a surprisingly heavy emphasis on story.

The Lenovo Legion Go PC gaming handheld is getting a 'lite' S model, and we now have more details
By Jez Corden published
Lenovo Legion Go S The Lenovo Legion Go "Lite" is actually the Lenovo Legion Go "S." Here's what we (think) we know.

Microsoft and Activision have formed a new team within Blizzard to work on smaller games based on existing IP
By Jez Corden published
Slay King Employees from King and other parts of Activision have formed a new team within the Blizzard umbrella.

"This is painful news for me to share. I know it will be even more difficult for you to read," Intel gears up for 15,000 layoffs in devastating cost cut
By Jez Corden published
Devastating Announced today, Intel is laying off 15,000 staff as part of a massive $10 billion cost cutting program described as the "most consequential changes in Intel's history."

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes a three-pronged gaming approach, across Xbox console, PC, and mobile
By Jez Corden published
Xbox trident Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella fields analyst questions during yesterday's earnings call.

Microsoft: Yesterday's Azure and 365 server outage was caused by a DDoS attack ... at least at first
By Jez Corden published
Azure down Denial of service was on the menu for Microsoft's server infrastructure.

Microsoft 365 and Azure gets hit with a big new server outage, as Microsoft investigates (update)
By Jez Corden published
Azure Down Microsoft 365 and Azure gets hit with a new wave of outages, hot on the heels of the Crowdstrike debacle. Microsoft says it's investigating.

Starfield's 'Shattered Space' expansion hasn't launched yet, but we may already know the name for the next DLC in 2025
By Jez Corden published
Starborn? Starfield's upcoming expansion is called Shattered Space, but the expansion after that might've just been outed. Is the 2025 Starfield expansion called 'Starborn'? It certainly seems so right now.
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