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
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen-3) headset review: Is this 2024's best affordable multi-platform option?
By Jez Corden published
REVIEW Turtle Beach's staple Stealth 600 returns, refreshed for 2024. But is it worth the upgrade? Let's dive in with an in-depth review.
I've travelled all over the world with this 145w UGREEN Power Bank, and it's 38% off today — perfect for laptops, Steam Deck, and phones
By Jez Corden published
DEAL This power bank will charge all of your accessories multiple times over, and it's more affordable than ever right now.
How I would have saved over $1,200 if I'd waited for Prime Day to build my dream PC battle station
By Jez Corden published
$$ SAVE $$ I got a ton of tech in my set up. Turns out that tons of it are on offer for Prime Day. Turns out that the savings REALLY add up.
Take your Xbox Series S to the next level and add an UPSec xScreen portable display for MUCH less
By Jez Corden published
DEAL The UPSec xScreen attaches seamlessly to any Xbox Series S console, giving you a portable Xbox gaming option when cloud or TV access isn't an option. Today for Prime Day, it's a whopping $90 off.
For Xbox and Game Pass to go mainstream, perhaps great games won't be enough
By Jez Corden published
Game Pass Problems In the era of the black hole game, is there room for a variety gaming subscription?
'Microsoft killed my online life,' Microsoft is reportedly banning Palestinians in the U.S. for life for calling relatives in Gaza
By Jez Corden published
But why? Microsoft has been banning Palestinians living in the U.S. and other western nations for calling relatives in Gaza, according to a BBC investigation on the subject. Here's what we know.
Xbox Game Pass is getting MAJOR changes, with a new tier without day one games, and a range of price increases
By Jez Corden published
Price Increase Xbox Game Pass is getting major changes today per Microsoft, with a sizeable price increase on Ultimate, and changes to the basic console tier.
Xbox's messaging system has a bot spamocalypse on its hands right now
By Jez Corden published
Spampocalypse The Xbox network is suffering a Twitter-like spam botpocalypse right now with an avalanche of unwanted scam messages hitting players' inboxes.
It looks like Fallout 76 is FINALLY getting one of its most requested features
By Jez Corden published
Pets 76 A recent datamine suggests that Fallout 76 is finally getting a new system for companion pets, continuing a long standing Fallout tradition.
Why Microsoft should revive the killed Xbox Ideas UserVoice service
By Jez Corden published
Bring it back! The Xbox Ideas UserVoice was killed off a few years ago, but it's about time Microsoft brought it back. Here's why.
Cloudflare goes to war with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI's bots, with blanket free tools to block all crawlers
By Jez Corden published
Overcast Declare AIdependence, says Cloudflare, as it provides tools to prevent generative AI systems from stealing info.
'Razer Kishi Ultra' review: An opulent mobile gaming controller with a premium price tag
By Jez Corden published
Review Despite being the best option on the market, the Razer Kishi Ultra is still a tough sell at this price.
Deal for the Brits: My preferred PC gaming handheld of choice is currently a tidy £100 cheaper
By Jez Corden published
Go get a deal Lenovo's Legion Go is a great PC gaming handheld, with a huge and versatile array of features. Thanks to this UK-only deal, you can grab it for £100 cheaper than usual.
"The expansion of Xbox gaming to Fire TV devices offers players another option," Microsoft surprisingly partners with Amazon to deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Jez Corden published
A fire partnership Microsoft and Amazon have kindled an unexpected partnership to deliver Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's cloud gaming platform via Amazon Fire Stick, in a boost for the platform.
How to give your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One a Static IP address
By Jez Corden published
Static-X Sometimes you may need to give your Xbox a Static IP address to solve issues with NAT typing. Here's how you can set a Static IP address on your Xbox console using your home Wi-Fi or wired router.
How to get Open NAT on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One with port forwarding
By Jez Corden published
Open dat NAT Getting an Open Nat can vastly improve your Xbox experience. Microsoft's Xbox platform has a big multiplayer focus, and ensuring your network is properly set up for this can vastly improve your experience if you're struggling with strict NAT messages.
This excellent designer imagined what Windows Phone would look like in 2024, and it makes me sad
By Jez Corden published
W11M Microsoft killed its phone platform a few years back, but that doesn't mean we can't dream. A designer on Twitter (X) recently offered some concepts for a "Windows 11 Mobile" that never was.
Just FYI, your 'Genshin Impact' pulls are funding a tokamak nuclear fusion reactor, and it has now been ignited 🔥
By Jez Corden published
A real impact PC game dev MiHoYo has invested millions into fusion reactor tech, and now they've turned it on.
Hotly anticipated 'Black Myth: Wukong' is delayed on Xbox Series X|S — and now, Microsoft has responded
By Jez Corden published
Wukong Update Black Myth: Wukong for Xbox Series X|S seems to be a myth of its own, at least for now.
Elden Ring DLC 'Shadow of the Erdtree' has a major problem with the Steam Deck, but a fix is coming
By Jez Corden published
Elden Deck If you're encountering issues running Elden Ring on a Steam Deck, you're not alone.
Microsoft has begun sending out refunds for both the Xbox and Steam versions of the Redfall 'Bite Back' Edition
By Jez Corden published
Redfall Shortfall Xbox is refunding owners of Redfall's doomed "Bite Back Edition," which contained DLC that has been cancelled in the wake of the developer's closure. Here's what you need to know.
'Monster Hunter Wilds' preview: Why this is the most impressive game I saw at SGF 2024, and a clear GOTY 2025 contender.
By Jez Corden published
Into the Wilds Monster Hunter Wilds preview: A spectacular behind the scenes look at the next Monster Hunter game has me convinced that the franchise will be a game of the year contender in 2025.
The best Xbox games of all time: Our picks for the top games should play on Xbox Series X|S in 2024
By Jez Corden, Alexander Cope published
Best of the Best What are the best Xbox games to play right now? They're right here, that's where — in our comprehensive roundup of the best and brightest the gaming industry has to offer.
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