Matt Brown
Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central's Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.
Latest articles by Matt Brown
Microsoft to cancel inactive Xbox Game Pass subscriptions following UK investigation
By Matt Brown published
The Xbox platform holder is putting an end to unexpected auto-renewals.
Everything we know so far about Star Wars Battlefront 2: Story, multiplayer, beta, news and more
By Matt Brown last updated
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is looking to be one of the biggest releases of 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Here's everything we know so far about the game.
Microsoft Flight Simulator first update teased, launch info to come next week
By Matt Brown last updated
Microsoft has outlined plans to deliver its first update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including fixes for launch issues, as players wrangle downloads and content from release.
Xbox Series X, PS5 preorder scams boom as release nears
By Matt Brown last updated
Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launch in just a few days and a recent resurgence in scams look to target unsuspecting users eager to receive their console deliveries.
Halo Infinite: When to expect Master Chief's next adventure
By Matt Brown, Brendan Lowry last updated
Here’s when to expect Halo Infinite – Master Chief’s next major journey in the Halo saga.
Xbox Live Gold 2022 review: The must-have Xbox subscription that's lost its spark
By Matt Brown published
With free-to-play games dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement and Games with Gold on the decline, the perceived value of Microsoft's subscription is more subjective than ever.
Sony expects Activision games to remain multiplatform following Microsoft deal
By Matt Brown published
PlayStation owner Sony has stated it expects more multiplatform Activision games following a Microsoft acquisition, citing existing "contractual agreements."
Xbox backward compatible sale cuts 85% off digital Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games
By Matt Brown published
Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto, Fable, Max Payne, and Tomb Raider all join the discounted Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles.
5 ways to save Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One storage space
By Matt Brown published
The best ways to save storage on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, from hard drive clear up, to hard drive expansions.
Rainbow Six Extraction launch time: When you can play, download size, and more
By Matt Brown published
With Rainbow Six Extraction rolling out across the globe, we've rounded up the expected launch times, download sizes, and everything you need to know to get started with the title.
LG's 2022 OLED TVs include new 42-inch model, brighter OLED panels
By Matt Brown published
LG has announced its latest 2022 OLED TVs, including a series of upgrades across the LG G2 and LG C2, enabling brighter images across more screen sizes.
Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai Event Pass changed, adds Kabuto armor set
By Matt Brown published
343 Industries has outlined plans to implement various changes to the Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai event, swapping out its Event Pass tiers with 11 new cosmetic items.
List of Xbox One Apps that Support 4K Video in 2022
By Matt Brown published
Want to take advantage of your Xbox's 4K video playback? Here are the latest 4K HDR compatible video apps available on your Xbox One.
Should you buy an Xbox One S in 2022?
By Matt Brown published
The two-year-old Xbox One S is Microsoft’s entry-level console and still hugely relevant in 2019.
Windows Central Game Awards 2021
By Matt Brown last updated
We've seen an acclaimed lineup of games and hardware throughout 2021, and with the year-end fast approaching, it's now time to celebrate those that left their mark at Windows Central.
Halo Infinite and the problem with video game betas
By Matt Brown published
With Halo Infinite multiplayer launching with all the same issues raised during its beta release, it’s once time to set expectations for the role of the beta in the current day.
Microsoft rebrands Xbox Game Pass PC to 'PC Game Pass'
By Matt Brown published
“PC Game Pass” is the new name for Microsoft’s gaming subscription service, as the company moves away from Xbox branding.
Halo Infinite known bugs, launch issues, and how to fix them
By Brendan Lowry, Matt Brown last updated
The top bugs and issues impacting Halo Infinite on launch day.
How to download Halo Infinite Campaign on Xbox One, Series X|S
By Matt Brown, Zachary Boddy last updated
Halo Infinite is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PCs.
Halo Infinite Battle Pass: Price, rewards list, and what you need to know
By Matt Brown published
A deep dive into Halo Infinite's battle pass, including how it works, how much it costs, and what's actually different about Microsoft's take on the system.
Best Xbox One Platformers in 2022
By Matt Brown published
From retro 8-bit classics to the latest indie releases, platformers are one of the biggest genres in video game history. These are our picks for the top platformers available today on Xbox One.
Halo Infinite launch time: When you can play, preload, download size, and more
By Brendan Lowry, Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite is almost here, but when specifically will it go live? Here's what we know, including the game's launch time, download size, preload time, and more.
Best Accessories for HTC Vive in 2022
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt published
While the Vive is great on its own, these accessories help deliver next-level virtual reality.
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