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. To spite a particularly irritating Apple fanboy, 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, Nokia invited Jez to MWC to watch them launch the Lumia 640. Enticed by the promise of free whiskey, Jez immediately leaped at the opportunity. Wholly impressed by the fact that there was someone else on Earth who loved Windows Phone more than he did, Windows Central editor Daniel Rubino saw Jez's excellent content from MWC and promptly offered him a job, and now 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
Logitech reveals its G CLOUD handheld for Xbox streaming: Here's everything we know
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox We finally have a dedicated Xbox handheld from Logitech, made in partnership with Microsoft and NVIDIA.
The Xbox streaming Logitech G CLOUD gaming handheld is up for preorder at a cut price
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The first dedicated Xbox cloud gaming handheld is now up for preorder, a little cheaper than its listed RRP.
Microsoft has issued a major update to the Xbox DRM
By Jez Corden published
There has been much contention about how often Xbox consoles "phone home" with license checks, but improvements are now in.
Everything major Xbox leaders Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond discussed at the Tokyo Game Show
By Jez Corden published
Xbox leaders Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond discussed a range of topics in Japan this week about the future of the platform.
Sony knows it won't lose Call of Duty to Xbox exclusivity. Here's what it's really about.
By Jez Corden last updated
Sony's bad faith arguments to regulators continue, with an emotional plea to "save gamers" from the big evil Microsoft. The reality of the situation is quite different, however.
Best tablets for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) 2022
By Jez Corden last updated
Head in the clouds.
Xbox Game Pass: Price, features, and everything you need to know
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox Game Pass is an increasingly important service for Microsoft and for YOUR wallet. Here's how XGP can save you money.
Report: Another member of Halo's leadership team is leaving Xbox and Microsoft
By Jez Corden published
David Berger who is 343 Industries' Director of Engineering is reportedly leaving the company after 9 years.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) 2023 review: Poised for greatness
By Jez Corden last updated
Discussing the state of Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming.
Xbox's 'Pentiment' embodies the idea of video games as art
By Jez Corden published
Obsidian's wit and immersive game design come to the fore in this uniquely historical murder mystery.
Halo lead Bonnie Ross is leaving 343 Industries and Xbox
By Jez Corden last updated
Microsoft veteran of 28 years Bonnie Ross has announced her plan to leave to spend more time with family.
Xbox is revamping the console dashboard home screen, and wants your help
By Jez Corden published
Many users have requested for Xbox to take a look at enhancing the Xbox Series X|S dashboard, and Microsoft has agreed.
Minecraft Legends is a true strategy game, that even non-strategy fans may fall in love with
By Jez Corden published
Minecraft Legends is a true strategy game that seeks to bring the genre to a new audience.
Microsoft responds to UK concerns over the Activision-Blizzard deal for Xbox
By Jez Corden last updated
The United Kingdom's competitions regulator wants to investigate the Activision Blizzard deal, over concerns it could "harm consumers."
Facebook Gaming is going the way of Microsoft's Mixer, with its apps slated to shut down
By Jez Corden published
Facebook Gaming is starting to wind down, failing to compete with Twitch.
I saw the future of Xbox at Gamescom, and it was in an app
By Jez Corden published
I went hands-on with the Xbox Game Pass app for Samsung smart TVs at Gamescom, and I felt as though I'd glimpsed the future. Here's why.
Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan FAQ: This is how much money you'll save sharing
By Jez Corden last updated
The Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan is in testing right now. We have a clear idea of how much it's going to cost — and it's cheaper than you think.
Xbox has revamped the Games & Apps library with a new interface
By Jez Corden published
Improvements are on the way to the Xbox Games & Apps section, which gives you an easier overview of all your content and its different sources.
Microsoft renews the 'XCLOUD' trademark for Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Jez Corden published
While Xbox Cloud Gaming is its official name, most people just call it XCloud anyway.
Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' plan branding debuts
By Jez Corden published
As we exclusively revealed a few weeks ago, the Xbox Family Plan for Game Pass users is almost here.
Xbox responds to PlayStation’s price hike
By Jez Corden published
Earlier today, PlayStation announced it would be raising the price of the PS5 in certain markets. The question then was whether Xbox would follow suit.
Microsoft may be gearing up to test mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Jez Corden published
Microsoft has long teased mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming, and we now have our first glimpse that it's officially getting ready to go live.
PC Game Pass 2022 review: When a great Xbox service meets a terrible Windows app
By Jez Corden published
PC Game Pass is essentially out of beta in 2022, so is it worth your time and money? In short, yes it is! But there are a lot of issues.
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