Jennifer Young
Jen is a News Writer for Windows Central, focused on all things gaming and Microsoft. Anything slaying monsters with magical weapons will get a thumbs up such as Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Diablo, and Monster Hunter. When not playing games, she'll be watching a horror or trash reality TV show, she hasn't decided which of those categories the Kardashians fit into. You can follow Jen on Twitter @Jenbox360 for more Diablo fangirling and general moaning about British weather.
Latest articles by Jennifer Young
Razer announces Iskur V2 gaming chair and an exciting world-first 'haptic gaming cushion' — yes you read that right
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING VIBES? The Razer Iskur gets an upgrade alongside a teased concept product. The Project Esther gaming cushion with haptic feedback will let you feel yourself getting shot in the butt when playing Call of Duty.
Razer shows off a USB-C dock I can actually afford without selling a kidney, along with a dazzling addition to the Razer Aether line
By Jennifer Young published
RAZER The Razer USB-C dock offers an alternative to the Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma at a third of the price, and we also got a look at the Aether Monitor Light Bar at CES 2024.
Xbox Series S review (2024): The best choice for gamers on a budget
By Jennifer Young published
Review The Xbox Series S is a cheap and cheerful console for the current Xbox generation, but not without some minor drawbacks
Best Xbox deals in January 2024 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
By Jennifer Young published
BEST XBOX DEALS Don't second-guess the price you pay for your Xbox console.
Yes the Xbox Series S toaster is real — and people are actually buying it
By Jennifer Young published
TERAFLOPS ON TOAST Achievement unlocked, Xbox Series S now comes as a kitchen appliance
As Bobby Kotick leaves Microsoft and Activision for good, ex-employees recall how Kotick once threatened to 'have an employee killed'
By Jennifer Young, Jez Corden published
💀ABK Today marks Bobby Kotick's last day at the helm of Activision Blizzard King, a day this former employee chose to recall a disturbing tale of Kotick's behavior while CEO of the company.
"I did everything I thought I needed to do to prevent it" Baldur's Gate 3 save deleting bug is still alive and well on Xbox, with players losing over 80 hour saves
By Jennifer Young, Samuel Tolbert published
🔧 Some Baldur's Gate 3 players on Xbox are still losing save progress, despite the issue being 'fixed' and following workarounds.
Got some gifted holiday cash burning a hole in your wallet? How about treating yourself to the BEST Xbox headset you can buy while it's on sale for $65 off
By Jennifer Young published
Hearing is believing The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is an incredible gaming headset perfect for multiplatform play, and it's currently on sale at Newegg with a limited time offer.
Xbox gets featured in this incredible Baldur's Gate 3 cartoon (that needs to be a Netflix show)
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX Larian Studios shows some love to Xbox players with a festive-themed animation featuring the Xbox Series X as a gift from Santa
Believe it or not, we're getting another wireless Xbox controller — and this one is modular
By Jennifer Young published
TOTALLY MODULAR DUDE A new wireless controller has been announced for Xbox. The Vitrix Pro BFG comes from parent company PDP and is a competitive controller with a key difference in its swappable modules.
"This might be the funniest thing I've ever seen...” Esports journalist praises Valve for giving cheating DotA2 players an absolutely brutal holiday gift
By Jennifer Young published
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT Cheating players looking forward to the Frostivus event in DotA2 have been served with a holiday gift to remember from Valve.
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro review: Another exceptional value controller with pro features — now give us Xbox options please
By Jennifer Young published
Review Another firm favorite from GameSir as they have almost perfected the art of budget controllers
Could the 'Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra' be the best Xbox wireless controller to date? Here are some hands-on pre-review first impressions.
By Jennifer Young published
WIRELESS XBOX CONTROLLER This controller offers a lot for it's high price point, and it could be a contender for the best Xbox controller
Our definitive gamer gift list for 2023 unwraps the joy of Xbox with handpicked stocking fillers delivered in time for Xmas
By Jennifer Young last updated
🎁Gamer gifts 'Tis the season for spreading joy and pixels! Whether you're playing Santa for the Xbox gamer in your life or treating yourself to some spoils, our festive gift guide has you covered.
Can I use third-party accessories with Xbox?
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX While there may have been a recent crackdown on unlicensed Xbox accessories, there are still plenty of third parties that work just fine, here's how you can tell before buying.
Cheapest Xbox Game Pass deals for January 2024
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE Get caught up on the best Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deals, discounts, and sales for the month.
'Light No Fire' will not repeat the same mistakes of 'No Man's Sky' — here's why you should keep the faith
By Jennifer Young published
LESSONS LEARNED Light No Fire is Hello Game's next ambitious title, and I think it will deliver in spades. Here's why.
The best prices for Microsoft 365 in January 2024
By Jennifer Young last updated
365 Get immediate access to all of Microsoft's best apps, and save some money in the process.
BINBOK Ultra Pro Xbox controller review: No, I never heard of it either, but it's worth your attention
By Jennifer Young published
Review BINBOK may not be a household name, but its Ultra Pro controller boasts unique features, bold design choices, and surprising comfort that challenges the status quo.
GO FAST: Xbox Series X console and Diablo 4 bundle for ONLY $349 — no this is not a joke
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deal The best Xbox Series X deal of the year just landed at Walmart who are doing the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 bundle for a simply nuts $349.
How to complete the Abattoir of Zir in Diablo 4
By Jennifer Young published
DIABLO 4 Abattoir of Zir arrives in Diablo 4 on December 5, but are you ready? And how do you get to this new dungeon?
Diablo 4 devs deny pay-to-play rumors: “We’ve been very clear and consistent about it” during Campfire Chat where we learned more about the upcoming Abattoir of Zir and Midwinter Blight events
By Jennifer Young published
CAMPFIRE CHAT In the last Campfire Chat of the year, Diablo 4 developers discussed Abattoir of Zir, Midwinter Blight and rumors surrounding pay to play plans for the game.
"Performance improvements are coming to both PC and PS5 on behalf of all the work that’s gone into optimising for Xbox" — Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 5 adds new playable epilogue, single save mode and better kissing
By Jennifer Young published
NEW STUFF Baldur's Gate Patch 5 just dropped, and it's a big one. 30GB of new content, quality of life updates, and performance enhancements as a result of work with Xbox.
Turtle Beach is launching a wireless controller for Xbox that has hall effect sticks, rear buttons and... Whatsapp?
By Jennifer Young last updated
WIRELESS XBOX CONTROLLER The floodgates are about to open for third-party wireless controllers for Xbox, and this one doesn't come cheap.