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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
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Diablo 2: Resurrected — Horadric Cube recipe list and guide
By Jennifer Young published
Cube Life The Horadric Cube is one of your most powerful tools in Diablo 2: Resurrected. Learn how to use it properly.
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PowerA Nano enhanced Xbox controller review: For the family
By Jennifer Young published
Review The PowerA Nano shrinks the standard Xbox controller for tiny hands, and we took it for a test drive with some seriously small but boisterous fingers.
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Xbox Special Edition controllers are cheaper now than ever in flash deals
By Jennifer Young published
DEAL The brightest of the bunch.
![Logitech G333 earbuds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJinNEszC7ygyDEF9HKA77-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJinNEszC7ygyDEF9HKA77-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJinNEszC7ygyDEF9HKA77-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJinNEszC7ygyDEF9HKA77-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJinNEszC7ygyDEF9HKA77-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJinNEszC7ygyDEF9HKA77-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
These Logitech G333 gaming earbuds are 60% off but do you need them?
By Jennifer Young published
Deals Who needs gaming earbuds? At $20 we think we might.
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Microsoft's Xbox Series S is down to its lowest price ever, again
By Jennifer Young published
Deals The Xbox Series S was one of the strongest deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but with the sales still booming in the holiday rush, you can still bag a serious saving.
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24 tech gift ideas that are actually good
By Jennifer Young last updated
GIFT GUIDE If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for the tech and PC enthusiast in your life, check out our best tech gift ideas for the person who seemingly has everything.
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Best Cyber Monday Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) controller deals
By Jennifer Young, Zachary Boddy last updated
Cloud Gaming Deals Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you play Xbox games anywhere, and the best Cyber Monday deals on Xbox Cloud Gaming controllers and devices make it better.
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This Special Edition Xbox 20th Anniversary Headset is on sale (Update)
By Jennifer Young last updated
Gaming Last year Xbox celebrated its 20th Anniversary with some sweet merchandise releases which sold out quickly. This headset is still in stock and at half-price no less, don't miss out on this hot deal.
![LucidSound LS35X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMCbkhdQybF57TmuwonqA9-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMCbkhdQybF57TmuwonqA9-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMCbkhdQybF57TmuwonqA9-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMCbkhdQybF57TmuwonqA9-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMCbkhdQybF57TmuwonqA9-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMCbkhdQybF57TmuwonqA9-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The LucidSound LS35X Xbox / PC headset is on sale at a crazy discount
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deals Our current best headset pick for Xbox, the LucidSound LS35X Wireless Headset is currently on sale at the lowest we've ever seen it.
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The best gamer gift ideas for Xbox fans
By Jennifer Young last updated
HO HO HO Searching for a gift for the Xbox gamer in your life? Or just looking to treat-yo-self? No matter your budget we've put together a festive gift guide full of cool ideas for Xbox enthusiasts.
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Here's when Battlefield 2042 is coming to Xbox Game Pass
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming EA and Developer DICE have today announced the addition of Battlefield 2042 to the Xbox Game Pass and EA Play libraries, arriving at the end of November with Season 3.
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From Halo to Call of Duty, players are debating skill-based matchmaking (SBMM)
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Modern Warfare 2 has sparked fresh debate on SBMM.
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Best Xbox One and Series X|S accessories 2023
By Jennifer Young last updated
Want to complete your Xbox experience? These are the best accessories money can buy.
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These finger gloves promise to make you a better gamer, and don't look weird at all
By Jennifer Young published
Finger Guns Taking cloud gaming to the next level.
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Xbox is offering Control, Serial Cleaner, and more for free as part of its 'Free Play Days'
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming You can play these titles for free from today.
![Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 campaign, multiplayer, and spec ops screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LVRvdfM3Wrt2nhB6TkQ8p-320-80.png 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LVRvdfM3Wrt2nhB6TkQ8p-450-80.png 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LVRvdfM3Wrt2nhB6TkQ8p-650-80.png 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LVRvdfM3Wrt2nhB6TkQ8p-970-80.png 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LVRvdfM3Wrt2nhB6TkQ8p-1024-80.png 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LVRvdfM3Wrt2nhB6TkQ8p-1200-80.png 1200w)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will get a range of new game modes
By Jennifer Young last updated
Gaming A Twitter leak reports new content in the works.
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Here's a first look at Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on console
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Following the news of the port of Age of Empire II: Definitive Edition to Xbox consoles, we got our first look at how it runs with a console layout during the Offical Xbox Podcast today.
![Turtle Beach Atom Cloud Gaming Controller in Yellow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4L2jFdm5VHCtkhPSVL5Pnn-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4L2jFdm5VHCtkhPSVL5Pnn-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4L2jFdm5VHCtkhPSVL5Pnn-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4L2jFdm5VHCtkhPSVL5Pnn-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4L2jFdm5VHCtkhPSVL5Pnn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4L2jFdm5VHCtkhPSVL5Pnn-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Turtle Beach's Atom gamepad joins the Xbox cloud gaming scene
By Jennifer Young published
Xbox Turtle Beach has thrown its hat into the Cloud Gaming market with the upcoming launch of its Atom Controller, a split two-piece accessory for Android phones purpose-built for gaming on the move.
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Why Overwatch 2 players are getting angry
By Jennifer Young last updated
Gaming Today the annual Halloween event launched in Overwatch 2 but rather than enjoying the festivities, players are slamming the game for its monetization and lack of earnable rewards.
![Overwatch 2 Wrath of Junkenstein](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggQSKJjnxyjKithhM6rPjY-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggQSKJjnxyjKithhM6rPjY-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggQSKJjnxyjKithhM6rPjY-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggQSKJjnxyjKithhM6rPjY-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggQSKJjnxyjKithhM6rPjY-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggQSKJjnxyjKithhM6rPjY-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Here are the rewards for the Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror event
By Jennifer Young last updated
Gaming Junkenstein is back, back again. Tell a friend.
![Redfall squad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPwQ65D7KUMfQFGvJ2Zc8M-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPwQ65D7KUMfQFGvJ2Zc8M-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPwQ65D7KUMfQFGvJ2Zc8M-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPwQ65D7KUMfQFGvJ2Zc8M-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPwQ65D7KUMfQFGvJ2Zc8M-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPwQ65D7KUMfQFGvJ2Zc8M-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The new Redfall trailer looks awesome
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming This is not a drill, we have a new trailer!
![Bastion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbGdLWjgwoFhybbxhkFpE-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbGdLWjgwoFhybbxhkFpE-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbGdLWjgwoFhybbxhkFpE-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbGdLWjgwoFhybbxhkFpE-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbGdLWjgwoFhybbxhkFpE-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbGdLWjgwoFhybbxhkFpE-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Bastion will finally be returning to Overwatch 2, here's when
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Blizzard is bringing Bastion and Torbjorn back into the fray on October 25, following fixes to their game-breaking Ultimate issues.
![Xbox Game Pass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSAt6wgyuwje4wHEDy6uCP-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSAt6wgyuwje4wHEDy6uCP-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSAt6wgyuwje4wHEDy6uCP-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSAt6wgyuwje4wHEDy6uCP-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSAt6wgyuwje4wHEDy6uCP-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSAt6wgyuwje4wHEDy6uCP-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Persona 5 Royal, Gunfire Reborn, Soma, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming Xbox Game Pass released its community update today with details of all the new games coming to its popular subscription service.
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