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
Halo Infinite's latest mode proves we need a Halo battle royale
By Matt Brown published
With 343 Industries seemingly preparing for its big battle royale debut, its new Last Spartan Standing mode proves Halo Infinite has a unique voice to bring to the hit mode.
Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves: Release date and everything we know
By Matt Brown last updated
With Halo Infinite Season 2 fast approaching, we're rounding up what we know about its release date, plus what to expect from its new maps, modes, and more.
Xbox revenue up 6% as Xbox hardware tops U.S. sales charts
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft announced its FY22 Q3 earnings on Tuesday, with Xbox revenue up 6% year-over-year, attributed to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S sales, and Xbox Game Pass growth.
Halo Infinite Season 2's 6-month extension all too familiar for frustrated fans
By Matt Brown last updated
While Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has announced its much-requested Season 2 roadmap, an extension to a six-month season has left some players questioning the title's future.
Halo Infinite customization and progression is changing for the better
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries just announced some major changes to customization and progression, starting with some much-requested improvements in Season 2.
Seagate Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card review: Quality of life comes at a price
By Matt Brown published
The best Xbox storage expansion doesn't come cheap.
How to fix slow Xbox download speeds for games and apps
By Zachary Boddy, Matt Brown published
Slow download speeds can drain the excitement for a new video game out of you. Improve those speeds with this collection of simple tricks and advanced tips.
How to watch Halo TV Series Episode 1: Stream now across the globe
By Matt Brown, Brendan Lowry last updated
The Halo TV series is now live across the globe, bringing Microsoft's hit video game franchise to the big screen. Here's how to watch Episode 1 following its streaming debut on Thursday.
Xbox fans can stream the Halo TV series for free via Game Pass
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft has partnered up with Paramount Plus to offer Xbox fans a 30-day free trial, including access to the new Halo TV series.
Perfect Dark development 'painfully' slow, 'as much as half' the core team has quit, states report
By Matt Brown last updated
Microsoft's Perfect Dark developer, The Initiative, has faced several high-profile departures, with "frustration among senior talent over the direction of the project," according to a new report.
GTA 5 Xbox Series X|S & PS5 transfer: How to move Xbox One and PS4 saves
By Matt Brown published
How to move your existing GTA V save data from Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to the new updated versions on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Surface Laptop 4: Which laptop is for you?
By Matt Brown published
How Microsoft's conventional Surface Laptop 4 family stacks up against the Surface Laptop Studio, diving into specifications, features, and more.
Halo Infinite co-op campaign won't ship with Season 2 this May
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite’s co-op campaign release has suffered another setback, with developer 343 Industries outlining plans for a staggered Season 2 rollout.
Halo Infinite multiplayer lead leaves 343 Industries
By Matt Brown published
Halo Infinite's multiplayer lead designer, Andrew Witts, has left 343 Industries, parting ways with Microsoft's free-to-play shooter.
Mouse and keyboard support is coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft plans to bring mouse and keyboard support to its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, with Microsoft Flight Simulator expected to join the list of future supported titles.
George R.R. Martin responds to Elden Ring reviews
By Matt Brown published
Game of Thrones creator and Elden Ring writer, George R.R. Martin, has responded to glowing reviews from critics.
Xbox Series S just $250 in limited-time Amazon Woot deal (sold out)
By Matt Brown last updated
Xbox Series S has dropped to $250 in a limited-time Amazon Woot sale, offering the first $50 discount on Microsoft's latest next-gen gaming console.
Halo Infinite fans frustrated over poor communication, missing roadmap
By Matt Brown published
Continued silence around the future of Halo Infinite has left some fans frustrated over the future of Microsoft's new free-to-play shooter.
Elden Ring team acknowledges PC issues, new patch coming soon
By Matt Brown published
Elden Ring PC players are facing performance issues at launch, with frame rate drops, stuttering, and other shortcomings impacting the day-one experience.
Elden Ring day one update improves controls and stability for launch
By Matt Brown published
Elden Ring has received its first update on console and PC, delivering a day-one update packed with improvements to stability and performance, plus general gameplay balancing adjustments.
Forza Horizon 5 updates: Known issues, bugs, update changelogs, and more
By Zachary Boddy, Matt Brown published
Here's every known issue and bug in Forza Horizon 5, alongside all the updates and changelogs working to fix them.
Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox free trial leaks ahead of next-gen event
By Matt Brown published
With Cyberpunk 2077’s next-generation update seemingly on the horizon, a now-deleted post suggests a free trial could be headed to Xbox consoles.
Xbox exclusive CrossfireX joins Xbox Game Pass after launch day blunder
By Matt Brown published
While CrossfireX has launched Xbox consoles, its day-one Xbox Game Pass debut didn't go as planned.