Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
New Xbox Game Pass games (Apr. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
Xbox Game Pass As Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.
I got to see more of trippy sci-fi adventure 'The Alters' and other upcoming Xbox games
Xbox During an exclusive preview event, I was able to see more of five upcoming Xbox games, with three coming to Game Pass on day one (including The Alters).
Best Xbox headsets in 2025 — from a 10 year headset reviews expert
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Razer Blade 16 (2025) review: Does a redesign and RTX 50-series put it back on top?
Review Razer finally redesigned its iconic Blade 16 gaming laptop, moving to AMD for the first time and kicking off a new NVIDIA generation. I put it to the test.
Razer Rogue Backpack V3 review: One of the best laptop bags I have ever used
Review I've used the Razer Rogue Backpack V3 for a year now, and this is still the best laptop bag I've ever entrusted all my tech to. It's a great buy at this price.
ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) review: The lightest, longest-lasting AI PC around
Review The ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) amazed the entire Windows Central crew at CES 2025, and it really is an incredible, gorgeous AI PC. The models are confusing, though.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.
HP EliteBook X 14 (G1a) laptop review: Yeah, I've become a big HP fan
Review Enterprise laptops are supposed to be boring, but that didn't stop me from falling in love with the chunky, powerful HP EliteBook X 14, and AMD-powered AI PC.
You can actually craft new mines in Minecraft with this April Fool's Day update
Minecraft Mojang Studios has released Craftmine for April Fool's Day, a real update that lets you, well, craft mines. This is a limited time snapshot that's available now.
I trace my nerdom to Xbox and Van Halen as Microsoft turns 50
Microsoft @ 50 As Microsoft celebrates 50 years, I look back at the origins of my nerdom, starting with the original Xbox and one of the first albums I ever owned.
Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725Q) review: 240Hz and maximum pixel density
Review Alienware's 27-inch, 4K, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor brings the latest tech to a smaller size, and it's a great display that also undercuts a lot of the competition.
A future Minecraft update will include flat world presets and a better way to find your friends
Minecraft Mojang Studios is testing a variety of new features for a future Minecraft update, including presets for creating flat worlds and a better way to find your friends.
The latest Minecraft update has arrived, and we already know what's coming next
Minecraft During the recent Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios unveiled the "Spring to Life" game drop, and it's already available. We know what the next update is, too.
Minecraft 'Vibrant Visuals' upgrade: Side-by-side comparisons, and everything you need to know
Minecraft Mojang Studios has announced the Vibrant Visuals update for Minecraft, the long-awaited graphical overhaul. Here's everything I know, with some comparisons.
I went to see the one company actually delivering useful AI features — not just promising them
AI During HP Amplify 2025, I saw HP's bold vision for AI PCs rapidly manifest into reality, with the company actually delivering and refining useful AI features.
Here's every Minecraft announcement from Minecraft Live (Mar. 2025)
Minecraft Mojang Studios just wrapped up the latest Minecraft Live event, so here's everything it announced about Minecraft, the movie, and more in one convenient place.
You can catch exclusive footage of 'A Minecraft Movie' from Minecraft Live
Minecraft Mojang Studios used Minecraft Live as an opportunity to talk about 'A Minecraft Movie,' including sharing a brand-new clip and sharing some new updates on the movie.
Minecraft is finally getting the visual upgrade we've been wanting for years
Minecraft During Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios announced the "Vibrant Visuals" update for Minecraft, which will finally introduce a new look for the long-running game.
Minecraft Live (Mar. 2025): How to watch, dates and start times, and what to expect
Minecraft Live Minecraft Live officially returns in Mar. 2025. Here's when the show airs, how you can watch it, and even some of what you can expect from the announcements.
Celebrate 'A Minecraft Movie' with new McDonald's Happy Meals (and special sauce)
Minecraft 'A Minecraft Movie' is mere weeks away from release, and you can celebrate with new McDonald's Happy Meals, in-game DLC, Twitch Drop rewards, and more.
I found out Assassin's Creed Shadows makes you unlock gear upgrades, so here's how to find the quest
Gaming Assassin's Creed Shadow is a massive action-RPG, which means a lot of gear to collect. You have to complete a specific quest to upgrade or customize it, though.
Assassin's Creed Shadows in-progress review: Yeah, Ubisoft may actually be back
Not yet ratedReview For many, Assassin's Creed Shadows is Ubisoft's last chance to prove itself, and the publisher may really have done it with this gorgeous, epic action-RPG.
Can you play Assassin's Creed Shadows on ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds?
Gaming Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest flagship title from Ubisoft, and it's a truly massive action-RPG. Here's how it plays on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck.
