Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13) review: Somehow thinner, lighter, and smarter
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13) is thinner and lighter than its predecessor without compromising on anything, but new Intel chips don't fix all the weaknesses.
South of Midnight FAQ: Release date, platforms, and more
FAQ South of Midnight is an upcoming action-adventure game from Xbox. Here's everything you need to know about this Southern Gothic title, including when it's coming.
Avowed FAQ: Release date, platforms, and everything you need to know
FAQ Avowed is an upcoming first-person fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Here's everything you need to know.
Forza Horizon 5's support may be winding down as its first 2025 update arrives
Xbox Forza Horizon 5 "Midnight Muscle" is the game's first proper update of the year, and it may be signalling a decrease in support moving forward.
South of Midnight and its gothic visuals are only a few months away
Xbox Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is an upcoming fantastical action-adventure game with heavy Southern Gothic inspirations, and it appeared during the latest Xbox show.
Assassin's Creed Shadows hands-on preview: Earning Ubisoft another chance
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows is now landing in March, but I still got the opportunity to go hands-on with an early build... and I'm feeling very optimistic now.
Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller to make the most of your gaming time
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2): A few years behind Surface Pro
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2) is a durable enterprise tablet that offers a good user experience, but it feels a few years behind the competition.
The top 7 coolest tech products I saw at my very first CES
CES 2025 I attended CES for the first time this year, and wanted to highlight the 7 coolest tech products I saw or went hands-on with during my time in Las Vegas.
The Surface Pro for gamers is coming back with AMD's most powerful AI processor
Tablets During CES 2025, ASUS has announced the new ROG Flow Z13, a Surface Pro-like tablet designed from the ground up with gaming in mind — and it's powered by AMD.
Lenovo reveals a Steam Deck rival and a next-gen Legion Go prototype
Handhelds Lenovo unleashed its next generation of gaming hardware at CES 2025, including the sleek Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Legion Go (Gen 2) prototype.
Lenovo just announced the shiniest laptop I've seen in a hot minute at CES
Laptops At CES 2025, Lenovo revealed a multitude of Intel-powered laptops, including the incredibly premium and shiny Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Aura Edition.
The Razer Chroma ecosystem is expanding with new products and new features
Accessories During CES 2025, Razer revealed multiple new Chroma-enabled products and revealed an expansion to its "Immersive Ecosystem" with new Chroma features.
Razer may have finally achieved perfection with the redesigned Blade 16
Laptops At CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16. Completely redesigned, the new Blade 16 is the thinnest gaming laptop Razer has ever made — and it's powered by AMD.
HP dropping an update to one of my top gaming monitors, a smart gaming display, and more
PC Gaming During CES 2025, HP announced five new OMEN gaming monitors, including an update to one of my top-rated monitors and a smart gaming display for cloud streaming.
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) hands-on: Making me a fan of enterprise laptops
Hands-On During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.
Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
GOTY 2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.
Razer USB4 Dock review: The best value Thunderbolt dock without Thunderbolt
Review The Razer USB4 Dock boasts all the capabilities of a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4 docking station, but with a lower price and wider compatibility with more devices.
Xiaomi G Pro 27i review: A Mini LED gaming monitor at an unbelievable price
Review The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a 27-inch, 180Hz, 1440p, Quantum Dot Mini LED gaming monitor that costs less than $400, and it's an incredible overall value.
Razer Laptop Cooling Pad review: Loud and expensive, but it really works
Review The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad aims to keep your laptop performing at its best, and it's a surprisingly effective accessory. That massive fan can make a ton of noise, though.
Razer Barracuda X Chroma review: More RGB for more money, not more features
Review The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is an excellent multi-purpose wireless gaming headset, but the addition of RGB lighting raises the cost without a meaningful return.
How to get refunds on digital Xbox games and subscriptions
Xbox Xbox will refund your purchases under certain conditions. Here's how to do it easily and quickly.
7 best tips to setting up your new ASUS ROG Ally handheld
ROG Ally Tips The ASUS ROG Ally and its upgraded X variant are amazing PC gaming handhelds — here are the 7 best tips and tricks for setting up yours during the holidays.
