Zachary Boddy
Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft.
For years, Zachary has developed their skills to become more adept at researching, interviewing, reviewing, and writing to always deliver industry-leading content and information to Windows Central readers. Zachary has worked closely with major video games industry members such as Mojang Studios, Obsidian Entertainment, Playground Games, and even Microsoft itself on interviews, reviews, and breaking news, has led site-wide coverage on important titles like Minecraft and Forza Horizon 5, and continues to provide unique editorial content on a variety of topics that can only be found on Windows Central. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.
Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
It'll cost $900 to get the best handheld with maximum storage, but there's one way to save
By Zachary Boddy published
Super Storage The ASUS ROG Ally X is about to get a new variant with an absurd 2TB of SSD storage that'll cost $900, but Best Buy is giving buyers one way to save already.
The best early gaming handheld and handheld accessory Black Friday deals from an ROG Ally lover
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Early Black Friday I use my ASUS ROG Ally X all the time, so I'm tracking down all the best early Black Friday deals on gaming handhelds and the best handheld accessories.
Amazon Prime memberships FAQ: Benefits, costs, deals, and more
By Zachary Boddy published
Prime Time Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Prime memberships, including how much it costs, what benefits you get, and how to take advantage of exclusive deals.
New Xbox Game Pass games (November 2024): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
New to XGP Every month means new Xbox Game Pass games. Keep track of everything coming and going with our comprehensive guide.
Neva review: A genuine work of art... Yes, I cried
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Nomada Studio has followed its incredible GRIS with Neva, an all-new story that ramps up the gameplay and production value to stunning effect.
Forza Horizon 5 cars: Full car list, new additions, DLC, gifts, and more
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Forza Cars Forza Horizon 5 is the largest and most ambitious entry in the franchise yet, and its car list reflects that. Here's every car in FH5.
FH5 just became Forza Halo 5 with its latest update (oh, and there are new Porsches)
By Zachary Boddy published
Forza Halo Playground Games has detailed the next Forza Horizon 5 update coming next week with four new Porsches and a whole lot of Halo goodies, including music.
Secretlab's next-gen gaming chair improves on durability, comfort, and support
By Zachary Boddy published
Sit Comfy Secretlab has taken the wraps off the Titan EVO NanoGen Edition, which combines two brand-new materials to improve durability, comfort, and support.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut review — The Stanley Parable meets horror visual novel
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The critically acclaimed Slay the Princess is now on consoles with a ton of new content and refinements, and it's a brilliant, but imperfect, adventure.
Razer has added RGB to yet another product that probably didn't need it, but it does look cool
By Zachary Boddy published
Chromafied Razer has announced a refresh for the multi-platform Barracuda X, adding longer battery life, a better microphone, and RGB lighting.
HUANO Single Monitor Arm Mount (HNSS7) review: Trusted with my $1,300 OLED monitor
By Zachary Boddy published
Review HUANUO's single monitor arm mount is solid, reliable, and offers a decent amount of adjustability for a wide range of monitors, and I trust it.
BlueAnt Soundblade Under-Monitor Soundbar review: I'd trade this volume for something else
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The BlueAnt Soundblade Under Monitor Soundbar is attractive, loud, and packed with features... It's too bad it doesn't sound better.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32 (PG32UCDM) review: Nearly perfect, but something keeps falling off
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32 is part of a new era of 4K, 240Hz gaming monitors, and it boasts near-perfect picture quality and performance. There are some annoyances, though.
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (2024) review: Boring on the outside, magic on the inside
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is a powerful, AMD-equipped AI PC with excellent endurance, but the design and display are dreadfully boring.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition finally has Hardcore Mode, and PlayStation 5 finally has Minecraft
By Zachary Boddy published
Brave Update Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios have officially released the "Bundles of Bravery" update for Minecraft, which adds Hardcore Mode and PS5 native support.
"This is our final update for State of Decay 2, but this is not the end of the journey!" Six years of updates come to a close today, with all in-game content unlocked for all players
By Zachary Boddy published
Dead Dead Undead Labs and Wushu Studios have released the final update for State of Decay 2 after six years of support, and are now focused on SoD 3.
Razer Gamer Room review: Somehow creating the best smart home lights
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Gamer Room is a collection of new Aether smart home light products that's surprisingly refined and premium for a first-gen attempt.
Metaphor: ReFantazio review — Blending the line between fantasy and reality
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand-new original IP and RPG from the creators of Persona, and it's absolutely one of the best games of the year.
Xbox Partner Preview Oct. 2024: The 15 game announcements and trailers you may have missed from Alan Wake 2, Subnautica 2, and more
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Event Microsoft hosted a new Xbox Partner Preview event in Oct. 2024 with new trailers and announcements for upcoming Xbox and PC games. Here's the whole list.
Here's your second chance to finally get your dream XPS 16 with 4K OLED and an RTX 4060 with a huge (limited time) price cut
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Deal The Dell XPS 16 is enjoying an excellent discount on its higher-end configurations, packing an RTX 4070 and 4K OLED display for $950 off.
My boss chooses Bose, but my favorite ANC headphones look nicer, sound better, and the sales are (mostly) back
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Better Sound Many of the best ANC headphones are on sale, but the pair I use every day has one of the best discounts and remains my personal favorite.
Hello Kitty fans have a new option for an official gaming headset, but there's only one place to get it
By Zachary Boddy published
Hello Razer has announced a new "Hello Kitty and Friends" edition of the Kraken Kitty V2 wired gaming headset, available exclusively at Target.
"The court's ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility." Finally, we'll be able to buy and stream our own Xbox games from the cloud soon.
By Samuel Tolbert, Zachary Boddy last updated
📱 Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms that Xbox App users will be able to buy games and stream them through Xbox Cloud Gaming in November 2024.
The Persona devs just shattered their sales record with Metaphor: ReFantazio (and it's well deserved)
By Zachary Boddy published
Well Deserved Metaphor: ReFantazio has become the fastest-selling game in Atlus history, breaking the record set earlier this year by Persona 3 Reload.
HP sent me its "next-gen" enterprise flagship months before release, and I think I finally understand the AI PC craze
By Zachary Boddy published
Hands-on I got my hands on the HP EliteBook X months before its planned release, and there's a lot here that excites me about the future of Windows laptops.
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