Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
New Xbox Game Pass games (Nov. 2025): What's coming and 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.
Logitech Pebble Keys 2 (K380s) wireless keyboard: The best for just $40
Review I've been using the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 (K380s) wireless Bluetooth keyboard, and it's exactly what I expected from one of the most popular sub-$50 options.
Minecraft and Candy Crush had a baby — here's the result
Minecraft Xbox has revealed Minecraft Blast, an upcoming match puzzle mobile game developed by Mojang Studios and King, and early playtests are kicking off soon.
What are silicon-carbon batteries, and why should you care about them?
Hardware Silicon-carbon batteries are becoming a big deal when it comes to improving the endurance of your technology, so here's everything you need to know.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
Xbox The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Razer's Kiyo V2 webcam is a great deal, even if Camo Studio wasn't included
Review The Razer Kiyo V2 delivers a fair amount of value for just $150, undercutting a lot of the competition. Razer's deal with Camo is the icing on the cake.
Alienware 16X Aurora proves mid‑range gaming laptops can shine
Review I've been testing the Alienware 16X Aurora and its more affordable sibling, and Alienware has done a great job targeting more budget-conscious PC gamers.
Keychron’s Q16 HE 8K proves beauty can ruin a keyboard
Review I've been using the Keychron Q16 HE 8K, a truly impressive full-ceramic keyboard with killer performance. I'm not so certain we need ceramic keyboards, though.
The Outer Worlds 2 patch 1.004.001 is live — here’s what it fixes
Gaming The Outer Worlds 2 is great, but it's hardly perfect. Obsidian Entertainment is rolling out a new patch right now, and it actually fixed an annoying bug.
You can get this powerful unique weapon in The Outer Worlds 2 right away
Gaming In The Outer Worlds 2, there's a powerful unique weapon hidden on The Incognito. Even better, there's a secret to accessing it right away, and we know the trick.
When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
Minecraft We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.
Minecraft Java’s code is about to get a lot more readable — and modding just got easier
Minecraft Mojang Studios has announced that it's removing obfuscation from Minecraft: Java Edition's code, which will make it much easier for developers to mod the game.
How to choose the best Dell laptop for you
Laptops The Dell portfolio of laptops and other devices can be overwhelming, even after a simplifying rebrand. Here's what you need to know to pick the best Dell for you.
HP OMEN 34c (G2) monitor review: The safe ultrawide gaming option
Review I've been using the HP OMEN 34c (G2) ultrawide gaming monitor, and it's a great display in most respects. It plays it safe, though, and doesn't get it all right.
Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED wireless headset review: The QUEEN of great value headsets
Review The Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED is an ultra-affordable wireless gaming headset that looks and sounds great for only $60, but there's no Xbox version.
See‑through and soulless? Razer’s Phantom White Collection haunts your desk
Gaming Razer has released the Phantom White Collection, a series of translucent gaming accessories. It's the second "Phantom" color, but I like this version even more.
Game Pass closes October with sci-fi, soap, and strategy — here’s what’s new
Gaming Microsoft has revealed the next wave of video games heading to Xbox Game Pass, and it includes titles like The Outer Worlds 2 and Football Manager 26.
HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) review: The best value laptop of the year?
Review I've been using HP's OmniBook 5 14 (G1q), and my first impressions have been confirmed. This is an excellent high-value laptop, especially with stock configs.
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL keyboard review: Low-profile magnetism
Review I've been using the Logitech G515 RAPID TKL, a new low-profile, tenkeyless keyboard that requires a cable but brings more customization and better performance.
Keeper Xbox review: Pure artistry too beautiful and bizarre to properly describe
Review Double Fine Productions has finally returned with Keeper, one of the most captivating and bizarre video games I've played in a long time. I absolutely loved it.
Here are 6 ways to give your original ROG Ally an Xbox Ally-like glow-up
Handhelds The Xbox Ally has arrived, but the original ASUS ROG Ally is still a fantastic PC gaming handheld, especially with these upgrades and tips for improving it.
If the Creeper didn't already exist, Mojang probably wouldn't add it to Minecraft
Minecraft In a new video, some of Minecraft's developers discuss the balancing act with adding new features, and how they probably wouldn't add the Creeper today.
Best Xbox gaming keyboards in 2025
Gaming We've compiled a list of the very best Xbox gaming keyboards to pair with your current-gen Xbox Series X|S console, for more control in-game.
