Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
Xbox's most creative game in years just got a totally cool black-and-white Noir Mode
Gaming Keeper is one of my favorite video games of the year, and Double Fine just updated it with a brand-new, super unique black-and-white Noir Mode (and more).
My most anticipated Xbox Game Pass game of 2026 finally has a release date
Gaming I've had my eyes on REPLACED since it was announced all the way back in 2021, and it finally has a definitive release date for Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.
New Xbox Game Pass games (Dec. 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.
Minecraft is changing how it does update version numbers, but does it matter?
Minecraft Mojang Studios has announced a change to how it'll number Minecraft updates starting in 2026. It makes sense, but it ultimately won't affect much for players.
These NVIDIA and AMD GPUs are still on sale after Cyber Monday
Deals Cyber Monday might be behind us, but I'm still seeing these NVIDIA and AMD GPUs on sale.
Hands-on with the beautiful Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection
Accessories I went hands-on with the Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection, which gives Razer's best high-performance esports gear a beautiful gold-and-red redesign.
Discounts are still live on Game Pass Ultimate after Cyber Monday
Deal The best way to avoid Xbox Game Pass price increases is to stock up ahead of time, and this Cyber Monday deal is easily the best way to do it.
The essential Steam Deck upgrade is a bigger SSD for those massive games
Deal You can customize the Steam Deck plenty, but above all else, the one upgrade I recommend is a bigger SSD. And thanks to Cyber Monday, you can save on it.
Cyber Monday 2025: top gaming laptop deals handpicked by Windows Central
Deals Cyber Monday has too many gaming laptop deals to count, but I've handpicked the 15 best to make your shopping as easy as possible.
Cyber Monday's final hours: 12 top deals at Best Buy that are ending tonight
Deals As Cyber Monday comes to a close, I hand select the greatest deals at Best Buy. This is your final chance to save money on tech and accessories before it ends.
A safe bet for a great gaming monitor — 40% off this ultrawide for Cyber Monday
Deal You don't need to spend $500+ for a great ultrawide gaming monitor. The HP OMEN 34c (G2) is here to save the day with impressive Cyber Monday discounts.
The best headphones deals have only hours remaining for Cyber Monday
Deals For Cyber Monday, treat your ears and peace of mind with one of the best wireless noise-canceling headphones — here are the best deals with only hours left.
Nintendo Switch 2 or Lenovo's Steam Deck killer? Cyber Monday decides
Deals Is Cyber Monday the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch 2? A lack of discounts may disappoint, but Lenovo's Steam Deck killer is bringing the sales instead.
I wasn't going to buy, but these Meta Quest 3S Cyber Monday deals are too good to pass up
Deals I've been on the fence for a while about buying a Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S, but Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals finally made me crack with its discounts.
Save on dbrand's skins, cases, and more for Cyber Monday — and score a free gift, too
Deals dbrand's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale can save you money on skins, cases, screen protectors, and more for all your devices... and there's a gift, too.
Lenovo's Cyber Monday sale is here, and it knocked hundreds off three laptops I reviewed and loved
Deals Lenovo has properly kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, with huge discounts on laptops and everything else. Here are three discounted PCs I reviewed and loved.
The best OLED TV deal increased by $20, but it's still a great time to buy
Deals Cyber Monday could be the perfect time to acquire your dream TV, but I wouldn't wait too long to take advantage of a great deal on the TV you want.
HyperX gear is hitting record lows this Cyber Monday
Deals For Cyber Monday, HyperX and HP OMEN have discounted a ton of PC gaming accessories, laptops, and more at Best Buy. Here are the best, including my keyboard.
Dell Tower Plus: A powerful desktop that handles everything
Review The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.
Cyber Monday deal: Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 — my favorite mini gaming tablet
Deal The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is still my all-time favorite compact tablet, and it has hit the lowest price I've ever seen for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
SEGA is offering big savings on its best physical Xbox games, including Metaphor: ReFantazio
Deals SEGA is heavily discounting a variety of its highest-rated Xbox games for lovers of physical media, including my personal 2024 game of the year, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
This RTX 5060 gaming laptop is the only one I'd buy for myself right now
Deal The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is on sale for Black Friday, and I absolutely love this machine even when it's not hundreds off. This is the one I'd buy.
HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i): A total throwback loaded with options
Review I've been testing the HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i), and it's a great all-around enterprise laptop for the mobile professional — but there are drawbacks.
