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 reviews and editorial content on a variety of topics that can only be found on Windows Central.
Latest articles by Zachary Boddy

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL keyboard review: Low-profile magnetism
By Zachary Boddy published
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.

New Xbox Game Pass games (Oct. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
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.

Keeper Xbox review: Pure artistry too beautiful and bizarre to properly describe
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy last updated
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.

Minecraft just gave zombies a license to drive—you can ride them now
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft Mojang Studios has released a new Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot with the first playable Mounts of Mayhem features, including spears and zombie mounts.

Second Minecraft Movie confirmed for 2027 — teaser image shared by Mojang
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft A Minecraft Movie released earlier this year, and Mojang Studios has already begun teasing the sequel. Still unnamed, the second Minecraft movie is coming 2027.

Everything you need to know about Intel Panther Lake, AKA Intel Core Ultra (Series 3)
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Computing Intel Panther Lake is right around the corner. Here's everything we know so far about the next-gen computer chips known as Intel Core Ultra (Series 3).

Intel’s Panther Lake wants to be your next laptop’s secret weapon
By Zachary Boddy published
Computing During Intel Tech Tour 2025, the next-gen Panther Lake platform was fully unveiled, built on a brand-new processing node for better performance and efficiency.

Ever seen where 2nm chips are born? Intel’s Fab 52 is a sci‑fi factory in real life
By Zachary Boddy published
Computing During Intel Tech Tour 2025, I got the chance to tour Fab 52, Intel's latest (and biggest) foundry for building chips on the brand-new 18A process node.

Arc GPUs aren’t dead yet — Panther Lake gives them a fighting chance
By Zachary Boddy published
Computing Intel has revealed a ton of information about Panther Lake, a new platform of mobile chips landing in 2026. Part of the platform? Upgraded Intel Arc GPUs.

AMD’s handheld reign might be ending — Panther Lake is coming for the Xbox Ally X
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming During Intel Tech Tour 2025, Intel teased that its next-generation Panther Lake chips will appear in gaming handhelds in the future, and I'm excited to see it.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
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.

I missed Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft I was traveling for business during Minecraft Live (Sept. 2025), but I've still compiled all the best announcements from the event, and my thoughts on them.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 (Gen 10) Aura Edition review: Actual ports and a whole lot of power
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been testing the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 (Gen 10) Aura Edition, a high-end 16-inch AI PC with all the power and ports you need to get the job done fast.

A short, beautiful indie on Xbox Game Pass saved me from a dreadful day
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming I recently finished Herdling, a beautiful and relaxing indie game available through Xbox Game Pass. It's a short adventure, but one well worth taking.

Minecraft Live (Sept. 2025): How to watch, dates and start times, and what to expect
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft Live Minecraft Live officially returns on Sept. 27, 2025. Here's when the show airs, how you can watch it, and even some of what you can expect from the announcements.

Forza Horizon 6 finally gives players what they want, and it could be awesome
By Zachary Boddy published
Forza During Tokyo Game Show 2025, Xbox and Playground Games unveiled Forza Horizon 6, officially confirming Japan as a setting. Here are my thoughts and more.

HP Z2 Mini (G1a) review: Absurd AI performance in a tiny package
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been testing the HP Z2 Mini (G1a), and it's an insanely capable PC that aims to be an all-in-one workstation for AI, LLMs, and other intense workloads.

Now's the time to buy the Razer Blade 14 — Up to $700 off and free Borderlands 4
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is finally hitting Best Buy and Amazon alongside its biggest sale ever, and it also comes with a copy of Borderlands 4.

Xbox's Gaming Copilot now rolling out to ALMOST all players
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming After months of testing with Xbox Insiders, the Xbox Gaming Copilot is now rolling out to general users in a beta form, starting with the Xbox Game Bar on PC.

Razer’s head of design is tired of playing it safe
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming I sat down to chat with Charlie Bolton, the Global Head of Design for Razer, and discussed what he'd love to do at some point — even if it's unrealistic.
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