Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
Razer Handheld Dock Chroma review: More ways to play, but is it worth it?
Review The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma is a docking station for all handhelds, and it's solid in most of the ways that matter. It's a little costly and a little imperfect.
Best gaming monitors 2025: All the best displays for every need and budget
Gaming Monitors No matter your needs or budget, we have you covered with our list of the best gaming monitors for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.
Dune: Awakening finally gets release date and preorder info, but not for Xbox
Gaming Epic MMORPG Dune: Awakening finally has a confirmed release date, but it's only coming to PC via Steam at first. There's also a new character creator and benchmark tool.
Minecraft's spawn eggs are getting ridiculously cute in a new update
Minecraft Mojang Studios has dropped a new Minecraft snapshot and beta that introduces cuter spawn eggs and more unique wolf personalities, all in the name of fun.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 9i 14 and ASUS' Zenbook A14 are gorgeous
Laptops I got both the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i and ASUS Zenbook A14 in for review, and decided to share my first impressions of these two exciting Windows laptops.
You can now preorder ASUS' ridiculously powerful 2-in-1 detachable gaming laptop
Laptops You can now preorder the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, which pairs a versatile 2-in-1 design with AMD's most powerful mobile hardware ever. It could be the best gaming tablet.
I'd be much happier this Valentine's Day if Avowed let me romance Kai
Gaming Avowed, the latest fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, is now here and I love it. But... I'm also sad, because it's Valentine's Day and I can't romance Kai.
Lenovo Legion Go S review: SteamOS could save us from disappointment
Review Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld boasts beautiful hardware and grand promises, but its performance and battery life lead to nothing but disappointment at this price.
Use these settings when playing Avowed on gaming handhelds
Handhelds Avowed runs pretty well on ROG Ally as long as you're playing at the right settings. But you won't want to play on Steam Deck.
Avowed review: Not Obsidian's Skyrim, but it's the same kind of magical
Review Avowed is the latest fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, and it's a gorgeous adventure through Eora that makes exploration, combat, and more just plain fun.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H review: Efficient power but flawed AI
Review The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is the flagship in a new line of mobile chips, and it's impressive in several ways. Its approach to AI is also confusing, though.
HP OMEN 35L pre-built PC review: A gorgeous gaming tower showcase
Review The HP OMEN 35L can now be equipped with Intel Core Ultra, pairing its beautiful design with capable and reliable performance, as well as some AI smarts.
Audeze MM-100 headphones review: True high-end wired audio for the mainstream
Review The Audeze MM-100 wired headphones are true high-end cans packing impressive technology at a fraction of the price of other Audeze headsets, and they're amazing.
Kuromi got Razer's best collaboration, but not its best gear
Hands-On The new Razer Kuromi collection brings special editions for six of Razer's PC gaming accessories. They're awesome, but this isn't the gear I'd choose to use.
HyperX QuadCast 2 S microphone review: Ridiculously nice audio quality
Review The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.
Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Desktop Charger review: Perfect, if you own an iPhone
Review The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Desktop Charger is versatile and sleek, and a fitting desktop companion. You can find the limits of 140W, though, and Android is second class.
Is Forza Horizon 5 coming to PS4 and PS5?
Gaming Forza Horizon 5 has enjoyed years of success on Xbox and Windows PC, but is this hit open-world racing game also slated to release on PlayStation consoles?
Secretlab TITAN Evo NanoGen Edition chair review: Perfection comes at a cost
Review The Secretlab TITAN Evo NanoGen Edition chair takes the award-winning TITAN Evo (2022) and refines it, and it makes a great case for being the absolute best.
HP OMEN Transcend 32 OLED monitor review: Almost flawless, but the stand falls short
Review The HP OMEN Transcend 32 is the company's highest-end gaming monitor, and its gorgeous display is paired with some excellent features. That stand, though...
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.
