Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller and make the most of your gaming time.
EMEET PIXY webcam review: Twice the cameras, half the price, and one big problem
Review The EMEET PIXY is a unique gimbal-tracking webcam with two camera sensors, and it's packed with features at an absurdly good price... but with some problems.
I FINALLY got my hands on my most anticipated gaming laptop of 2025
Laptops ASUS updated the ROG Zephyrus G14, its compact 14-inch gaming laptop, with new hardware for 2025, and I've gone hands-on before my full review.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless mouse review: Cheap, colorful, and close to greatness
Review The SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless is an entry-level, wireless gaming mouse with a colorful personality and good performance, but is it the best value?
The Razer Blade 14 is amazing — but who should actually buy it?
Laptops The latest Razer Blade 14 is an incredible laptop, and it's also the company's best seller. Starting at $2,300, though, who should actually buy this device?
7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play
Gaming Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).
Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED review: Lightweight, beautiful, PC-bound
Review I've been using the Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED wireless PC gaming headset for a few weeks, and have been impressed by its design and sound quality.
XREAL One Pro AR glasses review: The absolute best, creating the future
Review I've been using the XREAL One Pro AR glasses, and they're hands-down the absolute best in the category right now. It's the future, but is it worth the cost?
Razer Blade 14 (2025) review: Finally understanding why this is Razer's best-seller
Review The Razer Blade 14 (2025) wraps a new generation of AMD and NVIDIA hardware in a thinner, lighter chassis, and it's a fantastic gaming laptop with lots of charm.
Transparent technology is making a comeback — and a big player just joined the movement
Gaming Razer has dropped the Phantom Green Collection, a reimagining of some of its best PC gaming accessories with sleek, translucent green designs that I love.
I built my first keyboard from scratch, and Razer gave me every piece I needed
Gaming Razer has finally released its highly customizable BlackWidow V4 75% as a standalone base, and I built my own keyboard to get the barest taste of what it's like.
Is Xbox down right now?
XBOX Is the Xbox Network currently down? We're constantly monitoring the situation to bring you the latest updates, information, and advice.
I tasted "gamer" snacks from Razer — and there's a lamp, too
Gaming Razer has deepened its partnership with Mars over the RESPAWN brand, and I got to taste test some of those snacks... and a lamp, I guess.
New Xbox Game Pass games (Jun. 2025): What's coming, 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.
Copycat Xbox review: Four hours of heartbreak and healing and hugging my cat
Review Copycat is a beloved narrative-adventure indie game that has now released on Xbox and PlayStation, and it broke my heart in a few short hours. It's great.
I loved ALMOST every part of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Gaming I recently wrapped up my playthrough of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and it's one of the best games I've ever played... and some parts made me pull my hair out.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025, AMD) review: Impressive gaming performance from the red side
Review The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) comes in Intel and AMD flavors, and the red version of this laptop boasts impressive performance in a comfy chassis.
5 games we didn't see at the Xbox Games Showcase, because Xbox apparently doesn't like me
Gaming The recent Xbox Games Showcase was filled with exciting reveals and updates, but there were several games that I really wanted. Here are the top five.
Razer Kishi V3 Pro mobile controller review: My favorite is better than ever, even with tablets
Review I've been using the new Razer Kishi V3 Pro controller, and it's my favorite mobile gaming accessory made better than ever... and now it works with tablets.
Crucial X10 Portable SSD review: Big storage does come in a small package
Review The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is one of the smallest I've used, but boasts absurd capacity. Up to 8TB of storage makes it a great high-speed external SSD option.
Lenovo's Legion Tab (Gen 3) is the best Android-powered iPad Mini alternative
Review The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is a small but mighty 8.8-inch Android tablet designed for mobile gaming, but it's also the best iPad Mini alternative I've used.
I'm apparently headed to Arcadia twice this year, and I'm so excited about it
Gaming New information about The Outer Worlds 2 also informed me that two of my most anticipated releases of 2025 both feature the fictional "Arcadia." Huh, weird.
ASUS only had to make one more change to make me go crazy over the Xbox Ally
Gaming Microsoft and ASUS have announced the ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld, and it could be amazing... But I'm not excited about one part of the new handhelds.
