Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
I found out Assassin's Creed Shadows makes you unlock gear upgrades, so here's how to find the quest
Gaming Assassin's Creed Shadow is a massive action-RPG, which means a lot of gear to collect. You have to complete a specific quest to upgrade or customize it, though.
New Xbox Game Pass games (Mar. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
New to XGP 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.
Assassin's Creed Shadows in-progress review: Yeah, Ubisoft may actually be back
Not yet ratedReview For many, Assassin's Creed Shadows is Ubisoft's last chance to prove itself, and the publisher may really have done it with this gorgeous, epic action-RPG.
Can you play Assassin's Creed Shadows on ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds?
Gaming Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest flagship title from Ubisoft, and it's a truly massive action-RPG. Here's how it plays on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck.
Razer Aether Standing Light Bars review: More smart lights, but not as worth it
Review The Razer Gamer Room is now a little bigger with the Aether Standing Light Bars, but their hollow construction and growing port/outlet requirements put me off.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: For the nerds, not for you
Review The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is incredibly fun with absurd levels of power and some truly unique capabilities, but most people can do better.
Minecraft Live (Mar. 2025): How to watch, dates and start times, and what to expect
Minecraft Live Minecraft Live officially returns in Mar. 2025. Here's when the show airs, how you can watch it, and even some of what you can expect from the announcements.
ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) review: The lightest, longest-lasting AI PC around
Review The ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) amazed the entire Windows Central crew at CES 2025, and it really is an incredible, gorgeous AI PC. The models are confusing, though.
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE) review: Hard for me to give up
Review Dell's 4K, 120Hz productivity monitor boasts an entire Thunderbolt USB hub, but it's also just a great display. This one will be difficult to replace on my desk.
Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox controller now comes in white
Controllers Razer has released a white variant of the Wolverine V3 Pro, one of the best wireless Xbox controllers you can buy. It looks great, but even the grips are white.
The next Minecraft Live show is official with game and movie updates
Minecraft Minecraft Live is coming back on Mar. 22, where we'll be able to learn about new Minecraft updates, the Minecraft movie, and more straight from the source.
I get to play with the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet, and it's totally awesome
Laptops The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is one of the most interesting new laptops of the year, packing AMD's most powerful hardware inside a 2-in-1 tablet design. It's awesome.
Alienware doubles down on QD-OLED with popular ultrawide refresh and more
Monitors Alienware has announced seven new gaming displays spread across a range of panel types, resolutions, refresh rates, and price points. Two stand out from the rest.
VITURE Pro XR Glasses review: Serious about getting AR right
Review Thoughtful design and a growing ecosystem have proven VITURE is serious about giving you more than just a private display with its VITURE Pro XR Glasses.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review — Perfect sequel to a Game Pass gem
Review Citzen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is the long-awaited sequel to one of my favorite games ever put on Xbox Game Pass, and it's perfect (and also on Game Pass).
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) review: Can't take my eyes off this display
Review The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) boasts one of the most impressive displays ever put into a laptop, and the rest of the device is also pretty great.
Best gaming chairs in 2025: The comfiest seats that supported our backs (and butts)
Chairs I've picked the best gaming and office chairs that Windows Central has tested for the gamers, remote workers, and even your children for every budget and need.
Forza Horizon 5 cars: Full car list, new additions, DLC, gifts, and more
Forza Cars Forza Horizon 5 is the largest and most ambitious entry in the franchise yet, and its car list reflects that. Here's every car in FH5, including DLC.
Don't buy Forza Horizon 5 again on PS5 just yet, it's missing one crucial feature
Gaming Forza Horizon 5 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 on April 29, and that's great for the game. However, it's also missing a feature that hurts existing players.
The Minecraft movie's third trailer shows us that the Nether is invading
Minecraft Warner Bros. and Mojang Studios have released the third trailer for the live action 'A Minecraft Movie,' with plenty of easter eggs and some serious story details.
I'm surprised it took so long for this Razer and Minecraft collaboration to happen
Minecraft Razer has announced a new limited-edition Minecraft collection with four of its popular accessories decked out in Minecraft colors. All four products are available now.
I tested a Thunderbolt 4 hub that's built into a new monitor
Monitors The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is an excellent productivity-focused display with a feature I didn't know I needed — a full Thunderbolt 4 hub.
Razer Monitor Stand Chroma review: A great addition to my desk, but costly
Review The Razer Monitor Stand Chroma lifts your monitor, gives you some added shelf space, and provides extra USB ports... but it really costs this much for the aesthetics.
