Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
I missed Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements
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
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
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
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
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.
New Xbox Game Pass games (Sept. 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.
HP Z2 Mini (G1a): Absurd AI performance in a tiny package
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
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
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
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.
Razer's head of design taught me how Razer gear is brought to life
Gaming I was given the opportunity to chat with Charlie Bolton, Razer's Global Head of Design, to learn how Razer designs and releases its popular gaming products.
Why the HP OMEN 35L VALORANT Limited Edition is a Must-Have
Gaming HP has released a VALORANT Edition of its OMEN 35L pre-built gaming desktop, with a custom case and components. It's available now, and I've gone hands-on.
Razer’s cutest headset is also its smartest
Gaming I've been testing the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and Razer finally and unequivocally nailed this formula. This is the cutest wireless gaming headset I recommend.
One of the most creative games of the year also rips straight from classic 3D platformers
Gaming I recently wrapped up Ruffy and the Riverside, one of the more modest games I've played this year that still managed to make a big impression on me.
Minecraft Live teases mobs, copper gear, mystery update
Minecraft Minecraft Live is returning on Sept. 27, 2025, where we'll be able to see The Copper Age update broken down, get details on upcoming updates, and more.
When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
Minecraft We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
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.
Razer’s latest keyboard proves low‑profile can still pack a punch
Review The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile HyperSpeed is a great high-performance, wireless gaming keyboard, but its high price tag and niche appeal hold it back.
Dell 14 Plus is great for work — until you look at the screen
Review The Dell 14 Plus (DB14255) is a plain but capable mid-range Windows AI laptop that mostly gets the basics right, but its display is disappointingly mediocre.
Lenovo unveils premium OLED monitors as IFA 2025 kicks off with new gaming gear
PC Gaming During IFA 2025, Lenovo announced some new Legion and LOQ gaming hardware, including a redesigned, entry-level pre-built gaming PC and premium OLED monitors.
Legion Glasses 2 get 3D gaming — for free
Wearables During IFA 2025, Lenovo announced a new, free update coming to the Lenovo Legion Glasses 2, which will add 3D Mode support for over 20 games with Legion devices.
Obsidian’s sci-fi sequel already feels like a win
Xbox Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment invited me to preview The Outer Worlds 2, and I'm even more excited to play this sci-fi RPG at launch now.
Unveiling The Copper Age: Exciting new features for Minecraft
Minecraft Mojang Studios just announced the name for Minecraft's next update, the third of 2025. "The Copper Age" is all about copper, introducing a ton of new features.
