
Zachary Boddy
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 editorial content on a variety of topics that can only be found on Windows Central. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.
Latest articles by Zachary Boddy

Lenovo Legion Go S review: SteamOS could save us from disappointment
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Rebecca Spear published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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.

You don't have to spend much to get a great pre-built PC for Minecraft
By Cale Hunt last updated
Minecraft Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft have low PC system requirements, but that doesn't mean a more powerful PC can't make the experience far better. Here are the best pre-built PCs for Minecraft.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H review: Efficient power but flawed AI
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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?
By Zachary Boddy last updated
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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
By Alexander Cope, Zachary Boddy last updated
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
By Zachary Boddy last updated
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
By Zachary Boddy published
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.

South of Midnight and its gothic visuals are only a few months away
By Zachary Boddy published
Xbox Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is an upcoming fantastical action-adventure game with heavy Southern Gothic inspirations, and it appeared during the latest Xbox show.

Assassin's Creed Shadows hands-on preview: Earning Ubisoft another chance
By Zachary Boddy published
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows is now landing in March, but I still got the opportunity to go hands-on with an early build... and I'm feeling very optimistic now.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2): A few years behind Surface Pro
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2) is a durable enterprise tablet that offers a good user experience, but it feels a few years behind the competition.

The top 7 coolest tech products I saw at my very first CES
By Zachary Boddy published
CES 2025 I attended CES for the first time this year, and wanted to highlight the 7 coolest tech products I saw or went hands-on with during my time in Las Vegas.

The Surface Pro for gamers is coming back with AMD's most powerful AI processor
By Zachary Boddy published
Tablets During CES 2025, ASUS has announced the new ROG Flow Z13, a Surface Pro-like tablet designed from the ground up with gaming in mind — and it's powered by AMD.

Lenovo reveals a Steam Deck rival and a next-gen Legion Go prototype
By Zachary Boddy published
Handhelds Lenovo unleashed its next generation of gaming hardware at CES 2025, including the sleek Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Legion Go (Gen 2) prototype.
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