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
The Suicide Squad may already be dead, with Kill the Justice League game previews not looking so good
By Zachary Boddy published
Uncertain Future Several outlets have gone hands-on with the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League live service, shooter-looter game, but opinions aren't positive.
Lenovo updates our best Windows laptop with Intel Core Ultra (and makes it blue), the dual-screen Yoga Book gets some love, too
By Zachary Boddy published
Yoga Love Lenovo has announced sweeping updates to its Yoga line of devices, including Intel Core Ultra for most devices like the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 and Yoga Book.
A fan-favorite Lenovo Legion laptop is back with a beautiful redesign, and 14th Gen Intel is here across the board
By Zachary Boddy published
LOQ and Loaded Lenovo's next-gen Legion lineup looks mostly the same, but 14th Gen Intel and the return of two fan-favorites redesigned is still exciting.
One of my favorite 2-in-1 laptops from HP gets even better with dynamic OLED and Intel Core Ultra
By Zachary Boddy published
More of the Best HP has revealed the brand-new HP Spectre x360 14 and 16, two premium thin-and-light 2-in-1 Windows laptops with Intel Core Ultra and 120Hz OLED displays.
HP vies for 'best 14-inch gaming laptop' title with an OLED display and Intel Core Ultra
By Zachary Boddy published
OMEN Power The brand-new HP OMEN Transcend 14 is a powerful and portable 14-inch gaming laptop that shares a lot of its DNA with the ultra-premium Spectre x360 14.
One of the best gaming monitor manufacturers just unveiled a 32-inch, 4K, 240Hz OLED display
By Zachary Boddy published
Transcend Indeed The HP OMEN Transcend 32 is a 4K, 240Hz, gaming-focused 32-inch monitor that combines all of HP's best design and features into one premium monitor.
My favorite Xbox and PC games of the year don't include Baldur's Gate 3 (yet), but here are the best games I DID play
By Zachary Boddy published
GOTY With 2023 nearing its final hours, I look back at some of the best Xbox and PC games of 2023... Even though I haven't played Baldur's Gate 3 or Alan Wake 2 yet.
Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14-71G) review: A great OLED display isn't enough on its own
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Acer Swift X 14 pairs powerful internals with an amazing OLED screen, but a boring design, bloated software, and inconsistent network performance hold it back.
The best kept Xbox Game Pass secret of 2023 may be this Swedish folklore horror gem
By Zachary Boddy published
Folklore Horror I'm closing out 2023 with one last 2023-released game, and it ended up being one of my favorites of the year. Bramble: The Mountain King is a hidden gem.
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) review: True 4K/60 FPS recording on consoles and PC, but the software needs work
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 is a premium capture box for recording up to 4K @ 60 FPS footage on practically any HDMI-connected device, and it's a pretty great option.
Audeze Maxwell review (Xbox & PC): Incredible sound and all the right pieces, but not quite perfectly put together
By Zachary Boddy published
Review My review of the Audeze Maxwell wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC details the absolutely incredible sound quality and all the little flaws.
This 16-bit love letter to turn-based RPGs on Xbox succeeded where Octopath Traveler failed
By Zachary Boddy published
Echoes My first experience with turn-based JRPGs was Octopath Traveler, but after 30 hours I just didn't want to play anymore. Chained Echoes was different.
OBSBOT Tiny 2 review: I never knew webcams could be THIS good, but it's missing one key feature
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I'd never heard of OBSBOT before reviewing the Tiny 2, but suddenly, it's the best place to get a premium webcam packed with every feature you could need.
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) review: An RTX-powered laptop so good, I don't need the new Intel Ultra CPUs
By Zachary Boddy published
Review ASUS has surprised me at every turn with its Zenbook 14X OLED, a ridiculously fun laptop that performs exceptionally well even before Intel Ultra arrives.
This Funko miniature version of me is the WEIRDEST package I've ever received — And you can make yourself, too
By Zachary Boddy published
It's Me! I got a random package from Funko, and inside was a miniature version of myself. It turns out you can become a Funko POP right now.
I wasn't expecting these Minecraft collectibles to be so awesome — Now I love them as the perfect gifts
By Zachary Boddy published
Real World Minecraft The Noble Collection sent me some of its new Minecraft collectibles, and I came away genuinely impressed with the quality on offer.
Forget Armadillos — Minecraft now runs at 4K on Xbox Series X|S with the latest preview build
By Zachary Boddy published
Armored Dillos Minecraft Preview 1.20.60.23 is now available to interested testers, and brings Armadillos, Wolf Armor, and 4K resolutions on Xbox Series X|S.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown preview — A precise, difficult Metroidvania with a ton of great potential
By Zachary Boddy published
Preview I have little experience with the Prince of Persia franchise, so I was interested in checking out the latest from Ubisoft. After a preview session, I'm excited.
Forza Motorsport's latest update brings new events and cars, but it's really all about the bug fixes
By Zachary Boddy published
Update Turn 10 Studios has released Forza Motorsport (2023) Update 3.0 to players across Xbox Series X|S and PC. Here's what you need to know.
I just finished my first Gears of War game, and I'm already hooked — Bring on Gears 6!
By Zachary Boddy published
Cover Me Gears of War has been in my library for years, but I've only just finished the first game. Now I'm sold on the franchise, and I want to play them all.
The Game Awards 2023 let down developers and viewers, and we have something to say about it
By Brendan Lowry, Zachary Boddy, Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert, Colton Stradling published
Come On, Geoff Team Windows Central speaks on The Game Awards 2023 and its numerous issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds announced at The Game Awards with flying mounts
By Zachary Boddy published
Monster Hunter Monster Hunter: Wilds is a brand-new Monster Hunter game from Capcom announced at The Game Awards, and harkens back to World's grounded gameplay.
Alan Wake 2 to get New Game+ and new story content in 'The Final Draft' update coming next week
By Zachary Boddy published
Surprise Surprise After winning Best Game Direction at The Game Awards, Remedy Entertainment Game Director Kyle Rowley revealed that Alan Wake 2 is about to get a nice update.