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
I'm a little less excited for the Surface Duo 3 now
By Zachary Boddy published
Duo to Solo The recent news that Microsoft is pivoting to a singular foldable display for the Surface Duo 2 successor makes a lot of sense, but I can't help but be disappointed.
WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD for Xbox & PC review: Another great storage solution, but with RGB
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD is a fantastic way to play on Xbox and PC and is right in line with the competition. But how important is RGB to you?
Ubisoft cancels three more unannounced games, to be more cautious in coming years
By Zachary Boddy published
Lowered Expectations Ubisoft announced various major changes to its business strategies, including canceling three more unannounced games and seeking to reduce costs.
Maverick Games is a new, 'AAA' independent studio founded by former Playground Games staff
By Zachary Boddy published
New Horizons Several leadership members at Playground Games have departed to start Maverick Games, a new independent studio seeking to create new, 'AAA', open-world games.
In-depth: How Microsoft could build an empire of mobile Xbox gaming handhelds
By Zachary Boddy published
Xbox Handhelds Android-powered handheld consoles are beginning to emerge into the mainstream, and Microsoft could do a lot to make Xbox a huge part of that surge.
MSI reveals an army of laptops, monitors, PC components, and more at CES 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
MSI at CES MSI's products cover practically the entirety of the PC and PC gaming industry, and its latest horde of products announced during CES 2023 continues that trend.
Xbox Series X now available in new Forza Horizon 5 bundle
By Zachary Boddy published
Xbox Series Bundle The Xbox Series X is still in high demand, and a new Forza Horizon 5 bundle gives interested buyers another way to obtain it.
Minecraft Preview 1.19.60.25 is the first Bedrock Edition beta of 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft Preview Mojang Studios is officially releasing the first Minecraft Preview build of 2023, 1.19.60.25, with new changes and fixes for the current version of Minecraft.
Lenovo announces unique ThinkBook Twist and powerful, modular ThinkBook 16p
By Zachary Boddy published
Twist and Mod During CES 2023, Lenovo announced two new ThinkBook laptops, inluding the e-ink display-equipped Twist and the powerful, modular 16p.
HyperX unveils new wired Xbox controller and PC gaming mice at CES 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Mice to Meet You HyperX, the popular gaming peripheral manufacturer, took to CES 2023 to announce a new wired controller for Xbox, and two gaming mice for Windows PCs.
NVIDIA GeForce Now gaining RTX 4080 support and coming to cars
By Zachary Boddy published
Moar Powa During CES 2023, NVIDIA announced that the new Ultimate tier of its GeForce Now service will be powered by the RTX 4080 GPU, and the service is also heading to cars.
Four new Acer Swift laptops debut at CES 2023 powered by Intel 13th Gen CPUs
By Zachary Boddy published
Acer at CES Acer's popular Swift family of laptops got four new members during CES 2023, with the new Swift Go line joining the updated Acer Swift X 14 and new Swift 14 laptops.
Dell's latest monitor is a monstrous 6K IPS panel with excellent contrast levels
By Zachary Boddy published
Contrasting Pixels As part of CES 2023, Dell has unveiled a range of new UltraSharp computer monitors, including an impressive 32-inch, 6K monitor with class-leading contrast.
Starfield still releasing in first half of 2023, according to official support page
By Zachary Boddy published
Imminent Release Starfield, the highly-anticipated sci-fi RPG from Bethesda Softworks, is slated to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in the first half of 2023.
I finally believe in the dream of Xbox Cloud Gaming
By Zachary Boddy published
In the Clouds ☁️ Xbox Cloud Gaming has long interested me as a video games fan, but I was never quite convinced to make it a regular part of my life. That has finally changed.
Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Flight Controls XPC & Bravo Throttle Quadrant review: Flying in style on Xbox and PC
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Flight Controls XPC and matching Bravo Throttle Quadrant are high-quality, compatible with Xbox, and a winning combination.
Microsoft officially responds to FTC's lawsuit against the Activision Blizzard acquisition
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Complete Denial The FTC is attempting to challenge Microsoft's efforts to acquire games publisher Activision Blizzard, but the tech conglomerate has now filed its official response.
Minecraft: Java Edition modding guide — How to install and play with mods on PC
By Zachary Boddy published
Modding Minecraft Minecraft: Java Edition is made better with mods, and we have everything you need to know to install and play with mods on Windows PCs.
Logitech G Cloud review: An imperfect vision of the gaming future
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Logitech G Cloud is one of the first handheld consoles focused on cloud gaming, but it's not quite ready for most people to pony up the cash.
This Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ bundle is nearly half off for today only
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The Surface Pro 7+ may not be the latest and greatest from Microsoft, but it's still an excellent Windows PC. For today only, a great bundle is nearly half off.
The Xbox MVP program is shutting down
By Zachary Boddy published
MVP to Champion The Xbox MVP program has long elevated the most vocal and supportive Xbox community members, but it's being shuttered according to Windows Central sources.
The Game Awards 2022 LIVE: Winners, trailers, and every Xbox announcement!
By Zachary Boddy, Samuel Tolbert, Brendan Lowry last updated
Live Blog Join Windows Central as we cover every winner, trailer, and video game announcement from The Game Awards 2022 so that you don't miss a thing.
Hades 2 officially announced, to be developed in early access
By Zachary Boddy published
Return of Hades Hades 2 follows the tale of the Princess of the Underworld on her quest to find Kronos, the Titan of Time, and it's officially in development at Supergiant Games.
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