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
After denying Windows phones, Snapchat finally arrives on the Microsoft Store
By Zachary Boddy published
Snapchat on Windows Windows phones are long gone, but that didn't stop Snapchat from eventually making it to the Microsoft Store...as a Progressive Web App.
Best Minecraft Black Friday deals 2022
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft Deals Black Friday is returning for another year of huge savings, including on a wide variety of Minecraft toys, gifts, and merch. Here are the very best Minecraft Black Friday deals.
Vampire Survivors to get free update with new Achievements, secret, and stage
By Zachary Boddy published
More Vampires Vampire Survivors is getting a free update on all platforms that will add two new Achievements, an undiscovered secret, a challenge stage, and more for players.
Minecraft Preview 1.19.60.24 brings new Minecraft 1.20 features and changes
By Zachary Boddy published
Head Notes Minecraft Preview 1.19.60.24 is now rolling out to players, with the exception of iOS, with a host of new features, changes, and fixes, including for the upcoming Minecraft 1.20 update.
Report: The FTC may try to block Xbox's Activision Blizzard acquisition
By Zachary Boddy published
News The FTC is currently investigating the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft, and those investigations could result in a major antitrust lawsuit, according to three sources at the FTC.
Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 enters pre-release testing with new snapshot
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 Pre-Release 1 is now available to testers, with the snapshot including a handful of additional technical changes. The full update should be arriving in a few weeks.
The Xbox Series S is the best big gaming gift to buy in 2022
By Zachary Boddy published
S Power The Xbox Series S is one of the best possible gift options for 2022, as a current-gen console packed with high-end technology and an attractive price.
Best Xbox mouse and keyboard games 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Alternative Controls Xbox consoles support mouse and keyboard in addition to controllers, and many games can take advantage. Here are the best Xbox games that support mouse and keyboard.
Razer Blade 14 gets 'Mercury' colorway and USB 4 support
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Silver Edge Razer is releasing its AMD-powered Blade 14 gaming laptop in a silver "Mercury" colorway, which joins the existing Black and Quartz colors, with USB 4 support coming to all 2022 models.
Best keyboards for Xbox in 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Key Control We've compiled a list of the very best Xbox keyboards to pair with your current-gen Xbox Series X|S console, to eke out the most performance in-game.
Blizzard games like Overwatch and World of Warcraft are being pulled from China
By Zachary Boddy published
Losing Games The long-term agreement between Activision Blizzard and NetEase has fallen apart.
Xbox November Update brings new Captures app, Wish List notifications, and much more
By Zachary Boddy published
Features Galore 🔥 Xbox is in the process of releasing the Xbox November Update to players, with a plethora of new features and improvements targeted toward Xbox consoles.
Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w46a lets you make a symphony of mob noises
By Zachary Boddy published
Mob Music 🎵 Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w46a, which makes its claim to fame with new mob head and note block interactions, which generate random mob noises.
Xbox's Phil Spencer: We need Candy Crush, not Call of Duty
By Zachary Boddy published
Mobile Prowess The Microsoft Gaming CEO made it clear that mobile is the focus of the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
MSI announces new gaming desktops powered by NVIDIA 40-series and Intel 13th Gen hardware
By Zachary Boddy published
Infinite Power The MSI Infinite RS and Aegis RS combine the best gaming hardware currently available.
Microsoft aiming to combat global supply chain disruptions with new initiative
By Zachary Boddy published
Shipping Problems Microsoft has announced the new Supply Chain Platform, a new service powered by AI and machine learning and the cloud, which aims to help companies combat global supply chain disruptions.
Pentiment Xbox review: A prodigious, pseudo-pious period piece of an imperfect past
By Zachary Boddy published
Poetry & Penance The latest Xbox Game Studios title is another diverse game combining a narrative RPG, visuals inspired by illuminated manuscripts, and an aggressively addictive story set in 16th century Germany.
Does Xbox Series S support 4K gaming?
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Lite Gaming The Xbox Series S is the most affordable entry into current-gen gaming, and comes with a host of powerful gaming features. Does it have what it takes to play games at a crispy 4K resolution?
Halo TV series coming to Blu-Ray, limited edition steelbook available to preorder
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Halo Actual Season 1 of Halo's premier TV series is getting a physical release.
Get Minecraft Dungeons' Fauna Faire Adventure Pass for free with Amazon Prime
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Free Pass Amazon Prime subscribers can obtain the latest Minecraft Dungeons Adventure Pass for free on PC, netting them a plethora of exclusive cosmetic items, pets, and more.
Minecraft Preview 1.19.50.24 also brings Vex redesign, other minor changes
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft PreVex Mojang Studios is testing a redesign of the Vex mob summoned by Evokers, and a build containing the new design is now rolling out to all Minecraft Preview players along with other changes and fixes.
Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w45a changes Vex design, adds new bamboo blocks
By Zachary Boddy published
Vexing Snapshot Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w45a is now available for players to test, and includes plenty of changes to Vex designs, the Creative Inventory, and more. There are also two new bamboo blocks.
Forza Horizon 5 on PC: System requirements, specs, ray tracing, and more
By Zachary Boddy published
Forza on PC Make sure your PC is prepared for Forza Horizon 5 and all its features.
Latest Forza Horizon 5 update now available with improved PC ray tracing and Series 14 content
By Zachary Boddy published
Series 14! 🔥 The latest Forza Horizon 5 update is now rolling out to all players across Xbox and PC, and brings with it plenty of bug fixes, Series 14 content, new PC graphics and performance features, and more.
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