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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
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Minecraft Legends lets you pet the animals in its first major update
By Zachary Boddy published
PET ANIMALS! Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft Legends' Title Update 1 to all players with major improvements and changes, including animal petting.
![Image of the Forza Horizon 5 "Italian Automotive" update.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T85RQTArC8RPC3gXGiFRbm-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Forza Horizon 5 'Italian Automotive' update brings 23 cars, doubles Garage limits
By Zachary Boddy published
Italian Cars Several important Italian car brands were noticeably absent in Forza Horizon 5, but that's finally changed with the huge "Italian Automotive" update.
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Xbox to begin giving out strikes to accounts breaking the rules
By Zachary Boddy published
Be Nice Xbox has announced an update to its enforcement system, with strikes now being given out for community guidelines violations.
![Screenshot of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Xbox Series X.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LdCDTUqpkS3aFRp8BdUa-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Everyone's playing Baldur's Gate 3, but I just finished The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the first time
By Zachary Boddy published
Newest Hit Baldur's Gate 3 is an expansive, turn-based RPG that is capturing the hearts of players and critics alike... But I just finished playing The Witcher 3.
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Dell XPS, Inspiron, Alienware, and more: Picking the best laptop for you
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Something for Everyone You've settled on a new Dell laptop, but what are the differences between XPS, Inspiron, Alienware, Latitude, and more? We're here to help.
![Image of the Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW620M).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKs2ndQgQGHfVC5yEXQUwM-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW620M) review: A comfortable, reliable, no-frills RGB gaming companion
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW620M) looks good, is comfortable and well-built, and offers solid gaming performance for the price.
![Image of the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard (AW920K).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSZXpDzvStV26uAPSqcKUN-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard (AW920K) review: Expensive, multi-PC wireless luxury
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Alienware's flagship AW920K keyboard is bold and beautiful, has both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections, and has a big price tag to match.
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It's not ray tracing, but Minecraft is about to look better with new creator features
By Zachary Boddy published
Psuedo-Rays Mojang Studios is now testing a host of new creator-focused features across Minecraft: Bedrock Edition with the Render Dragon engine.
![Image of the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset (AW920H).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UxTHX6pHkDy96gZ22NsLNf-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset (AW920H) review: Active noise cancellation on a budget
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Alienware AW920H wireless gaming headset is surprisingly good as an everyday pair of headphones thanks to decent ANC, but it's not perfect.
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This 32-inch Dell gaming monitor is only $350, comes with FREE $150 gift card
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The Dell 32-inch USB Type-C Gaming Monitor (G3223D) is currently on sale for just $350, and it also comes with a free $150 gift card.
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This short, beautiful Xbox indie game costs less than $10 — And I love it
By Zachary Boddy published
Meet the Owl When the Past Was Around is a brief, two-hour journey through passion, love, and grief that costs less than $10, and I heartily recommend it.
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Best Alienware gaming laptops 2023: Performance and style in all different sizes
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Alienware Supremacy Alienware makes a range of premium gaming laptops for those who need ultimate style and performance. Here are the very best.
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This epic Xbox Series X deal is the LOWEST price we've ever seen!!
By Zachary Boddy published
BEST PRICE EVER For a limited time, you can pick up a brand-new Xbox Series X with an actual, properly good discount of $50, the best deal we've ever seen.
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New leak claims The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is getting a remake
By Zachary Boddy published
Could It Be? A new, dubious leak suggests that Virtuos Games, best known for supporting other studios with ports and remasters, might be working on an Oblivion remaster.
![Screenshot of After Us running on Xbox Series X.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jK8zMsZTWdCy35mfDyLXi5-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
After Us Xbox review: Somber and emotional world, bland platforming
By Zachary Boddy published
Review After Us tells a desolate tale of what happens after humanity destroys the world, but its average platforming mechanics keep it shy of greatness.
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Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DWF) review: Does it all with ease
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor is a great addition to any gaming setup, with fantastic picture quality and premium design.
![Image of the final two Xbox Games with Gold.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQTCNfVCR3w24jBtU5QMa-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
As Xbox Games with Gold comes to an end, these are your final free games
By Zachary Boddy published
Last Gold Xbox has revealed the final two games that will be offered through Games with Gold before the service is replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core.
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Samsung's pre-order deals are SO good, I'm still tempted to upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold5
By Zachary Boddy published
Tempting Samsung's latest batch of hardware features mostly boring updates, but I'm still considering an upgrade thanks to steep pre-order deals.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Xbox headset review: Good for gaming and everything else
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X is a solid multiplatform wireless gaming headset with good build quality and audio, but doesn't try to innovate.
![Alienware AW2723DF](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QEsHqjHW9uVnCFDLefALm9-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Best gaming monitors 2023: All the best displays for every need and budget
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Gaming Monitors No matter your needs or budget, we have you covered with our list of the best gaming monitors for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.
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Best late Prime Day gaming monitor deals 2023: LAST CHANCE to save on these great displays
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Prime Day Monitors If you're in the market for a new gaming monitor, look no further than our best Amazon Prime Day gaming monitor deals.
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ACT FAST: You can save 20% on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions with this special Target deal
By Zachary Boddy published
GAME PASS SALE Stock up on your Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions with this epic 20% off sale at Target.
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Avenge your Windows phone: Get the discounted Google Pixel 7 and improve it with Microsoft apps
By Zachary Boddy published
Windows Pixel Google's Pixel 7 is already a great value, and now it's even cheaper. Buy it and load it with Microsoft apps to avenge your fallen Windows phones.