![Zachary Boddy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cSWa2hPgsWij8tYBGjn4K7.jpg)
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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Get this incredible 17-inch AMD-powered Alienware gaming laptop for nearly HALF OFF
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The AMD-powered Alienware m17 R5 is a seriously powerful gaming laptop, and you can now pick it up for just $1,199.99 — which is nearly half off!
![Image of the Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor and other Alienware products.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uf83j2V72BVbRfKCC5tscA-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The gorgeous curved 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor I'm using RIGHT NOW is $200 off
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal Alienware makes a ton of great gaming hardware, including this gorgeous ultrawide, curved, QD-OLED gaming monitor that's now $200 off.
![Image of the HP ZBook Firefly 14" (G10) open and on a desk.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eu6D38p5Dyc4TSeW464YM-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
HP ZBook Firefly 14" (G10) review — Don't judge a book by its cover
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The HP ZBook Firefly 14" G10 is packed with a surprising amount of power and features in its unassuming, thin and light chassis.
![Screenshot of Harmony: The Fall of Reverie.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KArDjeZ72qHbq8griW6Ldn-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Xbox review — Drifting in an ocean of dreams and futures
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is a visual novel-esque, choice-based narrative-adventure from DON'T NOD, with brilliant writing, voice acting, and characters.
![Image of the official Xbox Wireless Headset.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZyFN7eh5ZrdjQu2AMvBhM-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Get ahead of the game with OVER 50% OFF the official Xbox Wireless Headset right now
By Zachary Boddy published
Listen to This The Xbox Wireless Headset provides a great multiplatform gaming experience on a budget, but right now it's an absolute steal at 50% off.
![Hero image for Best Buy's 4th of July gaming laptop sale.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hy9hzmDKhet9DdYNhbQSJm-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
All 4 of these powerful Windows gaming laptops are UNDER $1,000 for the 4th of July
By Zachary Boddy published
Big Savings Best Buy's 4th of July sale is packed with great discounts, including on a number of powerful gaming laptops from ASUS, HP, Lenovo, and more.
![Screenshot of Layers of Fear (2023).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sDithxKgcydYCjHo4PVZ3-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Layers of Fear (2023) Xbox review — A mostly good remake of a mostly good horror series
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Layers of Fear (2023) is the ultimate remake of the horror series, complete with all-new content. It looks amazing, but it falls short of perfection.
![Cocoon promo screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCwXNUFavGCWzvJJkXui7k-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Annapurna shows off 6 more games coming to Xbox Game Pass
By Zachary Boddy published
Annapurna Supremacy The Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023 was a brilliant stage for the publisher's upcoming indie releases, but also featured 6 Xbox Game Pass announcements.
![An image showing characters from Mineko's Night Market, Fall of Porcupine, The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, and Sea of Stars.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVYJ7cNAmAqYetoqrBHtL4-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
22 upcoming Xbox indie gems unveiled at Not-E3 2023 that I can't wait to play
By Zachary Boddy published
Wonderful Games I love indie games, so I decided to compile a list of all the most exciting Xbox indie or indie-like titles from all of Not-E3 2023.
![Diablo 4 Review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnGSxUDrgXnaaPa8Rxu6PC-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
I love Diablo 4, but I'm not playing its live service content
By Zachary Boddy published
Moving On I just finished Diablo 4, and while I loved every minute I put into the game, I've already decided I'm not interested in the live service content.
![Starfield](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgirMXM4YQwbgGQuqsDQ5P-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Is Starfield coming to PS5 or PlayStation?
By Zachary Boddy published
Starfield on PS5 Starfield, a huge and ambitious sci-fi RPG from Bethesda Softworks and Xbox, is coming later this year. But will it release on PlayStation or PS5?
![Screenshot of Forza Horizon 5 Series 22 "Upgrade Heroes" showing two upgraded vehicles.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjj9WNtfz2R97PEzY7aR9Y-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Donut Media returns to Forza Horizon 5 alongside 13 new cars in new update
By Zachary Boddy published
So Many Cars Forza Horizon 5 Series 22 "Upgrade Heroes" is landing this week, and it's adding up to 13 new cars for players to add to their growing collections.
![Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hhcc8MLYCaVvozpDyrfWWc-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 for Xbox & PC — Trailers, gameplay, and everything we know
By Zachary Boddy, Samuel Tolbert last updated
Senua Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is currently in development by Ninja Theory, and it aims to be grander and darker than its predecessor on every front. Here's everything we know so far.
![Official screenshots of Forza Motorsport (2023).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d663MHSgByTZmUxFZqrTe7-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Forza Motorsport (2023) on Xbox & PC: Release date, trailers, and everything we know
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Next-Gen Racing Forza Motorsport is restarting the legendary franchise from Turn 10 Studios, and it's coming to Xbox and PC. Here's everything we know right now.
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F1 23 launches on Xbox and PC with new story mode and improved handling
By Zachary Boddy published
Full Speed Ahead F1 23 from Electronic Arts and Codemasters is now available with new teams and circuits, a story game mode, and massively improved handling.
![Xbox Games Showcase 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyKdVqxzKNGagwzK7DbGoD-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Xbox Games Showcase 2023 as it happened: Every Xbox & PC game announcement
By Brendan Lowry, Zachary Boddy, Samuel Tolbert last updated
Live at XGS The Xbox Games Showcase returned for another year with all the biggest announcements and reveals for Xbox, and Windows Central covered it all.
![Official screenshots of Forza Motorsport (2023).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcsvENcPjDXcSsbPPF9sk5-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Forza Motorsport (2023) details its single-player campaign in new gameplay demo
By Zachary Boddy published
Forza Time Forza Motorsport (2023) is officially arriving later this year, and a new gameplay demo shows off its expansive single-player campaign.
![Image of several new indie games heading to Xbox Game Pass.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qkp4oPqqFWScvCMe2FxPy3-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Xbox casually announces 10 more games coming to Xbox Game Pass
By Zachary Boddy published
Make Some Noise During the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Extended, Xbox announced 10 more indie games heading to Xbox Game Pass in a quick montage trailer.
![Screenshot of Keanu Reeves on stage at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSUM8kN6r3Wx8DStbaEAvK-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty gets new gameplay at Xbox Games Showcase Extended
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Looking Good At Xbox Games Showcase 2023, CD Projekt RED revealed more information on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, starring Idris Elba.
![Image of the ASUS ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) gaming monitor.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRh6M4dRUMebdS5G2F6y79-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
ASUS ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) review: A truly stunning 27" monitor, but it's pricey
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 27" monitor boasts impressive specs and an incredible display, making it a fine investment for those wanting the best.
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Starfield was never going to be 60FPS on Xbox consoles, and for good reason
By Zachary Boddy published
Different Focus Starfield runs at 30FPS on Xbox Series X|S, spawning a myriad of bad takes. There's a good reason for this framerate, though, and I'm glad for it.
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FTC aiming to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition with injunction (Update)
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Microsoft's Move According to a new report, the FTC is moving forward with filing an injunction against the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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20 Xbox Game Pass announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Game Pass Arrivals Here's every game from the Xbox Games Showcase that's heading to Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, or Xbox Cloud Gaming in the future.