Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
Alan Wake 2 too rich for your blood? Save BIG on these 4 legendary Xbox horror games instead
Spooky Deals Alan Wake 2 may be the new masterpiece horror game on the block, but these other Xbox horror games are still incredible and are on sale.
Latest Cyberpunk 2077 update improves audio quality in several languages, rebalances weapons, and more
Fewer Bugs Cyberpunk 2077 2.02 is a sizeable patch update rolling out to players on current-gen consoles and Windows PC with lots of fixes in tow.
The Xbox October Update is bringing keyboard mapping to controllers and easier clip editing to everyone
Xbox Update With the Xbox October Update, players will now be able to map keyboard buttons to their controller, edit Xbox clips more easily from Clipchamp, and more.
New Xbox Game Pass games (October 2023): What's coming, leaving soon
New to XGP Every month means new Xbox Game Pass games. Keep track of everything coming and going with our comprehensive guide.
HP OMEN 27qs gaming monitor review: The best way to game at 240Hz on a budget
Review The HP OMEN 27qs is part of the company's new lineup of focused gaming monitors, offering a higher 240Hz refresh rate at a great price.
Xbox Partner Preview 2023: Every trailer, reveal, and Game Pass addition from the show
Every Reveal Xbox hosted a new Xbox Partner Preview event focused on third-party developers and partners. Here's every game and trailer shown during it.
Best Xbox Racing Games 2023: The greatest open-world, simulation, and arcade racers
Racing Gems Here are our favorite racing games across Xbox and PC, which let you drive gorgeous cars in the constant pursuit of skill and competition.
Microsoft reports $56.5 billion in revenue for FY24 Q1, declines in Surface offset by increases in cloud, Office, and Xbox
FY24 Q1 Microsoft has released its earnings report for Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2024, showing a 13% increase in overall revenue year-over-year.
New Minecraft: Bedrock Edition update improves sounds and experimental villager trading
Minecraft Update Mojang Studios is now rolling out Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.20.40, which improves vanilla parity, game audio, and the new experimental villager trading.
Xbox confirms its next showcase, featuring Alan Wake 2, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and more
Xbox Event On Monday, Xbox announced that its next digital event is airing in just a couple days, featuring trailers and gameplay from several third-party Xbox games.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) review: Simply powerful, and utterly easy to recommend
Review The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) stands at the pinnacle of Lenovo's gaming desktop lineup, ready for 4K gaming. Here's our full review.
Wizard with a Gun Xbox review: These bullets have magic, and so does this game (mostly)
Review Wizard with a Gun is an addictive roguelite game that puts you in the shoes of a Gunmancer tasked with ending the apocalypse, and it's magical.
Xbox's latest accessibility update lets you play mouse-and-keyboard games with just your controller
Accessibility Xbox is one of the biggest voices advocating for advancements in video games accessibility, and recently announced a new batch of updates and features.
The first Minecraft 1.21 snapshot and preview are already here, tests redstone-powered Crafter
The Crafter Minecraft 1.21 is coming in mid-2024 with new features and content, and players can now test one of the first, the Crafter, through new snapshots and previews.
Minecraft Live 2023 LIVE: Minecraft 1.21, the Mob Vote winner, and every reveal as it happened
LIVE Minecraft Live 2023 has happened, and Windows Central was there to share every reveal, every news, and every trailer as they were unveiled. Tune in here.
Minecraft Live 2023 Mob Vote: Here's the winner!
Mob Vote!!! Mojang Studios hosts a community-wide Mob Vote every year to vote for one of three mobs to join Minecraft in an upcoming update. Here's everything you need to know.
Minecraft crosses 300 million copies sold as it prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary
300 Million During Minecraft Live 2023, Mojang Studios discussed plans to celebrate Minecraft turning 15 years old in 2024, and it has sold over 300 million copies.
The Minecraft 1.21 update is official, with automated crafting, trial dungeons, and a brand-new mob
Minecraft 1.21 During Minecraft Live 2023, Mojang Studios unveiled the Minecraft 1.21 update, which will bring new adventures and challenges to Minecraft next year.
Minecraft to get new Star Wars: Path of the Jedi and educational Planet Earth III DLC
Minecraft DLC During Minecraft Live 2023, Mojang Studios revealed the Star Wars: Path of the Jedi DLC and the education Planet Earth III DLC coming to Minecraft.
Minecraft Legends to get more Lost Legends challenges, new mobs and structures, and more
More Legends During Minecraft Live 2023, Mojang Studios discussed Minecraft Legends, including new Lost Legends and content heading its way in the future.
How to watch Minecraft Live 2023: Date and start time, where it streams, and what to expect
Minecraft Live Catch up on all the latest news and announcements for the Minecraft universe by watching Minecraft Live 2023. Here's how to watch it.
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed headset review: A lot more value for a little less quality
Review The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is essentially the recently released BlackShark V2 Pro, but loses quality in exchange for a lower price tag.
This beloved platformer joined Xbox Game Pass, and it's one of the most beautiful games I've ever played
Finding Color I recently played GRIS after it came to Xbox Game Pass, and it's among the most beautiful and heartbreaking games I have ever played.
