Zachary Boddy
@boddyzachary.bsky.social
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Writer of all things tech, video games, and other nerd-related topics.
Writer of all things tech, video games, and other nerd-related topics.
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Zachary Boddy
@boddyzachary.bsky.social
· Jan 22
The true "objective" list of 2024's best Xbox and PC games
Ignore everything else, these are the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
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I finished 40 games and 11 DLC in 2024. Not my busiest year, but I did cross quite a few RPGs off my list! 2025 is looking to be one hell of a year for video games, so I'll keep track of everything I finish here.
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Also, here are my top games of 2024. 👆
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Also, here are my top games of 2024. 👆
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I gave ARC Raiders 2 hours and uninstalled. I really need to stop trying multiplayer games.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I gave ARC Raiders 2 hours and uninstalled. I really need to stop trying multiplayer games.
I hope Dispatch comes to Xbox when all the episodes are released.
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I hope Dispatch comes to Xbox when all the episodes are released.
I did something out of RPG character in The Outer Worlds 2 and it bit me in the ass three hours later.
I regret so much what I can't take back now, but this is also peak RPG.
I regret so much what I can't take back now, but this is also peak RPG.
November 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I did something out of RPG character in The Outer Worlds 2 and it bit me in the ass three hours later.
I regret so much what I can't take back now, but this is also peak RPG.
I regret so much what I can't take back now, but this is also peak RPG.
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"I've been using HP's OmniBook 5 14 (G1q), and my first impressions have been confirmed.. this is my top value Windows laptop of 2025."
@boddyzachary.bsky.social has found their new favorite budget laptop!
⭐⭐⭐⭐½
@boddyzachary.bsky.social has found their new favorite budget laptop!
⭐⭐⭐⭐½
I was right, this is my top value Windows laptop of 2025 — as long as you don't build your own
The HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) is my favorite budget laptop of the year, but make sure you're getting the best deal.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"I've been using HP's OmniBook 5 14 (G1q), and my first impressions have been confirmed.. this is my top value Windows laptop of 2025."
@boddyzachary.bsky.social has found their new favorite budget laptop!
⭐⭐⭐⭐½
@boddyzachary.bsky.social has found their new favorite budget laptop!
⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Words cannot adequately describe the degree to which I loathe generative AI.
October 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Words cannot adequately describe the degree to which I loathe generative AI.
I wish I could play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for the first time again.
October 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I wish I could play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for the first time again.
I'm quite happy I decided to just give up on Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7. There are too many awesome games coming out for me to worry about live service stuff.
October 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'm quite happy I decided to just give up on Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7. There are too many awesome games coming out for me to worry about live service stuff.
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Will Forza Horizon 6 be the best open-world racer ever?
Xbox has finally unveiled FH6, and @boddyzachary.bsky.social already has a lot of thoughts on this upcoming entry as it moves its setting to Japan.
Xbox has finally unveiled FH6, and @boddyzachary.bsky.social already has a lot of thoughts on this upcoming entry as it moves its setting to Japan.
Will Forza Horizon 6 be the best open-world racer ever?
Now set in Japan, will this entry redefine the series with promises of thrilling customization and expansive environments?
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September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Will Forza Horizon 6 be the best open-world racer ever?
Xbox has finally unveiled FH6, and @boddyzachary.bsky.social already has a lot of thoughts on this upcoming entry as it moves its setting to Japan.
Xbox has finally unveiled FH6, and @boddyzachary.bsky.social already has a lot of thoughts on this upcoming entry as it moves its setting to Japan.
Happy Hollow Knight: Silksong day to all who celebrate. I will be playing Indiana Jones instead.
September 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Happy Hollow Knight: Silksong day to all who celebrate. I will be playing Indiana Jones instead.
I want to play Helldivers 2 and Battlefield 6, but sadly don't think I have time to commit to both.
August 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I want to play Helldivers 2 and Battlefield 6, but sadly don't think I have time to commit to both.
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Forza Motorsport (2023) isn't dead, but it is dying... Slowly, over the next few months.
Xbox Breaks Silence — Forza Motorsport at Least Living Long Enough to Bring Back Time-Limited Content
Forza Motorsport (2023) isn't dead, but it is dying... Slowly, over the next few months.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Forza Motorsport (2023) isn't dead, but it is dying... Slowly, over the next few months.
Battlefield 6 is pretty damn great. Reminds me of all the fun I had with Battlefield 4.
August 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Battlefield 6 is pretty damn great. Reminds me of all the fun I had with Battlefield 4.
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The new Razer BlackShark V3 Pro headset shows that we can get some incredible gear when companies actually listen to us.
This phenomenal gaming headset proves some companies DO listen to us — and it's totally awesome when they do
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is like Razer made a list of every single complaint about the last version and solved them one by one.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The new Razer BlackShark V3 Pro headset shows that we can get some incredible gear when companies actually listen to us.
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The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.
buff.ly
August 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.
I hope the Battlefield 6 open beta is good because I would love for a game to properly take the fight to Call of Duty.
August 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I hope the Battlefield 6 open beta is good because I would love for a game to properly take the fight to Call of Duty.
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Razer's new DeathAdder V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse is an astounding feat of engineering, and I can appreciate that even if I won't be keeping it around.
It's still one of the absolute best you can buy.
It's still one of the absolute best you can buy.
Razer has made one of the most insane wireless gaming mice EVER — even if it won't be my next mouse
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is an astounding feat of engineering, and I can appreciate that even if I won't be keeping it around.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Razer's new DeathAdder V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse is an astounding feat of engineering, and I can appreciate that even if I won't be keeping it around.
It's still one of the absolute best you can buy.
It's still one of the absolute best you can buy.
I grew up with Skyrim, but I finally get what people have been saying. Oblivion (Remastered, at least) is better.
July 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I grew up with Skyrim, but I finally get what people have been saying. Oblivion (Remastered, at least) is better.
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Now that we're officially over halfway into 2025, @boddyzachary.bsky.social is looking back at their favorite tech reviewed to date.
Here are the top 10 laptops, accessories, and more:
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Here are the top 10 laptops, accessories, and more:
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July 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Now that we're officially over halfway into 2025, @boddyzachary.bsky.social is looking back at their favorite tech reviewed to date.
Here are the top 10 laptops, accessories, and more:
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Here are the top 10 laptops, accessories, and more:
www.windowscentral.com/hardware/ive...
I've already reviewed a LOT of tech and games this year, so I spent a few hours summarizing my favorites of 2025.
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I've already published 58 reviews in 2025 — These are my top 10 favorite laptops, accessories, and other tech so far
Now that we're officially over halfway into 2025, I'm looking back at my favorite tech I've reviewed so far.
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July 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I've already reviewed a LOT of tech and games this year, so I spent a few hours summarizing my favorites of 2025.
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I've believed in the potential of Android gaming handhelds for years, but had to make the best one myself with a tiny tablet and mobile controller.
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July 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I've believed in the potential of Android gaming handhelds for years, but had to make the best one myself with a tiny tablet and mobile controller.
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It isn't technically a "gaming keyboard," but the Keychron K8 HE proves it's still one of the best in our review.
Another reminder that "gaming" doesn't mean the same thing anymore.
Another reminder that "gaming" doesn't mean the same thing anymore.
This custom magnetic keyboard shows how "gaming" is becoming less of a category and more of a feature set
This isn't really a "gaming keyboard," but the Keychron K8 HE is still better for it than most gaming keyboards.
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July 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It isn't technically a "gaming keyboard," but the Keychron K8 HE proves it's still one of the best in our review.
Another reminder that "gaming" doesn't mean the same thing anymore.
Another reminder that "gaming" doesn't mean the same thing anymore.
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Developing: King and ZeniMax Media, two of the subsidiaries of Microsoft Gaming, are being hit with layoffs.
Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs — jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media
King and ZeniMax Media, two of the subsidiaries at Microsoft Gaming, are being hit with layoffs.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Developing: King and ZeniMax Media, two of the subsidiaries of Microsoft Gaming, are being hit with layoffs.
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Xbox project "Everwild" seems to have been cancelled, with other gaming projects set to potentially follow. Xbox hardware has avoided the brunt of the cuts at Microsoft Gaming.
Xbox is cancelling Rare's 'Everwild' as part of broader cuts — and possibly even more
Xbox is canceling Everwild, a new IP from Sea of Thieves developer Rare.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Xbox project "Everwild" seems to have been cancelled, with other gaming projects set to potentially follow. Xbox hardware has avoided the brunt of the cuts at Microsoft Gaming.
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The new SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless is an entry-level, wireless gaming mouse that's cheap, colorful, and close to greatness.
Here's what we think of it.
Here's what we think of it.
SteelSeries' latest wireless mouse is cheap and colorful — but is this the one to spend your money on?
I really like the SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless and its fun design, but it may be worth spending a tiny bit more.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The new SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless is an entry-level, wireless gaming mouse that's cheap, colorful, and close to greatness.
Here's what we think of it.
Here's what we think of it.