Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. He's been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you'll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he's not writing or gaming, there's a good chance he's either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once. Follow him on X (Twitter).
Latest articles by Brendan Lowry

Here's the best Battlefield 6 preorder deal you'll find before launch
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal Battlefield 6 is poised to cement itself as one of 2025's best games, and you can score its best edition for less with this deal.

Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide One of the biggest new games coming shortly to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 is Battlefield 6. But can it run on gaming handhelds, too?

Is Battlefield 6 on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Will Battlefield 6 — the bombastic, chaotic large-scale shooter poised to dominate the FPS genre — be on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

Microsoft’s price hike pause is a win for a few Game Pass Ultimate subscribers
By Brendan Lowry published
News Following the controversial price hike to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate last week, Microsoft is delaying it in select countries.

Battlefield 6 is sticking to its guns on this controversial feature for launch
By Brendan Lowry published
News Based on data from Battlefield 6's Open Beta, the devs say Open Weapons playlists are more popular, and will be the game's primary focus. Fans argue Closed Weapons weren't fairly tested, however.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.

Here's exactly when you can play Battlefield 6 at release this week
By Brendan Lowry published
News At long last, the long-awaited Battlefield 6 is finally coming out soon — and thanks to an official reveal from EA, we now know its exact release dates and launch times.

I'm leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the dust for this tier instead
By Brendan Lowry published
Opinion The recent price increase to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has seriously reduced its value, making one of the service's alternative tiers the new best option (if you're able to use it well, that is).

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a frustrating launch bug — here's the fix
By Brendan Lowry published
News The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has officially kicked off in Early Access, but its launch has quite a big bug stopping players from getting in. Thankfully, there's a workaround fix.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers are canceling in droves after huge price hike
By Brendan Lowry published
News Microsoft has majorly revamped Xbox Game Pass with new tiers, new features, and a big price hike for Ultimate — and the latter has angered many fans.

Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
By Jez Corden last updated
Guide Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.

How STALKER 2 devs are helping to protect Ukraine's children from landmines
By Brendan Lowry published
News Ukraine is "one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world," so STALKER 2 dev GSC is working with fire and rescue services to warn teenagers of landmine danger.

StarCraft is back ... in Diablo 4, with special cosmetic unlocks
By Brendan Lowry published
News Blizzard Entertainment's popular action RPG Diablo 4 has gotten a huge crossover with the developer's fan-favorite RTS series StarCraft.

New Borderlands 4 update adds much-desired console feature and more
By Brendan Lowry published
News The latest update for Borderlands 4 brings an FOV slider to consoles, performance fixes across its platforms, big Vault Hunter buffs, and more.

Is ARC Raiders coming to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide ARC Raiders is finally launching next month, and is poised to be extremely popular. But is the game coming to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

Helldivers 2 is getting a major update next month, with bigger performance fixes later
By Brendan Lowry published
News Following months of players growing increasingly concerned with Helldivers 2's performance and stability, developer Arrowhead is shifting its focus to the issue.

Xbox fans play more games than Steam or PS5 users — here's why
By Brendan Lowry published
News Data from a new report shows that Xbox users play more games than fans on Steam or PS5 do, though they also record less total overall playtime.

I'm glad ARC Raiders is launching with this beloved Xbox and PC feature
By Brendan Lowry published
News ARC Raiders is poised to stand tall as one of 2025's biggest new multiplayer games, and it's getting this incredible feature on Xbox and PC.

Don't let your AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D suffer from sub-par RAM
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC AMD's Zen 4 chips are made for DDR5 RAM, and I found the best kits with a wide range of prices.

ARC Raiders is getting an open beta after all — here's when
By Brendan Lowry published
News ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios has announced that the game is getting one last beta test before launch — and this one will be open to everyone.

From Helldivers 2 to Battlefield 6: August’s revenue giants revealed
By Brendan Lowry published
News Following its Xbox launch, Helldivers 2 shot to fourth place in terms of revenue in August, with Battlefield 6's Open Beta also making it third in player engagement.

Helldivers 2: Rupture Strain temporarily pulled for balance fix
By Brendan Lowry published
News Helldivers 2's new Rupture Strain faction of bugs was just added to the game, but it's already been taken out for a rework due to some major balancing issues.

New Borderlands 4 patch notes bring PC performance fixes, endgame updates
By Brendan Lowry published
News Borderlands 4 has received a new update patch that addresses performance issues on PC, but console players are still waiting for fixes.
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