Brendan Lowry
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. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.
Latest articles by Brendan Lowry
New Steam hardware survey results are in: Windows 11 surges, but 1440p gaming takes a hit
By Brendan Lowry published
Under the Hood The data from Steam's November 2023 hardware survey is here. These are the highlights.
Halo Infinite's new Firefight PvE mode is my favorite yet, and I can't wait to jump back in
By Brendan Lowry published
Bip! Bap! Bam! Firefight is coming to Halo Infinite on December 5, and we got a chance to go hands-on.
It's about time: Halo Infinite is finally getting its Firefight PvE mode next week
By Brendan Lowry published
Finally! The fan-favorite PvE mode Firefight is finally coming to Halo Infinite in just a few days.
This top Samsung SSD I use is on sale AGAIN after Cyber Monday, and I'm buying another one
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Deal One of Samsung's best SSDs is on sale for 28% off in the aftermath of Cyber Monday.
"We’re going to have to be strong across many screens.” Xbox lead Phil Spencer says Microsoft is working with partners on a mobile gaming store to take on Apple, Google
By Brendan Lowry published
Competition During CCXP 2023, Xbox lead Phil Spencer discussed Microsoft's plans for a mobile gaming store.
These 3 cult classic FPS games are MUST-PLAYS, and their sale price works out to less than $3 each
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Deal With this Cyber Monday game bundle deal, you can play one of my favorite FPS series for less than $8.
My favorite FPS game of 2023 is STILL 36% off, and it'll make you feel like an unstoppable action star
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Deal Trepang2 is one of the best shooters I've ever played, and you can snag it for under $20 for Cyber Monday.
Get 2 of the BEST indie games I've ever played for under $10 while these deals are still live
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Deal These two amazing indie games are on sale for less than $10 right now, and you're going to love them.
My favorite fighting game is DIRT CHEAP right now, but play with caution: You might go insane
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Deal As long as you can keep calm, these For Honor Cyber Monday deals are absolutely fantastic.
Halo Infinite's campaign is one of my favorite games, and it's STILL $45 off on Xbox right now. But the clock's ticking.
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal You can get Halo Infinite's campaign for only $15 right now, but hurry — that deal won't last.
Cyber Monday is over, but we're chillin': The legendary Xbox Series X mini fridge is still JUST $40
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal The Xbox mini fridge is literally the coolest Xbox accessory, and it's still well over half off post-Cyber Monday.
Dell slashed $100 off this awesome 1440p gaming monitor for Cyber Monday, and the deal's STILL LIVE
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal Want an affordable 1440p gaming monitor? Cyber Monday dropped this one's price by a full $100.
The Ryzen 9 5900X, one of AMD's BEST AM4 CPUs, is STILL 50% off — but only for another few hours
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal Cyber Monday's over, but you can get your hands on the excellent Ryzen 9 5900X for a massive half off markdown.
One of the BEST Xbox keyboards I recommend is still on sale, but be quick — Cyber Monday is over
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal Want a keyboard for your Xbox? Look no further than this sweet deal on one of Razer's finest.
The Razer gaming laptop I use all the time is STILL $1500 off, and it's got a 3080 Ti — but the deal ends soon!
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal I love my Razer Blade 15, and right now, you can get one with a 3080 Ti in it for a huge discount — but not for long!
The best graphics card deals STILL LIVE after Cyber Monday: Last chance for these NVIDIA, AMD and Intel discounts
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deals Cyber Monday may be over, but plenty of the best graphics card deals we found are still online. Here are our favorites you can still buy.
Halo Infinite passes Destiny 2 on Xbox's most played games list in the U.S.
By Brendan Lowry published
Season 5 Success Destiny 2's player count has been surpassed by Halo Infinite's on Xbox, which is quite the surprise.
This amazing D&D-themed shooter is criminally underrated, and oh yeah — it's ONLY $13
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal This Black Friday, you can snag one of 2022's most underrated games for a massive 78% off.
The best deals on 2-in-1 laptops for Cyber Monday 2023: Top convertibles from Dell, Lenovo, and more
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deals If you're in need of a new convertible laptop, look no further than these Cyber Monday discounts.
Grab the ENTIRE Dark Souls series for cheap with these Black Friday deals and save your wallet from going hollow
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal Thanks to Black Friday sales, all of Dark Souls is currently available for huge discounts.
The best Xbox controller that money can buy falls to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday — don't miss this deal!
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal Snag Microsoft's best Xbox Elite Controller for a massive discount thanks to Black Friday.
"I'm a bit salty." FFXIV sells the infamous 'eat pizza' emote from a disastrous promo for $7 two years after it went for hundreds on eBay
By Brendan Lowry published
Pizza Time! Two years after a dreadfully handled promo, FFXIV's pizza emote is now available to all.
Destiny 2's player count falls to a new all-time low, and I'm not surprised
By Brendan Lowry published
Big Problems Bungie's looter shooter Destiny 2 appears to be struggling, but I saw this coming a mile away.