Latest articles by Brendan Lowry
How STALKER 2 devs are helping to protect Ukraine's children from landmines
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
News Borderlands 4 has received a new update patch that addresses performance issues on PC, but console players are still waiting for fixes.
Skate’s comeback is huge… unless you’re on Steam Deck
News 15 years after the series' last game, EA's beloved Skate franchise is finally back with a new entry. But it's not without a big caveat on Steam.
The best game I played this year just fell to its lowest-ever price
Deal Warhorse Studios' RPG sequel Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 stands as one of the best RPGs ever made, and right now, it's more affordable than it's ever been.
Dying Light: The Beast is coming out early — here's exactly when you can play
News Developer Techland has chosen to release Dying Light: The Beast early in celebration of one million preorders — here's when it's coming out.
Borderlands 4 players slam the game for missing two major features
News As Borderlands 4 officially launches on Xbox and PS5 consoles, players have scathingly criticized its lack of an FOV slider and a motion blur toggle.
Borderlands 4 opens to 'Mixed' Steam reviews on launch day — here's why
Gaming Borderlands 4 is off to a strong start on Steam in terms of player count, but serious issues with its PC performance are ruining the fun for many.
Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.
New Black Myth: Wukong update fixes its biggest problem on Xbox
Gaming A few weeks after its Xbox launch, a bug plaguing Black Myth: Wukong on the console has been fixed thanks to a new update patch.
Elden Ring Nightreign's Deep of Night update is not for the faint of heart
News The latest major update for Elden Ring Nightreign, Deep of Night, is adding a challenge mode of the same name with harder enemies, difficult modifiers, and more.
Dead Island 3 is in the works — here’s what the devs just revealed
News Dead Island 2 is one of the best action games on Xbox Game Pass right now, and its developer is teasing a potential Dead Island 3 sequel.
How to pair your RTX 3070 with the perfect CPU
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3070 is still a fantastic GPU in 2025, but you'll want to pair it with a great processor to take your build to the next level. Here are the CPUs I like.
Pitchford says Borderlands 4 is “unplayable” on older PCs
News Ahead of Borderlands 4's imminent launch, Gearbox says the game will be "unplayable" if you fail to meet its PC system requirements.
