Latest articles by Brendan Lowry
This gaming headset I reviewed (and love) is almost $100 off for Prime Day
Deals The gaming headset I use daily is Alienware's Pro Wireless, and it's on sale for almost a full $100 off during Amazon Prime Day.
I found the best Prime Day deal on our top Xbox and PC controller
Deals Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller — our favorite Xbox controller choice — is on sale for a big discount on Amazon, but Walmart has an even better anti-Prime Day deal.
The best FPS game I played last year has fallen to its lowest-ever price
Deals One of 2024's best FPS games was STALKER 2 on Xbox and PC, and thanks to Amazon Prime Day, it's fallen to its lowest-ever price for a limited time.
This popular Game Pass Xbox exclusive is coming to PS5 this year
News The acclaimed Xbox, PC, and Game Pass shooter STALKER 2 is coming to PS5 following the end of its timed console exclusivity on Microsoft's systems.
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton reportedly delayed it to 2026
News A new report suggests publisher Krafton has delayed Subnautica 2 to 2026, and as a result, a $250 million bonus for its developers may now be off the table.
Report: Halo Studios was hit by Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, too
News Reportedly, the Halo Studios team was affected by last week's Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, and one dev says it's not "really happy about the quality" of the next Halo game.
This Xbox controller anti-Prime Day deal is truly a standout
Deals Amazon Prime Day is here, but one of the best Xbox controller deals available right now is actually at Best Buy. Check it out if you need a new gamepad.
The original Meta Quest 3S is on sale with a huge Prime Day deal
Deals The original Meta Quest 3S gives incredible bang for your buck, and it's even more affordable than usual at the moment thanks to Prime Day.
Helldivers 2 on Xbox could strike Halo gold — I’m begging you, please add this one thing
Opinion Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox brings the prospect of crossovers to mind, and I can't think of one more perfect than a collab with Halo and its ODSTs.
If you want more PlayStation games on Xbox, buy Helldivers 2
Opinion Helldivers 2 is the first PlayStation game published by Sony to come to Xbox, but will others follow suit? If fans support it, there's a good chance they will.
This Call of Duty game just hit Game Pass, but it's infested with RCE hackers
News The latest Call of Duty game to come to Game Pass is WWII, but its arrival on the service has been tarnished by reports of RCE hackers and exploits.
Battlefield 6 development plagued by "extraordinary stress and long hours"
News Electronic Arts' ambitions with Battlefield 6 are massive, but changes to its development process have resulted in "extraordinary stress and long hours" for its developers.
No, Microsoft and Xbox's Phil Spencer isn't stepping down any time soon — here's the truth
News Amid news of Microsoft's latest layoffs, a report has claimed Microsoft Gaming and Xbox head Phil Spencer is planning to leave the company. This isn't true, however.
New Vegas director says it's a "mistake" to trade depth for approachability — and he's right
News Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says it would be a "mistake" to get rid of RPG depth and "crunch" in pursuit of approachability.
Rejoice, PC gamers: this Steam feature just got a massive update
News Steam's built-in performance tracking tool has been outdated for a long time, but Valve has just given it a massive overhaul in a new update. Here's how to use it.
FFXIV just released the worst microtransactions I've ever seen
News Square Enix's latest addition to the FFXIV Online Store is the Belt-Leather attire set, and in total, it costs more than Dawntrail itself.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
I'm grateful The Witcher 4 isn't following this annoying RPG trend
News The Witcher 4 dev CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed it's following the same "no fetch quest" policy it had for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, and I'm grateful.
Borderlands 4 dev says it's getting this beloved feature late — here's why
News Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 is getting the beloved Photo Mode feature, but it's not coming at launch. Here's why.
This Halo fan game is Vampire Survivors with Master Chief — and it rules
News Spartan Survivors is an amazing fan-made Halo game that's essentially Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and Microsoft and Xbox just gave it a green light.
Whoa, this 10 year old game is getting a massive new update this week
News A full decade after its release, Dying Light — Techland's beloved 2015 zombie action game — is getting a huge new update this week. Here's what's coming.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 player counts are blowing up Steam charts again
News Thanks to an amazing Star Wars Battlefront 2 deal on Steam and other platforms, the game's resurgence is still going strong. In fact, it's stronger than ever.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Charlie Cox wants you to hold the applause
News Daredevil star Charlie Cox says he "feels like a total fraud" when praised for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 since he was only in the recording booth for a short time.
