Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. He's relatively new to the writing scene, but he counters that lack of experience with a rock-solid work ethic and a desire to improve at every opportunity. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.
Deck Nine's prequel series to Life is Strange kicked off today with an introductory episode, that excels in putting the player into the shoes of a hurt, confused and angry girl whose world has crumbled around her.
After a complete defeat at the hands of the Forerunners in the ancient times, humanity grew to rebuild and once again thrive on Earth — and beyond. This is the story of the rise of humanity in Halo's current era.
The Escapists 2 by Team17 is a challenging, yet addicting title in which you attempt to break out of prison by any means necessary. Despite some bugs and gameplay frustrations, the title is overall a fun, tense, and entertaining experience.
With Destiny 2 for Xbox weeks from launch, excitement is building around Bungie's next installment in the franchise. But the first game — and what we've seen so far of the second — leave some questions the game will need to answer.
Following the birth of the Covenant, the new Sangheili-San'Shyuum coalition explored the galaxy searching for Forerunner artifacts — and along the way encountered several species that they would come to integrate into the alliance.
4A Games' Metro series has earned critical acclaim in the gaming industry since its debut. The developer revealed the next installment in the franchise, Metro: Exodus, at E3 last June. Here's everything we know so far.
After the firing of the Halos, the galaxy began to rebuild. Forerunner artifacts left behind from the past were in abundance — and two species, the Sangheili and the San'Shyuum, went to war over a disagreement about how they were to be used.
The Halo universe is filled with strangeness and oddities — but some of them are way stranger than the others. In this article, we identify what we think are the top five freakiest things in Halo.
Recently, the 2017 Summer Games Event for Overwatch recently went live, and with it came the return of the soccer-inspired Lucioball game mode. Here are some essential tips you need to know to beat the competition!
Telltale's Minecraft series recently launched its pilot episode of its second season. The second episode comes out this month, and Telltale has a new trailer. Check it out!
Following the defeat of humanity by the Forerunners, an era of peace followed ... but it didn't last. 10,000 years later, the parasitic Flood re-emerged and began a vicious offensive that brought the Forerunners to their knees.
Featuring excellent voice acting, a well-written plot full of twists and turns, and strong gameplay variety, the first episode of Batman: The Enemy Within is a thrilling introduction to Telltale Games' next entry into the episodic adventure genre.
Halo's expansive and diverse setting was born from one place — the hands of the Precursors, an ancient race of hyper-advanced beings that shaped the Milky Way galaxy's contents. Here we examine the birth of the Halo universe.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a title that brings the stealth genre into a rarely explored style: 3D top-down point of view. Blending an appealing art style with a new perspective and strong mechanics, it's a game worth checking out.
Having trouble finding success against good players in Halo Wars 2? Here's a quick guide on three important skills you need to know in order to win matches at the higher skill levels of the game.
With Halo's Forge mode evolving from a simple map editor to a full blown creation tool, many players feel overwhelmed by the expansive and seemingly complicated Forge mode. Here's five tips to help you build a map in Halo 5!
Halo's decaying mindshare in the gaming market is often attributed to several factors in the latest Halo shooter title, Halo 5. In this article, art, features, UI, and business model are all evaluated to determine what should change moving forward.
Halo Wars 2 is a simplistic take on the classic RTS formula, but it also has a surprising amount of depth. Here's a basic guide that will help you learn the fundamentals of Halo Wars 2, and give you a strong chance against other players.
Video game developer Bungie has heard fan concerns about Destiny 2's PvP balance negatively impacting the PvE experience, and has said that elements of PvE will be balanced separately. Here's the reasons why that's a great decision!
Overwatch exploded in popularity in the gaming scene, becoming one of the most successful titles in video game history. However, one aspect many fans miss is the lore behind the blockbuster title. Here's a detailed overview of the story of Overwatch.