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Brendan Lowry
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.
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Risk it all for that sweet sweet loot
Hunt monsters and be hunted yourself in Hunt: Showdown for Xbox
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Hunt: Showdown, a thrilling and intense bounty hunting multiplayer game, has arrived on Xbox Game Preview. Here's what we think after playing it.
Somebody called the fuzz
American Fugitive is a decent, but flawed GTA-like game
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American Fugitive for PC is a decent homage to old school, top-down Grand Theft Auto games, but it lacks the mechanical precision, writing, and side content needed to stick the landing. Here's our full review.
Live in the shoes of another
Is the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 'A Woman's Lot' DLC worth it?
The 'A Woman's Lot' DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance is here, but is it worth your time? Here's what we think.
Simply the best
Logitech MX Vertical mouse review: Better than all the rest
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The Logitech MX Vertical mouse is one of the most comfortable and well-designed vertical mice on the market right now. Here's our full review.
Celebrate your LGBT pride
Best Xbox-themed Pride Accessories
June is LGBT Pride Month, which means that it's time to show your spirit! Check out these awesome Xbox-themed LGBT Pride accessories.
Remember Reach ... on modern hardware
Halo Reach on PC: Everything you need to know
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Halo: Reach was one of the most popular Halo games on the Xbox 360, and fans will be pleased to know that it's being brought to PC as part of a project to bring the Master Chief Collection to PC. Here's everything you need to know.
It'll be ready when it's ready
Halo: The Master Chief Collection PC progress detailed, features FOV slider
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343 Industries' goal to bring Halo: The Master Chief Collection to the PC gaming audience is a massive one that is taking a lot of time, effort, and manpower. For transparency's sake, they've detailed the progress of the project so far in a massive blog post. The main highlights have to be the field-of-view slider, the frame rate options, and the fact that Unreal Engine 4 powers the new...
Show your love for Xbox's biggest franchise
Best Official Halo Merchandise in 2019
The Halo series is one of the most profitable and widespread science fiction franchise ever made, and as such, there is plenty of official Halo-themed merchandise on the market for fans. Here are the pieces of merchandise we recommend the most.
Duel of the ThinkPads
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ThinkPad T480: Which should you buy?
Both the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 are great business laptops, but which should you choose? Here's our analysis.
Finish the Fight
Halo timeline: The war for The Ark and the fate of the universe
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In the last Halo timeline article, our Halo expert Brendan went over the events of Halo 2's second half. In this one, he covers the entirety of Halo 3, and how the UNSC and Sangheili came together in order to defeat The Prophet of Truth and the Flood in one final, conclusive battle.
Atmospheric and tense
Layers of Fear 2 for Xbox One is solid, but not great
Layers of Fear 2 for Xbox One is a good overall horror game with effective scares and great atmosphere, but its story lacks coherency, its puzzle gameplay often frustrates, and its presentation doesn't tie into the theme of the experience enough. Here's our full review.
Did this feature stay?
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 have a removable battery?
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a great laptop, but does it retain the removable battery feature that previous ThinkPad devices had? Here's everything you need to know.
Show your spirit!
Pick up some Minecraft merchandise today!
Minecraft has evolved into a globally-loved gaming phenomenon, and over time, the franchise has become the subject of a lot of high-quality official merchandise. Here are some of our favorites.
The Big Hitters
Every AAA Xbox One game released in 2019 (so far)
The Xbox One has been home to fantastic AAA releases this year. Here's a list of every AAA game that has come out on Microsoft's console in 2019.
No punches pulled
'Darkwood' Xbox One review: A horror game that will eat you alive
Darkwood is a new top-down horror game for Xbox One that combines expertly-crafted atmosphere with well-paced gameplay and a focus on difficulty. Here's our full review.
Arctis or Astro?
SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Astro A50: Which headset should you buy?
The SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Astro A50 are both great gaming headsets, but which one should you choose? Here's what we think.
'MMO' or 'Medieval Massacre Online'
You've missed out if you haven't played Mordhau on PC yet
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Mordhau is a brand new Battlefield-style melee game out on PC. Here's why we think it's one of the best new games of 2019, and why it has the potential to become the next big hit.
Is this stealth puzzle adventure worth your time?
Is A Plague Tale: Innocence worth buying?
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a brand new stealth puzzle adventure game set in medieval France, but is it worth your time? Here's what we think.
Can it support your Victory Royale?
Is the Lenovo Legion Y7000 a good gaming laptop for Fortnite?
The Lenovo Legion Y7000 is a great mid-range gaming laptop, but is it good for playing Fortnite? Here's our analysis.