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.
The second episode in Deck Nine's Life is Strange sequel is intense and emotional, but pacing issues and the occasional poorly-written comedy line keep this installment from achieving the same level of quality as the pilot episode.
For the 16 years that the Halo franchise has been around, it has been accompanied by some of the most memorable video game trailers ever. These 10 trailers rise above the rest.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole is a funny, over the top role-playing game that perfectly transfers the critically acclaimed TV show into a video game medium. Despite some issues, The Fractured But Whole nevertheless is a fun and hilarious ride.
During the 16 years Xbox has been available, a plethora of iconic video game villains have made appearances on the platform. But which rises above (or sinks below) the rest? Here's our list of the best game villains in Xbox history.
Over the 16 years that Xbox has been in the gaming market, a plethora of iconic video game heroes have made an appearance on the platform. But which of them rises above the rest? Here's our list of the best game heroes in Xbox history.
The Culling for Xbox One spins the standard Battle Royale formula on its head, creating interesting and unique gameplay experiences. Unfortunately, between performance issues and the monotony of the gameplay, it quickly falls flat.
Last week, the Star Wars Battlefront II beta went live for customers who preordered the title. Here's our impressions of the beta after several hours of blasting droids and hunting rebel scum.
The second episode of Batman: The Enemy Within, dubbed 'The Pact,' continues the intriguing, immersive story set up in the introductory episode despite stumbling through awkward pacing, boring gameplay, and technical issues.
In 2009, Bungie took a massive leap of faith by unleashing Halo 3: ODST. Comprised of somber themes and dark portrayals that deconstructed the Halo formula, Halo 3: ODST was an experience that told the truth about Halo's war.
Halo, since its debut in 2001, has grown to be one of gaming's biggest juggernauts. With nine major releases over the last 16 years, the franchise has enjoyed success after success. But which of the legendary Halo titles rise above the others?
The Awakening the Nightmare expansion for Halo Wars 2 is an intense, action-packed journey through the terrors of Halo's infamous Flood. Complete with a new campaign, two new leaders, and a new mode, it's more than any Halo Wars 2 fan could ask for.
After the deployment of the Spartan-IIs in 2525, the UNSC began to effectively destroy the Insurrection in the Outer Colonies. However, a devastating alien empire would arrive at the colony Harvest — one that would threaten our entire existence.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 by Larian Studios is a groundbreaking role-playing game that combines a phenomenal pen-and-paper RPG-inspired foundation with beautiful art, gorgeous sound work, smooth performance, and challenging gameplay.
The Mass Effect universe is a setting that begs to be explored outside of the stories told in the games. Thankfully, there's a good amount of books available for those who want to go deeper. Here's eight great books any Mass Effect fan will love.
In Destiny 2, several scannable objects are scattered throughout the game, containing nuggets of lore content for fans to discover. Here's our guide on every object located on the planet Io.
Destiny 2 returns with the trio of classes from the first installment: Titan, Warlock, and Hunter. In this article, we're going to go over the Hunter in-depth. Here's our definitive guide to the class, as well as some tips and suggestions.
Destiny 2 returns with the trio of classes from the first installment: Titan, Warlock, and Hunter. In this article, we're going to go over the Titan in-depth. Here's our definitive guide to the class, as well as some tips and suggestions.
On September 1, a new movement started for Halo. One that echoed across the internet in mere days, drawing hundreds to its cause.
Three years after the first game, Destiny 2 is finally here for Xbox One. Here's everything you need to know to get caught up on the story so far.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm's introductory episode had 10 optional locations where you can vandalize with graffiti and earn an achievement. Here's our guide to finding all of them.