Brendan Lowry
Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. He's been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you'll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he's not writing or gaming, there's a good chance he's either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once. Follow him on X (Twitter).
Latest articles by Brendan Lowry
The Game Awards 2024 LIVE as it happens
By Brendan Lowry last updated
TGA 2024 LIVE All the news from The Game Awards 2024 in one place, reported live as it comes.
Microsoft adds 400 games and this key feature to its Xbox PC app
By Brendan Lowry published
App Update A new update for Microsoft's official Xbox app for Windows PC brings hundreds of games, a brand new Home screen, and more.
My favorite multiplayer game in ages just got snubbed at The Game Awards — I can't believe it's not up for Game of the Year
By Brendan Lowry published
GOTY Material Helldivers 2 is a phenomenal game and one of the best multiplayer co-op titles in recent memory. I can't believe it didn't get a GOTY nomination at The Game Awards.
This STALKER 2 Photo Mode mod has me begging the devs for an official one
By Brendan Lowry published
Stunning It's a shame that STALKER 2 doesn't have a Photo Mode, but this modded solution is the next best thing — and it's absolutely fantastic.
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC?
By Brendan Lowry published
Indy on PC? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the first new Indy game on Xbox since 2009, but is it on PC, too?
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox?
By Brendan Lowry published
Coming to Xbox? When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches soon, will you be able to play it on Xbox consoles? Here's what you need to know.
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Indy on GP? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is almost here, but will you be able to play it with Xbox Game Pass when it arrives? Here's what you need to know.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PC requirements are steep
By Brendan Lowry published
Good Lord The system requirements and recommended PC specs for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are incredibly steep.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC system requirements and specs: Can you run it?
By Brendan Lowry published
PC Specs The highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is almost here, but does your PC meet its system requirements? How about the recommended specs? Here's what you need to know.
STALKER 2 devs explain why A-Life 2.0 is broken, pledge to patch it
By Brendan Lowry published
The Reason In a new interview, STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has explained why its A-Life 2.0 AI system isn't working and promises to fix it in a future patch.
This ultrawide gaming monitor is still on sale, and a Cyber Monday steal at this price
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Join The Club This ultrawide gaming monitor is still on sale for an excellent price even though Cyber Monday is over, but time is running out to take advantage.
STALKER 2's Patch 1.0.3 update is here and fixes a bug that's been driving people crazy — here are the patch notes
By Brendan Lowry published
Huge Fix Just a few days after STALKER 2 got its first two post-launch updates, a third patch has been released. Here's what it brings.
These 12 amazing Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals I found are still available
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Game On Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday is here — and that means these Xbox controller deals are still around.
This RTX 4060-powered gaming PC is well under $900 for Cyber Monday, but hurry — it won't stay that low for long
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal Looking for an affordable gaming PC? Look no further than this sub-$1,000 Cyber Monday deal on an excellent RTX 4060, 1080p-friendly rig.
The ultimate Black Friday STALKER 2 PC upgrade is here: Free games and an awesome RTX GPU for less
By Brendan Lowry published
🔥Deal MSI's STALKER 2-themed GPU is one of the coolest graphics cards money can buy, and now you can get it — along with two free games — for a nice discount this Black Friday.
This SK hynix SSD just hit its lowest-ever Black Friday price
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal SK hynix entered the external SSD space with the stellar Beetle X31 last year, and thanks to Black Friday, it's now fallen to its lowest-ever price.
STALKER 2 mutant types: List of all mutants and how to kill them
By Brendan Lowry published
Open Season There are tons of different mutants in STALKER 2, and fighting each one can be quite a challenge. Follow this guide, though, and you'll have an easier time killing them.
I abandoned Razer after over 5 years for this Alienware headset, and Black Friday finally brought its first-ever sale
By Brendan Lowry published
🎧 Deal Alienware's Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is one of the best released this year, and it's gotten its first-ever sale thanks to Black Friday.
Microsoft delays new Xbox Android app features on Google Play due to court order
By Brendan Lowry published
Delayed Microsoft had plans to allow users of the Xbox app on Android to buy and play games through the software, but they've been delayed due to an administrative stay.
Baldur's Gate 3 is ringing in 2025 with new features and subclasses I've wanted since launch
By Brendan Lowry published
Patch 8, Baby Baldur's Gate 3's final major update is Patch 8, and it's coming next year. Here's what it will include.
GSC says STALKER 2 balance updates are in the cards for future patches
By Brendan Lowry published
Mutant Nerfs STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has confirmed it's looking into addressing gameplay balance issues, but will focus on fixing A-Life and other bugs first.
STALKER 2 player gets hilariously blocked by an NPC who won't move
By Brendan Lowry published
DOOR STUCK! Some of STALKER 2's bugs are pretty serious, but others are silly and amusing to see. This is one of the latter.
STALKER 2's best easter egg references Call of Duty's most iconic campaign mission
By Brendan Lowry published
Iconic STALKER 2 is full of interesting secrets and easter eggs, and recently, players found this one that references a beloved Call of Duty level.
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