
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

Helldivers 2 players are putting its new Warbond on blast
By Brendan Lowry published
News Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has finally announced the game's new Masters of Ceremony Warbond, but the disappointing look of its unlocks has left many underwhelmed.

Halo Infinite's new update adds one of its coolest-ever weapons and more
By Brendan Lowry published
News Operation: Last Stand, the latest major update for Halo Infinite, brings an awesome new weapon, story missions, and more to the live-service Xbox shooter.

Microsoft secures victory in FTC appeal of Activision Blizzard deal
By Brendan Lowry published
News A year and a half after Microsoft's colossal $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard for Xbox closed, a U.S. court has struck down an appeal from the FTC to challenge the deal.

I can't believe this long-lost Halo level has finally been found
By Brendan Lowry published
News Close to 20 years after Halo 3's original Xbox release, one of the game's most famous cut levels has been found by the franchise's passionate modding and preservationist community.

Destiny 2's content vaulting is causing legal trouble for Bungie
By Brendan Lowry published
News As a direct result of Bungie vaulting older Destiny 2 content releases, a copyright infringement lawsuit centered around the game's Red War campaign is now moving forward.

That new Elden Ring Nightreign trailer has me more excited than ever
By Brendan Lowry published
News With one month to go before Elden Ring Nightreign's release, developer FromSoftware has released a detailed overview trailer for the spinoff roguelike RPG.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.

Oblivion Remastered dev gives official shoutout to the Skyblivion mod
By Brendan Lowry published
News In a new developer spotlight video, one of Bethesda's lead Oblivion Remastered devs has given the ambitious Skyblivion mod project a big shoutout.

The Epic Games Store is about to get two huge new features
By Brendan Lowry published
News Immediately after scoring a big win against Apple in court, Epic Games has announced plans to add two major features to the Epic Games Store this summer.

Did Helldivers 2 just tease the release of its next big update?
By Brendan Lowry published
News Helldivers 2 players are worried a huge Illuminate attack is coming soon, and this goofy in-universe ad may have just revealed when it — and a new major update — will happen.

This 2024 Game Pass hit just got a huge Xbox award
By Brendan Lowry published
News In recognition of STALKER 2's excellence, Microsoft and Xbox have given developer GSC Game World a special award.

Helldivers 2 devs say there's "exciting news to come," new Warbond in May
By Brendan Lowry published
News Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead says there's "exciting news to come" and a new Warbond coming in May...but there are fears of a large-scale Illuminate invasion, too.

Skyblivion mod team compares its Oblivion remake to Bethesda's remaster
By Brendan Lowry published
News While Oblivion Remastered and the Skyblivion mod project both revitalize the classic 2006 RPG, they do so in very different ways.

Halo dev explains how one of its biggest controversies came to be
By Brendan Lowry published
News Nearly 10 years after the game's release, a Halo dev has given details about one of Halo 5's biggest controversies.

Can I play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on gaming handhelds?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Sandfall Interactive's new Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a huge hit, but how does it perform on gaming handhelds?

This beloved Oblivion meme got remade 7 years later in Oblivion Remastered
By Brendan Lowry published
News Oblivion Remastered may have updated the RPG's graphics and combat significantly, but this recreation of a silly moment proves it still has the original's spirit.

I can't believe Oblivion Remastered players already have it working in VR
By Brendan Lowry published
News Did you know it's possible to play Oblivion Remastered in VR with a mod? Here's which one it is, and how it works, too.

Review — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 expertly weaves two RPG genres together
By Brendan Lowry published
Review Xbox Game Pass just got one of its biggest 2025 releases with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Guide The upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks to be one of 2025's best games, but is it coming to Game Pass?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PC system requirements and specs
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide The creative new RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is almost here, but is your PC ready for it? Check out the official minimum and recommended PC specs.

Here's when Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 comes out in your time zone
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide The highly anticipated RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is finally almost here. Here's when it's coming out in your time zone.

I've had my eye on this new Game Pass RPG for ages, and it's now on sale
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal The long-awaited Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches next week, and right now, you can save big while preordering it.

My favorite Game Pass Soulslike just got a huge 2.0 update
By Brendan Lowry published
News The 2023 reboot of Lords of the Fallen was already a great Soulslike, but a massive new Version 2.0 update just made it even better.
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