
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

I think Marathon looks fun, but is Bungie hiding the game's best feature?
By Brendan Lowry published
Feature According to some content creators, Bungie's Marathon will have raid-like puzzles and mechanics to do amidst PvP engagements.

This acclaimed new game could be the next Balatro, and it's on sale
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal Thanks to this awesome deal, you can save big on Blue Prince — 2025's highest-rated new game, and a serious Game of the Year contender.

Rejoice: Overwatch 2's popular 6v6 mode is here to stay
By Brendan Lowry published
News Overwatch 2's 6v6 Open Queue mode has proven to be extremely popular — so much so that Blizzard is keeping it around.

Known insider kills the Titanfall 3 dream, shooting down recent leak
By Brendan Lowry published
News A recent leak claimed that Titanfall 3 was in development and coming next year, but a well-known insider has said otherwise.

Is Dune: Awakening on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Dune: Awakening is one of 2025's most exciting new survival games, but will it be on Xbox Game Pass?

Is DOOM: The Dark Ages on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide DOOM: The Dark Ages could be the best DOOM game we've gotten yet, but is it coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Is Blue Prince on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Blue Prince looks like it could be the next Balatro-style sleeper hit, but is it coming to Xbox Game Pass?

My favorite new (and free) game just got a big update
By Brendan Lowry published
News The latest patch for Half Sword merges the playtest and demo, adds a new game mode, and makes significant improvements to combat and performance.

Helldivers 2 players pull off astonishing victory against Automatons
By Brendan Lowry published
News Against all odds, Helldivers 2 players have won at Pöpli IX — refusing to give the Automatons an inch as they push for Malevelon Creek.

The best Core i9 laptops in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.

The 7 best moments in Xbox history
By Brendan Lowry published
Microsoft @ 50 Xbox has been around for nearly half of Microsoft's 50-year history. Here are the seven best moments from the brand's past.

The new Helldivers 2 Illuminate Major Order is its most important yet
By Brendan Lowry published
News If Helldivers 2 players can complete this new Major Order, the Illuminate's Meridian Singularity black hole can finally be stopped.

Rumored Ubisoft and Tencent agreement comes to fruition
By Brendan Lowry published
News Ubisoft and Tencent are working together on a new gaming subsidiary that includes Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.

Can I play Atomfall on gaming handhelds?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide The Fallout and STALKER-esque Atomfall is launching, but can you play it on Steam Deck and other gaming handhelds?

Atomfall reviews are in: Here's what everyone's saying
By Brendan Lowry published
News Rebellion's new open-world survival game Atomfall is here, but is the Game Pass title as good as we hoped it'd be? Here's what reviews say.

Is The First Berserker: Khazan on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide NEXON's new The First Berserker: Khan Soulslike ARPG is here, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the scoop.

This stylish Soulslike sounds like a must-play action RPG
By Brendan Lowry published
News NEXON's new Soulslike ARPG The First Berserker: Khazan is finally here, and the reviews and Metacritic scores for it are promising.

Is South of Midnight on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide South of Midnight looks to be one of the most interesting games of 2025, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is FREE on Amazon Prime right now
By Brendan Lowry published
News One of the best FPS games, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, is free on Xbox and PC right now with Amazon Prime.

Microsoft Flight Simulator on PlayStation? Sadly, it's a rip-off
By Brendan Lowry published
News A listing for "Flight Simulator 2025" was recently spotted on PlayStation, but it's not Microsoft's game, or one that you should trust.

Here's when Assassin's Creed Shadows comes out in your time zone
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed game has arrived, and the launch of Shadows is imminent. Here's exactly when you'll be able to start playing.

Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, but can you play it through Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?

STALKER 2's new Patch 1.3 update is here, but doesn't fix its biggest problem
By Brendan Lowry published
News Patch 1.3 has come to STALKER 2, but the update didn't make a balance change the game sorely needs.
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