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
Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play September 2024
By Brendan Lowry published
What's Coming Sony's PlayStation State of Play event has wrapped up, and some of its games are coming to PC and Xbox as well as PS5. Here's a roundup of all of them.
God of War Ragnarök's PC port is great, but thanks to Sony stubbornness, all we're talking about is that stupid PSN controversy again
By Brendan Lowry published
🙄🙄🙄 Following God of War Ragnarök’s release on PC, the otherwise great port has come under fire by fans as a result of Sony’s PSN requirement.
How to watch the Mobile Gaming Show hosted by Final Fantasy 16's Ben Starr this week
By Brendan Lowry published
Tune In Later this week, Final Fantasy XVI's Ben Starr will show off some of the biggest upcoming mobile games during the Mobile Gaming Show. Here's how you can watch it.
That sweet Helldivers 2 Halo Infinite mode is closer than ever — here's how it works and when a release date is coming
By Brendan Lowry published
It Sounds Amazing The long-awaited Helldivers 2 Halo Infinite mode Helljumpers has been in development for most of this year, but soon we'll know its release date. Here's how it works.
Microsoft and Xbox have made billions on Halo, but a huge $1.8b chunk of that hasn't even come from the games
By Brendan Lowry published
$$$ Xbox's Halo series stands as one of the biggest gaming franchises in the world, but nearly $2 billion of its consumer spend hasn't actually come from game sales or in-game microtransactions.
BioWare hopes you'll make Dragon Age: The Veilguard builds so good they'll break the game with its higher level cap — "Nothing would make me happier than somebody outsmarting our best tuners"
By Brendan Lowry published
Let Them Cook Ahead of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's launch next month, BioWare tells us it wants players "to find emergent builds" and hopes they "feel like they can outsmart us."
God of War Ragnarök's PC release is here with a sweet launch deal, so why not play the game that almost stole Elden Ring's GOTY crown?
By Brendan Lowry published
Launch Deal The long-awaited PC release of God of War Ragnarök is finally here, and guess what? You can get it for a nice discount thanks to these sweet deals.
The award-winning Final Fantasy 16 is finally on Steam PC, and the game is already on sale — save on one of 2023's best action RPGs
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Eikonic Deal 🔥 As FFXVI launches on PC, you can get your hands on the beloved Final Fantasy game for less with these deals.
Starfield: Shattered Space DLC FAQ — Release date, price, Xbox Game Pass, features, and other questions answered
By Brendan Lowry published
FAQ Answering all the biggest questions you have about Starfield's Shattered Space expansion, including what you need to know about its release date, price, availability, and more.
Frostpunk 2 Metacritic review roundup: The critics are clear about this "ambitious sequel" to one of the best survival games out there
By Brendan Lowry published
Reviews Are In Frostpunk 2 is almost here after a three-year wait, but does it live up to everyone's lofty expectations? Here's what reviewers around the world think about the game.
Capcom takes sandpaper to Dragon's Dogma 2's friction with a new update, including that Pawn sickness that turns them into nuclear bombs
By Brendan Lowry published
Smoothing it Out A new update for Dragon's Dogma 2 has been released that adds a new mode players can try if they dislike the friction in the action RPG's game design.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Space Marine on XGP? Following its recent launch, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has proven to be one of 2024's biggest games. But can you play it on Xbox Game Pass? We have the answers.
Diablo 4 has made $1 billion and counting for Blizzard, and a huge chunk of that comes from devilish microtransactions
By Brendan Lowry published
Big Bucks Thanks to new details from a Blizzard developer's LinkedIn profile, we've gotten a glimpse of how much Diablo 4 has made in revenue — and how much of it comes from microtransactions.
This overlooked Amazon MMO is about to get a huge relaunch on Xbox, and its open beta goes live this weekend
By Brendan Lowry published
New World, New Chance New World: Aeternum, Amazon Games' upcoming relaunch of its floundering 2021 MMO, is coming to Xbox, PS5, and PC in open beta this weekend.
Elden Ring DLC's new 1.14 balance patch update hits Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss with nerfs we all knew were coming, and whacks one of the best PvP builds, too
By Brendan Lowry published
Nobody's Surprised Elden Ring's new 1.14 update nerfs the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC's final boss, tweaks various weapons and spells, and more. Here are the patch notes.
Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield will show off some of the biggest mobile games coming in 2024 and beyond later this month
By Brendan Lowry published
S-Tier Host Later in September, Ben Starr — the voice actor behind FFXVI's Clive Rosfield — will host a brand new gaming show. Here's what you need to know.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is out now, and your ride to the front is on sale — drop into the "cathartic co-op experience" for less
By Brendan Lowry last updated
The Imperium Calls One of this year's biggest new shooter games is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and even though it just launched, you can pick it up for a nice discount with these deals.
Destiny 2 dev Bungie reveals "Apollo" and "Behemoth" Frontiers expansions on series' 10th Anniversary, and a new DLC roadmap too: "We believe it’s time for Destiny to change and evolve"
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Looking Ahead 10 years after the release date of the original Destiny, Destiny 2 developer Bungie has revealed a closer look at what's coming in 2025 and beyond.
With Xbox's State of Decay 3 on the horizon, updates for its predecessor are ending after 6 years: "We’re excited to devote ourselves to making the next game even better"
By Brendan Lowry published
Decayed Six years after the game's launch, Undead Labs is ending support for State of Decay 2 as it shifts to focus on developing its sequel, State of Decay 3.
Is Age of Mythology: Retold on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
AoM on XGP? Age of Mythology: Retold is finally here, but is the remake of the beloved RTS on Microsoft's Game Pass service? We've got the details.
Brilliant Borderlands fan uncovers "the most valuable SHiFT code" for all players after solving a bonkers puzzle — here's how they did it
By Brendan Lowry published
Loot Shower After Borderlands developer Gearbox Software hid a special SHiFT Code in a PAX West handout, one clever fan has cracked the cipher and revealed the key to everyone.
Sony sensationally takes Concord offline with no return in sight, refunds coming for Steam PC and PlayStation
By Brendan Lowry published
Put On Ice A week and a half after its disastrous launch, PlayStation's hero shooter Concord is being taken down and put on ice while Sony and Firewalk Studios figure out what's next.
This beloved open-world PC indie game is finally coming to Xbox 8 years later, and you can (maybe) play it right now
By Brendan Lowry published
Touching Down Soon After eight years, the popular open-world indie Starbound is getting a release on Xbox consoles — and there's an ongoing beta test for it you might get access to if you're lucky.
Get 2 of the best single-player FPS games for less than your morning coffee, and their top-notch sequel for cheaper than a sandwich
By Brendan Lowry published
Amazing Deal The Metro games are some of the best first-person shooters of all time, and thanks to these best-ever deals, they've never been cheaper.
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