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. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.
Latest articles by Brendan Lowry

Former 343i devs respond to Microsoft layoffs: 'They set Halo up for failure' (Update)
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Called Out Several former Halo developers have publicly voiced criticisms of Microsoft's leadership and management policies after over 60 people were laid off from 343 Industries.

Elden Ring GeoGuessr turns the map into a boss fight
By Brendan Lowry published
Test Your Knowledge A fan-made Elden Ring GeoGuessr spinoff has been released, challenging players to point out specific map locations using screenshots.

New STALKER 2 screenshots make The Zone look damn good
By Brendan Lowry published
Anomalous Beauty STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl developer GSC Game World has released several new in-engine screenshots of the upcoming title.

Destiny 2 is FINALLY doing something about those infuriating blue drops
By Brendan Lowry published
Begone, Blues Blue gear is all but useless in Destiny 2, and after years of complaints, Bungie is finally doing something about it.

Destiny 2 reveals Lightfall raid release date ahead of launch
By Brendan Lowry published
Get Raid Ready Ahead of the launch of the Lightfall expansion and its new endgame PvE raid, developer Bungie has revealed when you'll be able to try and overcome it.

Destiny 2's buildcrafting is getting a massive buff in Lightfall
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Awesome Changes Destiny 2 developer Bungie has given players an extensive look at the buildcrafting changes they can expect when the Lightfall expansion goes live next month.

How to buy and send a digital Xbox gift card
By Richard Devine, Brendan Lowry published
$$$ Need a quick and easy gift for an Xbox player in your life? We'll show you how you can get them a digital Xbox gift card in seconds.

Already, HBO's 'The Last of Us' succeeds where the 'Halo' show failed
By Brendan Lowry published
Follow the Source The stellar premiere of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation highlights why Paramount's Halo show missed the mark.

Elden Ring best spells 1.08: Tier lists, sorceries, incantations, and locations
By Brendan Lowry published
Magic FTW There are tons of different spells available in Elden Ring, but which ones are the best? Where can you find them? Here's everything you need to know.

New Valve leak reveals a treasure trove of Team Fortress 2 assets
By Brendan Lowry published
Wild Find A massive leak of a Valve asset repository has given the gaming community access to over 61GB of unused Team Fortress 2 maps, models, textures, and more.

Best Elden Ring Spirit Ashes ranked 1.08: Tier list, locations, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
Soulslike Stands In the Lands Between, you don't have to fight alone.

Skyrim Together Reborn co-op mod: How to play, download, install, and make a server
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Tamriel for Two The Skyrim Together co-op mod is incredible, but how can you download, install, and play it? And how do you create a server for you and your friends to use? Here's what you need to know.

Elden Ring best weapons 1.08: Tier list, early game, Strength, and more
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Top TIer The best armaments you can find in the Lands Between.

A new Destiny 2 update just fixed one of the game's biggest problems
By Brendan Lowry published
Mod-nificent After nearly two years of frustrating limitations, Bungie has finally made Destiny 2's armor mods accessible to all players.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti preorders and where to find stock - live report
By Brendan Lowry last updated
1440p champ The latest 40 series NVIDIA GPU is here. Here's where you can get your hands on one during its global launch.

Overwatch 2 Season 2: Everything new, Battle Pass, Ramattra, events, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
It's Here Overwatch 2 Season 2 is here, and it offers fans new content, new cosmetic unlocks, and other goodies. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know about it.

All Overwatch 2 heroes: Season 2 tier list, characters, abilities, tips, and tricks
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming In this handy guide, we've put together a complete list of every single Overwatch hero as well as plenty of useful tips and tricks for each one of them.

Overwatch 2's Battle for Olympus event is the worst in the game's history
By Brendan Lowry published
Disappointment Overwatch 2 Season 2's Battle for Olympus event is here, but its new game mode, challenges, and cosmetic rewards all leave much to be desired.

Get Elden Ring for its lowest price ever for Xbox and PC with this Winter Sale deal
By Brendan Lowry published
Don't Miss Out Pick up 2022's Game of the Year for up to 38% off.

Best cheap Windows 10 tablets 2023
By Richard Devine, Brendan Lowry published
Affordable Looking to buy a great Windows tablet without breaking the bank? Take a look at this collection of quality, affordable tablets. You won't be disappointed.

Best wireless rechargeable mice 2023
By Brendan Lowry published
Charged up Rechargeable wireless mice remove the stress of disposable batteries draining at inopportune moments. Charge up for a day of work and an evening of play.

Halo Infinite banned a Forge player for putting weed in their map
By Brendan Lowry published
The Hammer Strikes Recently, a Halo Infinite player was banned from using Forge mode because one of the maps they created contained custom props that resembled marijuana.

Best Elden Ring builds 1.08: For beginners, PvP, bosses, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
Built Different The best Elden Ring builds will help you emerge victorious in both PvE and PvP. Here's a look at our favorites for new players, melee playstyles, magic users, and more.
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