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
Vanilla Dark Souls 2 multiplayer servers are controversially shutting down on Xbox and PlayStation after 10 years, and man am I bummed
By Brendan Lowry published
Forlorn 10 years post-release, the servers for the vanilla version of Dark Souls 2 are coming down permanently.
Baldur's Gate 3 got its FIRST-EVER price drop right before Christmas — get 2023's Game off the Year winner while it's on sale!
By Brendan Lowry published
The Perfect Gift For the first time ever, 2023 GOTY Baldur's Gate 3 goes on sale just days before Christmas.
These 7 holiday deals on my favorite 2023 games are PERFECT for last-minute Christmas gifts
By Brendan Lowry published
Fast and Easy Still need to get someone Xmas gifts? Don't miss these deals on digital copies of 2023's finest games.
New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over
By Brendan Lowry published
Big Shifts Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.
Obsidian proposed making an Elder Scrolls game, but Bethesda said no: "I never got the impression Bethesda was happy with Fallout: New Vegas' reception"
By Brendan Lowry published
😢 According to Chris Avellone, Obsidian Entertainment pitched an Elder Scrolls spinoff to Bethesda, but was turned down.
I can't believe my favorite childhood game is getting a sequel 15 years later
By Brendan Lowry published
It's Back! This incredible puzzle game is finally getting a second installment after all these years.
Armored Core 6's huge new Patch 1.05 update is the best Christmas gift I could ask for — here's what's coming
By Brendan Lowry published
Lovely Surprise Armored Core 6's new 1.05 update is massive. Here's a breakdown of everything it brings to the game.
Larian confirms Baldur's Gate 3 isn't coming to Xbox Game Pass: "We made a big game, so I think there's a fair price to be paid for that, and I think that that is okay"
By Brendan Lowry published
Don't Expect It Xbox fans shouldn't expect to be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 on Game Pass, says Larian's CEO.
Possible Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release date, 2025 'major keybeat' leaks on a Thrustmaster controller page
By Brendan Lowry published
Coming Soon? Elden Ring's big expansion may be closer than we thought, if this leak is true.
Baldur's Gate 3 director shares GOTY acceptance speech he wanted to give at The Game Awards, but couldn't: "Whereto and how we journey are what matter and what we remember"
By Brendan Lowry published
Touching Words A week after being cut off at The Game Awards, the director of GOTY Baldur's Gate 3 has posted his full speech.
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles preview — This unlikely sequel just became one of my most anticipated games
By Brendan Lowry published
Preview We went hands on with Bulwark, Tomas Sala's part-city sim, part-strategy sequel to The Falconeer.
"We felt like it's still going to reach a broad set of folks": Disney's gaming lead talks Indiana Jones Xbox exclusivity, the KOTOR remake, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
The Mouse Disney gaming head Sean Shoptaw gives his thoughts and insight about strategy and other topics.
Get an Xbox Series X for JUST $349 with the best deal I've ever seen, but be quick — it WON'T last
By Brendan Lowry published
Incredible Deal For a limited time, you can pick up an Xbox Series X at Walmart for its lowest ever price.
These incredible Starfield holiday deals make Xbox's biggest 2023 game the perfect gift to give
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal Get Bethesda's new sci-fi epic for crazy low prices with these deals.
Pour one out for Starfield's 'pet rock' bug, now patched thanks to a new update
By Brendan Lowry published
RIP A new Starfield update has patched out on of the game's most common — and funniest — glitches.
Baldur's Gate 3: The best Wizard subclasses, ranked
By Brendan Lowry last updated
It's Wizard Time Wizards in Baldur's Gate 3 have a whopping eight subclasses. Here are the ones we recommend using.
Best Baldur's Gate 3 classes: Tier list, subclasses, for main character, and more
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Pick Your Class Which class should you play in Baldur's Gate 3? Here's what we think.
Baldur's Gate 3: How to get through Noxious Fumes
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Survive The Gas Noxious Fumes in Baldur's Gate 3 are quite a deadly obstacle. Here's how you can get past them safely.
Baldur's Gate 3 Silver Ingots: How to find and use them
By Brendan Lowry last updated
What Are They For? Here's how to find and use one of the most useful types of loot in Baldur's Gate 3.
The Game Awards 2023 let down developers and viewers, and we have something to say about it
By Brendan Lowry, Zachary Boddy, Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert, Colton Stradling published
Come On, Geoff Team Windows Central speaks on The Game Awards 2023 and its numerous issues.
The Game Awards 2023 as it happened: Winners and all gaming announcements
By Brendan Lowry, Samuel Tolbert, Rebecca Spear last updated
Live at TGA The Game Awards 2023 reveals winners of this year's various award categories and also gives us several game announcements. See the latest news here at Windows Central.
Halo Infinite jumps to a 'Mostly Positive' Steam rating as Firefight makes its mark
By Brendan Lowry published
Looking Good Days after Halo Infinite's Firefight went live, the game's Steam rating has risen.
My favorite Warhammer action game is up to 55% off right now, and it's a bloody good time
By Brendan Lowry published
Save Tertium Pick up one of 2022's finest action games for up to over half off with these deals.