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
Palworld gets first raid boss Bellanoir in major update, though Xbox players have to wait for the patch
By Brendan Lowry published
She's Here After teasing her raid battle in March, Palworld developer Pocketpair has added the Bellanoir boss to the game.
"The bots have AT-ATs now": New Helldivers 2 update sneaks terrifying Automaton Factory Strider walkers and gunship swarms past the patch notes
By Brendan Lowry published
Bot Upgrades Following the arrival of a new Helldivers 2 patch, players are encountering new deadly Automaton walkers and gunships in the field.
Uh oh: Helldivers 2 players glimpse cloaked warships over Automaton planets, and Liberty only knows what they’ll bring to bear against us
By Brendan Lowry published
Watch The Skies In the midst of battle, Helldivers 2 fans have spotted mysterious cloaked ships in the skies above Automaton-controlled worlds.
Helldivers 2 boss says devs may make a critically important Galactic War mechanic easier to understand: "We are talking about making this more clear"
By Brendan Lowry published
Clearing Things Up Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has confirmed that the Helldivers 2 developer is "talking about" making the game's supply lines mechanic clearer.
Latest Helldivers 2 Major Order: "Hold your ground" and defend Malevelon Creek, Ubanea, and Draupnir from Automaton counterattack [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Spill Oil After taking Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2 players now have to hold it, Ubanea, and Draupnir for over two days against Automaton counterattack.
The Helldivers 2 Major Order to liberate Tibit failed because of bad strategy, bug divers, and Malevelon Creek [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Forget The Creek Helldivers 2's latest Major Order wants players to liberate Tibit, but many are fighting bugs or on Malevelon Creek instead.
Wish Overwatch 2 returned to 6v6? This Workshop custom game brings it back, complete with classic hero balancing
By Brendan Lowry published
Like The Old Days A team of Overwatch 2 players have used its Workshop to make a custom 6v6 mode with Overwatch 1 balancing.
Don't miss this Dragon's Dogma 2 Vernworth Castle Vault with lots of early game loot, here's how to get in
By Brendan Lowry published
Heist Time The Vernworth Castle Vault in Dragon's Dogma 2 houses several useful early game items and rewards. Here's how you can break into it.
Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 User Survey is live, and oh boy, it's asking if you want some DLC to go with that giant ARPG
By Brendan Lowry published
DD2 DLC? The official Dragon's Dogma 2 User Survey is available to fill out now, and it wants to know if you want a DLC expansion for the game.
Dragon's Dogma 2's first big update patch is here and adds a "New Game" option, but it's late on Xbox
By Brendan Lowry published
Nice Update Capcom's first wave of major Dragon's Dogma 2 improvements have arrived, but Xbox fans have to wait for them.
Dragon's Dogma 2 'Hunt for the Jadeite Orb' quest guide: Location, who to give it to, and all outcomes
By Brendan Lowry published
Ooh, shiny! The "Hunt for the Jadeite Orb" quest in Dragon's Dogma 2 is a bit tricky and has several different outcomes, but we're here with a guide that covers everything you need to know.
Dragon's Dogma 2 players are using mods to gift free fast travel Portcrystals to their fellow Arisen 🥹
By Brendan Lowry published
Crystals For All Dragon's Dogma 2 Portcrystals are extremely rare, but some players are using mods to give the fast travel items away like candy.
Best Diablo 4 class builds: Rogue, Druid, Necromancer, Sorcerer, and Barbarian
By Brendan Lowry, Jennifer Young last updated
Built For Success Looking for the best Diablo 4 builds to use for each class? We've got you covered.
This Dragon's Dogma 2 mod adds a marker for the Sphinx's Riddle of Rumination Seeker's Token quest, so you can stop tearing your hair out now
By Brendan Lowry published
Save Your Sanity Can't remember where you got your first Seeker's Token in Dragon's Dogma 2? This mod will save you from failing the Sphinx's Riddle of Rumination.
Dragon's Dogma 2 'Gift of the Bow' and 'A Trial of Archery' Archer maister skill quest guide: Help Glyndwr and get Heavenly Shot
By Brendan Lowry published
Help The Elf Looking for the Archer maister in Dragon's Dogma 2 and hoping to learn their mighty Heavenly Shot skill? Here's how to find and help them so you can.
Amid Dragon's Dogma 2 Dragonsplague panic, Capcom's savage social media manager really went there: "Nice town you got there"
By Brendan Lowry published
Cold-blooded Dragonsplague has many Dragon's Dogma 2 players panicking, but Capcom's social media manager is having a good laugh at the ordeal.
Dragon's Dogma 2's wild Dragonsplague mechanic has players feeling conflicted, but at least the memes are top-shelf
By Brendan Lowry published
Plague Upon Ye! Players' reactions to Dragon's Dogma 2's Dragonsplague Pawn illness is mixed, but the memes sure are funny.
Dragon's Dogma 2 mod adds 99 cheap AF appearance change items, completely undercutting Capcom's microtransactions less than 24 hours after launch [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Makeover Fuel Capcom is selling Dragon's Dogma 2 Art of Metamorphosis tomes for $2 on Steam, but this mod adds tons to the game you can buy for just 10 Gold.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dragonsplague explained: PSA, this Pawn illness can nuke and ruin your save
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Save Your World Dragonsplague is one of the scariest mechanics in Dragon's Dogma 2. Here's what it is, how to spot it, and how you can save your game from its disastrous effects.
How to request a refund for Dragon's Dogma 2 on Xbox and Steam
By Brendan Lowry published
Get Money Back If you've changed your mind about buying Dragon's Dogma 2, you can request a refund. Here's how.
Dragon's Dogma 2: How to get Rift Crystals (RC) as fast as possible
By Brendan Lowry last updated
RC, Baby Rift Crystals are very important in Dragon's Dogma 2, but how do you get them? And what's the best way to do so? We have the answers.
Yes, Dragon's Dogma 2 has a brothel, but use it and your Pawns will catch you in 4K and expose you to every player they meet
By Brendan Lowry published
🤨📸 Planning to visit Dragon's Dogma 2's Rose Chateau brothel? Your Pawns won't judge...but they'll talk.
Dragon's Dogma 2 launches to "Mostly Negative" review bombing after microtransactions reveal, and man, what a bummer [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Egregious AF What was supposed to be a celebratory launch goes sour as Capcom reveals tons of Dragon's Dogma 2 microtransactions.
Dragon's Dogma 2 PSA: You can change character appearance without buying microtransactions, here's how
By Brendan Lowry last updated
New You Trying to edit your or your Pawn's appearance in Dragon's Dogma 2? Here's how you can — without spending money.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is adding an easy way to start a new game soon, but you can delete your save now — here's how
By Brendan Lowry published
PSA You can't start a new game within Dragon's Dogma 2 right now, but this workaround will let you delete your character until Capcom adds the option officially.