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
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.
"Customers are left with no economically reasonable alternative": Google and Amazon ask the UK's CMA to regulate Microsoft's Azure cloud business (UPDATED)
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Cloud Battle Google is pushing for the CMA to force Microsoft to make changes to its Azure policies.
New Steam hardware survey results are in: Windows 11 surges, but 1440p gaming takes a hit
By Brendan Lowry published
Under the Hood The data from Steam's November 2023 hardware survey is here. These are the highlights.
Halo Infinite's new Firefight PvE mode is my favorite yet, and I can't wait to jump back in
By Brendan Lowry published
Bip! Bap! Bam! Firefight is coming to Halo Infinite on December 5, and we got a chance to go hands-on.
It's about time: Halo Infinite is finally getting its Firefight PvE mode next week
By Brendan Lowry published
Finally! The fan-favorite PvE mode Firefight is finally coming to Halo Infinite in just a few days.
This top Samsung SSD I use is on sale AGAIN after Cyber Monday, and I'm buying another one
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal One of Samsung's best SSDs is on sale for 28% off in the aftermath of Cyber Monday.
"We’re going to have to be strong across many screens.” Xbox lead Phil Spencer says Microsoft is working with partners on a mobile gaming store to take on Apple, Google
By Brendan Lowry published
Competition During CCXP 2023, Xbox lead Phil Spencer discussed Microsoft's plans for a mobile gaming store.
These 3 cult classic FPS games are MUST-PLAYS, and their sale price works out to less than $3 each
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal With this Cyber Monday game bundle deal, you can play one of my favorite FPS series for less than $8.
My favorite FPS game of 2023 is STILL 36% off, and it'll make you feel like an unstoppable action star
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal Trepang2 is one of the best shooters I've ever played, and you can snag it for under $20 for Cyber Monday.
Get 2 of the BEST indie games I've ever played for under $10 while these deals are still live
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal These two amazing indie games are on sale for less than $10 right now, and you're going to love them.