
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

Tomb Raider dev Crystal Dynamics hit by layoffs for second time this year
By Brendan Lowry published
News For the second time in 2025, Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics has been hit with a wave of "necessary" layoffs.

Helldivers 2's Xbox release was so massive it crashed the servers
By Brendan Lowry published
News Following Helldivers 2's release on Xbox earlier this week, the game has enjoyed a colossal surge of players on the new platform as well as on Steam.

The best PCs for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more
By Rebecca Spear, Brendan Lowry, Richard Devine last updated
PCs If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.

Metal Gear Solid Delta returns — and fans are asking one big question
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide The highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is finally here. But is it on Game Pass? Here's what we know.

Call of Duty is finally ditching the absurd skins — and I’m cautiously optimistic
By Brendan Lowry published
News In the wake of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta and criticisms of Call of Duty's wacky over-the-top skins, the Black Ops 7 devs want to preserve "the identity of Call of Duty."

Here are 7 Helldivers 2 tips for Xbox players from a veteran
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Here are 7 must-know tips for every Xbox player jumping into Helldivers 2 for the first time — and any other new players joining the fight, too.

Helldivers 2's latest Major Order is absolutely absurd
By Brendan Lowry published
News It's a good thing Helldivers 2 players have Xbox reinforcements coming in hot, because they're going to need them just to have a chance at finishing this Major Order.

Battlefield 6 announces big changes after Open Beta weekends end
By Brendan Lowry published
News Nearly a week after the end of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends, the game's developers have announced changes being made based on fan feedback.

Helldivers 2 is carrying on this iconic Halo easter egg tradition
By Brendan Lowry published
News The Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST crossover that's releasing with the Xbox version next week brings back a classic easter egg, but with a Helldivers twist.

Helldivers 2 launches August 26 on Xbox with Halo crossover
By Brendan Lowry published
News Helldivers 2 is only a week away from its highly anticipated Xbox release. Here's exactly when you can play the beloved co-op shooter, including specific launch times.

Gears of War Reloaded: Game Pass, features, and pricing explained
By Brendan Lowry published
Gears of War The Coalition's new Gears of War: Reloaded remaster is one of Xbox's biggest games of the summer, but is it on Game Pass? Here's what we know.

After Battlefield 6 Open Beta, 2042 gets surprise update with BF6 rewards
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming With the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now over, DICE has released a surprise Battlefield 2042 update with a new map, new weapons and vehicles, and special Battlefield 6 rewards to earn.

Hellblade 2 "Enhanced" is now available on PC, Xbox, and PS5
By Brendan Lowry published
News Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.

Battlefield 6 beta players slam its version of Rush — here's why
By Brendan Lowry last updated
News Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has begun, introducing the beloved game mode Rush for the first time. However, it's been met with fierce criticism from fans.

FFXIV just got a colossal sale — here's why I play the MMO every day
By Brendan Lowry published
News Square Enix's FFXIV stands tall as one of the biggest and best MMOs available, and following the release of Patch 7.3, all of its editions have gotten 40% off discounts.

Dive into Battlefield 6 weekend 2 — What’s new for players this time?
By Brendan Lowry published
News The second weekend of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is imminent, and on top of everything from the first playtest, it's also including some new content and features.

Xbox's Grounded 2 hit an impressive player count milestone already
By Brendan Lowry published
News Obsidian Entertainment's new open-world survival game sequel Grounded 2 has only been out for two weeks, but it's already hit this impressive milestone.

I’m glad Battlefield 6 is fixing one of the open beta’s biggest problems
By Brendan Lowry published
News Following the conclusion of Battlefield 6's first Open Beta weekend, the developers at DICE have confirmed they're looking into one of its biggest issues.

This Xbox Game Pass Sensation Just Got a New Enhanced Edition
By Brendan Lowry published
News Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.

Battlefield 6 won't have a server browser — is its replacement enough?
By Brendan Lowry published
News It's been confirmed that Battlefield 6 won't have an official server browser, though it does have its own solution. However, it's one players aren't satisfied with.

The best Elden Ring best spells and incantations for 1.16 in 2025
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Guide 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.

Join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta: Preload Available Now Ahead of Launch
By Brendan Lowry published
News Preloading for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has officially gone live on all of the game's platforms. Here's how to download the game on Xbox, PC, and PS5.

The Battlefield 6 PC system requirements are here in time for Open Beta
By Brendan Lowry published
News Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6's Open Beta next week, its PC system requirements have been revealed — and they're not too bad at all.
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