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

Elden Ring Nightreign's first network test was a disaster
By Brendan Lowry last updated
News The first playtest of the Elden Ring Nightreign beta ran early on Friday, but severe server issues meant that almost nobody could actually play.

Save big on this awesome new roguelike game that's basically co-op Hades
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal SWORN is a sweet new roguelike that's basically co-op Hades, and thanks to this deal, you can pick it up for less right now.

STALKER 2 just got a huge Patch 1.2 update with over 1,700 fixes
By Brendan Lowry last updated
News STALKER 2 Patch 1.2, the first big 2025 update for the game, is officially out now. Here's a look at all the highlights from the patch notes.

Helldivers 2 just lost Angel's Venture to the Illuminate and the Meridia black hole
By Brendan Lowry published
News Despite valiant defensive efforts from Helldivers 2 players, the Meridia black hole has destroyed Angel's Venture — and the Illuminate is setting its sights on other planets next.

Overwatch 2 is fighting back against Marvel Rivals with huge 2025 additions
By Brendan Lowry published
News Developer Blizzard is revitalizing Overwatch 2 with a wild new game mode, hero perks, the return of loot boxes, and other additions.

Overwatch 2's Stadium mode looks wild enough to make my head spin
By Brendan Lowry published
News Later this year, Overwatch 2 is getting Stadium — a crazy new mode with unlockable powers, a new format, and more.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is getting this highly requested feature, but only on PC and Steam
By Brendan Lowry published
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios has announced that the RPG is getting official mod support on PC.

I can't stop using Helldivers 2's best new weapon, and it just got even better
By Brendan Lowry published
News A new Helldivers 2 patch has made its best new weapon even better, but also nerfed its new fan-favorite secondary.

Xbox is getting over 25 new indie games this week, and 2 of them are out now
By Brendan Lowry published
News Over two dozen indie games are coming to Xbox this week, and two of them are already out now.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 paid for itself in a single day
By Brendan Lowry published
News In just one day after launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 broke even with development costs and started turning a profit.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 interactive map — Every quest, point of interest, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Interactive maps are nifty tools for open-world explorers, and there's already an awesome one for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 pays homage to beloved Elden Ring hero
By Brendan Lowry published
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's open world is full of special secrets, and this easter egg will delight Elden Ring players in particular.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 — How to heal
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Got wounded in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? Here's how to heal and get all your health back before your next battle.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 — How to use a torch
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide If you're planning to be awake at night in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you'll need a torch. Here's how to get and use one.

Less than 24 hours after launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already soared past this huge sales milestone
By Brendan Lowry published
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has only been out for a day, but it's already hit a massive sales milestone.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is 2025's GOTY frontrunner, and it can be yours for less with these deals
By Brendan Lowry published
Deal 2025's best new game so far is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and you can get it for less thanks to these sweet discounts.

To nobody's surprise, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is absolutely blowing up Steam right now
By Brendan Lowry published
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has finally come out, and it's already a colossal hit on Steam.

8 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 beginner tips on what to do first in this grand medieval RPG
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide The open world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is gigantic, and it's hard to know what to do first in it. Here's what I recommend.

Do you need to play Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 before 2?
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is fantastic, but do you need to play the first game to enjoy it?

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 release date — Preloads, launch time, and when it comes out
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Guide At long last, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is finally almost upon us. Here's what you need to know about its exact release date, launch times, and more.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 reviews and Metacritic scores are in
By Brendan Lowry published
News At long last, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is here, and so are reviews for the medieval RPG. Here's a look at its Metacritic score and what people are saying.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review — The perfect RPG sequel
By Brendan Lowry published
Review The long-awaited sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance is finally here, and it's phenomenal. Here's my full review.

Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas lead writer has returned to the studio "for exciting times" — and no, that doesn't mean what you think it does
By Brendan Lowry published
News Fallout: New Vegas' lead writer has come back to Obsidian Entertainment "for exciting times" after 14 years of being away.
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