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
Is Death Stranding 2 coming to Xbox?
By Brendan Lowry last updated
👶👍 Death Stranding 2 is on the way, but is it coming to Xbox consoles? Here's what we know.
Microsoft strives for more of its Windows PC games to come to Xbox while hitting as "many screens as possible"
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Play Everywhere Microsoft looks to continue and even ramp up its focus on releasing its games across the Xbox ecosystem.
Best PCs for Adobe Creative Cloud 2024: Handle Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more with ease
By Rebecca Spear, Brendan Lowry, Richard Devine last updated
Updated 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.
Xbox head Phil Spencer confirms Microsoft mobile game store delay amid Apple, Google regulations
By Brendan Lowry published
Updated Plans Months after its original release window, Microsoft's Xbox mobile gaming store has been delayed by the company.
Does STALKER 2 have co-op multiplayer and cross-play?
By Brendan Lowry published
STALKER Co-op? At long last, STALKER 2 is finally almost here. But can you play it co-op, and with people on other platforms?
STALKER 2 PC system requirements and specs: Can you run Heart of Chornobyl?
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Ready for The Zone? GSC Game World's long-awaited STALKER 2 release is imminent, and ahead of it, the game's PC requirements have been published.
Golden Joystick Awards 2024 voting is still live for 24 hours — this nominee easily got my GOTY pick
By Brendan Lowry published
GOTY Vote The popular Golden Joystick Awards show is back for 2024, and you still have time to cast your vote for its Game of the Year category.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox?
By Brendan Lowry published
Xbox launch? Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is almost here, but will you be able to play it on Xbox when it launches? We have the latest.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Flying Onto XGP? Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 looks to be an excellent upgrade, but will it be on Game Pass? Here's what we know.
STALKER 2: The latest on Game Pass, release date, and everything you need to know
By Brendan Lowry last updated
The Zone Calls Here's everything you need to know about STALKER 2, the highly anticipated survival horror shooter from GSC Game World.
I thought this Halo 2 demo was lost to time, but 20+ years later, I can finally play it this weekend
By Brendan Lowry published
It Lives! Halo 2's E3 2003 demo was an incredibly iconic piece of marketing, and now, you'll finally be able to play it yourself this weekend.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's safe, dull writing has me yearning for Mass Effect depth
By Brendan Lowry published
Too Safe BioWare's new Dragon Age game is finally here, but after playing, I find myself wishing it had the narrative depth of Mass Effect.
This amazing horror game just got multiplayer this Halloween, and it's the most fun you can have for under $3
By Brendan Lowry published
Play This Now Buckshot Roulette is one of the best PC games I've played in recent memory, and this Halloween, multiplayer has come to the indie title.
To my surprise, Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC sales just passed CoD: Black Ops 6 on Steam
By Brendan Lowry published
Whoa On its launch day, BioWare's highly anticipated Dragon Age: The Veilguard has passed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Steam's Top Sellers list.
Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Veilguard on XGP? The first new Dragon Age game in a decade is finally here, but can you play it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know about The Veilguard.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard best class — Mage, Rogue, Warrior, Specializations, and which to choose
By Brendan Lowry published
Big Decision There are three classes in the new Dragon Age game, but which should you play?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard best faction — For every class, Rook backstories, and bonuses
By Brendan Lowry published
Pick Your Past You can pick from one of six factions when making your Dragon Age: The Veilguard character, but which one should you pick? Here's what we think.
Turtle Beach's wild new Xbox controller rotates buttons in and out of the gamepad like a sci-fi gadget
By Brendan Lowry published
Flippy Gaming peripheral maker Turtle Beach has announced the Stealth Pivot Xbox controller, a gamepad with unique revolving button modules that give you access to a separate set of inputs.
"I know none of this is easy news to hear, particularly with colleagues and friends departing SIE." Sony closes two PlayStation studios and shutters Concord for good
By Brendan Lowry published
Ugh. PlayStation maker Sony has revealed that it's closing its Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios teams, with the latter's unsuccessful hero shooter Concord being sunset permanently.
Microsoft makes the Xbox app on Windows PC much better with a new feature it's been missing since release
By Brendan Lowry published
It's About Time Microsoft has released a new update for the Xbox app on Windows that gives it a feature I've wanted since the software came out.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews and Metacritic score roundup: Does BioWare's latest RPG live up to its legacy?
By Brendan Lowry published
Worth the Wait? At long last, Dragon Age: The Veilguard — the latest entry in BioWare's beloved fantasy RPG series — is finally here. But does it live up to the studio's legacy? Here's what reviewers think.
Best Fallout 4 Xbox mods
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Modpocalypse Fallout 4 has mod support on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, and there are tons of great mods to use. Here are our favorites.
Helldivers 2 celebrates Liberty Day with the gift of a returning beloved weapon, and all you have to do to get it is complete a Major Order only a traitor could fail
By Brendan Lowry published
Fix Bayonets! To celebrate Liberty Day, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is bringing gear from the original game to the sequel.
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