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
Sony sensationally takes Concord offline with no return in sight, refunds coming for Steam PC and PlayStation
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Put On Ice A week and a half after its disastrous launch, PlayStation's hero shooter Concord is being taken down and put on ice while Sony and Firewalk Studios figure out what's next.
This beloved open-world PC indie game is finally coming to Xbox 8 years later, and you can (maybe) play it right now
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Touching Down Soon After eight years, the popular open-world indie Starbound is getting a release on Xbox consoles — and there's an ongoing beta test for it you might get access to if you're lucky.
Get 2 of the best single-player FPS games for less than your morning coffee, and their top-notch sequel for cheaper than a sandwich
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Amazing Deal The Metro games are some of the best first-person shooters of all time, and thanks to these best-ever deals, they've never been cheaper.
The Fallout games you've (probably) never played are free for a whole week — grab 'em while you can
By Brendan Lowry published
Fallout for Free For the next several days, you can get your hands on the Fallout games that kicked the legendary franchise off without spending a penny.
Does Star Wars Outlaws have multiplayer?
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Room For Two? Star Wars Outlaws is nearly here, but is it a game you can play in co-op with friends or against others in PvP? Here's what you need to know.
Star Wars Outlaws PC system requirements: The specs you need for the open-world adventure
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Power Your Journey After a long wait, Star Wars Outlaws is finally almost here — but does your PC meet its system requirements and recommended specifications? Find out here.
Star Wars Outlaws release date: Early Access, launch times, countdown, and when it's coming out
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Almost Here Star Wars Outlaws is almost here, so naturally, everyone wants to know its exact release date and start times. You'll find all of that information and other launch details here.
Star Wars Outlaws reviews are in: Here's a Metacritic roundup of what everyone's saying about this trip to the galaxy far, far away
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A Wide Range The review embargo for Star Wars Outlaws has officially lifted. Here's a look at its Metacritic score, as well as some specifics about its overall critical reception.
"It would have ROCKED!": Today I learned a Halo dev prototyped an Alien crossover — here's what it looked like
By Brendan Lowry published
Xenos in Halo? Ever wanted to see Halo's Master Chief fight an Alien Xenomorph? As it turns out, a crossover may have been in the works many years ago.
Is Masters of Albion a Fable game? Peter Molyneux claims "Albion can't be copyrighted" to dodge Microsoft legal complications, says it's in the same universe
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Sharing Albion Peter Molyneux's new game is Masters of Albion, and that title has everyone wondering if it's a Fable game. But is it? Here's what the developer had to say on the matter.
Black Myth: Wukong goes ape with well over 2 million players at launch, surpassing Palworld as the second most-played Steam game ever released
By Brendan Lowry published
Big Numbers Game Science's highly anticipated ARPG Black Myth: Wukong has enjoyed an explosive launch, with the game's Steam player count rocketing past the 2 million milestone.
Xbox's Starfield got that sweet new REV-8 rover update, and oh yeah — the Shattered Space DLC's release date, too
By Brendan Lowry published
Behind the Wheel Surprise! Starfield's rover update has arrived, and so has the release date for the Shattered Space DLC.
Gearbox reveals Borderlands 4 at Gamescom, probably hoping to put the terrible movie behind it — here's the release date info
By Brendan Lowry published
Mayhem Returns Almost 5 years after Borderlands 3's release, Gearbox has announced Borderlands 4. Here's its scheduled release date.
Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Black Bear Guai boss
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Can't Bear It Black Myth: Wukong's first chapter concludes with a boss fight against the deadly Black Bear Guai. Here's how to beat him.
Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Black Wind King boss
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Feel A Breeze? The Black Wind King is one of Black Myth: Wukong's hardest early bosses. Here's how you can beat him.
Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Lingxuzi boss
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Big Doggo Lingxuzi is Black Myth: Wukong's first major boss, and once you learn how the fight with the wolf demon works, you'll take it down in no time. Here's what you need to know.
Can I play Black Myth: Wukong on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
By Brendan Lowry published
Wukong on Deck? Black Myth: Wukong is finally here, but how does it perform on handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go? Here's what you need to know.
Black Myth: Wukong system requirements and Benchmark Tool — Does your PC have the minimum specs?
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Will it Run? The long-awaited Black Myth: Wukong is almost here, but is your PC strong enough to run it? Here's what you need to know about its minimum and recommended PC specs.
Black Myth: Wukong preorders are marked down before launch — get one of 2024's biggest action RPGs and journey to the west for less
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Preorder Deal Black Myth: Wukong is just days away from launching on Windows PC, but it's already on sale thanks to this sweet preorder deal.
Black Myth: Wukong is a good action RPG with one helluva boss rush, but what's between those battles holds it back from true greatness
By Brendan Lowry published
Review Black Myth: Wukong is finally here, but does it live up to the hype that's made it one of 2024's biggest game releases? Here's my review.
Black Myth: Wukong release date — Launch time, countdown, preloads, and when it's coming out
By Brendan Lowry published
Journey's Beginning Finally, Black Myth: Wukong is almost here. Curious when you can play it? Here are all the details you need to know about.
Is EA Sports Madden NFL 25 on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Madden on XGP? Madden NFL 25 is the latest entry in EA's fan-favorite football series, but is it playable on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.
EA Sports Madden NFL 25 release date: Early Access, countdown, and launch time
By Brendan Lowry published
Kickoff Time EA's Madden titles are the biggest American football games in the world, and the latest — Madden NFL 25 — is kicking off soon. Here's when you can play it.
STALKER 2 developer deep dive shows over 30 minutes of new gameplay and interviews, and it looks like the sequel I've always wanted: "There is no such other game"
By Brendan Lowry published
The Zone Calls... Ahead of STALKER 2's scheduled release on Xbox and PC in November, developer GSC Game World has released a lengthy gameplay showcase of the open world survival shooter.
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