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
FTC reportedly timed its opposition to Microsoft's Activision deal to manipulate the European Union (Update)
By Brendan Lowry last updated
The Plot Thickens The US regulator did not want a settlement reached, according to sources familiar with investigations.
Destiny 2 is about to shower players with 'red border' Deepsight weapons
By Brendan Lowry published
Red Borders Galore Bungie has announced in a new blog post that players will be able to acquire red border variants of Season 16-19 weapons much faster ahead of Lightfall's launch.
Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush rocks its way onto Xbox Game Pass today with surprise release
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Rock On! Tango Gameworks' new game, Hi-Fi Rush, was unveiled during the Xbox Developer_Direct showcase and is available to play now on Xbox and PC.
Destiny 2 servers are down and will remain offline for bug fixes, rollback planned (Update)
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Technical Difficulties Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game's servers offline as it works to patch a nasty bug, with downtime expected to last until a fix is tested successfully and can be deployed.
Metro Exodus dev offers update on the next game amid Ukraine war, releases modding SDK
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Major Update 4A Games, the primarily Ukrainian studio behind the popular Metro games, has provided an update on the next title while discussing the impact of the war.
New Overwatch 2 patch nerfs Roadhog's hook one-shot combo into the ground
By Brendan Lowry published
Massive Nerf A new Overwatch 2 balance patch has gone live, removing Roadhog's ability to one-shot with his Chain Hook and Scrap Gun while also nerfing a handful of other characters as well.
One of the best shooters is down to just $2.99 right now
By Brendan Lowry published
Titan-sized Deal Titanfall 2 is arguably one of the best shooter games ever made, and for a short time, you can pick it up for the price of a cup of coffee.
Watch this Elden Ring streamer play the game with her mind
By Brendan Lowry published
Mind Controls Elden Ring streamer Perrikaryal has figured out a way to control her Tarnished with nothing but her brain activity.
Former 343i devs respond to Microsoft layoffs: 'They set Halo up for failure' (Update)
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Called Out Several former Halo developers have publicly voiced criticisms of Microsoft's leadership and management policies after over 60 people were laid off from 343 Industries.
Elden Ring GeoGuessr turns the map into a boss fight
By Brendan Lowry published
Test Your Knowledge A fan-made Elden Ring GeoGuessr spinoff has been released, challenging players to point out specific map locations using screenshots.
New STALKER 2 screenshots make The Zone look damn good
By Brendan Lowry published
Anomalous Beauty STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl developer GSC Game World has released several new in-engine screenshots of the upcoming title.
Destiny 2 is FINALLY doing something about those infuriating blue drops
By Brendan Lowry published
Begone, Blues Blue gear is all but useless in Destiny 2, and after years of complaints, Bungie is finally doing something about it.
Destiny 2 reveals Lightfall raid release date ahead of launch
By Brendan Lowry published
Get Raid Ready Ahead of the launch of the Lightfall expansion and its new endgame PvE raid, developer Bungie has revealed when you'll be able to try and overcome it.
Destiny 2's buildcrafting is getting a massive buff in Lightfall
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Awesome Changes Destiny 2 developer Bungie has given players an extensive look at the buildcrafting changes they can expect when the Lightfall expansion goes live next month.
How to buy and send a digital Xbox gift card
By Richard Devine, Brendan Lowry published
$$$ Need a quick and easy gift for an Xbox player in your life? We'll show you how you can get them a digital Xbox gift card in seconds.
Already, HBO's 'The Last of Us' succeeds where the 'Halo' show failed
By Brendan Lowry published
Follow the Source The stellar premiere of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation highlights why Paramount's Halo show missed the mark.
New Valve leak reveals a treasure trove of Team Fortress 2 assets
By Brendan Lowry published
Wild Find A massive leak of a Valve asset repository has given the gaming community access to over 61GB of unused Team Fortress 2 maps, models, textures, and more.
Skyrim Together Reborn co-op mod: How to play, download, install, and make a server
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Tamriel for Two The Skyrim Together co-op mod is incredible, but how can you download, install, and play it? And how do you create a server for you and your friends to use? Here's what you need to know.
A new Destiny 2 update just fixed one of the game's biggest problems
By Brendan Lowry published
Mod-nificent After nearly two years of frustrating limitations, Bungie has finally made Destiny 2's armor mods accessible to all players.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti preorders and where to find stock - live report
By Brendan Lowry last updated
1440p champ The latest 40 series NVIDIA GPU is here. Here's where you can get your hands on one during its global launch.
Overwatch 2 Season 2: Everything new, Battle Pass, Ramattra, events, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
It's Here Overwatch 2 Season 2 is here, and it offers fans new content, new cosmetic unlocks, and other goodies. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know about it.
Overwatch 2's Battle for Olympus event is the worst in the game's history
By Brendan Lowry published
Disappointment Overwatch 2 Season 2's Battle for Olympus event is here, but its new game mode, challenges, and cosmetic rewards all leave much to be desired.
Get Elden Ring for its lowest price ever for Xbox and PC with this Winter Sale deal
By Brendan Lowry published
Don't Miss Out Pick up 2022's Game of the Year for up to 38% off.
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