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
Minecraft Armadillo guide: Update release date, Wolf Armor, Scute, breeding, and more
By Brendan Lowry published
So Cute! The Armadillo is coming in Minecraft's next big update. Here's a full overview of everything you need to know about this useful, adorable mob.
As Helldivers 2 players report mystery blue laser beams and Illuminate sightings, its director is gaslighting again: "Blue beams aren't real, they can't hurt you"
By Brendan Lowry published
Beam Deniers Seething Players have started to report seeing strange blue lasers in Helldivers 2, but its director says that's a load of malarkey.
Every Fallout game goes on sale for unbeatable rock bottom prices ahead of the Amazon TV show's release date
By Brendan Lowry published
Atomic Savings A month before the Fallout TV show's debut, every game in the series' history has gone on sale for record-low prices.
Helldivers 2 players fully liberate the Umlaut Sector with time to spare, (hopefully) clearing four planets with Super Earth's deadliest bug spray for good [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Termicide Helldivers 2 players have successfully completed the Major Order to free the Umlaut Sector, paving the way for an activation of the Terminid Control System.
Helldivers 2's infamous crossplay friend request bug may finally get a fix soon
By Brendan Lowry published
🤞🤞🤞 The bug preventing Helldivers 2 fans from using crossplay to play with their friends may finally get patched in the near future.
Game-sized Dark Souls 3 mod Archthrones just got a demo release you can play now, and it's the coolest fan-made project I've ever seen
By Brendan Lowry published
Don't Miss It Dark Souls: Archthrones, a colossal mod that's been in development for almost four years, is now available to try thanks to a new demo.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection dev Aspyr responds to launch backlash amid "Mostly Negative" reviews, server issues: "We will continue our efforts" [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Disaster The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is here, but it's going through a very tumultuous launch.
Helldivers 2's Cutting Edge Warbond is live: Here's everything new, and the price you'll pay for Liberty's latest toys
By Brendan Lowry published
High Voltage The Cutting Edge Premium Warbond is live in Helldivers 2. Here's a complete overview of everything you need to know about it.
As STALKER games debut on console, leaks show Xbox 360 and PSP versions we never got
By Brendan Lowry published
Shortly after the STALKER trilogy launched on Xbox and PlayStation, some very old (and revealing) design docs were shared on Reddit.
Helldivers 2 Galactic War live map: Track status and progress with this Liberty-approved web app
By Brendan Lowry published
Live Updates Track Super Earth's march across the galaxy in Helldivers 2 with this nifty community-made tool.
STALKER games in order: Which Legends of the Zone Trilogy game should I play first?
By Brendan Lowry published
Play Order Jumping into the STALKER trilogy for the first time? This is the play order I recommend.
Latest Helldivers 2 update patch notes: Fewer Bile Titans, you can one-shot Chargers now, and the worst modifier? Gone [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Big Update Helldivers 2 got a new patch that reduces elite enemy spawn rates, makes Chargers killable with a single rocket to the kisser, and more.
They fly now: Helldivers 2 patch stealthily adds flying Shrieker bugs that dive from above to cut you to ribbons
By Brendan Lowry published
Liberty Save Us Next time you're fighting the bugs in Helldivers 2, make sure you keep an eye on the sky.
STALKER Trilogy guide: 7 beginner tips for Xbox players from someone who's been a fan on PC for years
By Brendan Lowry published
Good Hunting... Here are seven essential STALKER tips for console players experiencing the cult classic trilogy for the first time.
Thank Liberty: Helldivers 2 will soon fix the biggest problem with its high-difficulty missions
By Brendan Lowry published
Good News Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead will soon adjust the "spawn rates and health pools of heavy enemies" in an upcoming patch.
Helldivers 2 fans are rushing to get its new Exosuit mechs so fast they're breaking the servers
By Brendan Lowry published
Mech Hype Fans are rushing to unlock Helldivers 2's new mechs so fast that the servers are struggling to keep up.
Helldivers 2 known bugs, launch issues, and workarounds: Server status, errors, and more
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Squash 'Em Many Helldivers 2 players have experienced bugs and server issues after launch. We're tracking all of them here.
Helldivers 2 players unlock Exosuit mechs by freeing Tien Kwan, and Game Master Joel is letting everyone use them for free [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Stomping Grounds The Helldivers 2 community has successfully liberated Tien Kwan, and has unlocked the Patriot Exosuit mech as a result.
Helldivers 2 director addresses "inexcusable behavior" from devs amid balance patch criticisms: "This is not a message that the studio stands behind"
By Brendan Lowry published
Hot-Tempered In the aftermath of Helldivers 2's new balance patch, talks between players and devs got pretty heated.
The Helldivers 2 meta is a symptom of a much larger problem, and nerfs don't fix it
By Brendan Lowry published
Missing the Mark Nerfs to Helldivers 2's meta don't address the reason why it exists in the first place, making the game feel worse overall.
The STALKER trilogy, my favorite open world shooter games, just shadow dropped on Xbox
By Brendan Lowry published
Cheeki Breeki The STALKER trilogy has shadow dropped on Xbox and PlayStation ahead of STALKER 2's release later this year.
Huge Helldivers 2 balance changes are here, but the patch notes are a major letdown
By Brendan Lowry published
Buffs Needed Helldivers 2's big balance patch has gone live, but its nerfs and (lack of) buffs aren't what players were hoping for.
CEO of Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead shuts down Sony PlayStation acquisition rumors: "This is the first I hear of this ... And that's a good indication that it's fake"
By Brendan Lowry published
Not Happening A recent leak suggested Sony has acquired Arrowhead, but the latter's CEO has shut the rumors down.
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.