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
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already has me hooked on its medieval tale, and I haven't even gotten past the RPG's opening hours
By Brendan Lowry published
Preview Ahead of its official release date, I got the opportunity to preview Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's opening chapter. Here's what I think of the RPG thus far.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC system requirements and specs
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide The long-awaited medieval RPG sequel Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is nearly here, but can your PC run it? Here's what you need to know about its specs and requirements.
STALKER 2 kicks off special giveaway to fundraise for Ukrainian schools
By Brendan Lowry published
News GSC Game World, the developer of STALKER 2, has partnered with Ukraine's fundraising platform UNITED24 to raise funds for generators for Ukrainian schools with a special giveaway.
Sony is making a Helldivers 2 movie even though it's basically just Starship Troopers
By Brendan Lowry published
News During its CES 2025 conference, PlayStation maker Sony announced that both Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers are getting film adaptations.
The Game Awards 2024 LIVE as it happened
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming All the news from The Game Awards 2024 in one place, reported as it happened.
The first new PC game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free on Steam
By Brendan Lowry published
Opinion The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
Helldivers 2's best new stratagem is the dumbest thing I've ever seen
By Brendan Lowry published
Opinion The best new stratagem in Helldivers 2 is its ridiculous Anti-Tank Emplacement. Here's why you need to get your hands on it as soon as possible.
The STALKER co-op mod of my dreams is here
By Brendan Lowry published
News There's no co-op in STALKER 2, but a new mod for the previous game, Call of Pripyat, just came out that adds the highly requested multiplayer feature.
Helldivers 2's Illuminate are back for Round 2 on Genesis Prime [UPDATED]
By Brendan Lowry last updated
News After a Herculean effort from Helldivers 2 players, the game's new Illuminate faction was defeated...but it's already back, and it's back with a vengeance.
I've been fighting Helldivers 2's Illuminate non-stop — here's the best loadout I'm using
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming Plenty of loadouts work great against the Illuminate in Helldivers 2, but this one has risen above the rest for me.
Helldivers 2 skyrockets to the top of Steam as the Illuminate arrives
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming The Illuminate have arrived in Helldivers 2, and as these numbers show, players are flooding back to the Galactic War to do their part and fight back against the alien menace.
Helldivers 2's Illuminate faction is everything I could ever ask for
By Brendan Lowry published
Opinion After battling the Illuminate for seven hours straight in Helldivers 2, I've fallen in love with the new enemy faction.
Microsoft adds 400 games and this key feature to its Xbox PC app
By Brendan Lowry published
Software A new update for Microsoft's official Xbox app for Windows PC brings hundreds of games, a brand new Home screen, and more.
My favorite multiplayer game in ages just got snubbed at The Game Awards — I can't believe it's not up for Game of the Year
By Brendan Lowry published
GOTY Material Helldivers 2 is a phenomenal game and one of the best multiplayer co-op titles in recent memory. I can't believe it didn't get a GOTY nomination at The Game Awards.
This STALKER 2 Photo Mode mod has me begging the devs for an official one
By Brendan Lowry published
Stunning It's a shame that STALKER 2 doesn't have a Photo Mode, but this modded solution is the next best thing — and it's absolutely fantastic.
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC?
By Brendan Lowry published
Indy on PC? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the first new Indy game on Xbox since 2009, but is it on PC, too?
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox?
By Brendan Lowry published
Coming to Xbox? When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches soon, will you be able to play it on Xbox consoles? Here's what you need to know.
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox Game Pass?
By Brendan Lowry published
Indy on GP? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is almost here, but will you be able to play it with Xbox Game Pass when it arrives? Here's what you need to know.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PC requirements are steep
By Brendan Lowry published
Good Lord The system requirements and recommended PC specs for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are incredibly steep.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC system requirements and specs: Can you run it?
By Brendan Lowry published
PC Specs The highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is almost here, but does your PC meet its system requirements? How about the recommended specs? Here's what you need to know.
STALKER 2 devs explain why A-Life 2.0 is broken, pledge to patch it
By Brendan Lowry published
The Reason In a new interview, STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has explained why its A-Life 2.0 AI system isn't working and promises to fix it in a future patch.
This ultrawide gaming monitor is still on sale, and a Cyber Monday steal at this price
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Join The Club This ultrawide gaming monitor is still on sale for an excellent price even though Cyber Monday is over, but time is running out to take advantage.
STALKER 2's Patch 1.0.3 update is here and fixes a bug that's been driving people crazy — here are the patch notes
By Brendan Lowry published
Huge Fix Just a few days after STALKER 2 got its first two post-launch updates, a third patch has been released. Here's what it brings.
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