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
Elden Ring best spells 1.09: Tier lists, sorceries, incantations, and locations
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Magic FTW There are tons of different spells available in Elden Ring, but which ones are the best? Where can you find them? Here's everything you need to know.
The most expensive Xbox headset just hit its lowest ever price
By Brendan Lowry published
What A Steal! This Bang & Olufsen Xbox headset is normally an eye-watering $500, but you can snag it for 60% off now.
Deal: This 3070 Ti Lenovo Legion gaming laptop is on sale for a massive $640 off
By Brendan Lowry published
Huge Discount Lenovo's Legion gaming laptops are top-notch, and this 3070 Ti-powered one is currently 29% off.
Best Elden Ring Spirit Ashes ranked: Tier list and locations
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Soulslike Stands Best Elden Ring Spirit Ashes: Spirit Ashes are extremely useful in Elden Ring, but which are the best? Here's the full list of the best Spirit Ashes, and where to find them.
Elden Ring best weapons 1.09: Tier list, early game, Strength, and more
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Top TIer The best armaments you can find in the Lands Between.
Best Elden Ring builds 1.09: For beginners, PvP, bosses, and more
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Built Different The best Elden Ring builds will help you emerge victorious in both PvE and PvP. Here's a look at our favorites for new players, melee playstyles, magic users, and more.
This hidden Destiny 2 Gunsmith vendor mechanic will help you get god rolls
By Brendan Lowry published
Use This! Destiny 2's Gunsmith vendor, Banshee-44, has a strange mechanic most players don't know about.
Overwatch 2's Ashe was so OP in the April Fools' patch that Blizzard disabled her
By Brendan Lowry published
🔥🔥🧨🔥🔥 Blizzard has disabled Overwatch 2's Ashe in the game's April Fools' mode due to a nasty bug.
Here are Overwatch 2's 'very serious' April Fools' Day patch notes
By Brendan Lowry published
Goofy AF For April Fools' Day, Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard has released a very serious update for Arcade Mode.
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan may be launching soon
By Brendan Lowry published
Sharing Is Caring An Xbox fan spotted a Game Pass Friends & Family ad on their console, suggesting it may launch soon.
Destiny 2 dev explains why that iconic weapon was in a Lightfall cutscene
By Brendan Lowry published
Hello Old Friend A Destiny 2 developer has clarified why the beloved Khvostov appeared in Lightfall's final moments.
Diablo 4? More like Diablo gore with these death stats from the beta
By Brendan Lowry published
Bathed In Blood Now that Diablo 4's beta is over, Blizzard has revealed some interesting stats about the carnage.
Destiny 2 player solos Lightfall raid's final boss, and his reaction was priceless
By Brendan Lowry published
Nezarekt Destiny 2 streamer TheSnazzzyRock soloed the Lightfall raid's final boss. His reaction is amazing.
Destiny 2 best builds 2023: For Hunter, Warlock, and Titan
By Brendan Lowry published
Built Different Here are our favorite Destiny 2 builds for all of the game's classes and subclasses.
Valve has bad news for CS:GO players trying to get Counter-Strike 2 beta test access
By Brendan Lowry published
Don't Bother Grinding Valve says that CS:GO fans hoping to get in the Counter-Strike 2 beta by grinding are wasting time.
This Resident Evil 4 Remake mod gives Leon waist ink and lets him show it off, too
By Brendan Lowry published
A Hot Look Resident Evil 4 Remake modders are already hard at work creating masterpieces like this one.
This Destiny 2 raid armor looked so lewd that Bungie had to patch it
By Brendan Lowry published
Ayo? A piece of armor from Destiny 2's new raid looked so suggestive that Bungie stepped in to change it.
Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares loot table: Raid weapons, armor, and god rolls
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Rewards on Offer Destiny 2's Root of Nightmares raid has plenty of awesome loot for players to earn. Here's a look at the complete loot table, along with the best raid weapon god rolls.
Destiny 2 players hold vigils to honor Lance Reddick, voice of Commander Zavala
By Brendan Lowry published
Rest In Peace Server-wide, Destiny 2 players are hosting vigils in The Tower to honor the late Lance Reddick, Commander Zavala's voice actor.
Watch Elden Ring's Let Me Solo Her do an 'All Malenia' run like the madman he is
By Brendan Lowry published
Can he do it? The legendary Elden Ring player is trying to complete a playthrough where every enemy is Malenia.
Destiny 2 Lightfall review: A return to mediocrity
By Brendan Lowry published
Review The highly anticipated Destiny 2: Lightfall expansion is finally here, but it doesn't live up to expectations. Here's our full review.
Minecraft is coming to Chromebook, and early access is out today
By Brendan Lowry published
New Way to Play Mojang Studios is officially bringing Minecraft to Chromebook, and many will be able to play it today thanks to early access.
Diablo 4 Open Beta preloads are live on Xbox and PC for Early Access owners
By Brendan Lowry published
Get Downloading Diablo 4 Open Beta preloads are now live for anyone that has preordered the full game.
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