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
Elden Ring DLC: Scadutree Avatar location, weakness, and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Flower Power The Elden Ring DLC's Scadutree Avatar boss isn't as hard as some others, but it can still be quite tricky. Here's how to take it down.
Elden Ring DLC: How to fix the 'Inappropriate activity detected' bug when summoning in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
It's Easy The Elden Ring "Inappropriate activity detected" bug is annoying PC players trying to enjoy Shadow of the Erdtree. Thankfully, FromSoftware has announced a workaround fix for the problem.
Palworld: Jormuntide and Jormuntide Ignis locations, breeding, and how to catch
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Dragons FTW Jormuntide and Jormuntide Ignis are a few of the best Palworld Pals in the game. Here's how to get them.
The Elden Ring DLC's secret Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes are a Bleed build's best friend — here's how to get them in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
Double Trouble Need to proc Bleed? These secret Elden Ring DLC Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes will do it faster than you can L2 with Rivers of Blood.
Elden Ring DLC: Miquella's Great Rune use and effect in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
What's it For? Not sure what the use and effects of Miquella's Great Rune is in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC? Here's what you need to know.
The Elden Ring DLC just got a major 'Calibration Update' to balance Shadow of the Erdtree difficulty, and its patch notes say another is on the way
By Brendan Lowry published
Big Adjustments The first major Elden Ring patch for Shadow of the Erdtree is here, and it makes some sizable balance changes to the DLC.
The STALKER trilogy's promised mod support has come to Xbox consoles, and you're allowed to cheese achievements with it
By Brendan Lowry published
Mod The Zone STALKER developer GSC Game World has made good on its promise to add mod support to the Xbox and PlayStation ports of the games.
Elden Ring DLC: How is Radahn alive in Shadow of the Erdtree? Ending explained
By Brendan Lowry published
Ending Explained Wondering how Radahn is alive at the end of the Elden Ring DLC, and also what that ending meant? I do my best to explain Shadow of the Erdtree's biggest twist.
Elden Ring DLC: 'Somewhere, a great rune has broken' meaning in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
Heads Up Here's what "Somewhere, a great rune has broken" means in Elden Ring's new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
I answer your Elden Ring DLC questions: NG+, difficulty, achievements, new spells, and more in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
Answers You asked us your biggest questions about Elden Ring's DLC, Shadows of the Erdtree, and now we're here with answers.
Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Promised Consort Radahn, the final boss, in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
This One's Brutal Here's how to take down the Elden Ring DLC's final boss, which also happens to be its most difficult one.
FromSoftware reacts to CD Projekt RED reacting to Elden Ring beating The Witcher 3 for highest-rated DLC of all time
By Brendan Lowry last updated
👑👑👑 Elden Ring's highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is now the highest-rated DLC expansion of all time, according to Metacritic data.
The best Elden Ring DLC tip I have: Sekiro's greatest lesson helped me get through Shadow of the Erdtree, and it'll help you, too
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Get In There Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is brutally difficult, but this lesson from Sekiro helped me get through it, and you can apply it in your own gameplay too.
Elden Ring DLC launches to "Mixed" reviews as players bemoan difficulty, PC performance in Shadow of the Erdtree: "There's a big problem with balancing"
By Brendan Lowry published
Mixed Feelings The long-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is finally here, but it's launched to a "Mixed" Steam reception due to difficulty and performance complaints.
Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Commander Gaius in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
Hog Ridaaa! Commander Gaius is hard to defeat in Elden Ring's DLC, so allow me to help you out with a detailed boss guide.
Meet Blackgaol Knight, the Elden Ring DLC boss bullying Shadow of the Erdtree players even though he's just a guy with a sword
By Brendan Lowry published
Just a Guy The Blackgaol Knight is the first boss you can fight in the Elden Ring DLC, but that doesn't mean he's easy to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring DLC Milady location: The coolest new weapon type is just a quick ride away
By Brendan Lowry published
En Garde! The Elden Ring DLC is here, and it's brought an amazing new Light Greatsword called Milady to the game. Here's where to get it in Shadow of the Erdtree.
As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself"
By Brendan Lowry published
Fun in Friction On DLC launch day, Elden Ring's director Hidetaka Miyazaki says lowering difficulty would "break the game itself" in a new interview.
Elden Ring DLC known bugs at launch, Steam Deck issues, and all workarounds discovered so far
By Brendan Lowry published
Bug Report The long-awaited DLC expansion for Elden Ring is finally here but is sadly infected with some bugs
Elden Ring DLC: How to get hand-to-hand martial arts in Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
Kung Fu Souls Eager to play with the Elden Ring DLC's new Hand-to-Hand weapon? Here's how you can get your, well, hands on it in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring DLC: Full interactive map of Shadow of the Erdtree
By Brendan Lowry published
Every Location Trying to find specific items in the Elden Ring DLC? Check out this interactive map of Shadow of the Erdtree.
How long is the Elden Ring DLC? Shadow of the Erdtree size explained
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Great Journey Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is massive, but how long does it take to beat? Here's what you need to know.
Elden Ring DLC: Should you start a new game for Shadow of the Erdtree?
By Brendan Lowry last updated
New Game? The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is here, but should you make a new character to play it? Here's my take.
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