Alexander Cope
Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
Latest articles by Alexander Cope
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Blizzard is hiring for a brand new project. What could it be? StarCraft 3? Warcraft RPG?! Overwatch dating sim?!!
By Alexander Cope published
Blizzard hiring devs Is Blizzard Entertainment working on a new IP or looking to revive a classic?
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes review: An incredible homage to retro JRPGs (and it's on Xbox Game Pass too)
By Alexander Cope last updated
Review Raise an army of a hundred heroes and save the world in this enjoyable throwback to classic turn-based JRPGs of the PlayStation One-era.
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Pawns are now less likely to die or explode after new Dragon's Dogma 2 patch
By Alexander Cope published
Dragonsplague patch Capcom has announced plans for upcoming gameplay changes for Dragon's Dogma 2, including making the Dragonsplague mechanic more noticeable.
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One of the best Xbox gaming headsets is on sale for less than $55 on Amazon
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon is hosting limited-time 50% discount for the Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense Gaming Headset, reducing the MSRP to less than $55.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong hints at a potential upcoming release
By Alexander Cope published
Release date soon? The journalist website Comicbook.com has discovered leaks for Hollow Knight: Silksong's game ratings, which potentially hint that its release date may finally be revealed soon.
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A shooter that combines the ultra-violence of DOOM with the fast-paced gameplay of Hades? Sign me up
By Alexander Cope published
DOOM meets Hades Become an undead knight and slaughter your way through hell in the new top-down bullet-hell shooter, Kill Knight
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Overwatch 2 Season 10: Venture Forth's roadmap has been announced
By Alexander Cope published
OW2 Season 10 A new playable Hero, Mirror Universe Battlepass, Clash Game Mode Trial, and more content will be digging their way into Overwatch 2 Season 10
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Palworld shows off teaser trailer for upcoming PvP mode, 'Pal Arena'
By Alexander Cope published
Palworld PVP Pocketpair reveals a new teaser trailer for Palworld's upcoming PvP game mode called Pal Arena, where players will battle each other with their Pals.
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World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria limited-timed event announced along with WoW Classic: Cataclysm release date
By Alexander Cope published
Revisit Pandaria Revisit the entirety of the Mists of Pandaria in a whole new light with World of Warcraft's upcoming Remix event
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The creator of 'Ori and the Blind Forest,' published by Xbox, is already contemplating ideas for a third installment in the series
By Alexander Cope published
Ori 3 soon? Moon Studios, the creators behind the critically acclaimed Ori series and upcoming ARPG, No Rest For The Wicked, have recently stated that they have ideas for a third Ori title.
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Forza Motorsport's seventh update brings back the Brands Hatch Grand Prix and Indy Circuits
By Alexander Cope published
Brands Hatch returns Forza Motorsport's latest update has recently rolled out, bringing with it the return of the Brands Hatch Grand Prix and Indy Circuits, playable cars, gameplay changes and fixes, and more.
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Just $620 for one of HP's top-of-the-line 2-in-1 laptops is so unreal I must be dreaming
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Best Buy is hosting a 40% discount for HP's 13th-generation 2-in-1 Envy Laptop. Read on to learn how this deal will save you $300 by purchasing this highly sought-after premium laptop.
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Revisit the Clan Invasion with this new standalone installment of the MechWarrior series
By Alexander Cope published
Suit up! Piranha Games Inc. has revealed the first gameplay trailer for MechWarrior 5: Clans, a spin-off and standalone title in the long-running MechWarrior series.
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This $100 price drop on one of the best handhelds for Xbox Game Pass and native PC gaming is no April Fools Joke
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Best Buy is currently hosting a sale for the normally expensive Asus Rog Ally handheld gaming console for a whopping 20% discount. Read on to learn how to save $100 using this deal.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 monster guide and bestiary: Elemental weaknesses, locations, tips, and tricks to defeat them
By Alexander Cope published
Monster hunter! Sharpen your hunting knowledge with our guide to slay the monsters of Dragon's Dogma 2
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Square Enix's Yoshi-P hints that 'Final Fantasy XVI' could come to Xbox after the Windows PC version is done
By Alexander Cope published
FFXVI on Xbox? The developers of Final Fantasy XVI discuss the possibility of porting the game to other platforms once the PC version is released.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocations guide: Skill list, augments list, tips and tricks
By Alexander Cope last updated
DD2 Vocations Discover which Vocation suits you and your Pawns best with our Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocations guide
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World of Warcraft returns to growth with over roughly 7 million players in the lead-up to the 'The War Within' expansion
By Alexander Cope published
7 million subscribers Blizzard Entertainment declares they've worked to re-establish goodwill with their fanbase, coinciding with reports that the game may have over 7 million players and seems to be growing again.
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Capcom announces how it's going to fix Dragon's Dogma 2's biggest issues
By Alexander Cope published
DD2 updates Players will soon be able to start a new game with these upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 updates
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail FAQ — Gameplay, trailers, everything we know
By Alexander Cope last updated
Dawntrail FAQ Begin a new saga in Square Enix’s long-running MMORPG with the upcoming expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.
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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail's release date gets announced along with new Digital and Collector's editions
By Alexander Cope published
Dawntrail release date Rejoice Final Fantasy fans, as the release date for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has finally been announced.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sphinx Guide: Locations, riddle answers, and more
By Rebecca Spear, Alexander Cope published
The Sphinx Locate the Sphinx and answer her riddles to earn rewards.
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My favorite Razer gaming headset is the best I've ever used, and now it's only a few cents over $69 (Nice.)
By Arielle Danan, Alexander Cope published
Deal While it came close to this bargain price a few years ago since the Mercury collection was removed, the value will only go up. It's a staple in any gamer's arsenal.
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