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!
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Dragon's Dogma 2 FAQ: Gameplay guides, lists, release date, editions, trailers, and everything you need to know
By Alexander Cope last updated
FAQ Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an upcoming open-world, action RPG where players journey alongside their AI-driven Pawns to save the world from an ancient dragon.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Thief's guide, tips, tricks, and skill list
By Alexander Cope published
Steal victory Rob enemies of their victories with our Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide on how to effectively play the Thief Vocation
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Do my ears deceive me, or is Amazon selling the all-in-one Microsoft Audio Dock with a resounding 80% discount?
By Alexander Cope published
Deal In honor of the Amazon Spring Sale, Amazon offers the traditionally expensive Microsoft Audio Dock for 80% off its original MSRP.
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How to download and install Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox as it finally comes to consoles
By Alexander Cope published
FFXIV on Xbox Discover how to begin your journey as the Champion of Eorzea as Final Fantasy XIV launches on Xbox Series X|S.
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Watch out for these EXPLOSIVE 75% discounts on the Minecraft Creeper and TNT block mini fridges
By Alexander Cope published
Deal These charming Minecraft mini fridges are enjoying incredible 75% discount deals at Walmart
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A blazing hot 50% discount makes the Xbox Series S replica toaster the perfect companion for any hungry gamer
By Alexander Cope published
Deal Walmart is hosting a sale for an Xbox Series S-inspired toaster, reducing its price tag by 50% and branding edible logos directly onto your bread.
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There's nothing cooler than the Xbox Series X mini fridge, and now it's up for grabs with a refreshing half-price discount
By Alexander Cope published
Deal A 50% discount deal for Ukonic's Xbox Series X Replica 8 Can Mini Fridge comes alongside a Spring sales season. Keep your beverages cold while playing games with a half-price discount.
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Dragons Dogma 2 launch times: Here's when the game goes live in your region
By Alexander Cope published
Time for adventure Capcom announces the global launch timings and preload dates for its much-anticipated action-RPG, Dragon Dogma's 2. Here are all the details for when the game goes live.
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World of Warcraft is getting a 60-player Pirate battle royale with rewards for the main game, say hi to 'Plunderstorm'
By Alexander Cope published
A-hoy mateys Blizzard Entertainment has announced that a new pirate-themed event will be included in World of Warcraft's Patch 10.2.6 update. Read on to learn more details on this unexpected event.
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Two of my childhood favorite JRPGs from retro SEGA consoles are coming to Xbox
By Alexander Cope last updated
Grandia on Xbox Gung-Ho has announced that the Grandia HD Collection, a bundle containing the classic JRPGs Grandia and Grandia 2, will finally be ported to Xbox and PlayStation.
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This upcoming Xbox / PC RTS is an insane mix of 'Age of Empires' and the BBC's 'Planet Earth'
By Alexander Cope published
Ants of Empires Empire of the Ants, the upcoming RTS based on the famous namesake novel, has revealed a new gameplay trailer at GDC 2024
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Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have crossplay and cross save?
By Alexander Cope published
Dragon's Cross-play? Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s long-awaited open-world, action-RPG sequel will be released very soon. However, does this support crossplay and cross save features?
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Dragon's Dogma 2 buyer's guide: Standard, Deluxe Editions, and where is the Collector's Edition?
By Alexander Cope published
Dragon's Pre-order Discover where you can pre-order your copy of Capcom’s long-awaited-for sequel to the cult classic action-RPG, Dragon’s Dogma
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The release date and visuals for Overwatch 2's crazy Cowboy Bebop collaboration skins has been revealed
By Alexander Cope published
More anime skins Blizzard Entertainment has recently unveiled a trailer showcasing Overwatch 2's collaboration skins of the classic 1990s anime, Cowboy Bebop.
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Persona 3 Reload DLC is already here, and you'll be able to get it for free through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
By Alexander Cope published
Persona 3 DLC The Answers expansion from Persona 3 FES is being remade as part of an upcoming DLC Expansion Pass for Persona 3 Reload, and it's included in Game Pass.
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Is Dragon's Dogma 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
By Alexander Cope published
DD2 on XGP? The launch of Capcom’s much-anticipated action-RPG, Dragon’s Dogma 2, is fast approaching, but will it come to Xbox Game Pass?
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This new over-the-top Xbox / PC JRPG from the creators of the 'Persona' series is now open to wishlist
By Alexander Cope published
Fantasy meets Persona Wishlists have gone live for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus' first purely fantasy JRPG by the creators of the Persona series.
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Anime fans should not miss out on this limited-edition Gundam-themed Razer products
By Alexander Cope published
Razer x Gundam Razer has recently announced a special Razer Iskur X gaming chair and apparel inspired by Gundam, an iconic anime franchise that's been around since 1979.
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Deep Silver's goretastic zombie action sequel Dead Island 2 secretly shambles its way to Xbox Game Pass
By Alexander Cope published
Shadow drop Dead Island 2, the long-awaited and critically acclaimed sequel to the cult classic action-horror game Dead Island, has recently been added to Xbox Game Pass without announcement.
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Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta Test has finally gone live
By Alexander Cope published
FFXIV Xbox Beta The Open Beta Test for the upcoming Xbox version of Final Fantasy XIV has gone live for first-time Xbox players.
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Xbox and PC
By Alexander Cope published
SMT:V on Xbox Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, an enhanced re-release of the fifth mainline entry of Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei series, has been announced for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as PC.
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JRPG 'Tales of Arise' is a 'surprise' Xbox Game Pass addition, coming this February
By Alexander Cope published
Tales of XGP Xbox Japan has revealed on social media, that Tales of Arise, the latest entry of the Tales series, will be added to Xbox Game Pass later this month.
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The most challenging race circuit on the planet returns in Forza Motorsport's latest update
By Alexander Cope published
New cars coming The next major content update for Forza Motorsport (2023) launches later today with a truckload of new cars to drive, a new race, new events, and bug fixes.
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