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
WoW is getting a feature players have wanted for the last 20 years
By Alexander Cope published
WoW Player Housing! Blizzard has announced new Goblin-centric Xones, Delves, Dungeons, and Raids, and confirmed that Player Housing will finally come to World of Warcraft in the Midnight Expansion.
I beat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — Here's why it's the ultimate version for both newcomers and longtime fans
By Alexander Cope published
Review With a variety of improved character classes (plus a new one), accessibility options for newcomers, beautiful HD-2D graphics, plus much more, Square Enix has crafted the ultimate rendition of Dragon Quest 3.
A new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is here
By Alexander Cope published
Deep Dive Check out this sneak peek at gameplay structure, exploration, and combat before the game releases next month,
'Genshin Impact' launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 20, complete with extra bonuses to sweeten the deal
By Alexander Cope published
Genshin Impact Xbox HoYoverse unveils a new trailer for Genshin Impact's upcoming 5.2 content update and additional regarding the Xbox version which will launch later this month.
Rumors that a classic 'Warcraft' game is getting a big remaster reveal begin to take form
By Alexander Cope published
Warcraft 2 Remastered? There have been sightings of a leaked artwork for a remaster of Warcraft 2 floating on the internet, hinting at the possibility of it being announced at Warcraft's 30th Anniversary Direct.
My all-time favorite Xbox controller is cheaper than ever before Black Friday
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Get your hands on the superb Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller for LESS THAN $60 over at Amazon with this sweet early Black Friday discount deal
Monster Hunter Wilds: 16 cool new gameplay details and mechanics you might have missed in the Open Beta Test
By Alexander Cope published
New gameplay info We have had a chance to play Monster Hunter Wilds’ Open Beta Test extensively and encountered a myriad of intriguing new gameplay mechanics we’re excited to share with you.
This legendary JRPG franchise is coming to Xbox for the first time, and the pre-orders are now live
By Alexander Cope published
Atelier pre-orders The latest entry in the long-running Atelier, Atelier Yumia, has its pre-orders gone live for consoles and PC. In addition, Koei Tecmo has a couple of collector's editions and temporarily free DLC.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta Test debuts to almost half a MILLION concurrent players on Steam
By Alexander Cope published
MHWilds players With over 457,000 concurrent Steam players, this Open Beta Test shows Monster Hunter Wilds could become Capcom's next AAA blockbuster hit.
'Monster Hunter Wilds' open beta test on Xbox and Steam PC: How to download early, beta launch times in your region, and more
By Alexander Cope published
MHWilds Beta Monster Hunter Wilds' beta test will soon go live on Xbox and PC platforms. If you wish to get in on this beta, here's what you need to know on how to access it.
'Age of Empires 4' announces new DLC coming soon, as it celebrates its 3rd anniversary
By Alexander Cope published
AOE4 DLC The developers of Age of Empires 4 have recently announced that they have begun developing new DLC content for the game that will be added sometime later during 2025.
One of the best gaming handhelds is having a big sale at Best Buy
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Best Buy is hosting a 15% early Black Friday discount sale for the ASUS Rog Ally gaming handheld. There's also an even cheaper discount for My Best Buy Plus members.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date — When it will launch, preload, release times, and more
By Alexander Cope published
Release times Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost here after the Black Ops series was absent for nearly four years. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more
Capcom reveals Monster Hunter Wilds' most horrifying monsters yet along with an Open Beta Test
By Alexander Cope published
Open Beta Test Capcom reveals a ton of new information for Monster Hunter Wilds, including new locales, mechanics, and monsters.
Everything you should know about 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'
By Alexander Cope published
FAQ Here’s all the information you need to know on the upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from its stylish turn-based combat system, grand fantasy setting and characters, and more.
"It's certainly a universe many folks here at the studio wonder about returning to," says Double Fine Productions when asked about making a sequel to the cult classic Brütal Legend
By Alexander Cope published
Double Fine Productions examines Brütal Legend's history while answering fan questions about the possibility of making Brütal Legend 2.
SEGA reveals a new release date for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii during the Xbox Partner Preview Showcase trailer
By Alexander Cope published
Pirate Yakuza Preview Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, the newest upcoming instalment in Like a Dragon franchise, shows off a new gameplay trailer during the Xbox Partner Preview Showcase event.
Dead Space creator: "It would be cool to do a new one" as Silent Hill 2 hits one million in sales
By Alexander Cope published
Hopes for more? The creator of Dead Space has said it would be awesome to do a new game, coming off the back of success for a Silent Hill remake.
Corsair's new Xbox and PC 'Virtuoso Max' is a premium headset offering that has just about every feature you can imagine
By Alexander Cope published
MAX Corsair has announced a new Virtuoso Max wireless headset for Xbox and PC, now available at various online storefronts.
Here are the best upcoming Xbox Japanese / JRPG games for 2024 and beyond
By Alexander Cope last updated
ありがとうございます J-styled games and JRPGs were once scarce on the Xbox, but now the future is brighter than ever.
One of MSI's best, budget-friendly thin gaming laptops is now just $599 thanks to this sweet anti-Prime Day deal that will only last for today
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Walmart is offering a 15% Anti-Prime Day Discount on the MSI Thin Gaming Laptop, bringing its steep MSRP down by $100.
One of VEATOOL's best soundbars just got an ear-blasting 82% anti-Prime Day discount at Walmart, so act fast before it disappears today!
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Listen to your favorite movies, games, and TV Shows with ultra-clear, immersive audio clarity with the power of the VEATOOL 2.1ch Sound Bar
Summer may be over, but that won't stop me from keeping my drinks cool with the Xbox Series X mini-fridge thanks to Walmart's anti-Prime Day deal
By Alexander Cope published
Deal Walmart is hosting a special Anti-Prime Day 35% discount for Ukonic's mini-fridge replica of Microsoft's Xbox Series X console.
See your favorite PC games in a whole new light with the Acer Nitro for less than $160 courtesy of this Walmart Anti-Prime Day Deal
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Walmart is hosting an exclusive 30% discount deal for the Acer Nitro, a PC gaming monitor with built-in AMD technology that can display games at high resolutions.
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