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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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Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Perks list for Xbox console, PC, and xCloud
By Alexander Cope last updated
ALL the games Do you need to know which games and Xbox Perks are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Perks currently on offer through Xbox consoles, PC, and xCloud.
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Upcoming PC games 2024: Best new titles for your Windows PC
By Alexander Cope last updated
For PC gamers This is going to be a great year for PC gamers as several huge titles are set to release in 2024. Here are the ones to get the most excited about.
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Upcoming Xbox games: Best new Xbox Series X|S games for 2024, and beyond
By Alexander Cope last updated
Gaming What's coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One in the future? Here are the biggest and brightest games we're looking forward to.
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Hyperkin announces new retro-styled Xbox controller with Hall Effect triggers and analog sticks
By Alexander Cope published
Retro Controller Hyperkin has announced they are recreating the original Xbox's "Controller S" for modern Xbox consoles and upgrading it with modern Hall Effect components.
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Square Enix offers a timeline for when to expect Final Fantasy XIV open beta on Xbox Series X|S
By Alexander Cope last updated
FFXIV Open-Beta Get your Xbox Series X|S ready as the open beta for Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox shall begin during FFXIV Endwalker's Patch 6.5x cycle.
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Final Fantasy XIV gets a new Xbox open beta date window, alongside new Job announcements, playable races, and more
By Alexander Cope published
FFXIV Fanfest Japan Pictomancer and Beastmaster Jobs, female Hrothgar, a new start date for the Xbox Open Beta test, and more have been announced at 2024's Final Fantasy XIV FanFest in Japan
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Over 150,000 players have returned to play Monster Hunter: World on Steam in the last 24 hours — here's why
By Alexander Cope last updated
Return to MHW Monster Hunter: World, one of Capcom's most successful videogames in recent memory, is witnessing a gigantic surge of players returning to hunt on Steam.
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World of Warcraft: Dragonflight — Seeds of Renewal update coming mid-January
By Alexander Cope published
Seeds of Renewal Blizzard has announced that World of Warcraft: Dragonflight's Seeds of Renewal update will go live on January 16, 2024.
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Best Xbox kids games 2024
By Alexander Cope last updated
Xbox Kids Games Looking for the best Xbox games for kids to introduce yours to gaming? We’ve got you covered as we have rounded up the best titles for your kids to enjoy on all Xbox platforms.
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The best Xbox games right now: Our picks for the top games should play on Xbox Series X|S in 2024
By Jez Corden, Alexander Cope last updated
Best of the Best What are the best Xbox games to play right now? They're right here, that's where — in our comprehensive roundup of the best and brightest the gaming industry has to offer.
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'Monster Hunter Wilds' wish list: 8 things I hope Capcom will fix to turn Wilds into the apex Monster Hunter game
By Alexander Cope last updated
Monster Hunter Wishes Join me as I present a wish list of aspects that I hope Monster Hunter Wilds improves over Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise
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The creators of Chrono Trigger love one of my favorite Xbox games of 2023
By Alexander Cope published
Old-school JRPGs Recently on a Japanese Radio Show, the creators of the iconic JRPG Chrono Trigger showed recognition for Sea of Stars, an indie JRPG inspired by classic 1990s JRPGs.
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Lies of P director praises Xbox Game Pass and its marketing efforts for supporting a new IP
By Alexander Cope published
Game Pass praise In an interview with Game Rant, the director of Lies of P, Ji Won Choi, praised Xbox Game Pass as a big contributing factor to the game's success.
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One of the best Xbox games I've ever played passed 4 million players in less than 4 months
By Alexander Cope published
Sea of Players Sea of Stars, the turn-based JRPG inspired by classic 16-bit-era titles, has now been played by over four million players since its launch.
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Blizzard announces World of Warcraft: The War Within 2024 roadmap
By Alexander Cope published
WoW 2024 Roadmap The road to World of Warcraft's The War Within expansion begins now with the newly announced roadmap
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Surface Pro 9 deal — SAVE $300 buying one of the best 2-in-1 laptops at Best Buy
By Alexander Cope published
Christmas deals The latest iteration of Microsoft's Surface Pro laptop products is on sale at Best Buy for a 28% discount. Read on to learn more about this deal and how you can save $300 when purchasing this laptop.
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"Arguably, it is one of the best Xbox controllers money can buy." My all-time favorite Xbox and PC controller has a HUGE 40% discount for Christmas
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals Razer's Wolverine V2 Chroma controller is being sold for a massive 40% Christmas discount at several retailers.
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Blizzard offers the first previews for World of Warcraft's new 'Hero Talents' in The War Within
By Alexander Cope published
Hero Talents Blizzard has uploaded an early look at the Hero Talent system that will be added to World of Warcraft's tenth expansion, The War Within.
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Save $300 through this huge Christmas deal for Lenovo's ultimate alternative to Windows Phone
By Alexander Cope published
Christmas Deals Do you miss Windows Phone? Then grab this 50% Christmas discount deal for the best alternative option - the Lenovo ThinkPhone, now available for $399.99 at Lenovo's site.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio for Xbox and PC — Story, gameplay trailers, launch date, and more
By Alexander Cope last updated
Face your fears A new JRPG adventure from the creators of Shin Megami Tensei and Persona will soon begin.
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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.
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Monster Hunter Wilds trailer analysis: Details you might have missed as the series heads to the badlands
By Alexander Cope published
Analysis Monster Hunter Wilds, the long-awaited next-gen entry of the Monster Hunter franchise, will finally stampede onto consoles and PC in 2025.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 FAQ: Gameplay mechanics, trailers, and everything else you need to know
By Alexander Cope published
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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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for December 2023: Discord Nitro, Fallout 76, and all benefits
By Alexander Cope last updated
Perks Members of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are granted a variety of special free Perks to enhance their online experience. So, we have cataloged every Perk currently available and where you can get them.