Alexander Cope

Alexander Cope

Staff Writer - Deals/Gaming News

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran with over 35 years of experience who primarily covers Xbox and PC gaming news and spotlights discounts on the best laptops, peripherals, and other electronics. He's also a diehard fan of JRPGs, action games, beat em’ ups, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter series

Latest articles by Alexander Cope

Glowing white “OVERWATCH” and script “Eve Protocol” logos are centered on a deep blue, geometric sci-fi background, creating a sleek game-promo feel.
Stellar Blade is officially on Xbox… via Overwatch’s newest crossover skins

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Overwatch has announced a new collaboration with Stellar Blade, which may hint that the popular action game may be coming to Xbox platforms

Gaming
A fan-shaped spread of Xbox 360 and Xbox One game cases on white fabric, including Halo, Mass Effect, Cuphead, Elden Ring, and Transformers, evoking a nostalgic gaming collection.
Why I ultimately chose Xbox after decades of playing on every platform

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming There was once a time I was a multi-console player, but as the years went by, my home console loyalty gravitated towards Xbox consoles, and it's time I told my story for Xbox's 25th anniversary

Gaming
Handheld ROG Ally held in hand, displaying the Update Center screen with a preview update for the AMD Radeon Graphics Driver version 32.0.32015.7029.
AMD FSR 4.1 beta drivers roll out for Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X, and Xbox Ally X20 handhelds

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Players on Reddit have discovered that all Xbox Ally handheld consoles have received beta drivers for AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling technology, as our sources told us earlier this week.

Gaming
A closed silver Dell laptop rests centered on a warm, textured wooden table, viewed from above; the simple arrangement feels calm and uncluttered.
Why wait for Black Friday when Dell's Windows laptops are already discounted?

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals Dell's 14-inch, 15-inch, and 16-inch laptops are all on sale with their fast CPUs, 16GB of RAM, crisp displays, and 1TB of storage.

Deals
A blue-skinned woman in futuristic armor faces forward, with a hooded, masked figure behind her in a dim, red-lit sci-fi crowd, creating a tense mood.
Former BioWare dev leaks trailer of Mass Effect Universe in wake of BioWare's closure

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming A former BioWare developer has released a trailer for the now-cancelled next entry in the Mass Effect series, following BioWare's closure by EA.

Gaming
A solemn blonde girl in a blue uniform stands in a dark sci-fi setting as a gloved hand reaches toward a glowing circular interface.
Capcom confirms huge data breach affecting millions of Capcom ID users

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Millions of email addresses, IP addresses, account activities, and more have been leaked thanks to hackers who have breached Capcom's data servers — check your password to see if it's been changed

Gaming
An open silver HP laptop sits on a table in a softly lit classroom, with shelves of toys and learning materials blurred behind it, creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere.
Forget overpriced Windows laptops, HP's 14-inch OLED pick is $599.99 just for today

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals HP's Omnibook 3 is a capable laptop with a Snapdragon X chip and a 2K OLED display, discounted just for today at Best Buy.

Deals
Armored warriors surround a massive orange battle mech in a ruined landscape, its blue energy weapon flaring amid the tense, chaotic sci-fi battle scene.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV at last shows campaign gameplay in its latest reveal

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Deep Silver has uploaded a new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, and it provides the most coverage of its gameplay yet, with details on its campaign, game modes, multiplayer, and more.

Gaming
A fiery red-orange glitch graphic shows a circuit board labeled “UPDATE 2.5,” with update arrows and oversized glowing text, creating an urgent cyber-tech mood.
Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 update details revealed as it gets Xbox Play Anywhere support

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Cyberpunk 2077 is about to get a new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners tie-in quest, dual-wielding pistols, mod support on consoles, and more in its 2.5 update, along with Xbox Play Anywhere support

Gaming
A weary soldier in helmet and body armor stands in a dim, high-tech vehicle interior, his lowered gaze and tense posture conveying fatigue and unease.
Call of Duty: MW4 demands VRR on Xbox for the best experience

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has announced that its Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions will require monitors with Variable Refresh Rates for Performance Mode in order to run with high-level 120Hz framerates

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Green Xbox Game Pass promotional graphic announces upcoming games, showing eight colorful cover-art tiles against a dark green background. The tone is upbeat and playful.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass in October's wave

By Alexander Cope Published

Xbox Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass in October.

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A closed silver XPS laptop sits on a rustic wooden desk beside a small green succulent in a white pot, creating a calm, minimalist workspace.
Dell's XPS 13 redefined entry level laptops, and this deal for 16GB RAM is even better

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals Dell's 'answer' to the MacBook Neo continues to fight for its position, as its 16GB RAM config goes on sale

Deals
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Edgerunners Update 2.5 artwork shows armed mercenaries amid flying debris in a neon-lit city, with an explosive, intense mood.
Cyberpunk 2077 finally gets dual-wielding weapon and more in a new update this week

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a new 2.5 update this week, adding lots of new gameplay features that will be revealed during CD Projekt Red's REDStream today.

Gaming
A hand holds a closed ASUS Zenbook A14 with a beige finish, positioned against a dramatic blue ice formation that contrasts with the laptop’s warm color and sleek design.
ASUS' Zenbook A14 is still so easy to recommend, especially at this price

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals The ASUS Zenbook A14 with Snapdragon X2 Elite is one of the best laptops we've tested all year, and now it's 26% off!

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Final Fantasy Resonance review: This return to turn-based combat was a joyous homecoming party

By Alexander Cope Published

Review After decades of experimenting with action-RPGs, Final Fantasy returns to turn-based combat with Resonance, and it's a glorious HD-2D JRPG that old-school Final Fantasy fans should not miss.

Review
A gray laptop sits open on a white desk, its dark screen displaying the ITPro logo. A clean, modern office setting feels quiet and professional.
Need a reliable laptop but can't wait for Black Friday? This 2K OLED pick is ideal

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals The HP Omnibook X 2-in-1 laptop is a worker's and student's best friend with its vibrant 2K display and a transforming design that's now 25% off.

Deals
An armed figure leans from a black sedan as a bright muzzle flash erupts on a city street; a French flag hangs above the tense scene.
Upgrade your Xbox storage to make space for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

By Alexander Cope Published

Xbox Modern Warfare 4's campaign alone will take up 137 GB on your Xbox, so I recommend grabbing some storage expansion.

Xbox
A battle-worn warrior in red armor grips an enormous black hammer above a smoke-filled city glowing red, evoking an intense, apocalyptic mood.
Control: Resonant review — Remedy’s newest chapter is a masterclass in mood, mystery, and world‑building

By Walter Xavier Published

Gaming The Remedy team continues raising the bar with every new title, in every aspect: storytelling, design, audio, and visuals

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NVIDIA RTX Spark
The RTX Spark is here and Antonline is selling laptops equipped with it

By Alexander Cope Published

Laptops With its advanced specs, the RTX Spark plans to make mincemeat out of complex AI-workflow tasks and graphical gaming demands, and it's now on sale within several laptops being sold by Antonline

Laptops
A desktop monitor displays the blue abstract Windows 11 wallpaper, with icons along the left edge; the clean, bright screen contrasts with a dim room.
Need a monitor upgrade? Alienware's sale offers OLED 4K or ultra-fast IPS 500Hz

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals Alienware's best gaming monitors are on sale right now, whether you want stunning 4K OLED visuals or blistering 500Hz speed.

Deals
A stern, armored soldier grips a large futuristic rifle amid a devastated urban ruin, under a cloudy sky; the scene feels gritty and tense.
Microsoft will reward new Windows 11 PC buyers with 25 Xbox games worth $500+

By Alexander Cope Published

Windows 11 Gears of War: Reloaded and more Xbox free games will be given to PC players as part of Windows 11's latest promotion.

Windows 11
Black-and-gold Golden Joystick Awards poster marking the 44th annual event, with a gleaming trophy and circular “vote now” button; sleek and celebratory.
Golden Joystick Awards' vote time for its 'PC Game of the Year' winner closes soon

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming Votes for the Golden Joystick Awards shortlist nominees are closing on October 23, 2026, giving players ample time to vote for their favorite PC games, indie games, and more to win at the show.

Gaming
A person in a teal hoodie holds a white Xbox controller in front of a TV showing a colorful video game, creating a relaxed gaming mood.
Microsoft reveals a new pocket-sized Xbox Nano Controller

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming The Xbox Nano Controller is a new gamepad designed to fit into your pocket and accommodate players with smaller hands more easily, yet its MSRP and design omissions give cause for concern

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A towering blue-and-silver armored warrior with glowing red eyes and a gold-trimmed cape looms over a smaller figure in a dark, ominous setting.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 review — More cathartic carnage despite dumb enemies

By Alexander Cope Published

Review Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a fun weekend romp for FPS and Warhammer 40K fans alike, looking for a straightforward and gore-tastic boomer-shooter.

Review
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Elgato releases new Wave Go wireless microphone — here's how it works

By Alexander Cope Published

Microphones The Elgato Wave Go is a brand new clip-on/handheld microphone system designed for recording high-quality audio with adjustable sound profiles, long battery life, easy portability, and more features for $99.99 MSRP.

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