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
Two of my childhood favorite JRPGs from retro SEGA consoles are coming to Xbox
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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.
This upcoming Xbox / PC RTS is an insane mix of 'Age of Empires' and the BBC's 'Planet Earth'
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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
Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have crossplay and cross save?
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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?
Dragon's Dogma 2 buyer's guide: Standard, Deluxe Editions, and where is the Collector's Edition?
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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
Upcoming PC games 2024: Best new titles coming to Steam and your Windows PC
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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.
Xbox Game Pass games list for Xbox console, PC, and xCloud
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ALL the games Do you need to know which games 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.
Upcoming Xbox games: Best new Xbox Series X|S games for 2024, and beyond
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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.
Here are the best upcoming Xbox Japanese / JRPG games for 2024 and beyond
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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.
The release date and visuals for Overwatch 2's crazy Cowboy Bebop collaboration skins has been revealed
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More anime skins Blizzard Entertainment has recently unveiled a trailer showcasing Overwatch 2's collaboration skins of the classic 1990s anime, Cowboy Bebop.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocations guide: Skill list, augments list, tips and tricks
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DD2 Vocations Discover which Vocation suits you and your Pawns best with our Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocations guide
Persona 3 Reload DLC is already here, and you'll be able to get it for free through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
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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.
Is Dragon's Dogma 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
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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?
7 best Minecraft: Bedrock Edition add-ons and mods
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Minecraft add-ons Recently, the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft got the ability to install add-ons (mods). So, we gathered up some of the best to enhance your Minecraft experience.
This new over-the-top Xbox / PC JRPG from the creators of the 'Persona' series is now open to wishlist
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Fantasy meets Persona Wishlists have gone live for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus' first purely fantasy JRPG by the creators of the Persona series.
Anime fans should not miss out on this limited-edition Gundam-themed Razer products
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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.
Deep Silver's goretastic zombie action sequel Dead Island 2 secretly shambles its way to Xbox Game Pass
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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.
Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta Test has finally gone live
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FFXIV Xbox Beta The Open Beta Test for the upcoming Xbox version of Final Fantasy XIV has gone live for first-time Xbox players.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Xbox and PC
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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.
JRPG 'Tales of Arise' is a 'surprise' Xbox Game Pass addition, coming this February
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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.
The most challenging race circuit on the planet returns in Forza Motorsport's latest update
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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.
Overwatch 2 Season 9 patch notes reveal massive changes to the game's entire structure
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Big changes A tidal wave of gameplay changes is coming with a new PVE event and more.
List of all Xbox cross-platform & cross-play games
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Xbox Cross-play Play your favorite Xbox titles online alongside PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC players with our full list of every cross-play compatible Xbox game.
Veteran Final Fantasy developers leave Square Enix to make their own JRPG, and it's coming to Xbox and PC
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New Xbox JRPG Artisan Studios, the creators of the cult Xbox JRPG Astra Ascending, have teamed up with former Final Fantasy and Gravity Rush developers to create a new title called Lost Hellden.