
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

This Mini PC deal is so good you might skip building your own
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Deals I've tested several Geekom mini PCs and have found these devices to be reliable and convenient. Right now, you can use our special code to get a great deal on an already discounted mini PC.

This Xbox Game Pass bundle is so good you might skip buying a console
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Deals The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundle is the perfect way to try out Xbox Cloud Gaming, and it's on sale right now.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch is still at one of its lowest prices ever right now
By Zac Bowden last updated
Deals Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch has been on the market since the spring, and it's now the lowest price it's ever been with a $150 saving to be had for Amazon Prime members.

Prime Day discount brings HyperX CloudX headset to its lowest price yet
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals The affordable and high-quality HyperX CloudX gaming headset for Xbox and PC is enjoying a modest 20% on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day, and the deal is still live even though the event is over.

Atlus' latest JRPG could be the studio’s next big franchise and it's sale is still live
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals Metaphor: ReFantazio, the newest JRPG IP from the creators of the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises, is still on sale for a 57% discount on Walmart even though Amazon Prime Day is over.

Need an Xbox controller, but you're on a tight budget? Then this Gamesir controller is for you
By Alexander Cope published
Deals GameSir's lauded G7 SE Wired Controller for Xbox and PC has landed a generous 28% discount for Amazon Prime Day on Amazon.

Swindle the Xbox Game Pass price hike with these deals
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Access hundreds of Xbox titles for cheaper fees before Microsoft's price hike of Xbox Game Pass takes effect

One of Razer's best wired Xbox controllers is now less than $62 for Amazon Prime Day
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Responsive, comfortable, and built for serious play — this is the controller we’d choose every time.

One of the best Surface Laptops has gotten a 25% discount on Amazon
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon is providing us with a special 25% discount for the lucrative Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 that will save you hundreds of dollars for this short Amazon Prime Day event.

Get 4TB Seagate storage card for Xbox at $120 off
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Seagate's huge 4TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S has received a special Amazon Prime Day 24% discount that will only last for two days

One of the best budget Xbox Expansions is now 20% cheaper on Amazon
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon has gotten a special deal for WD_Black's 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox consoles, making its price 20% cheaper for a limited time thanks to Amazon Prime Day.

Take a deep look at World of Warcraft: Midnight's new gameplay systems
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment shows off all the new exciting features coming to World of Warcraft: Midnight in this expansive deep dive.

Chrono Trigger-inspired Xbox/PC exclusive JRPG gets a new trailer
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Threads of Time's Tokyo Game Show 2025 trailer shows off more of this game's beautiful HD-2D pixel art, snippets of its story and characters, and footage of its promising turn-based combat

I may have found my Vault Hunter with Borderlands 4's latest DLC announcement
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Gearbox Software appeared at Tokyo Game Show 2025 to show a teaser trailer for Borderlands 4's newest Vault Hunter, C4SH, who will be added to the game in its 1st DLC Story Expansion pack.

Xbox Design Labs shows off Ninja Gaiden 4-themed Xbox controllers
By Alexander Cope published
News To hype Ninja Gaiden fans up for the highly anticipated fourth entry in the series, Xbox Design Lab has cooked up special Xbox controllers themed after Ninja Gaiden 4, which are available right now.

Monster Hunter Stories 3's exploration and turn-based combat are fully unveiled
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Monster Hunter Stories 3's combat and exploration gameplay is looking to be the most involved and advanced in the series to date

Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming Omega Planetes hunt is showcased in full
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming I never thought I'd fight a giant alien robot in Monster Hunter, but I'm all for it when Omega Planetes arrives on September 29, 2025.

Newegg's discounts on Black Ops 7 pre-orders unlock early beta access
By Alexander Cope published
Deal Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's early-access Beta Test is fast approaching. Newegg has stepped in to help players save money with this sweet 10% discount promo code.

Square Enix shares more info on Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake's underwater region
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming A new villain to face and a new map to explore await in this stunning underwater locale for Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake.

Silent Hill f and Stellar Blade are on special discounts at Newegg [Deal renewed]
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals Newegg is offering special, limited-time discounts for the critically acclaimed Stellar Blade and the highly anticipated Silent Hill f that you don't want to miss.

Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 are coming to Xbox this November!
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Capcom appeared during Tokyo Game Show 2025 to announce that Monster Hunter Stories 1 and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be ported to Xbox very soon.

Monster Hunter Wilds is going all out for its Final Fantasy XIV collab
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Capcom has gone absolutely in for Monster Hunter Wilds' 3rd Title Update with Omega Planetes, Final Fantasy XIV Job abilities, and Gogmazios making its grand return in Title Update 4.

Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake shows off new content in latest trailer
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake is packed with all kinds of new content not found in the originals, and this trailer will give you a glance of what to expect.
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