
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!
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DOOM: The Dark Ages' difficulty just got harder with its latest update
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming id Software has implemented balance changes to DOOM: The Dark Ages, giving enemies more attack power and other advantages in order to make the game more challenging.

This remastered cult RPG from the PS2 has me hooked after 20 years
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming A look at the first two chapters of RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, a remaster of the action-RPG spin-off from Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei.

One of Microsoft's best Xbox controllers is on sale with a big 20% price cut.
By Alexander Cope published
Deals There is a big 20% discount sale going on for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, that chopped the price of this critically acclaimed controller to a more affordable price for the general public.

YouTube just spoiled Clair Obscur for me, but this extension will ensure that never happens again
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming I'm tired of YouTube spoiling the hottest games, movies, and anime around, but with the Unhook browser extension, I'll never have to worry about spoilers ever again.

Best Xbox gaming keyboards in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Gaming We've compiled a list of the very best Xbox gaming keyboards to pair with your current-gen Xbox Series X|S console, for more control in-game.

Persona 5: The Phantom X just had its global release date announced
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming SEGA and ATLUS have announced that the turn-based mobile game spin-off of Persona 5, Persona 5: The Phantom X, will launch in the West this summer on PC and mobile devices.

Stalker 2's enemies have gotten improved AI thanks to the newly released 1.4 patch
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming GSC Game World has released a new 1.4 update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which includes over 700 gameplay improvements and bug fixes, particularly to enemy AI.

Monster Hunter Wilds helps Capcom break all-time sales records
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Capcom has issued a press release stating that the company has achieved record-breaking sales and its highest operating income in history.

Overwatch 2 is about to get its most fitting videogame collab
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Blizzard has announced that Overwatch 2's next big crossover event will be with Capcom's flagship fighting game, Street Fighter 6, and it will go live later in May.

Palworld shares "disappointing" changes in its ongoing dispute with Nintendo
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Pocketpair has shared news of the state of Palworld being affected by the ongoing legal disputes with Nintendo, and it is not looking good.

PlayStation 5's top 3 best-sellers for April are all, ironically, Xbox titles
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Sony announced that Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 were the PlayStation 5's top three best-selling games in April, which are all owned by Sony's competitor, Microsoft.

Free Borderlands 4 weapon skin and Golden Keys up for grabs.
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming 2K is offering a free weapon skin for the upcoming looter-shooter Borderlands 4, and free Golden Keys for people who subscribe to SHIFT, the series' rewards program.

New batch of titles have been added for Xbox's Stream Your Own Game library.
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Xbox Game Pass has added eleven games to its Stream Your Own Game library program, allowing subscribers to stream them through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered reviews are out: Here's what they say.
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Does Bethesda's iconic RPG still hold up even with its remastered graphics, gameplay improvements, and quality-of-life features?

Overwatch 2 Guide: All Stadium Mode exclusive Heroes, abilities, and items
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming See if your favorite Hero has made it to Overwatch 2's new Stadium Mode and learn what new abilities they can use within it.

Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing Collaboration fully revealed
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Blizzard has just unveiled the details for Overwatch 2's upcoming collaboration with the anime series, Gundam Wing, with a new trailer.

My favorite Xbox controller enjoys a massive discount for Amazon Gaming Week
By Alexander Cope published
Deals The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller, one of the finest Xbox wired controllers on the market, is selling for under $90 during "Amazon Gaming Week".

The OG Xbox-themed keyboard just hit its lowest-ever price
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon-owned Woot! is selling the legendary OG Xbox-themed "8BitDo Retro 87" mechanical keyboard at its lowest-ever price during Amazon Gaming Week.

Amazon discounts the best 2TB Xbox Series X|S expansion card
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon Gaming Week delivers a massive 22% discount on this 2TB WD_Black C50 2TB expansion card for Xbox Series X|S consoles.

One of the best JRPGs ever made gets revived on PC by GOG
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Capcom has announced that Breath of Fire 4, one of its most critically-acclaimed JRPGs, has been re-released on PC via GOG.

Remedy confirms a release date for FBC: Firebreak with new footage
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Remedy Entertainment just announced launch details for its "Control" spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, including details of a deluxe edition.

Does The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered have cross saves?
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Bethesda has shadow-dropped the long-awaited remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, but does this reimagined classic support cross saves?

Here are all the changes in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered (compared to the original)
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Bethesda has announced and released the long-awaited remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, which includes many changes to the original game's visuals and gameplay.
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