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
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.
Lies of P will soon receive free crossover DLC inspired by Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
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Two Soulslikes collide Lies of P and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty join forces to produce free crossover DLC cosmetic outfits and weapons to use in Lies of P.
Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta Test FAQ – How to join, restrictions, everything you need to know
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FFXIV Xbox Beta At long last, Square Enix has revealed when Final Fantasy XIV's Xbox Open Beta Test will begin and how players can participate.
Persona 3 Reload receives the biggest launch of concurrent Steam players in the franchise's history
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Biggest Persona launch Persona 3 Reload's launch breaks Persona 5 Royal's records of concurrent players on Steam in just 24 hours.
7 tips and tricks for Persona 3 Reload I wish I knew before playing
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Persona 3 tips Avoid making game-ending mistakes with our beginners’ tips and tricks guide to Persona 3 Reload.
Best Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One JRPGs 2024
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Best Xbox JRPGs Do you wish to know what the best Xbox JRPGs are? Look no further, for we have rounded up some of the best JRPG games you can buy on Xbox.
Is Persona 3 Reload on Xbox Game Pass?
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Xbox Game Pass Persona 3 Reload, the highly anticipated remake of Persona 3 Reload, will soon be released on Xbox consoles. But will it be also available on Xbox Game Pass?
Persona 3 Reload review: An amazing remake that honors the legacy of the original
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Review Just like the original Persona 3 did, Persona 3 Reload breathes new life into the Persona series with next-gen graphics, improved gameplay, and refined storytelling.
Palworld roadmap revealed: Xbox and Steam PC cross-play, PvP, raids, and much more
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Palworld roadmap Pocketpair has announced its plans for Palworld with an Early Access content roadmap. They are planning to implement bug fixes, new content, and more.
Palworld on Xbox doesn't have dedicated servers and won't for the foreseeable future
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Palworld server woes The community manager of Palworld, a recently released Pokémon-like survival game, has made a statement as to why the game doesn't support dedicated servers on Xbox consoles.
Microsoft erroneously announces Final Fantasy XIV's Xbox Open beta was available early
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Where's the beta? Microsoft has briefly announced then retracted that Final Fantasy XIV's Xbox Open Beta was now available
Full list of upcoming Xbox first-party exclusive games: Microsoft's full Xbox Series X|S, One, and PC roadmap
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The future Microsoft's vast legion of Xbox studios is working on a mountain of games.
Hyperkin announces new retro-styled Xbox controller with Hall Effect triggers and analog sticks
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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.