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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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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak — Release date, trailer, everything we know

By Alexander Cope published 15 March 22

Gaming A new adventure awaits in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak!

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Everything new that was announced for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (PC)

By Alexander Cope published 15 March 22

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak arrives on PC this June.

Elden Ring: How to upgrade weapons with Smithing Stones and Whetblades

By Brendan Lowry, Alexander Cope last updated 11 March 22

Upgrading weapons is crucial in Elden Ring, but how do you do so? Here's what you need to know.

Dying Light has received a next-gen patch for PlayStation systems, with Xbox Series X|S upgrades to follow soon

By Alexander Cope published 8 March 22

Dying Light 1 will be soon getting a next-gen patch for the Xbox Series X|S.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (PC) digital event announced for March 15

By Alexander Cope published 8 March 22

More news regarding Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will be arriving this March.

Elden Ring launch trailer, along with new dangers, unveiled ahead of release

By Alexander Cope published 22 February 22

Elden Ring will launch this week on Feb. 25, so Bandai Namco has released one last trailer to celebrate its launch and give players a taste of what they will face.

Persona publisher's 'Soul Hackers 2' JRPG announced for Xbox, PC

By Alexander Cope published 21 February 22

A new breed of digital devils will soon be unleashed upon the Xbox platforms.

Elden Ring grabs a '101 overview' trailer ahead of its Feb 25 release

By Alexander Cope published 21 February 22

Get one last preview at the Lands Between before you begin your journey into the Elden Ring

Monster Hunter Rise PC to match Nintendo Switch content with next update

By Alexander Cope published 17 February 22

Get your hands on the latest title update in preparation for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.

Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) introduces Steam Account linking in March, 2022

By Alexander Cope published 12 February 22

Steam users of Final Fantasy XIV will be required to link to their Square Enix account in March.

The latest major update for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, "Eternity's End" (9.2), launches on Feb. 22

By Alexander Cope published 11 February 22

It is time to rescue Alduin from the Jailor in the next chapter of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.

The Elder Scrolls Online temporarily leaves Xbox Cloud Gaming for fixes on Feb. 11

By Alexander Cope last updated 11 February 22

The Elder Scrolls Online will be taken off of Xbox Cloud Gaming for some time to implement online fixes.

Atomic Heart, the robot-killing FPS has finally been given a release window for late 2022

By Alexander Cope published 10 February 22

The first-person shooter will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Microsoft drops Valentine's Day-themed Xbox apparel collection 💗

By Alexander Cope published 9 February 22

Valentine Day's is coming soon and to mark the occasion, the Xbox Gear Store is holding a special sale where you can buy Valentine's Day-themed Xbox merchandise to gift to your special loved ones.

Next Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) 'Letter from the Producer' stream to air Feb. 18

By Alexander Cope last updated 1 February 22

The next big update on Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker arrives in February.

Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV): Endwalker 6.08 patch has arrived with new Job changes and servers

By Alexander Cope last updated 31 January 22

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker has finally received patch 6.08. This update brings new adjustments to player Jobs and the new Oceania Data Center for players to create their characters on.

Dying Light 2 Staying Human Post Launch Roadmap

Techland reveals post-launch roadmap for Dying Light 2 Stay Human that promises five years of content support

By Alexander Cope published 26 January 22

Five years of post-launch support is planned for Dying Light 2.

FFXIV game director Naoki Yoshida intends to work on the MMO for another 10 years

By Alexander Cope last updated 23 January 22

More announcements have been made regarding the future of Final Fantasy XIV.

Xbox Game Pass: New games for January 2022 revealed

By Alexander Cope last updated 18 January 22

Several new games have just been announced for Xbox Game Pass. Read on to learn what games have been added to the Xbox Game Pass' extensive catalog.

Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) Endwalker PC review: The new gold standard for modern MMORPGS

By Alexander Cope last updated 18 January 22

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker marks the beginning of a new era for MMORPGs

Square Enix unveils plans to expand Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) servers, sales to resume on Jan 25, 2022

By Alexander Cope published 14 January 22

Square Enix has announced their plans on resuming digital sales of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker and expanding its online servers. Read on to learn more about its plans.

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker — Trailers, release date, and everything we know so far

By Alexander Cope, Zackery Cuevas last updated 12 January 22

Final Fantasy XIV has come a long way from its humble beginnings and is now one of the biggest MMORPGs available now. Here's everything we know about the upcoming fourth expansion, Endwalker.

Screenshots for FromSoftware's Armored Core 6 have apparently leaked online

By Alexander Cope published 10 January 22

The sixth entry of FromSoftware's Armored Core series, Armored Core 6, has seemingly been revealed through screenshots online. Read on to learn more about this development.

Monster Hunter Rise PC preview: A superior version in every single way

By Alexander Cope last updated 7 January 22

Monster Hunter Rise will soon rampage onto PC. Come check out our demo preview to see what new changes are in store for the PC port.

Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) Endwalker's Patch 6.05 update brings Pandaemonium's Savage-tier Raids

By Alexander Cope published 4 January 22

Final Fantasy XIV's new update brings new dungeons, Savage-tier Raids, Job changes, and more!

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