
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

GameSir reveals its new stylish G7 Pro controller for Xbox
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Gaming GameSir G7 Pro has uploaded a new trailer for the GameSir G7 Pro, an upcoming third-party controller designed to take Xbox and PC gaming to the next level.

Here's when the South of Midnight early access drops for you
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Gaming We Happy Few creators' next major IP, South of Midnight, is almost here. Here's when you can expect to play it in your home region.

Final Fantasy IX fans believe this anniversary website is hinting at a remake
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Gaming Square Enix has just launched a new website dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX and fans are speculating it could be a hint at a remake in development.

Capcom will make Monster Hunter Wilds harder after selling 10 million copies
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Gaming Monster Hunter Wilds is now Capcom's fastest-selling game after shipping 10 million units in a month, and major gameplay balance changes are coming.

Best upcoming Xbox JRPGs in 2025 and beyond
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Gaming J-styled games and JRPGs were once scarce on the Xbox, but now the future is brighter than ever.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake gets a new teaser trailer
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Gaming Square Enix presents to the world its first look at Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake with a new gameplay teaser trailer.

'Shadow Labyrinth', The dark sci-fi reboot of Pac-Man, just had its release date announced
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Gaming Bandai Namco has announced the release date for Shadow Labyrinth, a game that aims to reinterpret Pac-Man into a gritty sci-fi, side-scrolling Metroidvania action game.

Obsidian's classic Baldur's Gate successor is getting a surprise update
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Gaming Obsidian Entertainment has just released a new patch for Pillars of Eternity and announced it will add a new turn-based combat mode for the game later this year.

The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse has had its price down to less than $90.
By Alexander Cope published
Deals There is a big 43% discount sale happening right for the high-end Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse, courtesy of Amazon.

Shadow of the Road could be another big CRPG hit for Owlcat
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming I got a sneak peek at an Alpha build of Shadow of the Road and have to say, it's looking very promising.

Monster Hunter Wilds shows off gameplay of 1st title update and a teaser for the 2nd title update
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Monster Hunter Wilds' first Title update is stacked with all kinds of content from hunting new monsters, a massive Gathering Hub, new quests, and the return of a fan-favorite

The Fortnite Edition of the DeathAdder V3 Pro is at its lowest price yet
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Deals The popular Fortnite-Edition of the DeathAdder V3 Pro gaming mouse by Razer is having a special 35% discount sale on Amazon which will save you over $60.

Monster Hunter Wilds' first free title update is coming soon
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Gaming Capcom has announced that it will soon show gameplay footage of Monster Hunter Wilds' first free "Title Update," scheduled to launch in early April.

After 20 years, WWE 2K25's MyRise mode has made me love wrestling games again
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming WWE 2K25 has recently been released and as my first foray back into wrestling games in 20 years, its story mode has gripped me like no other fighting game has before.

My favorite Xbox and PC controller is down to half price
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Deals With this exclusive, you can save on the ergonomically friendly, responsive, and extremely input-accurate Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller.

World of Warcraft latest feature reveal looks set to make it more addictive than ever
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming World of Warcraft's upcoming Player Housing feature finally gets video footage and more details demonstrating how players can decorate.

Here are WWE 2K25's PC system requirements
By Alexander Cope, Richard Devine published
Gaming WWE 2K25, the latest 2K wrestling game, is coming out soon. So we have rounded up its system requirements to help you determine if your PC rig can play it.

Monster Hunter Wilds 1st Title Update will add in missing Gathering Hub and more post-game challenges
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Gaming Capcom has revealed on social media more details for Monster Hunter Wilds' 1st Title Update such as when it will drop and what kind of content it will bring.

Monster Hunter Wilds denied a hardcore fan any true thrills
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming It was one of my most anticipated games of 2025, but the latest Monster Hunter sacrificed too much of the series’ iconic features.

Monster Hunter Wilds tips I wish I had known on my first try
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Gaming Monster Hunter Wilds is a very complex game with many systems and mechanics that can be overwhelming for new players to understand. Here's what you should know.

Monster Hunter Wilds: How to use the Sword & Shield
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Gaming The Sword & Shield of Monster Hunter Wilds is a beginner-friendly yet complex weapon with many mechanics and moves to master.

A new JRPG from FFXV and Chrono Trigger devs is coming to Xbox
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Gaming Edge of Memories, a sequel to the 2021 JRPG cult hit Edge of Eternity, has been revealed and will be available on Xbox and PC.

Monster Hunter Wilds previews a special monster that Monster Hunter World fans will recognize
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Gaming Capcom recently hosted a special event for Monster Hunter Wilds in Japan, where the developers revealed that they're bringing back Tempered Monsters from Monster Hunter World.

Is it possible to play Monster Hunter Wilds before its Xbox and PC release?
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Monster Hunter Wilds is under a week away from launching on Xbox and PC, yet people are wondering if it's possible to play it early. Join us as we answer that question.

This classic JRPG's producer's love for the Xbox is why the series is finally coming to the platform
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Gaming During RPGSite's exclusive preview of Atelier Yumia, the first Xbox entry of the Atelier franchise, they interviewed the game's producer and discovered he has a fondness for Xbox, Halo, and Borderlands of all things
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