Author: Feras Alomireen

Art by Elmer Damaso, Resident Evil Characters by Capcom It is rare for a game to evoke the sheer level of anticipation I felt leading up to Resident Evil Requiem, a feeling I haven’t experienced since the launches of Final Fantasy XVI and Elden Ring. Despite knowing almost everything about the game prior to release, this is an experience I have been waiting over a decade to get my hands on. For me, Resident Evil is inextricably linked to my childhood. It transports me all the way back to the days of crowding around the TV with my brothers, relying on…

The vintage 1930s cartoon aesthetic of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has had the industry’s attention since its initial reveal. But if you were planning to hit the monochrome streets of Mouseburg next month, you’re going to have to keep your trench coat on the rack just a little bit longer.Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios have officially announced that their highly anticipated rubber-hose boomer shooter is being delayed. Originally slated for a March 19 release, the game will now launch on April 16, 2026, across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch (including Switch 2).In a statement shared across social…

In a move that proves you don’t always need a massive and bloated showcase to break the internet, Insomniac Games just casually dropped one of the most anticipated dates in the industry. Bypassing Sony’s recent State of Play entirely, the studio took to social media this morning with a beautifully blunt message: “Let’s cut to the chase: Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15, 2026.”For PlayStation 5 owners, the long wait is finally coming to an end. But looking at the broader industry calendar, this mid-September release date is a masterclass in strategic positioning.Why September? The answer is two words: Grand Theft…

Just when you thought the anime and gaming spheres couldn’t get any more unpredictable, 2026 delivers a creative crossover that feels like an absolute fever dream. As part of the franchise’s 30th-anniversary celebrations, it has been officially announced that a brand-new Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series is in production. The biggest shocker? It’s being written by NieR mastermind Yoko Taro.It is impossible to overstate the cultural phenomenon that is Evangelion. Since its debut in 1995, it hasn’t just been a successful show; it has been a foundational pillar of the medium itself. It completely redefined the mecha genre, bringing a…

If you read the official press releases from Microsoft this past Friday, you’d think the halls of Xbox HQ were filled with warm hugs and tearful goodbyes. Phil Spencer, the man who steered the Xbox ship for over a decade, is “retiring” after an impressive 38-year run at the company. Simultaneously, Xbox President Sarah Bond is “stepping down to begin a new chapter.”The PR machine is working overtime to paint this as a natural passing of the torch to new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma. But let’s cut through the corporate speak for a second. When the CEO and the…

Square Enix has officially confirmed that NieR: Automata has crossed a staggering milestone: 10 million units in worldwide shipments and digital sales. To celebrate the occasion, the franchise dropped a cryptic but explosive tease: “NieR: Automata to be continued…”It’s a massive moment for a franchise that, a decade ago, was considered a niche cult classic. But what makes this milestone even more fascinating is the cultural juggernaut the series has become since 2017, and the wild new project its creator just announced. Before Automata, the NieR (and Drakengard) universe was beloved by a small, dedicated fanbase that appreciated Yoko Taro’s…

For nearly a decade, one of the most pioneering franchises in the JRPG space has been locked away in Bandai Namco’s IP vault, gathering dust while fans begged for a scrap of data. But the long hibernation is finally over. CyberConnect2 just celebrated its 30th anniversary by dropping a bombshell that the internet didn’t see coming: the .hack series is officially back.The new title, .hack//Z.E.R.O., isn’t just a massive win for old-school JRPG fans—it’s a massive declaration of independence. In a stunning industry move, CyberConnect2 is fully self-publishing this brand-new console entry, handling everything from planning to release. While Bandai…

If you needed any more proof that the modern gaming industry is fundamentally broken at the executive level, today is the day. In a move that is as baffling as it is infuriating, Sony is officially shutting down Bluepoint Games. The news, broken earlier today by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and subsequently confirmed by PlayStation, reveals that the studio will close its doors for good this March, leaving roughly 70 incredibly talented developers out of a job. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst cited the usual corporate buzzwords in an internal email—”challenging industry environment,” “rising development costs,” and “economic headwinds.” But let’s…

The puzzle pieces for our return to Raccoon City are finally coming together. Today, via the official @RE_Games Twitter account, Capcom officially pulled back the curtain on the voice and motion-capture talent bringing the dual-protagonists of Resident Evil Requiem to life.While rumors have been swirling for months, we can finally put the speculation to rest: Angela Sant’Albano is stepping into the shoes of our new heroine, Grace Ashcroft, and the legendary Nick Apostolides is officially returning to voice Leon S. Kennedy.Let’s talk about Leon first. For long-time fans, hearing that Nick Apostolides is back in the tactical gear is the best news…

After years of radio silence and “creative detours,” Todd Howard is finally speaking up about the direction of The Elder Scrolls VI. In a recent appearance on the Kinda Funny Gamescast, the Bethesda lead addressed the elephant in the room: the studio’s recent shift in design philosophy with titles like Fallout 76 and Starfield.According to Howard, those games represented a bit of a departure from the “classic” Bethesda loop that fans have come to expect. But for those worried that the next chapter of Tamriel might lose its soul, Howard has a clear message: Bethesda is going home.”We are coming…