Author: Feras Alomireen

The wait for Phoenix City is going to be just a little bit longer.Today, Sad Cat Studios and publisher Thunderful Games announced that their highly anticipated 2.5D sci-fi action-platformer, REPLACED, is shifting its launch date from March 12 to April 14, 2026.While delays are never the news we want to hear—especially for a game that has been on my “Most Wanted” lists since its stunning E3 2021 reveal—this one comes with a very clear purpose. In an official statement, the developers noted that while the game is “technically finished,” the recent Steam demo provided crucial feedback that the team wants…

In a stunning display of indie powers, Mewgenics has officially surpassed one million copies sold just seven days after its February 10 release. The “tactical cat-breeding simulator” from the minds of ever talented Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel hasn’t just met expectations—it has completely blindsided the industry with its meteoric rise.Perhaps most impressively, the game achieved this massive milestone while remaining strictly a PC exclusive.While many modern hits rely on multi-platform launches to bolster numbers, Mewgenics has proven that the PC audience alone is more than enough to fuel a blockbuster and let alone an indie one. Since its debut…

Art By Elmer, Characters Owned By Square Enix Twenty-five years ago, in the twilight years of the original PlayStation, Square (now Square Enix) released a game that defied easy categorization and snatched the one and only 40/40 mark from Famitsu for the console. It wasn’t the sprawling vibrant fantasy of Final Fantasy IX, nor was it a traditional tactical RPG of whose its director was known of. It was something darker, denser, and infinitely more complex.Today, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Vagrant Story, a masterful dungeon crawler that remains one of the most artistic, mechanically deep, and challenging games…

If you’ve been following the JRPG scene lately, you know Nihon Falcom has been cooking. Today, we’re seeing the receipts. The nichely-loved developer just dropped their Q1 financial results (covering October to December 2025), and the numbers are—frankly—insane.We’re talking about a 150.7% jump in revenue and an eye-watering 670.4% surge in operating profit compared to the same time last year.The MVP of this report is no surprise: Trails in the Sky the 1st. The remake of the Liberl arc’s beginning has been a massive hit. Since its September release, it hasn’t just fueled domestic sales; it’s been the engine behind…

Capcom has released the fourth official trailer and a haunting new set of screenshots for Resident Evil Requiem, providing the deepest look yet at the game’s intertwining narratives. The ninth mainline entry in the legendary series is set to launch on February 27, 2026, promising a revolutionary “dual perspective” experience that bridges the gap between old-school survival horror and modern action.The latest trailer introduces three pivotal characters who will shape the journey for protagonists Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy:Emily: A frail, pale young girl Grace discovers trapped within the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center. Early gameplay hints suggest she…

Capcom has released a playable demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection across all major platforms, giving fans an early taste of the latest turn-based RPG entry in the Monster Hunter universe. In a move that respects players’ time, Capcom confirmed that all save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game when it officially launches on March 13, 2026. Monster Hunter Stories 3 shifts the focus from hunting to Riding, placing players in the role of a Rider who raises and bonds with monsters (Monsties). The narrative centers on the countries of Azuria and…

Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch for Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, 2026. This follows a lengthy period of exclusivity on the PlayStation 5 and a subsequent PC release.As the second entry in the ambitious remake trilogy, Rebirth follows Cloud Strife and his companions as they escape the dystopian city of Midgar to hunt down Sephiroth across a vast, open world. The game expands the roster with fan-favorites like the ninja Yuffie Kisaragi and the robotic Cait Sith. For the Switch 2 and Xbox versions, Square Enix is including…

Capcom has officially expanded the reach of its mysterious sci-fi project, launching the PRAGMATA “Sketchbook” demo on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Previously exclusive to PC, this free “vertical slice” marks the first time console players can experience the game’s unique “NASA-punk” world and “hacking-action” combat ahead of its global release on April 24, 2026.The “Sketchbook” demo transports players to a near-future lunar research station that has fallen into a state of “cold silence.” Players control Hugh, a spacefarer equipped with heavy firearms and a jetpack, alongside Diana, a highly advanced android. The duo must cooperate…

Sony has officially announced that the PlayStation 5 has reached 92.2 million units shipped worldwide. The milestone was confirmed in the company’s latest financial report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, covering the three-month period ending December 31, 2025. During this critical holiday window, Sony shipped eight million PS5 consoles, a figure that represents a slight decline of 1.5 million units compared to the same record-breaking period in 2024.While hardware shipments saw a minor dip, PlayStation’s software and digital services segments reached new heights. Combined software sales for the PS5 and PS4 hit 97.2 million units during the…

In a major marketing move, Capcom has collaborated with Longlegs and It Follows star Maika Monroe for a haunting live-action trailer titled “Evil Has Always Had a Name.” Directed by Rich Lee, the short film functions as a standalone prequel to the events of Resident Evil Requiem, depicting the initial chaos of the Raccoon City outbreak from the perspective of an ordinary civilian.Monroe portrays a mother trapped in the 1990s nightmare of ground zero. Unlike the seasoned protagonists of the game, Monroe’s character provides a “snackable” story about the human cost of the T-virus. The trailer features visceral practical effects—including…