Author: Feras Alomireen
Feras Alomireen
Feras aka Aizmov is an avid gamer, creative director and all-around science nerd! His favorite video games genre is RPG and Action/Horror. He spends tremendous amount of time wondering why he keeps playing souls-like games after the horrors he faced in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
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…
Capcom has officially launched a teaser website to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its iconic action-adventure masterpiece, Okami. While the full site is scheduled to go live in April, the current portal features a new commemorative logo penned by Masumi Narita, the award-winning calligrapher who also designed the original game’s title art. The anniversary on April 20, 2026, promises to be a year-long celebration of the “bonds” shared between the sun goddess Amaterasu and her global fan base.Originally released on the PlayStation 2 in 2006, Okami was the penultimate project from the legendary Clover Studio. Directed by Hideki Kamiya, the game reimagined…
Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA have officially announced that a playable demo for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will launch on March 5, 2026. This early look at the reimagined horror classic comes just one week before the full game’s release on March 12. In a move that has stunned the horror community, the companies also revealed a historic cross-publisher collaboration with Konami’s Silent Hill f, featuring free costume DLC for both titles.Considered by many to be the pinnacle of Japanese survival horror, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly follows twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura as they become…
Nintendo and Illumination have announced a surprise shift in the release schedule for their colossal animated follow-up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will now premiere in theaters worldwide on April 1, 2026, moving up two days from its previously scheduled April 3 release.To celebrate the new date, the studios have shared the first official poster featuring Yoshi, confirming the beloved dinosaur’s pivotal role in the sequel under the tagline: “New galaxies. New friends.” The decision to push the release forward signals immense confidence from Universal Pictures following the historic performance of the franchise’s debut. The original The Super Mario Bros.…
In a sweeping strategic shift aimed at “reclaiming creative leadership,” Ubisoft has announced a massive organizational and portfolio reset. The most high-profile casualty of this move is the long-delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, which has been officially canceled alongside five other projects. This radical restructuring comes as Ubisoft attempts to navigate an increasingly competitive AAA market and rising development costs.Following a thorough review of its development pipeline, Ubisoft is discontinuing six games in total: the Prince of Persia remake, a mobile title, and four unannounced projects (including three new IPs). To ensure higher quality standards, the…
Bungie has officially confirmed that its cautiously anticipated team-based extraction shooter, Marathon, will launch on March 5, 2026. The sci-fi shooter will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, marking a long-waited return to the studio’s roots. Originally a Macintosh exclusive in the 1990s that paved the way for Halo, the Marathon IP is being reimagined as a modern, high-stakes multiplayer experience where players scavenge for survival on the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV.In a move that aggressively targets the competitive shooter market, Bungie has set the entry price for the Standard Edition at just…