Author: Feras Alomireen

Chrono Trigger’s character by Square Enix, Art by Elmer Damaso A legendary Super Nintendo RPG, Chrono Trigger, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, we made a piece of Ermis ready to fight for it all with the silent protagonist, Crono.Released on March 11, 1995, in Japan, and later that year in North America, Chrono Trigger was a landmark title that brought together the masterminds behind the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series like Hironobu Sakaguchi, Akira Toriyama and Yuji Horii . The game is celebrated for its intricate plot that follows a group of heroes on an…

The fog of anticipation surrounding Konami’s upcoming Silent Hill f has been stirred by recent comments from its director, Al Yang of NeoBards Entertainment. In a discussion about the game’s direction, Yang mentioned a focus on making the game more action-oriented to appeal to a younger generation of players. While attracting a new audience is a goal for any developer, this specific reasoning has sent a chill down the spine of many long-time fans, myself among them. The potential pivot towards action over atmosphere risks betraying the very essence of what makes Silent Hill a legendary horror franchise.The core identity…

Bloodborne characters by Sony Entertainment, Art by Elmer Damaso FromSoftware’s dark gothic masterpiece, Bloodborne, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, we made a piece of Ermis standing side by side with a fellow Hunter.Released on March 24, 2015, for the PlayStation 4, Bloodborne was an instant classic that pushed the boundaries of action-RPG design. The game’s intricate world, Yharnam, is a labyrinth of gothic architecture and terrifying secrets. It introduced a faster, more aggressive combat system than other sould-like games.Beyond its gameplay, Bloodborne is known among its fans for its deep lore, intricate level design, and…

Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Wilds, released on February 28, 2025, has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide in its first month.The latest entry in the Monster Hunter series introduces a dynamically changing world with open-world-like style, crossplay across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC where you can play with your friends at any given platform they have, and new mechanics like Focus Mode and seamless movement between settlements and ecosystems.Capcom will release the game’s first free Title Update on April 4, adding Mizutsune, a fan-favorite monster, and the Grand Hub, a new multiplayer gathering space all while…

Characters by Sony PlayStation, Art by Elmer Damaso Are Superheroe Games Fun? Growing up with three amazing brothers who were obsessed with DC Comics and Batman while I was obsessed with Japanese manga and anime was definitely quite a ride. By the time they were playing “The Adventures of Batman and Robin” and “Spider-Man” on the SNES, I was enjoying my first playthrough of Final Fantasy VI. While I did play these games, my younger self wasn’t as fascinated. Even as video games evolved, I still couldn’t find much enjoyment in games like Batman: Arkham Knight and Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS4)…

In a surprise drop, Square Enix has launched a Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary website, reigniting fan speculation about the long-rumored remake of the beloved RPG. While the website currently focuses on commemorative merchandise and upcoming collaborations, it teases additional announcements in the future.The newly revealed anniversary merchandise includes:Zidane Tribal Figure  ($46)Garnet Til Alexandros XVII Figure ($46)Garnet Silver Necklace ($250)Final Fantasy IX Plush Collection – Featuring Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, Steiner, Eiko, Quina, Salamander, Freya, Beatrix, and Kuja ($30)Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl – Timeless Tales ($33)The Timeless Tales vinyl release includes original tracks from the game, as well as a…

Bloober Team, the master minds behind Silent Hill 2 Remake, has unveiled game overview footage of its upcoming survival horror IP, set to release in 2025 for PS5, Xbox, and PC. Inspired by The Thing, Dark, Dead Space, and Dark Souls, the game takes players into an alternate history where the world ended in the 1980s due to a cataclysmic event known as “The Change.”Players assume the role of a Traveler, one of the few able to survive outside in the post-apocalyptic ruins. Unlike traditional soldiers, Travelers are “divers in time,” capable of jumping back into the past to extract…

Bleakmill published a tasty gameplay trailer of their Half-Life inspired horror game, INDUSTRIA II. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QHsewJZ7Eo There is not much known about the game other than its availability for wishlisting via Steam, but their Steam page gives us a hint about the story:Years after the events of the prequel INDUSTRIA, Nora is stuck in a parallel dimension, far away from home. Trapped between machine-built walls, she survives alone in an abandoned chapel near the coast.Just before she can evade the hostile parallel dimension and return home to 1989 East-Berlin, a chain of unforeseen consequences pull her back into the pulsating heart…

As reported by Wccftech, Housemarque CEO Ilari Kuittinen stated that their follow-up to Returnal, titled Saros, would not have been possible if the studio had remained independent and Sony had not acquired them.Sony’s acquisition and investment allowed the team to move into new offices and hire new talent, enabling them to enter full production on Saros in 2022. While the exact budget was not explicitly revealed, reports suggest it is comparable to Alan Wake 2’s budget of €70 million (over $80 million).

It seems golden era of survival horror is back, and we are not talking about Alan Wake 2 and Silent Hill 2. we are talking about Phase Zero, the debut game from SPINA Studio, which is setting its sights on the golden age of the genre, giving the eerie feelings of the original Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Alone in the Dark while bringing the kind of quality-of-life our modern generations can offer.The team is made up of industry veterans from Techland, CD Projekt Red, and other major studios, trying to bring their expertise together to create something that feels…