PAX East 2014: Oculus Rift Hands On

The line for Oculus Rift was insane; a line formed to get INTO the line, which seemed to be capped at all times of the day while at PAX. For some gamers, the Oculus Rift was their sole purpose for being there, and they were determined to get in line to check it out first hand. As…

How Rhythm Games Rekindled My Love For Music

Today, I’d like to talk about a serious addiction of mine which I call: plastic button mashing. Had to look this up, since I’ve played this game so many damn times, but it was back in late 2005 when I decided to pick up a little game called Guitar Hero. I was the first of…

Jae Blaze Reviews Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes

Here it is, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The review for Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes is in. Does this game have what it takes to stand alongside your gaming collection as a masterpiece? Or has the series gone from “Hero” to “Zero”? Presentation: Wow. “Wow” spelled backwards. It is immediately apparent…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 21: Global Reception

Welcome to another FUPICSODE of the Black Oni Podcast! After returning from his trip to Japan, Will (jae_blaze06) is ready to host the 21st episode! The trip has provided some interesting insight into the state of gaming, so be ready for an epic journey!!! Download MP3  Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ 3- Gamin’ News 4-…

Yep, I bought an Xbone

So why oh why did I do it? For those of you that know, over the past year I’ve almost made it my life’s work to show how much Mircosoft really sucks.  I didn’t START there, and I tried to look at everything objectively without bias back when the consoles were first shown off to…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 19: You ARE the controller!

Episode 19 is upon us, and it’s pretty long! (that’s what she said). We have a new guest on the Black Oni Podcast who goes by the name AJs2fast4nos. Download MP3 Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ 3- Gamin’ News 4- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What’s the most vintage/oldest console you’ve played? 2-…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 18: Sonic Boom!

Check out the latest episode of the Black Oni Podcast! Jae_Blaze06, SOILakaSOAD, JCMac120, and YaHomieD talk about the hot stuff in the gaming industry! Black Oni Podcast Episode 18: Sonic Boom! Download mp3 Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ 3- Gamin’ News 4- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What is your favorite special move…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 17: Right Black Atcha!

Welcome to another exciting fupicsode of the Black Oni Podcast with SoILakaSOAD and JCMac120! This episode is filled with lots of juicy details involving recent releases, the Wii U sales forecast cut, and gaming popularity, and more! Follow along the agenda, and make sure to subscribe to JCMac120! (youtube.com/jcmac120) Download mp3 Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!!…

The Problem with Game Reviews (Metrics)

People within the gaming industry rely heavily on video-game reviews, whether it’s for advertising and promotional purposes, or for the sake of providing information to gamers. Reviews have the power to inform & aid consumers in making their purchasing decisions. Reviews also have the capacity to have a negative impact on the industry. The detriment…