Black Oni Podcast 68: The Massive Effect

Itunes link | Download MP3 Episode 68: Agenda 1- Ice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! (15 mins) • Guests: Will “Black Oni” Wiggins, Chris “Itsyoru” Lazcano, Aerlinn Valerie Ice Breaker: Interview Questions: 2- GAMIN’ (35 minutes) • Whatcha playin’? • Some Nintendo Switch reviews are out in the wild. Controller…

Gecco Quiet Statue Review

The Gecco Quiet statue has finally arrived. Does the quality match up with that of the Big Boss “Ground Zeroes” statue released a year prior? Presentation: Gecco does an excellent job with ensuring that the quality of their products are high, including the photography captured to get you excited for them. If I were to be a photographer, I…

Through the Lens: Street Fighter V

Welcome to yet another “Through the Lens” article, a segment in which I give you detailed visual analyses of games through the lens of an artist! Here, we will take a look at Street Fighter V, and talk about the unique characteristics that set this game apart from others and how that stylistic difference impacts the overall feel for the game.…

Through the Lense: Top 5 Aesthetic Games

Welcome to a new segment where I give you my reflections on games through the lense of an artist. I want to bridge my knowledge of art making with my passion for gaming, and deliver a unique experience and perspective to you all. As such, I’ll open this segment up by outlining my top 5 aesthetic…

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Is the Huawei Watch Worth It? Review

The Huawei Watch (black stainless steel edition) was $100 off this Black Friday- Cyber Monday. Even with that discount, was that price tag enticing enough to warrant a purchase? Presentation: Look. Look with your special eyes. Pay careful attention to the intricate details, the precise cuts and sporty notches all around the bezel, the angled cuts on…

Ninja Conspiracy Theory: Are Heavenly Sword & Hellblade Connected?

Many new gamers don’t know about “Heavenly Sword“, a launch-window release for Sony’s Playstation 3, starring the “scantily clad”, strong-willed, and deadly Nariko. If you’re looking for an old cult classic, I’d highly recommend Heavenly Sword. While it doesn’t visually hold up the same way I remember from it’s launch, it was ahead of its…

Beware of Cordyceps: The Last of Us Review

Oh boy, here comes yet another re-release on next-gen consoles. This time, it’s a Playstation exclusive known to the world as The Last Of Us Remastered. Now that its here, what should you do? If you’ve never played the game before, is it worth jumping in now? If you’ve already played the game on PS3, should you buy…

Astro Decibel Physics: Are the Astro A50’s right for you?

I’ve spent the last month and a half putting the latest Astro A50’s to the test, playing everything from shooters, RPG’s, and adventure titles. So, are these fully wireless headsets worth the $300 price tag? Read on to find out. Presentation: It sounds a bit silly to some to discuss presentation for a product review, but in all honesty,…