Tis the Season to Fantasize (FFXV Giveaway!)

It goes without saying, that the anticipation for FFXV has reached critical mass. And with the holiday season coming, I find it important that people have a chance to experience this game during their long breaks. For that reason, (and because we <3 you all), Black Oni will be giving away a FREE copy of…

Final Fantasy XV: A Homecoming

July, 2006, Square Enix unveils to the world a trailer that would be the start of a 10 year long wait. The premier for Final Fantasy Versus XIII  (now known as FFXV). The crowd, breath held with anticipation, watched the protagonist, Noctis Lucis Caelum, waste an enemy squad on screen with little effort, showing us…

Nioh Game Impressions

Will Nioh Be a Breakaway Success?

Developer Tecmo Koei concluded their latest beta demo for NiOh on September 4th, and I had an opportunity to spend extensive time with it, starting with the previous Alpha earlier in the spring. In this hands-on preview, I’ll detail the pros, cons, and hopefully changes leading up to the Februrary 2017 release date. I can…

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Black Oni Podcast 63 | Nintendo Switchin’ it Up On Us!

Join us in welcoming Brysheyra to the podcast for the very first time as we discuss recent games, what we’ve been playing, and talk about about the Nintendo Switch! Download mp3 Episode 63: Agenda (1hr 50 mins) 1- Ice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • Guests: Will, Chris, Dave, Mitzi…

Epic end of Summer Giveaway Extravaganza!

Its that time of the year again where the summer heat is winding down, and the Black Oni Collective have several, (I repeat, several) items up for grabs! We wanted to do something special for the ever growing community, and what better way than to give some awesome gaming gear and games away? There are three…

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Black Oni Podcast 55 | Uncharted Territory

Download mp3 Episode 55: Uncharted Territory Agenda 1- Ice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • Guests: Dream Manifested, IcaRu5h, ItsYoru 2- GAMIN’ NEWS • Whatcha playin’? News: • Xbox one upgrade! • Uncharted 4 released, that’s a thing. Pretty “ok” right? • Nintendo outputting higher volume of high quality titles…

Will Street Fighter V Disappoint at Launch?

It’s no secret that I absolutely love Street Fighter. From the moment I played Street Fighter 2 at arcades and on my home console, the SNES, I knew I had an itch to become a better gamer. The allure of competing with other players in a battle of wits, situational awareness, and complex maneuvers was…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 24: PRE-E3!!!

E3 is NEARLY UPON US! Join Jae_Blaze06 and SoILakaSOAD on this very new format for another awesome episode! 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 was the most exciting E3 for you? 2- GAMIN’ • Whatcha playin’? • Latest/New game releases: Mario Golf World…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 23: All Aboard The Hype Train!

Join Jae_Blaze06 and JCMac120 in this fupic conversation about the “Hype Train” and craziness going on in the gaming industry today!! 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 the most overhyped game in your opinion? 2- GAMIN’ • Whatcha playin’? • Latest/New…