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…

Black Oni Podcast 60: The Future of Gaming!

Download mp3With the expansion of live broadcasting on websites like Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Gaming, Caffeine, Owncast, Mobcrush, and Steam TV, which contributed to the rise of eSports. ESports attracts a younger audience that like watching online competitions amongst non-professional athletes who are digital natives like themselves. Live streaming eSports is one of the fastest-growing markets in…

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…

Welcome Back To Hell: DOOM Beta

Finally!  After a 12 year long wait, we get our hands on the renowned FPS shooter that is DOOM.  Launch date is coming faster than we think, due out Friday the 13th of May 2016, and in anticipation of said launch id Software gave some of us an exclusive look with their closed beta.  Servers…

My Life is Strange, (Maybe Crazy) Fan Theory

What I think Life is Strange is really about… By Kevin Kennedy WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS! So, I just finished Life is Strange, and played through both endings (each so very bittersweet), and some thoughts I’ve been thinking throughout the game have crystalized. You see, I don’t think that any of the events after the initial bathroom…

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…

Black Oni Podcast 46: E3 Battle Royale!

Episode 46: E3 Battle Royale Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What were you hoping would be announced at E3 that wasn’t? 2- GAMIN’ NEWS • Whatcha playin’? Latest Game Releases: June Payday 2: Crimewave Edition (Xbox One, PS4) – June 16, Canvaleon (Wii U) –…

Top 5 Improvements for Witcher 3 (PS4)

The Witcher 3 is a phenomenal game, and as close to perfect as I’ve seen in quite some time. The best thing about it is that CD Projekt Red is stopping at nothing to ensure they can patch as many improvements as they can make. No game is perfect however, so here are the things I’ve…