Destiny is Calling- Alpha Impressions

Destiny, is an open world, co-op, massively multiplayer online, first-person, action-adventure game that takes place in the future across several planets and landscapes. It’s a game where you have the freedom to explore areas the way you want, but with guidance to progress through levels. It also lets you participate in player vs player competitive…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 26: Reflecting on E3

Now that E3 is over, let’s take a moment to reflect on what transpired. Join Jae_Blaze06, SoiLakaSOAD, and BauerKillz, as we touch on some of the specifics about the show and the ones that stole our hearts. Download here. Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ 3- Gamin’ News 4- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!!…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 25: E3 Nerdgasm

E3 is STARTING TODAY! Join Jae_Blaze06, SoILakaSOAD, and theonekk on this very AWESOME episode of the Black Oni Podcast!! Download here 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 fondest memory of E3, and what was it like? 2- GAMIN’ • Whatcha playin’?…

Top 5 Ways Sony Can Win at E3

Sony has been making quite a splash in the games industry since it’s first foray into the market. After the hit that was Playstation 1, the Playstation 2 came out and became an instant hit. Fast forward to the PS3 era, and we saw a gaming behemoth get taken down a peg, and brought back…

Top 5 Ways Microsoft Can Win At E3

Microsoft disappointed a lot of people last year at E3. From the DRM they were sticking to, the always on & required Kinect sensor, price of the console (due to the Kinect), the anti-consumer policy on used games, the always online requirement, and terrible PR marketing and messaging; they really just made a wrong move…

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…

Astro A40 Wireless System (2011 edition) Impressions

Everyone has their own gaming setup preferences, but I’m interestingly often asked about my own gaming setup. Amongst all aspects of a gaming setup, audio is always a prevalent topic. Although I don’t have in depth experience with every piece of audio equipment that exists in the wild, I do have a personal taste when it…

Wait, Did We Just Get Excited About a COD Release?

Gamers across the world have been criticizing Activision for its “roster update” style releases for the widely popular series known to bros and 11-year olds as Call of Duty. Although I’ve enjoyed a great deal of Call of Duty games, and acknowledge that many of their releases expanded upon things that made their last games popular and addicting,…

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…