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 Witcher 3 Worthy of “Game of the Year?”

  There will always be a time of the year when people wish to crown a game as “game of the year.” Sometimes, it’s easy to pick a winner, whether it’s because there weren’t that many stand out games in the year, or because said title is more-or-less regarded as a universally loved title. Other…

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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…

Astro A50 Giveaway!

Astro A50 Giveaway It would seem it’s time to give something away, and it just so happens to be an expensive, high-quality headset from Astrogaming! Details are above!

How do the SteelSeries Siberia Elite Prisms stack up?

It’s almost holiday season, which means deciding on what to add to your wish list will be tricky, especially with so many different audio experiences awaiting you. Will the SteelSeries Siberia Elite Prism headset make the cut? Presentation: While product designs are typically a very subjective topic, there are certain products that generally have pleasant aesthetic…

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…

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Black Oni Podcast Ep 48: Straight Outta gaming

Episode 48: Straight Outta Gaming Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What’s your best impression of any character in nerdom? I wanna get to know ya – Introduction to Kelly, early days as a gamer, and how she became the media presence she is today –…

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Black Oni Podcast Ep 47: I Kan Has Hadoken Now?

Join me in welcoming my new (and likely returning) special Guest Tony Polanco from The Koalition! Download mp3 Episode 47: Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What video game would translate best into a movie? 2- GAMIN’ NEWS • Whatcha playin’? News: • Satoru Iwata, president…

Where My Dog’s At? Gunnar Optiks “Sheadog” Crystalline Review

With 6 months of testing these “puppies”, we’ll be finding out if Gunnar Optiks’ products are just “marketing fluff”, or if there’s any truth to their words. Presentation: As with any other product review on this site, I’ll be starting the review by talking about the Sheadog Crystalline’s presentation. I find myself really drawn to these from an…