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 Episode 44: Oni, Assemble!

Download mp3 Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What movie adaptation would you like to see in video game form? Also, what were your impressions of The Avengers: Age of Ultron? 2- GAMIN’ NEWS • Whatcha playin’? • Latest Game Releases: April-May Bubble Gum Popper (Wii…

Why Dreadnought is a Sleeper Hit

Andy from Sandbox Strategies informed me of a game called Dreadnought that I should keep a watchful eye on moving forward heading into embracing PC gaming. I’m convinced, that after trying Dreadnought out for the first time at PAX East 2015, that it is undeniably a sleeper hit, and here are the reasons why. In premise, it doesn’t…

Life is Strange: Out of Time Review

By Kevin Kennedy Going into Life is Strange Episode Two, I had high expectations.  Episode one set up an interesting twist on the episodic, story-driven game, with its mix of real-world drama and time travel twists.  To temper my enthusiasm, though, I had doubts. After all, the second volume of a five-part series often suffers…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 41: Preppin For PAX

Download mp3 Episode 41: Pre PAX Discussion Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What character would you most like to spend a night drinking with? 2- GAMIN’ NEWS • Whatcha playin’? • Latest Game Releases: Feb 20: The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 (PC), Kirby and…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 40: Oni Evolved

Download mp3 AGENDA 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ 3- Gamin’ News 4- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • Since Evolve is about one party against a big boss monster, my question is: What boss in any media sticks out in your mind as the ultimate big bad? 2- Interview • How did you come to…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 39: Because Zombies

Download mp3 Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ 3- Gamin’ News 4- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • Who is your biggest inspiration in the realm of gaming? 2- GAMIN’ • Whatcha playin’? • Latest Game Releases: Grey Goo, Dying Light, Grim Fandango, Heroes of Might & Magic III – HD Edition , Hyperdimension…

Life Is Strange: Episode One

Life is Strange: Episode One Review By Kevin Kennedy (Theonekk) At first glance, Life is Strange appears to be simply Dontnod Entertainment’s attempt at a Telltale Games (The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us) style episodic game, down to the pre-title screen, which informs the player that choices will have far-reaching consequences.  The art style…

Black Oni Podcast episode 38: Our Engineers Are Workin’ On It!

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 hyped game of 2015 so far? 2- GAMIN’ • Whatcha playin’? • Latest Game Releases: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition, Warhammer Quest, Chariot, Funk of Titan, Assassin’s Creed Unity: Dead Kings DLC,…