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…

Black Oni Podcast Ep 47

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…

Black Oni Podcast Episide 45: Such E3! Many Announce. Wow!

Download mp3 Episode 45: Such E3! Many Announce. WOW! Agenda 1- I-I-I-Iiiice Breaker!! 2- Gamin’ News 3- Hot Topic 1- INTRO/ I-I-I-ICE BREAKER!!! • What would the big 3 have to do to wow you at e3? 2- GAMIN’ NEWS • Whatcha playin’? • Latest Game Releases: May-June Axiom Verge (PC) – May 14, Galactic…

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…

Why You Should Be Excited for MGSV: The Phantom Pain

There are a number of gamers who missed out on certain franchises throughout history, whether it was because said titles were out of their comprehension range, or they just didn’t “click” with them. I would consider the Metal Gear Solid franchise amongst those titles, not because it isn’t popular, but because so many people have had difficulty easing…

Why Do We Spectate?

After the close of Evo 2014, I had an epiphany about the games industry. There’s a huge community of people, gamers and non-gamers, that watch other people play games. Not only am I one of those people who watch, but I also create content for others to watch. One of the things I loved doing growing up…

Black Oni Podcast Episode 27: Systemic Change?

Join Jae_Blaze06, theonekk, and BauerKillz, as we talk about all of the news going down in the industry. 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 do you think will be the biggest system seller of the year? 2- GAMIN’ • Whatcha playin’? • Latest/New…

The Problem with Game Reviews (Metrics)

People within the gaming industry rely heavily on video-game reviews, whether it’s for advertising and promotional purposes, or for the sake of providing information to gamers. Reviews have the power to inform & aid consumers in making their purchasing decisions. Reviews also have the capacity to have a negative impact on the industry. The detriment…