KENT WARD
@greatkentward.bsky.social
Mr. Ongaku himself! Event runner and programmer. I like fighting games, video game music, and Fist of the North Star.
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KENT WARD
@greatkentward.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Hi BlueSky, I am Kent Ward. I am a Florida Man who does a lot of things!
- Software Engineer on sports games and military simulation trainers for 15 years
- Worked on one of the highest-selling games of 2024, College Football '25
- I run video game concerts
- On MAGFest staff
- Likes fighting games
- Software Engineer on sports games and military simulation trainers for 15 years
- Worked on one of the highest-selling games of 2024, College Football '25
- I run video game concerts
- On MAGFest staff
- Likes fighting games
It was fun to rock some Sonic Racing last night. I think a 3 hour session right now probably too much for the game. I think we ended up playing every course 2 or 3 times.
I love that Sega is adding in all these characters for free, but I would enjoy some extra courses because it is kinda sparse.
I love that Sega is adding in all these characters for free, but I would enjoy some extra courses because it is kinda sparse.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It was fun to rock some Sonic Racing last night. I think a 3 hour session right now probably too much for the game. I think we ended up playing every course 2 or 3 times.
I love that Sega is adding in all these characters for free, but I would enjoy some extra courses because it is kinda sparse.
I love that Sega is adding in all these characters for free, but I would enjoy some extra courses because it is kinda sparse.
After seeing most of the other major game publishers doing heinous shit this year, I'm glad to see Sega do some good for their fans.
I'm playing this tonight on Twitch. If you got it let's play!
I'm playing this tonight on Twitch. If you got it let's play!
Get ready for a victory lap! There's more FREE content coming soon to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!
✨ NiGHTS - December 2025
🍌 AiAi - January 2026
💥 Tangle & Whisper - February 2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now!
✨ NiGHTS - December 2025
🍌 AiAi - January 2026
💥 Tangle & Whisper - February 2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now!
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
After seeing most of the other major game publishers doing heinous shit this year, I'm glad to see Sega do some good for their fans.
I'm playing this tonight on Twitch. If you got it let's play!
I'm playing this tonight on Twitch. If you got it let's play!
Oh shit, here we go. We finally have a show with @themegas.bsky.social where the audio recordings are actually good. Third time's a charm?
Shout outs to DC and Conduit for always taking care of us. Get ready for the OngakuVania watch party on our Twitch this Sunday evening!
Shout outs to DC and Conduit for always taking care of us. Get ready for the OngakuVania watch party on our Twitch this Sunday evening!
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Oh shit, here we go. We finally have a show with @themegas.bsky.social where the audio recordings are actually good. Third time's a charm?
Shout outs to DC and Conduit for always taking care of us. Get ready for the OngakuVania watch party on our Twitch this Sunday evening!
Shout outs to DC and Conduit for always taking care of us. Get ready for the OngakuVania watch party on our Twitch this Sunday evening!
I went outside and can see my breath. MAGFest training has begun.
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I went outside and can see my breath. MAGFest training has begun.
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We have the first round of performer announcements for our Virtua Ongaku Holiday Special on December 7th. We are all in on the cozy theme for this one.
🎸 Tiggs and David Gibson McLean
🎻 Lionmight
🧝 David Erick Ramos
🎼 Samantha Ballard
🎹 Jer Roque
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/voholiday
🎸 Tiggs and David Gibson McLean
🎻 Lionmight
🧝 David Erick Ramos
🎼 Samantha Ballard
🎹 Jer Roque
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/voholiday
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We have the first round of performer announcements for our Virtua Ongaku Holiday Special on December 7th. We are all in on the cozy theme for this one.
🎸 Tiggs and David Gibson McLean
🎻 Lionmight
🧝 David Erick Ramos
🎼 Samantha Ballard
🎹 Jer Roque
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/voholiday
🎸 Tiggs and David Gibson McLean
🎻 Lionmight
🧝 David Erick Ramos
🎼 Samantha Ballard
🎹 Jer Roque
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/voholiday
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Tomorrow on Twitch! We are rockin Sonic Racing CrossWorlds again.
It was a massive hit at UCF's Day of Cosplay and Ichiban (Like a Dragon) and Joker (Persona 5) are now playable. If you have the game, we'd love to have you on!
🦔 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdr...
It was a massive hit at UCF's Day of Cosplay and Ichiban (Like a Dragon) and Joker (Persona 5) are now playable. If you have the game, we'd love to have you on!
🦔 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdr...
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tomorrow on Twitch! We are rockin Sonic Racing CrossWorlds again.
It was a massive hit at UCF's Day of Cosplay and Ichiban (Like a Dragon) and Joker (Persona 5) are now playable. If you have the game, we'd love to have you on!
🦔 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdr...
It was a massive hit at UCF's Day of Cosplay and Ichiban (Like a Dragon) and Joker (Persona 5) are now playable. If you have the game, we'd love to have you on!
🦔 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdr...
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Virtua Ongaku is back, and for a great cause!
On Sunday, December 7th, 6pm to 11pm EST, will be our Virtua Ongaku Holiday Special on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive.
For the fifth year in a row, we will be raising money for Give Kids the World Village.
On Sunday, December 7th, 6pm to 11pm EST, will be our Virtua Ongaku Holiday Special on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive.
For the fifth year in a row, we will be raising money for Give Kids the World Village.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Virtua Ongaku is back, and for a great cause!
On Sunday, December 7th, 6pm to 11pm EST, will be our Virtua Ongaku Holiday Special on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive.
For the fifth year in a row, we will be raising money for Give Kids the World Village.
On Sunday, December 7th, 6pm to 11pm EST, will be our Virtua Ongaku Holiday Special on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive.
For the fifth year in a row, we will be raising money for Give Kids the World Village.
"Dude this is an xmen group, plz dont bring politics in here"
Actual comment I saw on ZuccBook
Actual comment I saw on ZuccBook
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"Dude this is an xmen group, plz dont bring politics in here"
Actual comment I saw on ZuccBook
Actual comment I saw on ZuccBook
I had a whole lot of fun this weekend. Now back to work.
Oh wait, editing OngakuVania footage is also fun. Especially when I can headbang to Premium Vintage at my computer.
Oh wait, editing OngakuVania footage is also fun. Especially when I can headbang to Premium Vintage at my computer.
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I had a whole lot of fun this weekend. Now back to work.
Oh wait, editing OngakuVania footage is also fun. Especially when I can headbang to Premium Vintage at my computer.
Oh wait, editing OngakuVania footage is also fun. Especially when I can headbang to Premium Vintage at my computer.
Probably should have gotten more pics with friends today. Orlando Japan Festival always has great hangs.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Probably should have gotten more pics with friends today. Orlando Japan Festival always has great hangs.
I'm at the Orlando Japan Festival and lots of rain. I'm down for hangs. Look for the lion mark.
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm at the Orlando Japan Festival and lots of rain. I'm down for hangs. Look for the lion mark.
Shoutouts to this Rose of Versailes cosplayer. The elders were pleased today.
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Shoutouts to this Rose of Versailes cosplayer. The elders were pleased today.
A great day. Thank you to Anime Spot for having us again at UCF's Day of Cosplay. I was impressed with how much they improved fom last year.
Attack for the next generation.
Attack for the next generation.
November 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
A great day. Thank you to Anime Spot for having us again at UCF's Day of Cosplay. I was impressed with how much they improved fom last year.
Attack for the next generation.
Attack for the next generation.
Way too many people picking Stroheim on the JJBA setup 🙃
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Way too many people picking Stroheim on the JJBA setup 🙃
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Even Knightro is rockin games with us at UCF Day of Cosplay. We got lots of rad games to play. Second Floor room 222.
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Even Knightro is rockin games with us at UCF Day of Cosplay. We got lots of rad games to play. Second Floor room 222.
I felt a bunch of explosions goin off at the same time in my head, but we're rockin the game room at Day of Cosplay. GO KNIGHTS!
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I felt a bunch of explosions goin off at the same time in my head, but we're rockin the game room at Day of Cosplay. GO KNIGHTS!
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We are at UCF's Day of Cosplay at the Student Union. FREE EVENT! They got live game music going on right now.
Speaking of which, we have the fame room going! Second Floor, room 222!
Speaking of which, we have the fame room going! Second Floor, room 222!
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We are at UCF's Day of Cosplay at the Student Union. FREE EVENT! They got live game music going on right now.
Speaking of which, we have the fame room going! Second Floor, room 222!
Speaking of which, we have the fame room going! Second Floor, room 222!
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Super OngakuVania IV was tight, and we're going experience again on November 16th. 🎃
Tune into twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive for our VO4 watch party, featuring @themegas.bsky.social, @premvintageband.bsky.social, @rnji.bsky.social, and Follow Me, Fox! Plus our costume contest.
Tune into twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive for our VO4 watch party, featuring @themegas.bsky.social, @premvintageband.bsky.social, @rnji.bsky.social, and Follow Me, Fox! Plus our costume contest.
November 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Super OngakuVania IV was tight, and we're going experience again on November 16th. 🎃
Tune into twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive for our VO4 watch party, featuring @themegas.bsky.social, @premvintageband.bsky.social, @rnji.bsky.social, and Follow Me, Fox! Plus our costume contest.
Tune into twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive for our VO4 watch party, featuring @themegas.bsky.social, @premvintageband.bsky.social, @rnji.bsky.social, and Follow Me, Fox! Plus our costume contest.
Holy shit @megaran.com got nominated for a Grammy. It feels like the year is starting to turn around with all the wins this week.
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Holy shit @megaran.com got nominated for a Grammy. It feels like the year is starting to turn around with all the wins this week.
One of my longtime friends got hit by the SE layoffs yesterday. This shit absolutely sucks.
Square Enix confirms 'fundamental restructuring' of overseas business will result in layoffs
Square Enix confirms 'fundamental restructuring' of overseas business will result in layoffs
The Japanese publisher said cuts across North America and Europe will strengthen its development and publishing structures.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
One of my longtime friends got hit by the SE layoffs yesterday. This shit absolutely sucks.
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FREE EVENT: We'll be at UCF's Day of Cosplay in the Student Union this Saturday! We're running the video game room in rm 222 and the UCF Video Game Music Ensemble is performing in the Pegasus Ballroom at 12:30pm.
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/2025/11/01/ucfs-day-of-cosplay-on-november-8th
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/2025/11/01/ucfs-day-of-cosplay-on-november-8th
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
FREE EVENT: We'll be at UCF's Day of Cosplay in the Student Union this Saturday! We're running the video game room in rm 222 and the UCF Video Game Music Ensemble is performing in the Pegasus Ballroom at 12:30pm.
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/2025/11/01/ucfs-day-of-cosplay-on-november-8th
Details: ongakuoverdrive.com/2025/11/01/ucfs-day-of-cosplay-on-november-8th
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Track proposals for our Gimmick! charity album jam benefitting gastric cancer research have just opened over on our Discord server! Hop in now if you'd like to arrange and record for this charity album!
Happening in the GameGrooves Discord server: discord.gg/qUwynKQzpB
#gimmick #vgm #gamemusic
Happening in the GameGrooves Discord server: discord.gg/qUwynKQzpB
#gimmick #vgm #gamemusic
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Track proposals for our Gimmick! charity album jam benefitting gastric cancer research have just opened over on our Discord server! Hop in now if you'd like to arrange and record for this charity album!
Happening in the GameGrooves Discord server: discord.gg/qUwynKQzpB
#gimmick #vgm #gamemusic
Happening in the GameGrooves Discord server: discord.gg/qUwynKQzpB
#gimmick #vgm #gamemusic
Okabe making music for a Zelda game sounds dope.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment's Ace Soundtrack Comes Courtesy Of NieR Composers.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment's Ace Soundtrack Comes Courtesy Of NieR Composers
NieR, far, wherever you are
www.nintendolife.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Okabe making music for a Zelda game sounds dope.
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IT'S MY GUITARIST'S BIRTHDAY AND I ALMOST FORGOT!!!!!!
EVERYBODY SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO @mahn.bsky.social !!!!!!!!
EVERYBODY SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO @mahn.bsky.social !!!!!!!!
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
IT'S MY GUITARIST'S BIRTHDAY AND I ALMOST FORGOT!!!!!!
EVERYBODY SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO @mahn.bsky.social !!!!!!!!
EVERYBODY SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO @mahn.bsky.social !!!!!!!!
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November 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM