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=Hype=
=Hype=
:''Main article (sorta): [[Genesis]]
:''Main article (sorta): [[Genesis]]
The online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, notably Marathon fans. As the Oni project gained popularity, a dedicated online community emerged in the form of [[Oni Central]] and its forum. Despite or maybe because of the game's late release and a number of canceled features, there were a number of promotional actions around and after the release: artwork by [[Lorraine Reyes McLees]], 4-volume [[Dark_Horse_comics|comic]] published by Dark Horse, ...
The online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, notably Marathon fans*. As the Oni project gained popularity, a dedicated online community emerged in the form of [[Oni Central]] and its forum.


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Despite or maybe because of the game's late release and a number of canceled features, there were a number of promotional actions around and after the release: artwork by [[Lorraine Reyes McLees]], 4-volume [[Dark_Horse_comics|comic]] published by Dark Horse.
A. Hype
 
B. Release
:(*)http://marathon.bungie.org/story/newmay-june98.html -- MARATHON'S STORY : WHAT'S NEW. Marathon fans talking about the newly announced Oni (and the E3 1998 trailer) back in May-June 1998.
C. Reception
D. Future of Oni property-->