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The Insight: Case Solved: The London Files Is An Unexpectedly Comedic Masterpiece
By Karoline Castillo-Troncoso I didn’t expect humor in Case Solved: London Files, a cozy noir point and click game where players solve puzzles by piecing…
In The Schools: The “Positive Effect Of Our Impactful Work” At M.S. 131
By Ronald Gordon Recently, the Critics Circle had the chance to run our nonprofit Playing with Purpose course over at M.S. 131 on Manhattan’s Lower…
The Insight: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Helps Isaac Chill, All Summer Long!
By Isaac Espinosa Ever since the Nintendo Wii came out in 2007, the Miis have remained icons in Nintendo’s avatar gallery. The idea of being…
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