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The Insight: Our Youngest Intern Was Moved By The Delightful Narrative Of Meg’s Monster

By Khloe Wilkerson A wise person once said, “The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood,” and Odencat’s Meg’s Monster is a perfect example of that wisdom. While it’s called a JRPG, I’d suggest that Meg’s Monster isn’t that at all, but rather a game that straddles the adventure and…

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The Insight: In ULTRAKILL, A Potent Mix Of Nuance And A Nod To History Make For A Perfect Experience

By Ronald Gordon  When you think of an enticing game, you might imagine an experience that helps you relax, or that triggers a new type of excitement, one you haven’t fully grasped yet. But now, there’s a game that almost makes you feel as if it’s a weakness to be human, like something about you…

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The Roundup: The Mayor On Games, We Welcome A New Circle Member, Destiny 2, Best Gaming Laptops, Disappearing Nintendo Offerings, And More!

By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! It’s the Critics Circle’s method of gathering up stories from members and interns alike to give them a proper shoutout. Since our last update, I’ve been exploring all types of games, jumping from Tabletops like Blood on the Clocktower to shooters like ULTRAKILL, really getting…

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The Insight: Mayor Eric Adams Listens During The Digital Games Industry Council Meeting

By Harold Goldberg The mayor was listening. During an in-person meeting with New York City’s Digital Games Industry Council yesterday morning at the Microsoft Experience Center, Mayor Eric Adams listened to members’ opinions regarding the future of games in New York City. I am a member of that group, which includes representatives from the disciplines…

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The Insight: Our Young Reviewer Feels A Kinship With The Indonesian Characters In A Space for the Unbound

By Valeisha Jackson A Space for the Unbound is a small game that gives you big feelings. Yes, it’s a game that touts the relationship between a teen boy and teen girl. But it also shows a rare glimpse of life in the hinterlands of Indonesia. When you add the feelings of woe like anxiety…

The Roundup: PS VR2’s Big Day, Apple NYC Event, Harry Potter Meets Elden Ring, And More!

By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! It’s Critics Circle’s method of gathering up stories from interns and members alike, and giving them a shoutout. This week we’ve got news on a showcase of Apple’s new gaming capabilities, the PS VR2 and how it plays, a review of Fire Emblem: Engage, and…

February 24, 2023 in The Roundup.

The Insight: Fire Emblem Engage Doesn’t Break New Ground, But Is It Still A Potent Entry In The Long-Running RPG Sim Series?

By Isaac Espinosa As you rise after a millennium of sleep, shaking off a hazy dream, you become aware that your destiny is to save the world from ruin. Fire Emblem: Engage for the Switch is the newest title in the Fire Emblem franchise. As the 17th game in the series, Engage feels almost like…

February 21, 2023 in The Insight.

The Insight: How Hi-Fi Rush Is Making Our Once-Unrhythmic Writer A Rhythm King

By Ronald Gordon Rhythm games come in all shapes and sizes, but surprisingly few games manage to incorporate rhythm as well as Hi-Fi Rush does. Its environment is entirely infused with the music you hear and vibe to. So you’ll have little trouble both fighting and moving to the beat, as you whack enemies with…

February 14, 2023 in The Insight.

The Roundup: Hogwarts Legacy, Vampire Survivors, That Wild Nintendo Direct, NY Game Awards Stats, And More!

By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! It’s the Critics Circle’s way of gathering up all the articles written by members and interns alike. This week, we’ve got news on the controversy surrounding the latest Harry Potter game, cheap SSDs, a Mario Kart collaboration with Hot Wheels, and so much more.  To…

February 10, 2023 in The Roundup.

Awards: Here Are After Party Photos Of Reggie, Phil Spencer, Todd Howard, The Circle And Our Fans

Here’s our last big photo post for the 12th Annual New York Game Awards. See you next year!

January 31, 2023 in Awards.

The Insight: Our Teen Intern Plays Indie Award Winner Vampire Survivors For The First Time!

By Valeisha Jackson Since I was young, I’ve enjoyed playing survival and shooting games with my siblings. We played Valheim, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Raft, and much more. Recently, my siblings and I have gotten in contact and the plan was to have a bunch of games to play that are similar to those we…

January 28, 2023 in Awards, The Insight.

Awards! Here Are Acceptance Speeches And Other Cool Videos From The 12th Annual New York Game Awards!

We’ll update this post daily until we populate it with many short videos from the 12th Annual New York Game Awards. First, here’s the full show. Here’s Ranni The Witch’s Acceptance Speech For Elden Ring. Here’s Phil Spencer’s Speech, Reggie’s superb intro and the documentary the Circle made about Phil’s work at Microsoft and Xbox.…

January 25, 2023 in Awards.

Pix! Here Are Even More Photos From The 12th Annual New York Game Awards: Part 2

Part 2: Nancy J. Parisi’s photos from the 12th New York Game Awards. Next, we’ll feature fan photos and videos – along with shots from the after party.

January 21, 2023 in Awards.

Awards! Here’s The Mysterious Story Behind The Ranni The Witch Cosplayer Appearance

By Harold Goldberg She nailed it. The appearance onstage of the mysterious Elden Ring character, Ranni the Witch, was one of the highlights of the 12th Annual New York Game Awards. In the dark fantasy world, Ranni died during the The Night of The Black Knives. She then changed, and became tied to a life-sized…

January 20, 2023 in Awards.

Pix! Here Are Photos From The Big 12th Annual New York Game Awards! Part 1

Here are photos from the the 12th Annual New York Game Awards. Photos are by Nancy J. Parisi. Part 2 tomorrow. Fan photos will appear over the weekend!

January 19, 2023 in Awards.

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