Earlier this year, Amber Stafford, our longtime public relations professional, took a full-time job in the world of VR. She had done invaluable, pro bono work for the Circle over the years. What would the group do? Quickly, Amber reached out to Zebra Partners to see if Zebra would begin work shortly after she parted…
Once again, we’re thrilled to report that Genvid is onboard as a Platinum Partner for to the 11th Annual New York Game Awards on 2/1/22! Genvid will return with two special videos which we’ll unveil during the event. We won’t spoil the surprise, but the segments involve Reggie and Harold going head-to-head to battle it out in…
New York Videogame Critics Circle Announces 2022 New York Game Awards Nominees 11th Annual New York Game Awards Will Now Take Place Virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 Info On Ticket Refunds Is Below NEW YORK (Jan. 11, 2022) — The show goes on…line! The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) revealed the nominees for…
By Makeda Byfield When you think about it, longtime video game players really aren’t that different from children during the holidays. They both burst with excitement as they anticipate the release or arrival of something new to play with. Pokémon fans basked in a sense of nostalgia as they awaited the release of Pokémon Brilliant…
By Delia Mizrahi Whenever I’m on the edge of my seat, heart pounding fast, nervous about whatever’s around me, I always find comfort in my trusty phone games. In stressful situations, there are a range of simple games I switch between constantly. Yes, playing is a very solitary activity, but many were found through friends,…
By Ronald Gordon It’s not often I find myself playing a virtual card game. Most of the time I actually try to avoid them, partly because of how complex and overwhelming they can be, but also because there’s never really a drive to complete them due to the lack of story and engaging features. However,…
By Jeison Liranzo Is Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain worth it? It depends. Big Brain Academy is a puzzle and trivia video game developed and published by Nintendo and released about a month ago. To be honest, I didn’t really like playing the game by myself. Since it was mostly made up of mini-games…
By Isaac Espinosa The Nintendo Switch, released on March 7th, 2017, took the West by storm because it introduced users to a cohesive gaming experience that combined handheld portable gaming with the home console experience. Since its launch, the Switch has sold over 93 million units worldwide, and it continues to be a popular holiday…
By Ronald Gordon Even non-gamers realize the Halo franchise is one that many people know and love. For years, ever since the first Halo game back in 2001, fans have played and enjoyed the various installments that came to Xbox consoles. Since information about Halo and its legendary protagonist Master Chief spreads like wildfire in…
By Imani Brown I have been playing Fortnite for four years and I still love it. Out of all that time playing, it has been a crazy journey. I was only nine years old when I started. Before I began playing, I wondered, What is this thing? I think one of the things that keeps…
By Bobby Kent I’m certain game launches are complex beasts. Yet the disappointing, initial launch states of titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy have made it clear that the refund systems of digital storefronts like the PlayStation, Xbox or eShop stores are not going far enough to accommodate the demands of…
By Isaac Espinosa With nothing but the tools you find and a journal in hand, will you be able to lift the curse that plagues the mountain? “Mundaun” is a game that was developed by Hidden Fields and published by MWM Interactive. This mix of horror, survival, and puzzle genres takes you on a journey…
By Harold Goldberg New York Mayor’s Office Recognizes New York Videogame Critics Circle ahead of 11th Annual New York Game Awards. Tickets to the NY Game Awards are on sale now for $40 and $75 (Close To The Stage)! Tickets to the NY Game Awards are on sale now for $40 and $75 (Close To…
By Kimari Rennis When you work alongside a team of talented writers who have spent years in the marketing industry, and they tell you that both you and the work you do is of value, you step away from your keyboard in shock. It feels like only yesterday you were a high school freshman writing…
By Ronald Gordon Greetings and Salutations, we’re back once again for another Roundup, where we take a look at what the Critics Circle had been getting into in the last month or so. This time around we’ve got news from some of our Circles Members & Interns, news on Tickets sales for the Annual Game…
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