By Harold Goldberg Google’s dream of streaming without a console is outwardly brilliant, but I’m sad to report the dream isn’t quite reality on this launch day in November. I had two feelings about the Stadia service, which was sent with a controller and Chromecast Ultra. You also need to download the Stadia app on…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, critics celebrate the biggest Pokémon yet and the 15th anniversary of Halo 2’s industry-changing innovations. Plus, the world of Death Stranding gets explained and one…
By Isaac Espinosa Grasp your Ring-Con, and travel through an adventure of fitness and excitement! That’s Nintendo’s hope for Ring Fit Adventure, a brand new fitness game developed and published by Nintendo. Their interesting riff on a Pilates Ring, the Ring-Con, allows for an exercising experience that combines elements of role-playing games with effective workout…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics drink with the devil in Afterparty, wrestle with their hate of war and their enjoyment of Call of Duty, and try to play…
By Ronald Gordon Not many horror games leave me in a state where I feel like a child afraid of the dark. Those that do end up being a terrifying experience all around. To be honest, I’d rather be locked in a glass tank full of spiders than experience more of the fright that Song…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics unspool the secrets of Death Stranding, bust some ghosts with Luigi, and take a look back at Call of Duty’s uncomfortable history of…
New York Videogame Critics Circle Honors Reggie Fils-Aimé with Andrew Yoon Legend Award at 9th Annual New York Game Awards Ceremony Legend Award recognizes Reggie’s exceptional leadership and significant impact on the gaming industry Get Your Tickets Here! New York City, Oct. 29, 2019 – The New York Videogame Critics Circle will honor former President…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics fall into the familiar embrace of The Outer Worlds, work up a sweat with Ring Fit Adventure, share their love of Switch ports,…
By Kimari Rennis A young woman, tan, with short brown hair wakes up in the middle of a peaceful night to a neon pink and purple polygonal butterfly entering her room. From there, she is transferred to a brand new world where she is continuously moving, moving as if dancing through space and time on…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics fall into the wordy embrace of massive, wordy computer RPGs, both new and old. Plus, a new Star Wars game impresses, a new…
By Isaac Espinosa Recently, Ubisoft and the Games for Change organization presented a “Keys to Learn” event in New York City. During these wonderful hours, I was able to learn about how gaming has been – and continues to be used – as a platform to teach people about education and even social justice. And…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics report in from big events with looks ahead at potential futures for VR and esports. Plus, a Smash Bros. veteran finally gets his…
