The New York Videogame Critics Circle is thrilled to announce that Amazon Games has become a Platinum Donor to our nonprofit as it supports the 11th New York Game Awards. Watch the Awards on 2/1/22 at 8 pm ET here.

It’s been a fantastic year for Amazon Games, and even hardened critics have been happy to report about the free games that are offered with a Prime Membership. Some of the newest free games include Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Total War: Warhammer and Paper Beast: Folded Edition. (What a good variety!) These current offerings are available until New York Game Awards, and some for a few days after. Then, February games will be announced. It’s new games every month!

Even more exciting beyond games made by others, is the upcoming Amazon original called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the announcement trailer of which is above.

Amazon’s New World MMO is just as thrilling, causing PC Gamer to report that there were over 900,000 players in its one night in October, 2021. Check out the world, mood and general vibe here:

Beyond the brilliance of their contect, we’re so happy that Amazon Games chose to support our worthy nonprofit work, which helps underserved and homeless students with paid internships, scholarships, mentoring and classes. Welcome, Amazon Games, to the 11th New York Game Awards!