By Harold Goldberg Here at the New York Videogame Critics Circle, we want offer a hearty thanks to Angela Browder, Studio and Production Director at Bethesda Game Studios, for taking the time to mentor 15 of our interns. While the virtual evening conversation wasn’t on the record, the topics Angela was asked about by our…
By Isaac Espinosa As you travel through a retelling of many of Japan’s darkest points in history, Rise of the Ronin truly tests to see if you can handle the unvarnished truths of bloodshed and war. This fascinating title is developed by Team Ninja, the same people that have created franchises such as Ninja Gaiden,…
By Kimari Rennis Sunday Trip – Mar 17 3:00 AM EST My mom and I have this ritual where every morning you have a flight, you should be leaving the house three or four hours beforehand. Our flight to San Francisco from New York is at 7 am, which means I don’t get a wink…
By Khloe Wilkerson If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will make your fantasies come true. Here, as an interactive participant, you’re witness to the history of one of the weirdest, most distinctive game creators ever. With a love for llamas, sheep, and shooters, England’s Jeff Minter became…
By Ronald Gordon Final Fantasy VII is a timeless classic that was always meant to be bigger and better. Much like a moment referenced in the 1997 game, the bran new Rebirth rises from the ashes like a brilliant phoenix. And this time around, it’s more massive in scope than fans could have imagined. Final Fantasy…
For the last year, the New York Videogame Critics Circle has been teaching its Playing With Purpose writing and reviewing class at Brooklyn’s Hudde School. After a 10-class cohort this past semester, middle school student Elisabeth Chery blew past the competition to win a brand new Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop. Elizabeth chose to write…
By Jatin Gundara In gaming, the line between fun and frustration can be paper thin. At one moment a player could be enthralled by the atmosphere, intrigued with its prospects, and the next completely turned off due to one mistake. The atmosphere of Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game, and the time a player will remain within…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! It’s the column in which we give a blast to our talented interns and Circle members for their amazing articles. Winter is winding down and with this new Spring season comes news of upcoming games on the horizon. This time around we’ve got articles on…
By William Baker III Phil Spencer is seemingly a rarity in gaming: he’s a CEO who cares. The video game industry and the video game community are often viewed as separate, but it is people like Phil who help to bring them together. As the head of Microsoft Gaming, he has helped to launch consoles…
By Isaac Espinosa On July 17th of 2020, Paper Mario: The Origami King, debuted on the Nintendo Switch, becoming the 6th installment in this unique and iconic series. It was met with the same criticisms as prior titles Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Paper Mario: Color Splash, such as a lack of dynamic worlds and…