New York Videogame Critics Circle Board member Sherri L. Smith and President/Founder Harold Goldberg attended the Paley Honors last night at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event, presented by the Paley Center for Media, was an elegant but fun affair which honored 100 Years of Hasbro. Speakers included Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, and…
The Circle recently completed its first Playing With Purpose class at the Hudde School in Midwood, Brooklyn, and all our students were winners. But two stood out. After 10 classes, it was clear that two exceptional young people rose above. Yousef and Kelani won a Legion V Pro gaming laptop and a Nintendo Switch respectively.…
Earlier in the week, some our young video game journalists took time to meet up, talk (and sometimes argue about) games and get assignments at the Market Line at the awesome Essex Market on the Lower East Side. They also were treated to Slice Joint pizza. Among other things, we heard about Ronald’s love for…
New York Videogame Critics Circle Appoints Ryan O’Callaghan as new Executive Director Former Mott Hall III teacher and 2023 Educator of the Year will lead philanthropic group;Reggie Fils-Aimé and Harold Goldberg will continue to mentor and provide guidance for organization NEW YORK – July 5, 2023 – The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) announced…
By Harold Goldberg At the Circle, we have always taken quiet pride in helping underserved and homeless students. Recently, one of our Bronx students told me his brother was ill. That’s why his brother couldn’t attend a gaming field trip we held. Later, I sent an email to the educator with whom we recently taught…
By Harold Goldberg Yesterday in Midtown at the Microsoft Experience, NYVGCC students from the Bronx’s Mott Hall III middle school were invited to embark upon a tour and talk that included Xbox employees talking about their pathways to success, Forza Horizon gameplay, and the announcement of three Critics Circle college scholarships for the best review,…
By Khloe Wilkerson When I looked out the window into my Bronx neighborhood with the bright blazing sun shining on my forehead, I had two things on my mind. 1) What would I write on this almost blank Google doc and, 2) How do I become a millionaire? My name is Khloe, Khloe Wilkerson. If you…
By Harold Goldberg My Bad Fall Begins Our Update, But There’s So Much Positive News, Too! Just over a month ago, I fell while working on my house in the mountains. A helicopter flew me to the trauma center at Albany Med, where I found I’d broken my pelvis in three places, had a small…
By Valeisha Jackson Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved to read and write my own stories. I loved creative writing. It brings a different type of warmth that’s such a good feeling. When I’m sad or mad, I would write out the way I felt and use it to construct a…
By Harold Goldberg Last week at the Mott Hall III middle school across from Crotona Park in the Bronx, the New York Videogame Critics Circle taught its first class of our Games Writing and Journalism course. Whitney Meers, Isaac Espinosa and I were thrilled to see a full class of 12 smart, enthusiastic middle school…