By Tina Lam I’m not a big fan of clowns, especially not after watching movies like “It” or “Terrifier,” which always left me feeling uneasy. So when I heard Twisted Tower involved a bunch of creepy clowns and evil teddy bears, I’ll admit that I was a little hesitant to play. But somehow, after actually…
By Mary-Ellis Ryan I’ve said it before. Card games, especially Solitaire, aren’t something you’d catch me playing willingly. Solitaire Stories on the Apple Arcade continues to surprise me, however. Actually, I’d say it’s even more fun than the usual casual games. Thanks to its visual appeal, it elevates the gaming experience even more! If you…
By Ronald Gordon There’s never been a game that’s made me as excited as Marvel’s Wolverine. When it was first announced, I’ll admit I was skeptical about Insomniac Games’ capabilities when it came to capturing the violence that Wolverine is known for. Then, as every snippet and trailer slowly drip-fed fans like myself, those doubts…
By Saniah Entienne Yesterday was Championship Sunday and my final day at Pokémon XP and Worlds. Here are some things I captured: Thank you all for keeping up with my first Pokémon XP and Worlds Experience. I had a wonderful time in San Francisco. Stay tuned for an more in-depth piece on my time at…
By Saniah Entienne Today was a super immersive day at Pokémon XP and Worlds. I got the opportunity to participate in an interview with Chris Brown, the Director of Global Esports & Events at The Pokémon Company International, explore many facets of XP fanfest side of things and enjoy some fun interactive activities. Here are…
By Saniah Entienne Today, I arrived in San Francisco for Pokémon XP and World Championships for the company’s 30th Anniversary. Here is what has caught my eye so far:
By Zhya Colon Shiver, the Octoling, Frye, the Inkling, and Big Man, the Manta ray, are on a mission in Splatoon Raiders, and I was hoping they would keep me happily entertained. This was my first attempt at playing a Splatoon game. I was aware of the franchise for a long time but was never…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome once again to the Roundup, a series created to gather the works of members and interns alike to give them a shoutout! Back to School season is starting, and with it comes some last minute summer reviews! This time around we’ve got news on a whimsical noir point and…
By Karoline Castillo-Troncoso I didn’t expect humor in Case Solved: London Files, a cozy noir point and click game where players solve puzzles by piecing clues together in order to crack cases. Despite this game being characterized as noir, often associated with crime, Case Solved: London Files is rather whimsical. The 2D characters, emulating the…
By Ronald Gordon Recently, the Critics Circle had the chance to run our nonprofit Playing with Purpose course over at M.S. 131 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. In the computer lab of the school, we gathered two groups of students and taught them how to create a game narrative. This Playing with Purpose workshop was…