By Jade Entien Talk about mental health is necessary. But sometimes it’s a troubling discussion, either because some people are currently trying to get through their pandemic issues and don’t have time to listen, or people feel uncomfortable talking about it. It’s sad that many people worldwide struggle with their mental health and can’t discuss…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. In this installment, our writers finally get their hands on some new game consoles. Plus reviews of Watch Dogs: Legion, Tell Me Why, and EA’s latest Star Wars…
By Jade Entien From the creators of “Life is Strange” comes a new game by DONTNOD Entertainment. Featuring wholesome moments, multiple interactions, and well implemented transgender representation, “Tell Me Why” tells the story of twin siblings Alyson and Tyler Ronan who have recently reunited after a family tragedy pulls them apart. With the help from…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. In this installment, our writers get into the loop of two extraordinary roguelites, give us the scoop on a very ’90s gaming doc, and breakdown Amazon’s entry into…
By Jade Entien Do you like action fantasy retro games made with pixels and love? Then you’d definitely be into “The Ambassador,” TinyDino Games’ charming twin stick shooter with RPG elements that’s rife with matrimony and magic. In the game you play as a mage named Gregor who is also the Ambassador of Time and…
First, please donate here. We need your help! To help mentor and educate students of color! Today, Cloud9 owner Jack Etienne talks to Reggie and Harold about the team’s storied history, the effect of Covid-19 on him and the teams, Cloud 9’s first League of Legends team and whether Hai should have been an owner,…
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 writers are discussing some of the unseen consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on gaming, a wonderful but unusual new throwback micro-console, and the Animal…
By Jade Entien During this pandemic, spending time with family is important as we stay safe indoors. So, like many, I’ve embraced the opportunity to play video games. With an interesting story to introduce itself, Save Your Nuts is a colorful and vibrant video game that allows up to eight friends to play as various…
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