The Roundup: Facebook’s VR Future, Street Fighter Goes To The Olympics, Breakpoint Disappoints, Big Blizzard Backlash, PS5 Details, Launcher And More!

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 critics report in from big events with looks ahead at potential futures for VR and esports. Plus, a Smash Bros. veteran finally gets his…

The Roundup: Artifact Announced, Letters From Incarcerated Gamers, Mortal Kombat Retrospective, Esports In Olympics, DeepMind AI, and Your Brain On Videogames

By Jonathan G. Lee Hey! Jon here, bringing you another Circle Roundup. This week’s Roundup features some great thought pieces and discussions. Make sure you read this one on your lunch break with a nice salad and a drink. And with that, the Roundup! Joshua Rivera had a debate with his colleague Scott Meslow over…

The Roundup: Game of the Year, FF XV, Unexpected Joy & Yonder!

(I will totally play a Stranger Things x Final Fantasy crossover. There needs to be an serendipitous elevator encounter between the Duffer Brothers and Phil Rogers to make this happen.) Hello Circle people! It’s Jon again, back with another Circle Roundup and hoping you’ve all had a lovely Thanksgiving. Today’s Roundup is brought to you by my…