The Roundup: Check Out Our Video Series, Michelle Zauner Shines, MacBook M2 Pro Debuts, Best Game Openings, Emily Dickenson Game, RIP Billy Kametz, Bernie Stolar and Technoblade

By Ronald Gordon Hello and Welcome back to The Roundup, the Critic Circle’s chance to take a look at what’s been going on the past two weeks both inside and Outside the Circle. This week we’ve got news from all over, ranging from a selfie from a recipient of one of the gracious Awards given…

The Circle Interviews: Watch Our Special YouTube Video Series With Reggie And Many More!

If you want some deep conversation about games, the industry and more, please check out our recent video series on our YouTube Channel. These are also available as podcasts on SoundCloud, Spotify and elsewhere. Without further adieu, here’s what the New York Videogame Critics Circle has been up to: —Board member Reggie Fils-Aime was interviewed…

Launch Day: Our Nintendo Switch Mini-Documentary

It’s here! Nintendo’s new Switch console in now available for purchase around the world. Many seem thrilled, at least generally. To that end, here’s our Nintendo Switch video coverage. Victor Kalogiannis does a yeoman’s job shooting and editing video. And John Azzilonna holds court with thoughtful, scripted voiceover. Enjoy!    

The Insight: First Look at SuperGiant’s Hot Pyre

A week or so ago, the New York Videogame Critics Circle sent a few of its core members to the Pax East conference in Boston. Reporter John Azzilonna and videographer Victor Kalogiannis came back with a deep story about SuperGiant Games‘ upcoming Pyre, to be released in 2017. SuperGiant’s offerings, which have won various New…

Photos! 5th NY Game Awards!

Today, we present photos of the 5th Annual New York Game Awards by Vincent Ballentine. Tomorrow,  we’ll feature another fine photographer who shot the show! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt won 3 New York Game Awards including the Big Apple Award for Game of the Year. It’s tradition for everyone from the New York Videogame…

It’s Halloween: Inside 3 Creepy Sony Games

John Azzilonna and Gregg DellaRocca packed up their video gear and took it to Sony‘s recent evening of game demos on the West Side of Manhattan. Specifically, the John and Gregg focused on games that have a spooky, creepy aspect to them — to say the least. You’ll see other Critics Circle members throughout the video…