By Ronald Gordon I didn’t know of the impact that Minecraft could have on a community until I was right there witnessing it. While NYC may be separated into boroughs, there’s no separating the passion that can be experienced when all the parts of the city are brought together. On the majestic USS Intrepid I…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup, where the Critic Circle compiles stories from friendly faces both in NYC and beyond to give them the spotlight. Aside from my recent review of 9 Years of Shadows, which is a lovely Metroidvania Platformer that stands out amongst the others, I’ve also played the…
By William Baker III If you know me, you know I have two sides. Funny and, yes, petty, too. This dichotomy has proven, time and time again, to be trouble. But I’m still in high school, and I still believe a little grudge goes a long way. Just maybe not the right way. Have I…
It was the most crowded and wildest New York Game Awards After Party the New York Videogame Critics Circle has ever seen. Thankfully, Photojournalist Nancy J. Parisi was there to chronicle the festivities.
By Kimari Rennis There are many painful feelings out there that can bring people down. But for some, the most painful feeling in the world is the disappointment you have in a game you had high hopes for. PixARK from Snail Games is no exception. Yes, it’s in beta, but the horrific experience I…
Hey guys! It’s Jon, back again with your Circle Roundup. This week’s Roundup is brought to you by turkey! There’s a popular factoid about turkeys that gets passed around this time of year. According to legend, Benjamin Franklin originally proposed the turkey to be our national bird. This is actually a misinterpretation of when old…
By Harry Rabinowitz It’s a bit snowy outside, isn’t it? Hope my fellow east coast residence are coping well. I can tell you one thing though, bad weather never stopped our members! Ben Gilbert discusses HoloLens, Microsoft’s newly unveiled “mixed” reality” headset, and what it means for the virtual reality marketplace. Chris Plante looks at how…
By Kevin L. Clark Here, we spotlight the movements, mods, and works of art within gaming culture for your ultimate enjoyment. The weekly post is your central point to see just how video games influence the world around us. Minecraft, one of the most imaginative places to create, gave incited minds another reason to celebrate…
By Harry Rabinowitz Come here for some news on Destiny? Looks like you’ve come to the wrong place… but while you’re here, take a look at this diverse group of stories by the brilliant minds in the Circle! Microsoft just spent $2.5 billion buying Mojang, the developers of Minecraft. To those who think that sounds…