By Theresa Afful Greetings to all. Theresa Afful here, and I’m happy to introduce myself to all of The Critics Circle’s readers and members. Let me start by briefly describing my background. I am a 14-year-old who enjoys writing and video games. I have always had a strong desire to venture into the enormous realm…
New York Videogame Critics Circle Appoints Ryan O’Callaghan as new Executive Director Former Mott Hall III teacher and 2023 Educator of the Year will lead philanthropic group;Reggie Fils-Aimé and Harold Goldberg will continue to mentor and provide guidance for organization NEW YORK – July 5, 2023 – The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) announced…
For New York City, the school year has nearly concluded. At Mott Hall III, as it is with 600 public middle schools across the boroughs, students are moving on to high schools. Our excellent intern Khloe Wilkerson was named valedictorian, and here her powerful speech, given just days ago to students and teachers. We kept…
By Harold Goldberg Yesterday in Midtown at the Microsoft Experience, NYVGCC students from the Bronx’s Mott Hall III middle school were invited to embark upon a tour and talk that included Xbox employees talking about their pathways to success, Forza Horizon gameplay, and the announcement of three Critics Circle college scholarships for the best review,…
By Khloe Wilkerson When I looked out the window into my Bronx neighborhood with the bright blazing sun shining on my forehead, I had two things on my mind. 1) What would I write on this almost blank Google doc and, 2) How do I become a millionaire? My name is Khloe, Khloe Wilkerson. If you…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! It’s the Critics Circle’s way of gathering up the recent articles put out by our interns and members, and bringing them further into the spotlight. This week we’ve got plenty of stories regarding new games, technologies, and even a video game from Mexico and how…
By Harold Goldberg One thing was clear from the start. Our group of students at the Mott Hall III school on the edge of the Bronx’s Crotona Park had the potential to be our best class ever. Earlier in the year, educator Ryan O’Callaghan put the word out that the New York Videogame Critics Circle…
By Harold Goldberg Last week at the Mott Hall III middle school across from Crotona Park in the Bronx, the New York Videogame Critics Circle taught its first class of our Games Writing and Journalism course. Whitney Meers, Isaac Espinosa and I were thrilled to see a full class of 12 smart, enthusiastic middle school…