By Harold Goldberg She nailed it. The appearance onstage of the mysterious Elden Ring character, Ranni the Witch, was one of the highlights of the 12th Annual New York Game Awards. In the dark fantasy world, Ranni died during the The Night of The Black Knives. She then changed, and became tied to a life-sized…
New York Videogame Critics Circle Unveils 2023 New York Game Awards Winners (Featured Photo by Nancy J. Parisi) NEW YORK (Jan. 17, 2023) – The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) celebrated the best games, actors, esports athletes and journalists this evening at the 12th annual New York Game Awards. Elden Ring was awarded this…
Purchase Tickets HERE By Harold Goldberg Welcome Makeda Byfield as our co-host for the New York Game Awards! Makeda will join Reggie and Harold onstage tomorrow night as part of the 12th Annual New York Game Awards ceremony. Makeda has been an intern with the Circle for well over a year and has been promoted…
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 Karoline Castillo-Troncoso My name’s Karoline. I’m 15, and as I’m writing this, it is July, meaning that I am a soon-to-be high school sophomore (by the grace of God). I am an aspiring performer (which in my case refers to utilizing my vocal instrument and learning how to use the piano). But games have…
By Valeisha Jackson Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved to read and write my own stories. I loved creative writing. It brings a different type of warmth that’s such a good feeling. When I’m sad or mad, I would write out the way I felt and use it to construct a…
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…
By Harold Goldberg I just want to say a hearty “Thanks!” to Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast for taking the time to snap a selfie with her New York Game Award. It’s been a dream year for this talented artist after the release of her heartfelt memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” which has touched so…
By Makeda Byfield If you don’t already know, Reggie Fils-Aimé is former President and COO of Nintendo of America, an Ivy League graduate from Cornell, and a lauded businessman prior to his work in games. His new autobiography, Disrupting the Game, proves he is even more than that – including being a mentor to Bronx…
By Jade Entien If you’re looking for a new favorite game but with little cash to spare, Itch.io is always updating with new indie games daily, each unique in its own way. From horror, visual novels, platformers – many games on Itch have the potential to become more than bottom of the bin gems. They…
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