By Isaac Espinosa The vast region of Paldea holds a wide variety of potential journeys and mysteries to uncover. How can you choose just one way to play? Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were released on November 18th of this year for the Nintendo Switch, and are the beginning of the 9th Generation of the Pokémon…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! This column is the Critics Circle’s way of rounding up all the stories from Interns and Members to show them off in the spotlight once again. This time around we’ve got games reviewed by our interns, news on NVIDIA’s newest piece of software, and so much…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and Welcome back to the Roundup! It’s the Critics Circle’s way of looking back on the news that’s been happening within the Gaming Community in these past weeks. This time around we’ve got news revolving around a live Pokemon Tournament that happened, a dangerous exploit showing itself in Roblox, the New…
By Isaac Espinosa The Pokémon series has always been grounded in two core aspects: catch all of the Pokémon you can, and challenge the gym leaders before eventually reaching the Elite Four and finally, the Champion. While formulaic, it’s also tried and true. This has been the foundation of the Pokémon series for decades now.…
By Isaac Espinosa As you explore the vast region of Hisui, one thing becomes clear: Pokémon are terrifying creatures. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the newest game in the Pokémon franchise, released on the Nintendo Switch. Legends Arceus takes a fresh look at the Pokémon world, introducing some elements and aspects new to the franchise. So…
By Makeda Byfield When you think about it, longtime video game players really aren’t that different from children during the holidays. They both burst with excitement as they anticipate the release or arrival of something new to play with. Pokémon fans basked in a sense of nostalgia as they awaited the release of Pokémon Brilliant…
By Bobby Kent I’m certain game launches are complex beasts. Yet the disappointing, initial launch states of titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy have made it clear that the refund systems of digital storefronts like the PlayStation, Xbox or eShop stores are not going far enough to accommodate the demands of…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. With June out of the way, I am personally excited for the games expected to be released in the coming Summer months, like Psychonauts 2 or…
By Isaac Espinosa The region of Lental: Home to spectacular vistas, many different species of Pokémon, and most importantly, opportunities for amazing pictures! New Pokémon Snap, developed by Hal Laboratories and Bandai Namco, is the latest addition to the Pokémon line-up of spin-off titles. Building on the original Pokémon Snap released on March 21st of…
By Isaac Espinosa Equip your Pokeballs! Take up your town maps, and travel through Galar for a brand new Pokemon adventure! Pokemon Sword and Shield, the newest entries in the Pokemon franchise, were developed by Game Freak and published to the Nintendo Switch by The Pokemon Company. But unlike most Pokemon games, Sword and Shield…