The Roundup: Pokémon Sword And Shield Reviewed, Death Stranding Explained, Halo 2’s Groundbreaking Legacy Remembered, Outer Worlds’ Pavrati, And More!

By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, critics celebrate the biggest Pokémon yet and the 15th anniversary of Halo 2’s industry-changing innovations. Plus, the world of Death Stranding gets explained and one…

The Insight: Writer Enjoys The Exercise Within Ring Fit Adventure, Keeps Coming Back For More!

By Isaac Espinosa Grasp your Ring-Con, and travel through an adventure of fitness and excitement! That’s Nintendo’s hope for Ring Fit Adventure, a brand new fitness game developed and published by Nintendo. Their interesting riff on a Pilates Ring, the Ring-Con, allows for an exercising experience that combines elements of role-playing games with effective workout…

The Roundup: The Outer Worlds Comforts But Doesn’t Revolutionize, Switch Ports Deserve Love, Reggie Debuts At Cornell, Jon Batiste’s Game Music, Sayonara, & More!

By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics fall into the familiar embrace of The Outer Worlds, work up a sweat with Ring Fit Adventure, share their love of Switch ports,…