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 report in from big events with looks ahead at potential futures for VR and esports. Plus, a Smash Bros. veteran finally gets his…
By Jeffrey Mizrahi Not only is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate the best Smash Bros. ever made, it is an essential game in every Nintendo Switch owners library. On a surface level, Super Smash Bros. is a party fighting game. Two to eight players load up into a level and duke it out until a winner…
By Harry Rabinowitz The holidays are right around the corner. So, what are you getting for your family? Don’t know? Well, for now, forget about it and check out what our illustrious Circle members have been up to. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been the talk of the town, an accomplishment in and…
By Harry Rabinowitz Happy Hallow… post-Halloween week! Circle members have been busy with all things spooky as well as bringing you the most important content around! Stu Horvath reflected on Halloween, his childhood, Costume Quest, and, once again, being the “enemy of fun”. Also in Halloween spirit, Jorge Jimenez hosted the “Horrorcast” Dualshockers podcast, with special guest Jill…
By Harry Rabinowitz New games, old games, future games, canceled games, indie games, game patches and all things game in this week’s Roundup! Jill Scharr was at the No Quarter showcase last Friday playing five very unique indie games. Evan Narcisse was also in attendance, writing extensively on Slam City Oracles. Blizzard cancels project Titan, their…
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…