The Event: Our Bronx NYVGCC Students Take Over The Microsoft Experience, Win Our Scholarships

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,…

The Roundup: One Ukranian’s Harrowing Story, Mentoring At Bronxworks, Hades And Elden Ring, Meta Quest 2, Best Gaming Mics, And An Important WGA East Contract

By Ronald Gordon  Greetings and Salutations! Welcome back to the latest Roundup! It’s the Critics Circle’s chance to look back at the prior two weeks in the gaming world and show off what our members have been working on. This time around, we feature our Circle Members primarily rather than our Interns, but I’m sure…

The Insight: Sable Is A Chill Puzzle Game That Follows A Young Woman Moving Through Her Rite Of Passage. But It Needs An Injection Of Action.

By Jade Entien As workplaces and schools reopen, the stress of life returns. The day-to-day commute, workload, and deadlines make it hard for many people to enjoy the little things in life. Sable is an indie puzzle game by Shedworks, featuring melodious music by Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner’s indie band that made it so big…