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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 2d

Don't forget to Lookback with the Circle for John Azzilonna's interview around #Pyre, featuring @supergiantgames.bsky.social's Creative Director @kasavin.bsky.social!

New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 2d

As we approach our 15th Anniversary, here's The Lookback at #Pyre, featured at #paxeast back in 2016!

The Lookback: In 2016, Our John Azzilonna Talked Pyre With Supergiant’s Greg Kasavin!

As we celebrate our 15th year, we harken back this week to a talk with Supergiant Games’ Greg Kasavin. Supergiant Games has always delivered hard hitting narratives and impactful characters. …

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for bringing a clearer definition of what "polish" could mean in terms of game delays! It's always comforting to see a developer give more insights as to what behind-the-scenes work might be happening.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 4d

Don't forget to check out @nazoharmonia.bsky.social's amazing #HonkaiStarRail article!

All about #Acheron and her superb voice work from @simplyallegra.bsky.social!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 4d

Out of the myriad characters present in #Hoyoverse's #HonkaiStarRail, only one changed Isaac's life.

The Character: How Honkai: Star Rail’s Acheron Changed My Life

By Isaac Espinosa My favorite video game character comes from Honkai: Star Rail, and while she wasn’t in its 3.6 version update, I adore her all the same. Previous five-star characters The Herta an…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 4d

Fantastic look at one of NYC's biggest Pop Culture centered events! ANYC is always a blast, especially because of the love and representation from cosplayers and fans alike.

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Luis Aguasvivas 🔜 TGS @aguaspoints.bsky.social · 5d

For @unwinnable.com I explored Anime NYC with the one and only @mattalt.bsky.social.

"Anime is another form of drag for the human race... Binaries break down."

Staring at Japan’s “Fantasy Industrial Complex” at Anime NYC 2025 with Matt Alt - Unwinnable

“Anime is another form of drag for the human race.”

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss out on our Executive Director @mrryanoc.bsky.social's thoughts on @square-enix-games.com's #FinalFantasyTactics!

New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 6d

As a longtime fan of #finalfantasy, Ryan was both enthralled and aggravated by #finalfantasytactics' tactical gameplay!

The Insight: Final Fantasy Tactics -The Ivalice Chronicles Is Both Epic And Frustrating!

By Ryan O’Callaghan I have been a longtime Final Fantasy fan. I got my feet wet with Final Fantasy VII, and fell in love with the franchise through Final Fantasy IX. My love for the franchise hit i…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 6d

Hades II has that effect on you. Just when you think you're able to walk away from the game, the urge to kill Chronos once again strikes. It's either that or the Siren songs that keep drawing people back for another round!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 9d

Don't miss out on this recent Look Back!

It features the stellar interview work done by #MagicSoupGames' @jillscharr.bsky.social, a former intern for the Critics Circle!

New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 9d

It's been 12 years since the #PlayStation4's reveal!

Join us at the Circle as we look back on these amazing interviews done at #Sony's 2013 presentation!

The Lookback: The PlayStation 4 Reveal, Covered By OurStellar Interviewer Jill Scharr!

Gaming consoles have come a long way since the early days, slowly but surely becoming a household staple for anyone living with or raising casual gamers all across the world. Yet the more things ch…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 11d

Don't miss out on this week's Roundup, crafted by our ace @rrg-3.bsky.social!

It features amazing work from interns Saniah and Jatin, @marioprime.bsky.social, @lilkombucha.bsky.social , @jordanwminor.bsky.social, IGN's Wesley Yin-Poole, and more!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 11d

This week's #Roundup is here!
Featuring stories on #hollowknightsilksong, @playacclaim.bsky.social, #silenthillf, #pokemonlegendza, #GTA and so much more!

The Roundup: 15 Years Of Us, Silksong, Acclaim’s Return, Hades II Is Awesome, Pokémon Legends Z-A Paris Showcase, Silent Hill f Is Unfrightening, GTA History Course, More!

By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup, my column focused on shining a spotlight on our many skilled Members and Interns! It’s the big, fall season, and gaming news follows us…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 13d

Saniah found herself overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of @teamcherry.bsky.social's #HollowKnightSilksong's world & difficulty.

The Insight: Silksong Is Beautiful — And Exhaustingly Daunting

By Saniah Etienne With anxious anticipation, many fans have awaited the release of Hollow Knight Silksong. However, Silksong has been my first experience with the Hollow Knight series. Typically, I…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 17d

Here's a look back at the brilliant rap performance put on by @schafferthedark.bsky.social from our 2nd Annual New York Game Awards at #NYU!

The Lookback: Watch Schaffer The Darklord At The 2nd Annual New York Game Awards!

As we head into our landmark 15th New York Game Awards event in January, we are fondly remembering the lights of our first decade and a half. Schaffer the Darklord’s excellent performance at …

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 17d

A wonderfully thought-out review of Supergiant’s sequel to their groundbreaking roguelike. Kronman does his due diligence to capture the game’s good and bad sides!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 17d

It’s essentially old TV The Game! Reminiscent of the time worn aesthetic captured by Hypnospace Outlaw (which is funnily enough bundled with Blippo+ on Steam). Channel surfing and web surfing do tend to go hand in hand after all!

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Giovanni Colantonio @marioprime.bsky.social · 20d

Really cool to be that he keeps finding different ways to talk about the same kind of failure too. Getting Over It and Baby Steps are the same on paper, but communicate entirely different things with the same loop.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 19d

The new #katanaut from @voidmawgames.bsky.social proves that @playacclaim.bsky.social is once again on the upswing as a publisher!

The Insight: With Katanaut, Acclaim Proves It’s On The Comeback Trail!

By Jatin Gundara Of every genre I expected to come from the gaming world this year, a roguelite about a space samurai fighting through hordes of the undead in the midst of a cosmic horror hellscape…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 20d

It's exciting to watch Bennett Foddy slowly become a champion of games meant to test the mettle of its players through absurd obstacles and abundant satire around one's subsequent failures.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 24d

Happy 15th to the Annual New York Video Game Awards!

Here's a look back at our very 1st Game of the Year Award, presented by the forever hilarious @radosh.bsky.social from #TheDailyShow!

The Look Back! Our 1st Game Of The Year Award Was Presented By The Daily Show’s Talented Writer Daniel Radosh!

As we continue to honor our 15-year legacy, we flash back to 2011’s Game of the Year, and its presenter, Daniel Radosh from The Daily Show. Comedy from The Daily Show has been with us since Awards …

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Happy 15th to the Annual New York Game Awards!

In celebration of the Critics Circle's biggest event of the year, here's a look back at the very first Awards Show, featuring
@danackerman.bsky.social & family!

15th Anniversary! Our 1st Ever New York Game Awards Featured The Ackerman’s Newborn Baby!

For our 1st Awards, the Ackerman Family brought their newborn child to the stage. By Ronald Gordon As we prepare for our 15th Anniversary, we’re humbled to realize that we’ve had a fant…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Here's the latest #roundup, featuring #MetalGearSolidDeltaSnakeEater, #hollowknightsilksong, #toat #diablo2, and so much more!

Shoutout to our talented members
@stephentotilo.bsky.social &
@marioprime.bsky.social for their amazing work!

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The Roundup: Our Charity Livestream, Silksong Crashes Online Stores, Sword Of The Sea, To a T, SF6, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Diablo II!

By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome once again to the Roundup! Much has happened regarding news both inside and outside of the Circle, most notably being our successful August 16th Charity Livestrea…

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Spawn On Me host @itskahlief.bsky.social goes pro in Predecessor during the #PlayingWithPurpose Charity Stream! Watch the video and donate today!
Donate: bit.ly/pwpstream
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Kahlief Adams Goes Pro in Predecessor Playing With Purpose Stream 2025

YouTube video by NYVGCC

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