New York Videogame Critics Circle

05/26/2020

Even when we're apart, we're all in this together! On this week's episode of Talking Games with Reggie and Harold, the hosts talk to Microsoft's EVP of Gaming and Head of Xbox Phil Spencer about the importance of collaboration in the gaming community. Stream it here:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-946381740-186386082/phil-spencer-on-talking-games-with-reggie-and-harold-episode-2

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-videogame-critics-circle-podcast/id1445039345

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3CEs85a3sCpQorzmjo2gdC

Stitcher:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/new-york-videogame-critics-circle-podcast

05/14/2020

Talking Games With Reggie & Harold

COVID-19's devastating impact will be heightened in vulnerable communities. Join Reggie and me in our New York Videogame Critics Circle efforts to use games to educate and inspire young people during this crisis. Donate to our GoFundMe & support our podcast, debuting Monday, May 18! https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/talking-games-with-reggie-and-harold https://pic.twitter.com/U200yqnCUB

Help us help homeless students! "Talking Games with Reggie and Harold" will be a unique seven-part podcast with former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aim and award-winning author/journalist Harold Goldberg. Donations will benefit the New York Videogame Critics Circle nonprofit's...

04/29/2020

Talking Games With Reggie & Harold

Big News! Reggie Fils-Aimé and I are developing a seven-part podcast to start in mid-May! Called "Talking Games With Reggie And Harold," this New York Videogame Critics Circle charity fundraiser will help homeless students. Here's where you can donate and learn more! https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/talking-games-with-reggie-and-harold

Help us help homeless students! "Talking Games with Reggie and Harold" will be a unique seven-part podcast with former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aim and award-winning author/journalist Harold Goldberg. Donations will benefit the New York Videogame Critics Circle nonprofit's...

02/19/2020

The Insight: It's Not Just About Violence. A 15 Year Old Writer Muses Upon Life In Grand Theft Auto IV

Read! Our New York Videogame Critics Circle nonprofit has a Lower East Side Critics Circle satellite and this 15 year old did a terrific job with one of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto offerings! https://nygamecritics.com/2020/02/19/the-insight-its-not-just-about-violence-a-15-year-old-writer-muses-upon-life-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/

By Mayia Moore Grand Theft Auto IV, part of the landmark GTA franchise, is a crime fighting action game that adds story-lines and simulations that are essential to the game’s vibe. Led by the recen…

01/21/2020

It's a beautiful, sunny day for the New York Game Awards! We are completely sold out, so here's where you can watch the ceremony tonight via our live streams. https://nygamecritics.com/watch-the-new-york-game-awards-on-twitch/

01/17/2020

Words With Friends Rings in the New Decade with Social Campaign #WordsWithVision

The New York Videogame Critics Circle and I are happy to join Roxanne Gay, Ken Burns, Anja Scholze, Garth Brooks, Hugh Grant and others in this social justice-oriented Words With Vision campaign. My word is "Justice" and we'll tell you why in the coming days. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/words-friends-rings-decade-social-140000516.html

Words With Friends Rings in a New Decade with Social Campaign, WordsWithVision

01/13/2020

Awards! Musician Maddie Rice Will Return To New York Game Awards For Another Inspired Performance

We're so thrilled to have Maddie Rice perform again at the New York Game Awards! https://nygamecritics.com/2020/01/13/awards-musician-maddie-rice-will-return-to-new-york-game-awards-for-another-inspired-performance/

By Hunter Fenollol Following last year’s breathtaking set that featured songs nominated for The Tin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a video game, musician Maddie Rice, who frequently plays guitar…

01/10/2020

Awards! All Attendees Receive Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro! For Free!

https://nygamecritics.com/2020/01/06/awards-all-attendees-receive-devolver-digitals-my-friend-pedro-for-free/

Breaking! All attendees of the New York Game Awards on 1/21/20 at SVA Theatre will receive a game code for My Friend Pedro from Devolver Digital and DeadToast Entertainment. Get your tickets now! S…

01/02/2020

Awards! Here Are All The Nominees For The 9th New York Game Awards!

Here are all the nominees for the New York Videogame Critics Circle's 9th Annual NY Game Awards on 1/21/20 at SVA Theatre! That's when we'll announce the lucky winners! https://nygamecritics.com/2020/01/02/awards-here-are-all-the-nominees-for-the-9th-new-york-game-awards/

Get Your Tickets Here! New York City, January 2, 2020 – The New York Videogame Critics Circle will host the 9th Annual New York Game Awards, honoring the best in video gaming on January 21 at SVA T…

12/05/2019

Awards! You Can Meet & Greet Legend Winner Reggie Fils-Aimé On 1/21/20!

NYVGCC has only 15 New York Game Awards
tickets left for selfies with Reggie. Get them soon before they sell out! https://nygamecritics.com/2019/12/04/awards-you-can-meet-greet-legend-winner-reggie-fils-aime-on-1-21-20/

Two Special Ticket Tiers Now Include A Meet & Greet with Reggie Fils-Aimé! Get a Selfie with Reggie Fils-Aimé at the 9th Annual New York Game Awards Ceremony: Tickets Here! Join the New York Vi…

10/26/2019

Be Here Tuesday, People. Big, Big News!

10/16/2019

Big New York Game Awards news next week, folks!

09/18/2019

Breaking: The Legendary Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins Our Board Of Directors!

I am so honored, moved and humbled to announce that Reggie Fils-Aimé will be joining the Board of Directors of our New York Videogame Critics Circle. The Circle moves onward and upward - in order to help others! #NYVGCC #Reggie #Legendary https://nygamecritics.com/2019/09/18/breaking-the-legendary-reggie-fils-aime-joins-our-board-of-directors/

Reggie Fils-Aimé visits DreamYard Preparatory School in the Bronx where members of the New York Videogame Critics Circle mentor students & teach courses. Photo by Sarah Ingram. Industry Legend …

05/13/2019

Circle Community Event: This Wednesday, May 15 at WeWork!

Hang with us at our Community Event on Wednesday! You'll meet 12 or more of us NYVGCC folk, including the excellent Sherri L. Smith. You'll play Lost City of Mer & hear about the new things we're up to, including the next NY Game Awards. (Yep, we've been planning since February.)
https://nygamecritics.com/2019/05/13/circle-community-event-this-wednesday-may-15-at-wework/

05/06/2019

The Moment: That Day We All Met The Great Hideo Kojima!

It was so cool! The Bronx high school students we mentor got to meet the excellent @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN @Tribeca the other week. Here's how it happened! https://nygamecritics.com/2019/05/06/the-moment-that-day-we-all-met-the-great-hideo-kojima/

By Harold Goldberg In its way, it was a mere moment, but it was also a dream come true. The New York Videogame Critics Circle was able to bring the students we mentor from two Bronx schools to the …

01/19/2019

It's an excellent morning to work on the New York Game Awards! Our official program looks great, doesn't it? Thanks to John Azzilonna for the Retro-Meets-Manhattan design work!

01/16/2019

Awards World Premiere Trailer: Heaven’s Vault From The Makers Of 80 Days!

Heaven's Vault will be another World Premiere Trailer for next Tuesday's New York Game Awards at SVA Theatre. (I've seen it. It's beautiful!) https://nygamecritics.com/2019/01/15/awards-world-premiere-trailer-heavens-vault-from-the-makers-of-80-days/

The New York Game Awards is stoked to present a World Premiere Trailer for Heaven’s Vault from inkle, the U.K. studio created by two talented game creators from Cambridge who were compelled t…

01/14/2019

NY Game Awards SVA Theatre Marquee 19

Looking good! We tested the marquee at SVA Theatre for our New York Game Awards on 1/22. It also features our Legend Winner, Jade Raymond. Hope you can make the show! https://youtu.be/ylN832FtINQ

01/11/2019

Awards World Premiere Trailer: Treachery In Beatdown City By Shawn Alexander Allen!

The NY GameAwards & New York Videogame Critics Circle are proud to announce the premiere of the "Treachery In Beatdown City" trailer from Shawn Alexander Allen at our 1/22/19 show at SVA Theatre. What's that about a rap collaboration? Attend: Then you'll know! https://nygamecritics.com/2019/01/11/awards-world-premiere-trailer-treachery-in-beatdown-city-by-shawn-alexander-allen/

We’re thrilled! Our first New York Game Awards World Premiere Trailer will be a full, action-packed, satire-spiced endeavor. It’s the long-awaited Treachery In Beatdown City from New Yo…

01/08/2019

Awards: New York Magazine Says “Go To The NY Game Awards!”

It's true. New York Magazine says "Go To The New York Game Awards!" It's in the new issue's To Do List. https://nygamecritics.com/2019/01/08/awards-new-york-magazine-says-go-to-the-new-york-game-awards/

We’re so happy that New York Magazine just chose the New York Game Awards as an essential pick in their brand new issue. It’s a highly curated list of entertainment choices, so we’…

01/03/2019

New York Game Awards: All The Nominees Announced For Our 1/22/19 Celebration!

Here all the nominees for the 8th Annual NY Game Awards on 1/22. Congrats to each and every one https://nygamecritics.com/2019/01/03/new-york-game-awards-all-the-nominees-announced-for-our-1-22-19-celebration/

New York Videogame Critics Circle Announces 8th Annual New York Game Awards Nominees and Honors Industry Great Jade Raymond with Legend Award New York City, January 3, 2019 – The New York Videogame…

01/02/2019

‘Assassin’s Creed’s’ Jade Raymond to Receive Legend Award

Word is out! Jade Raymond will receive our Andrew Yoon Legend Award at the New York Game Awards on 1/22 at SVA Theatre. Big thanks to Brian Crecente and Variety for spreading the word. https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/jade-raymond-award-1203097496/

Games industry stalwart Jade Raymond, best known for her work on Ubisoft game franchises “Assassin’s Creed” and “Watch Dogs,” will be presented with the Andrew Yoon Le…

11/15/2018

8th Annual New York Game Awards + After Party + Free Drinks + Meet & Greet!

NY Game Awards! We're giving away an @Xbox One game code to everyone who buys two (2) tickets to our NY Game Awards on 1/22/19 show between now and Cyber Monday (while supplies last). Plus, tickets are tax deductible! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-new-york-game-awards-after-party-free-drinks-meet-greet-tickets-48981973401

Mark your calendars for January 22, 2019 at 8 pm (pre-show: 7:30 pm)! The New York Videogame Critics Circle, a 501c3 non-profit group of 40 multicultural journalists, is delighted to announce the 8th Annual New York Game Awards Ceremony to be held at SVA Theater in Manhattan. The show celebrates the...

10/22/2018

8th Annual New York Game Awards + After Party + Free Drinks + Meet & Greet!

Save! Today is the Last Day to get Early Bird tickets for the 8th Annual @NYGameAwards on 1/22. When we reveal our awesome lineup of guests, you'll be glad you bought them early! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-new-york-game-awards-after-party-free-drinks-meet-greet-tickets-48981973401?aff=eac2

Mark your calendars for January 22, 2019 at 8 pm (pre-show: 7:30 pm)! The New York Videogame Critics Circle, a 501c3 non-profit group of 40 multicultural journalists, is delighted to announce the 8th Annual New York Game Awards Ceremony to be held at the SVA Theater in Manhattan. The show celebrates...

09/04/2018

Kudos From The NY Public Library!

NYVGCC recently received kudos from the @NYPL for our community service work there. Here's what happened! #goodnews
https://nygamecritics.com/2018/09/04/kudos-from-the-new-york-public-library/

By Harold Goldberg We don’t usually tout our community service work here, although we sometimes mention what we’re doing in Manhattan, the Bronx and beyond. But I think it’s OK to…

08/21/2018

‘The Daily Show’ Writers To Host 8th Annual New York Game Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

New York Game Awards tickets are now on sale. Ticket link in the story. Here's Variety with the exclusive! https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/new-york-game-awards-exclusive-1202912673/

“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” writers Devin Delliquanti and Daniel Radosh are hosting this year’s New York Game Awards, the New York Videogame Critics Circle announced on Wedn…

08/11/2018

Big Circle Panel Today! Play NYC MainStage, 8/11, 4:50 PM!

Come to our panel (Games of the Year!!!) at the PlayNYC Mainstage today, 8/11, at 4:50 pm with Dan Ackerman Sherri L. Smith, Kimari Rennis & me, too. https://nygamecritics.com/2018/08/10/big-circle-panel-tomorrow-play-nyc-mainstage-8-11-450-pm/

  God of War? Monster Hunter? Red Dead 2? Which is or will be your absolute favorite? Today, we’ll have a lively panel at Play NYC MainStage, 311 W. 34th Street, on the Games of the Year…

07/26/2018

Join Us For Our Big, Free Summer Community Event on July 27th!

Come! Tomorrow! To Our Party! https://nygamecritics.com/2018/07/17/join-us-for-our-big-free-summer-community-event-on-july-27th/

It’s our largest event outside of the New York Game Awards! Join us on Friday, 7/27/18 from 5 pm – 8 pm for our big summer community game event and party. We’re partnering with the Abrons Art Cente…

06/26/2018

Circle Founder Harold Goldberg To Speak On 6/28 At Games For Change Festival

Come to my Games for Change Festival talk this Thursday afternoon at Parsons! My 1st public PowerPoint presentation has humor. But it's a serious subject indeed: “When Journalists Educate With Games: How and Why the New York Videogame Critics Circle Mentors Students and Older Adults.” https://nygamecritics.com/2018/06/26/circle-founder-harold-goldberg-to-speak-on-6-28-at-games-for-change-festival/

Harold Goldberg, author, journalist and New York Videogame Critics Circle founder, will speak at the Games for Changes Festival this Thursday, June 28th at 3:15 p.m. The topic is “When Journa…

05/23/2018

It’s Official! The New York Videogame Critics Circle Is Now A Non-Profit Organization

It's Official! The New York Videogame Critics Circle is now an officially recognized non-profit organization! https://nygamecritics.com/2018/05/23/its-official-the-new-york-videogame-critics-circle-is-now-a-non-profit-organization/

By Harold Goldberg Today, I’m proud to announce that the New York Videogame Critics Circle is an officially recognized non-profit organization. It’s been a long road. Just as we’v…

01/31/2018

Game of the Year goes to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

One of the highlights of the New York Game Awards was the kind words of Nintendo's Mr. Aonuma. Yes, he graciously accepted the Game of the Year Award for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But he also lauded the New York Videogame Circle for its work in the community.

01/22/2018

Awards! Yes! You’re Going To Get The Octogeddon Game – For Free!

You'll get a Free Octogeddon Game at the New Game Awards on Wednesday! https://nygamecritics.com/2018/01/22/awards-yes-youre-going-to-get-the-octogeddon-game-for-free/

This is just so great! The New York Game Awards is pleased to announce a truly excellent surprise for the first 225 game fans who attend the ceremony this Wednesday, 1/24, at the Abrons Playhouse i…

01/17/2018

Awards! Fast Company Executive Editor Noah Robischon Will Present Our Journalism Award

We're so honored that Fast Company Executive Editor Noah Robischon will be presenting our Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism at the NY Game Awards on 1/24!
https://nygamecritics.com/2018/01/17/awards-fast-company-executive-editor-noah-robischon-will-present-our-journalism-award/

By Harold Goldberg One of the New York Game Awards in which we take most pride is the Knickerbocker Award For Best Games Journalism. Eschewing the world of clickbait, non-stories, puffery and recyc…

01/11/2018

Awards! Shilpa Ray Will Perform At The New York Game Awards!

Awards! We're really happy to announce that Shilpa Ray, @shilparayisgod, will play the NY Game Awards on 1/24. She's completely awesome. Just listen to the video within this story. https://nygamecritics.com/2018/01/11/awards-shilpa-ray-will-perform-at-the-new-york-game-awards/

By Harold Goldberg When I first heard Shilpa Ray, the awesome Lower East Side musician who once worked the door at Pianos, I wanted to be a music critic again. I felt that because her music encapsu…

01/09/2018

Awards: Who’ll Receive The Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism?

One of our most important awards is our Best Journalism awards. Here, we detail the New York Game Awards nominees for Best Journalism. https://nygamecritics.com/2018/01/09/awards-wholl-receive-the-knickerbocker-award-for-best-games-journalism/

By Nick Capozzoli The New York Videogame Critics Circle is proud to present its third annual Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism, part of the New York Game Awards on January 24th. The Jou…