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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join NYVGCC & special guests Saturday Sept. 19 at 1PM live on Twitch for an all day stream to support our Playing With Purpose Class of 2027. Catch exclusive interviews as we stream all day to raise funds for the next generation of creators. You can start donating today at bit.ly/pwpbts

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🎒 Back-To-School = more Playing With Purpose classes for NY students! Our Back-To-School Fundraiser starts Today! Your support keeps PWP FREE for students: writing classes, mentoring, paid internships, all of it. Donate today at bit.ly/pwpbts! Join our Charity Stream 9/19 on Twitch @NYVGCC 🎥💙

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Botany Manor is free on Epic Games Store Mobile iOS buff.ly/nv4khrN Android buff.ly/SlsrkYL

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𝕴𝖗𝖔𝖓 𝕷𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖘 𝕻𝖔𝖉𝖈𝖆𝖘𝖙 @ironlordspodcast.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

ILP#429 ft @nyvgcc.bsky.social @mrryanoc.bsky.social @marioprime.bsky.social @rrg-3.bsky.social | NY Video Games Critic Circle | NY Game Awards & GG Fest | GTA 6 | Xbox Developer Direct & Xbox 2026 #ILP👑youtube.com/watch?v=-JPL1_WHwfU

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Post NY Game Awards I’ve been able to finish games and dive into shorter ones. Any recommendations?

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! 💙 Join us in supporting underserved NYC students exploring game journalism, storytelling, and creative writing. Your donation keeps our programs free and accessible for students who need them most. Donate today: nygamecritics.com/donate #GivingTuesday

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

10 Games To Get To Know Us from the NYVGCC Team! What are your favorite games?

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Get your tickets to see Supergiant Games: Unplugged at the first-ever GG Fest starring @darrenkorb.bsky.social & Ashley Barrett playing songs from Hades II & other @supergiantgames.bsky.social hits! 🎟️Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-ny-ga...

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The wait is over! The 15th Annual NY Game Awards is coming! And this year, we’re leveling up with the first-ever GG Fest, a fan fest celebrating the art and artists behind our favorite games, featuring live talks and an exclusive Supergiant Games Concert! bit.ly/4nbROu5

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Get ready for two unforgettable days celebrating the artistry, creativity, and community of video games! The 15th NY Game Awards + GG Fest!

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Hard Drive @hard-drive.net · 22/08/2025

“Blathers Museum is OUT OF CONTROL,” wrote Nook in a late night tirade on social media. “It is fixated on nothing but BUGS and FOSSILS. Nothing about success, nothing about brightness. Nothing about how I built this place to what it is now through generous loans and forced labor..."

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Imran Khan @imrankhan.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

POV: You're five years old and at the grocery store

Screenshot from Resident Evil Requiem showing a woman in a red coat with the text "Follow mom" over her head

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Star Wars Holocron @swholocron.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy says the acting snubs at the Emmys were “really painful” “[Genevieve O’Reilly] gives a five-year performance that's complicated, nuanced, and breathtaking. It's a lifetime achievement…. Diego [Luna] the same thing.” (Source: Gold Derby)

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Jake Slimeberg @jakesteinberg.substack.com · 16/08/2025

At the TOP OF THE HOUR join me with The New York Videogame Critics Circle on Twitch! I have assembled a dream team of working games critics to talk about the personal and professional value of critical videogame work! I hope you will drop by and say hello in the chat ♥️ www.twitch.tv/nyvgcc?sr=a

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Playing With Purpose Steam-A-Thon - Mass Effect 3 with Adam Siddiqui

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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

We’re live now and Alix is promising industry gossip if we reach $1500! Hop in, share, and donate!

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Carolyn Petit @carolynmichelle.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I’ll be joining later today but @nyvgcc.bsky.social is live now and all day with its Stream-a-Thon, lots of great guests and great segments, all raising money for the non-profit’s wonderful programs! Tune in! twitch.tv/nyvgcc

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Playing With Purpose Steam-A-Thon - John Eric Bentley (aka FF7's Barret) and the Iron Lords Podcast!

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

This is what the @nyvgcc.bsky.social does, and this is what we're raising money for tomorrow during our all-day Stream-A-Thon fundraiser. Head to twitch.tv/nyvgcc, because we're kicking off tomorrow at 8am ET and going ALL DAY with icons like Sam Lake, John Eric Bentley, & More!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Join our AMAZING guests @samlakewrites.bsky.social @samanthabeart.bsky.social @itskahlief.bsky.social @johnericbentley.bsky.social & more to support our #PlayingWithPurpose classes for underserved students! See the full schedule below. Donate: bit.ly/PWPstream Watch: twitch.tv/NYVGCC

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

☕ Oh Deer! We’ve saved a big one for last—our final guest is @samlakewrites.bsky.social! Pour yourself a piping hot cup of joe & join Sam and @alyssamerc.bsky.social for coffee & conversation on 8/16 at 9AM ET. Get yourself energized for a full day of #PlayingWithPurpose for NYVGCC’s charity stream!

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Working outside today. My assistant is very distracted.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

On 8/16 at 5PM ET, Josh Stein (@steinekin.bsky.social) goes live for our charity stream! Tune in, donate, and help us keep #PlayingWithPurpose for the next generation of game writers. Stay tuned for our FINAL announcement tomorrow at 12PM ET.

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Don’t miss it! 8/16 at NYVGCC on Twitch!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Get ready to PLAY, CREATE, & PARTY! Giant Bomb’s Jan Ochoa (@janochoa.bsky.social) will be #PlayingWithPurpose on Twitch 8/16 at 12PM ET. Join in on the fun as Jan plays Tower Unite! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Looks like its show time! @itskahlief.bsky.social will be #PlayingWithPurpose on Twitch 8/16 at 7PM ET! Don't miss Kahlief diving into Predecessor for a good cause. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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LI Retro @liretro.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Players are hitting the panels so hard, they’re literally lighting up the joysticks 🔥. The Arcade Age Exhibit is where you get to experience the golden age of arcade gaming and play the games like they were meant to be played.

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

My husband met the voice behind his favorite Pokémon (Slowking) at @liretro.bsky.social

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Don't miss the talented @alixwiltonregan.bsky.social in conversation with Kotaku's Kenneth Shepard (@shepardcdr.bsky.social) 8/16 at 2PM ET during our #PlayingWithPurpose charity stream! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Cue the drop! @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com will be #PlayingWithPurpose on our Twitch 8/16 9PM ET. Get ready for a Fuser set you won’t want to miss—spinning for a good cause. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

It’s Critics Roundtable time! @jakesteinberg.substack.com will be #PlayingWithPurpose 8/16 3PM ET, hosting a live talk with Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime.bsky.social), Carolyn Petit (@carolynmichelle.bsky.social), & Moises Taveras (@platanoranger.bsky.social) as part of NYVGCC’s charity stream.

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jake-o’-lantern 🎃 @baronduki.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

UFO 50 IS COMING TO THE SWITCH HELL YEAH IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY THIS GAME

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

While playing Trivial Pursuit with my husband, I learned about Waldi the dachshund, the first Olympic mascot. He his a good boy.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

GODS, it's HOT in here! @samanthabeart.bsky.social will be #PlayingWithPurpose with @alyssamerc.bsky.social on our Twitch 8/16 10AM ET. Return to Faerûn with Karlach herself as they journey through Baldur’s Gate 3! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Make your mark! KarimCheese will be #PlayingWithPurpose on our Twitch 8/16 6PM ET. Tune in as Karim brings his A-game to the pitch in Rematch! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

NYVGCC’s own Adam Siddiqui (@AMHarbinger) will be #PlayingWithPurpose on our Twitch 8/16 1PM ET. Join the fight against the Reapers with Adam as he journeys through Mass Effect Legendary Edition! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

He’s trading slapshots for spell cards! @ardaocal.bsky.social will be #PlayingWithPurpose on our Twitch 8/16 8AM ET. Don't miss Arda playing Hearthstone Legends to support video game writing classes for underserved students. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. @camillapanda.bsky.social will be #PlayingWithPurpose at 4PM ET 8/16 on our Twitch to support games writing classes for underserved students! Pack a 2nd breakfast as she streams Tales of the Shire! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

How'd you like that!? @johnericbentley.bsky.social & @ironlordspodcast.bsky.social will be #PlayingWithPurpose at 12PM ET 8/16 on Twitch to support games writing classes for underserved students! Don't miss Barret himself talking FF7 with the Iron Lords & stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I am so excited to be working on this Charity Stream for our Playing With Purpose classes! We have some huge news to come as we announce the line-up of truly awesome streamers.

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

CALL FOR STREAMERS I'm organizing a fundraising stream for the New York Video Game Critic's Circle on AUGUST 16. All proceeds will go to the Playing With Purpose initiative, which helps mentor young at-risk kids in NYC in video game writing and narrative dev. Signal boost! DM me if interested.

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Ryan O’Callaghan @mrryanoc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The Jurassic Park (World) movies feel very similar to Resident Evil. Replace dinos with zombies. Replace InGen/BioSyn with Umbrella.

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