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The Skinny Mystery: Who Is Stan Kaminski? ​ ​ ​THE SKINNY, my first novel, will be published on March 24th . It's a dark, moody, noir mystery which primarily takes place in downtown Manhattan, in places like Greenwich Village, the East...

Much more on The Skinny, my new novel, will be posted here through the March 24 launch date. Here's a bit more about Stan Kaminski, the protagonist of this moody noir mystery which takes place in and around New York City. www.harold-goldberg.com/goldbergblog...

02.03.2026 15:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Resident Evil’s ‘Addictive Fear’ Is Keenly Calibrated

Here's my New York Times feature on Resident Evil Requiem! Horror is so in my wheelhouse, and this one really has the proper frights. It was so much fun to interview the actors, the director and the producer. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/a...

27.02.2026 16:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Time-Traveling Love Story to Make Kafka and Lynch Proud

Here's my look at the wonderfully strange Romeo Is a Dead Man for The New York Times. We made is a Critic's Pick! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...

17.02.2026 18:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Highlights from NY Game Awards: Celebrating 15 Years of Gaming Explore stunning photos from the 15th New York Game Awards, featuring key moments and acknowledgments from a snowy Manhattan night!

Here are some of the awesome photos by Charles Anthony Davis from the 15th Anniversary New York Game Awards. There's much more to come. nygamecritics.com/2026/01/22/a...

22.01.2026 21:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Teaser! Join Us December 15th to Hear Our New York Game Awards Nominees!
Teaser! Join Us December 15th to Hear Our New York Game Awards Nominees! YouTube video by NYVGCC

Here's a special message about our 15th NY Game Awards from Ahmed Best from Star Wars and The Mandalorian! youtu.be/xQ48BDGl50Q?...

12.12.2025 20:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Tender Moments in Japan Transcend a Game’s Violence

Here's a very personal essay about why I enjoyed "Ghost of Yotei," one of the year's best games. Here's a gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...

24.11.2025 14:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Circle Interview: Inside Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Joy Of Building – And Caring New York Game Awards and GG! Fest tickets (which includes the big, Supergiant Unplugged concert) are now available! Get them before they sell out! Recently, we sent ace intern Khloe Wilkerson to in…

I'm really proud of our nonprofit's Playing With Purpose students. 15-year-old Khloe Wilkerson traveled from the Bronx to midtown to interview the makers of the #Ubisoft #game Anno 117: Pax Romana. It's not the easiest game to put into perspective. Khloe aced it! nygamecritics.com/2025/11/13/t...

13.11.2025 20:06 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It's midday, baby, time to get your tickets before they sell out. For the After Party, we have only 20 tickets left: news you can use!

11.11.2025 17:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Awards! Pokémon Will Be Our Legend Award Winner At The 15th New York Game Awards! Award presentation to The Pokémon Company takes place at SVA Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 18! Photo opportunities with iconic brand mascots will be available! New York Game Awards and GG! Fest tickets (…

It's big news! I'm honored to say that Pokémon/The Pokémon Company will receive our Andrew Yoon Legend Award at the 15th New York Game Awards on 1/18/26. They are all in and will also participate in our first fan fest, GG! Fest! nygamecritics.com/2025/11/10/a...

10.11.2025 16:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Awards! Pizza With Reggie? Yes, You Can Have That! Get them before they sell out! New York Game Awards and GG! Fest tickets (which includes the big, Supergiant Unplugged live concert) are now available! Yes, you might win pizza with Reggie, to…

I don't add that many New York Game Awards posts here. But your chance to have Pizza With Reggie before our 15th Anniversary show? You know that's a super rare thing indeed! nygamecritics.com/2025/11/06/a...

06.11.2025 19:17 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The 15th Annual New York Game Awards will be hosted by the ever-charismatic duo that is #ReggieFilsAime & @haroldgoldberg.bsky.social

Don't miss out on seeing two industry legends live at SVA Theatre!

Get your tickets now!
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06.11.2025 01:56 👍 9 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks, man!

01.11.2025 14:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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5 Disturbing Games for Halloween Weekend

Here's my look at five #Halloween games for the #NewYorkTimes. The story will appear in the newspaper tomorrow, Halloween! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/a...

30.10.2025 16:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

23.10.2025 00:06 👍 50 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0
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New York Game Awards Expand to Two-Day Festival for 15-Year Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE) The New York Game Awards will shift into a two-day event for the first time in 2026, marking the 15th anniversary of the awards show.

We gave #Variety the exclusive! Our @NYVGCC nonprofit's 15th New York Game Awards will be a 2-day fest! I'm completely thrilled to say that #Supergiant Games' Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett will be doing a FULL CONCERT for us! #newyork #game #awards variety.com/2025/gaming/...

21.10.2025 13:21 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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New York Game Awards Expand to Two-Day Festival for 15-Year Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE) The New York Game Awards will shift into a two-day event for the first time in 2026, marking the 15th anniversary of the awards show.

We gave Variety the exclusive! Our nonprofit 15th New York Game Awards will be a two-day extravaganza. I'm completely thrilled to say that #Supergiant Games' super talented Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett will be doing a full concert for us! #newyork #game #awards variety.com/2025/gaming/...

21.10.2025 13:19 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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These Wild Pokémon Might Be Giants

For this week's New York Times column, I've reviewed #Pokémon Legends Z-A, which is both fun and (as you'll read at the end) somewhat rife with diversity. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...

16.10.2025 13:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hades II Feels Sisyphean Yet Is Endlessly Satisfying

Here's my #NewYorkTimes review of #Supergiant's Hades 2. We made it a #CriticsPick! It's so excellent and such a joy to play. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/a... #gamesky #games

02.10.2025 14:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hades II Feels Sisyphean Yet Is Endlessly Satisfying

Here's my #NewYorkTimes review of #Supergiant's Hades 2. We made it a #CriticsPick. It's so excellent and such a joy to play. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/a... #gamesky #games

02.10.2025 13:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Disorienting World of Demons and Deadly Dolls

I love the #horror genre, generally. Here's my New York Times review of Silent Hill f, the horror-oriented video game set in 1960s Japan. Check out what I thought of it. #gamesky #games #silenthill www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/a...

25.09.2025 13:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I made it a Critic's Pick! I rarely say this: I'm proud of the #writing in my New York Times review of the beautiful, chill Sword of the Sea #game, which appears in today's Arts Section. Do take a look here, or online. #NewYorkTimes

26.08.2025 13:52 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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These Demons of the Past Are Worth Embracing

I'd like to share my #NewYorkTimes story about #DiabloII from #Blizzard. On its 25th #anniversary, I took the opportunity to write about its import to #games and to #culture. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/a...

20.08.2025 14:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Skinny: A Stan Kaminski Mystery The Skinny: A Stan Kaminski Mystery [Goldberg, Harold] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Skinny: A Stan Kaminski Mystery

Folks, you can now pre-order The Skinny, my first novel, on Amazon! www.amazon.com/Skinny-Stan-...

28.07.2025 13:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pac-Man’s New Friend: A Sword-Wielding Warrior

In our New York Times Roundup, I wrote a short review of #EASportsCollegeFootball26. Also, Shadow Labyrinth. And Everdeep Aurora www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/a...

25.07.2025 15:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There’s a Lot to Dig in Donkey Kong Bananza

Here's my New York Times review of Donkey Kong Bananza, which has so many inventive ideas. I gave it a Critic's Pick! www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/a...

16.07.2025 17:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I will moderate a fireside chat with Blizzard Entertainment’s accessibility director Drew McCrary today, Thursday, at 3:30 pm during the Games for Change festival. I hope to see you there!

26.06.2025 15:17 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Lovable Misfits Make an Unfinished Game So Satisfying

At the New York Times today, we offer readers a Nintendo Switch 2 package. I chose to review #Deltarune, a perfectly wonderful, lofi game that came out when the system was launched last week. Hands down, it's one of the year's best games. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/a...

12.06.2025 16:12 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Elden Ring’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fortnite

This is the 2nd of 3 of my New York Times games articles this week (I'm tired, but happy). The conversational style 's new to us in the games portion of Culture. The Times has done it on many occasions, of course. Our editor was brilliant at leading us through, though www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/a...

30.05.2025 14:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Skinny is my upcoming mystery novel! It will be my first novel to be published and I'm quite happy about it. Here's the cover. I'm pleased to have best-selling crime author John Glatt blurb it. John is a master at his craft. More such blurbs to come, and info about readings, pub date, etc.

12.05.2025 19:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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3 Video Games You May Have Missed in April Check out a management sim about furry mascots, the first Fatal Fury game in 26 years and a deconstruction of the Match 3 genre.

I forgot to alert you to my short New York Times review of the awesome Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion III from Xalavier & Strange Scaffold! It's from our monthly Game You May Have Missed column. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/a...

29.04.2025 17:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0