Blog Posts by Subject: Videogames

Here are an outstanding half-dozen graphic novels for teens and tweens, written by Asian American authors and featuring Asian American protagonists. Think less about superhero powers and more about down-to-earth transformative tales.

Please join us for International Games Day and celebrate play, literacy, and games at the Library!

Several months ago, I learned that there was a plaque in Central Park indicating that the old Kingsbridge Road had once run through that area. Up until that moment, the only current Kingsbridge markers I knew about were in the Bronx. So I decided to investigate, and that led to a long and bizarre adventure that didn’t end exactly the way I planned.

Please join TeenLIVE, NYPLarcade, and MyLibraryNYC at Summer Reading Games Day 2017! This event celebrates play, literacy, and games at the Library.

Join MyLibraryNYC, NYPLarcade, and TeenLIVE in celebrating the 9th annual International Games Day. This event celebrates play and games at libraries all over the world.

NYPLarcade is an opportunity to play and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games at the Library. Think of it as a book club, but for video games.

We've had a lot of fun over the last two weeks searching around our libraries for Pokémon and playing Pokémon Go with our patrons, and we've noticed something: some of these Pokémon look awfully familiar. Sure enough, there are a bunch of doppelgänger Pokémon hiding in our Digital Collections!

I sprayed myself with sunblock, dressed comfortably for walking, and packed water, an iPod for listening to podcasts, and an extra battery for my iPhone. Then I headed to Inwood Hill Park to see if I could catch ‘em all. Or, at least, I’d see if I could catch more than usual …

Pokémon GO brings childhood dreams to life while also showcasing some of the interesting and beautiful items around NYPL.

This year, NYPLarcade will offer Anti-Prom attendees the opportunity to play two video games, which reflect the event's secret garden theme: Stardew Valley and Beyond Eyes.

As we approach the premier of the long-awaited World of Warcraft movie on June 10, I thought it would be a great time to take a look at some of the books that have been based on video games.

Whatever your age or interests, the library can point you to great books and resources for designing your own games.

NYPLarcade is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Think of it as a book club, but for video games.

Saturday, November 21 is International Games Day, an annual event to encourage play and games at libraries all over the world. We will be celebrating IGD 2015 with games and coding for all ages, click for the full schedule!

NYPLarcade is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Our fall series will take place at Mid-Manhattan Library and focuses on games utilizing the first-person perspective.

Put Armada on hold, and then come back and check out five other gamer books.

You spoke and we listened! Thank you for taking the time to complete the surveys and give your feedback. Join us each Thursday for TEENS ONLY programs.

On February 12, the Bronx Library Center will be hosting the Youth Game Design Workshop.

2014 was a banner year for great video game soundtracks. Below are ten of the best, all of which are available to stream or download for free!