Ma's impressive recital was an almost nonstop whirlwind of effervescent power.
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Videogame Review: ‘Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition,’ a ‘God of War’ Clone with Icelandic Soul
The enhanced edition looks and sounds great, with a terrific fantasy world and genuinely interesting characters. But it lacks the depth and groundbreaking combat 'God of War' mastered.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Pianist Chengcheng Ma on His Jan. 8 NYC Concert
"The score is not an endpoint but a starting point. Music truly comes alive in the moment – in breath, time, and immediate reaction."
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Puppy Pile’ from University Games
Puppy Pile from University Games is a fast-paced collecting game with the most energetic thing to collect: puppies!
Read More »Theater Review: A Breathtaking ‘Oedipus’
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville under Robert Icke's direction create a modern-day 'Oedipus' that is staggering, terrible and amazing.
Read More »Music & Video Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Black and Blue’ Box Set, plus Robert Gordon with Link Wray, and Melissa Carper’s Christmas Album
Melissa Carper's 'A Very Carper Christmas' is the best Christmas album of 2025, and one of the very best so far in this century.
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Organ Attack!’ from University Games and The Awkward Yeti
Organ Attack! from University Games brings life to the many body-part characters presented by The Awkward Yeti webcomic. It all began with “Heart and Brain” comics from The Awkward Yeti showing the comical differences in a passionate, nearly unpredictable character and an overly logical one, each illustrated by the classic …
Read More »Music Review: Lei Liang – ‘String Quartets: Live’
Inspired by the music of Mongolia and Taiwan, these pieces feature the Brentano, JACK, Formosa, and Mivos quartets.
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Rapscallion’ from Magpie Games
While some TTRPGs have their game-worlds detailed down to individual streets and even the shops on them, 'Rapscallion' is intentionally player-created. Players' own campaigns will determine what lies in the unknown.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Reel Politik’ by Nathan Gelgud, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Reel Politik' by Nathan Gelgud follows the adventures of a theater crew that overthrows authority and seizes the means of projection.
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