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A car drives down a track in Fast Fusion.

Don’t sleep on the Nintendo Switch 2’s most underrated launch game

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been out in the world for a full week. In that time, I’ve completed Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, beaten every cup in Mario Kart World, and even dipped into some upgraded games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. If you’re in the same boat, then the […]
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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, June 14

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, June 14

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, June 14

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for June 14

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, June 14

The HP Omen 16L gaming desktop sitting on a desk.

This compact HP Omen gaming PC is on sale at 39% off today

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with Evil Dead The Game on the screen.

This Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 is $700 off today

Psycadelic iguanas surround a puzzle well in Lumines Arise.

I played Lumines Arise and now it’s my most anticipated game of the year with a bullet

A character stands in a church in Mio: Memories of Orbit.

I played 9 games at Tribeca Fest. They all need to be on your radar

The mobile base in The Alters.

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

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3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

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Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Buy a Samsung G6 or G9 gaming monitor and get a free JBL gaming headset

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is $200 off and the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is $800 off, and you'll get a free JBL gaming headset if you buy either one of them.
The Nintendo eShop appears on a Switch 2 screen.

My Best Buy Plus and Total members, don’t miss this Nintendo Switch 2 offer

My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members shouldn't miss this chance to collect gift certificates when buying games and accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
A player in front of a massive sandworm in Dune: Awakening concept art.

Dune: Awakening review: an MMO as dense as its source material

Dune Awakening is as dense as its source material, but just as rewarding once you get over that initial hump.
A PS5 DualSense controller.

PS6: everything we know about the PlayStation 6 so far

While we don't know when or how the PlayStation 6 will appear, it is almost a certainty that it will. Rumors are already churning about it, so let's dive in.
In-engine footage of Snake from Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Multiplayer returns to the Metal Gear franchise after twelve years

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is getting a multiplayer mode, but it might not be what you expect.
Heroes fight a fire-breathing boss in Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is very much Bandai Namco’s Hades

Bandai Namco's Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree shakes up the Hades formula with its dual hero twist.
Jan overlooking a lava pit on an alien planet.

The Alters review: philosophical sci-fi carries this fascinating survival game

The Alters is a fantastic high-concept sci-fi adventure with serviceable survival mechanics layered over top.
A person playing a video game on the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor.

The insane Samsung Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is $900 off today

The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen curved gaming monitor is unique and powerful, and it's also on sale from Samsung with a huge $900 discount right now.
A man in a spacesuit holds a gun in Pragmata.

Pragmata is a game from a bygone era, and that era rules

Our first hands on demo of Pragmata revealed a puzzle-shooter hybrid that's unlike any big budget game we've played.
Mario and Peach racing in the foreground of a screenshot of Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World review: Nintendo’s big Switch 2 debut delivers where it counts

Mario Kart World delivers where it counts, making up for its sparse open-world with airtight racing.
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Epic Games brings down the hammer on Fortnite cheat makers

Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against the alleged Fortnite cheat maker, Sincey Cheats.
Heroes face down a boss with a bell in Code Vein 2.

Code Vein 2 features more weapons, a motorcycle, and even some time travel

We got new details on Code Vein 2, from its new emphasis on customization to its time travel twist.
A ninja kicks enemies in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.

These are the Steam Next Fest demos you need to play before they’re gone

Steam Next Fest is the chance to play some of the most experimental and unique upcoming PC games before release. These are the best demos you need to check out.
The Amazon Basics 27-inch Full HD gaming monitor on a white background.

For gamers on a budget — this Amazon Basics gaming monitor is on sale for $110

The 27-inch Amazon Basics Full HD gaming monitor, which offers a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, is on sale from Amazon for a very affordable $110.
Mario Kart World plays on a Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly the upgrade we needed, with a few catches

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an impressive handheld that's a big upgrade for Nintendo, even if battery life is a step down.
Splatoon Raiders

Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention

Splatoon Raiders was just revealed with a brief teaser, but it already looks like it could expand the universe in major ways.
Kids stare down a giant bug in Grounded 2.

Grounded 2 exists for one reason: fans wanted to ride the bugs

We got more details on just how big Grounded 2 is in a hands-on session, as well as the one fan requested feature that pushed the team to make a sequel.
A person on an alien world in The Outer Worlds 2.

The Outer Worlds 2 already feels lightyears ahead of its predecessor

We went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and discovered a heavily reworked sequel that addresses all of its predecessor's weaknesses.
A ninja faces off against an enemy in Ninja Gaiden 4.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is PlatinumGames at its best (and bloodiest)

We played a bloody slice of Ninja Gaiden 4, which finds developer PlatinumGames at the absolute top of its game.
Atom Eve and Invincible fight an opponent on the moon in Invincible Vs.

Invincible Vs is like Mortal Kombat mixed with Killer Instinct

We fought a few round sof Invincible Vs and learned much more about how the mix between Mortal Kombat and Killer Instinct works.
Two sisters stand on a mech in front of food in Dosa Divas.

The best games we played at Summer Game Fest 2025

We played tons of upcoming games at this year's Summer Game Fest, from Lumines Arise to Dying Light: The Beast. These were the best games we played.
Cyberpunk 2077 being played on the Alienware 32 QD-OLED.

Upgrade to this Alienware 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor while it’s $300 off

The 32-inch Alienware 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is a premium screen for gamers, and it's on sale from Dell today with a $300 discount.

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As Digital Trends’ Senior Gaming Editor, Giovanni Colantonio oversees all things video games at Digital Trends. As a veteran of the industry who first began writing about games professionally as a teenager, Giovanni brings a wealth of knowledge and historical context to Digital Trends’ gaming coverage. He brings that expertise to everything he writes, from interview features to reviews. His specialty is criticism and he’s committed to raising the bar for video game reviews. Just read his ambitious UFO 50 review as proof!

Giovanni majored in Film and Photography at Ithaca College, and that skill set had intersected with his games writing through his career. He previously worked as a Segment Producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show, Speedrun, and has contributed video content for sites like Prima Games and Hard Drive. He’s always willing to experiment with new media, whether that be via podcasts or creating videos for Digital Trends’ YouTube channel. He has previously written for Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He began working with Digital Trends in 2019 as a Destiny 2 guides contributor before moving into his current role as Senior Editor.

His love of gaming dates back decades. Giovanni grew up in Massachusetts with his mother’s hand-me-down Atari 2600. He was hooked from that point on, spending his childhood obsessively playing Sega Genesis or Super Smash Bros. Melee with his friends. He carried that passion into college, where he hosted and produced Ithaca College’s own studio format video game news show. Since then, he has been committed to giving back to the video game industry that raised him by providing honest criticism, sharp analysis, and thorough coverage.

Giovanni is currently based in Brooklyn, New York where he works alongside his cat, Mirah. On weekends, you can find him birdwatching in local parks or watching professional wrestling, his second love behind gaming.