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Yasuke and Naoe in fighting stances in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows appears to have been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2

A PEGI listing might have just revealed another third-party Switch 2 port.
Star Wars Zero Company

Star Wars: Zero Company is an ambitious blend of XCOM meets RPG for newcomers

The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, April 19

NYT Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, April 19

New York Times' Connection puzzle open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, April 19

Someone playing Wordle on a smartphone.

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for April 19

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, April 19

Mario and Peach racing in the foreground of a screenshot of Mario Kart World.

It’s beginning to feel like gaming isn’t for everyone

A white-haired woman wielding a sword with a white dragon behind her stares at a black haired man also wielding a sword with a blue and black dragon behind him.

Some Nintendo Switch 2 game cards will also work on the original Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders begin next week, but accessories will cost more

Patrick using an umbrella to parachute.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (April 18-20)

Screenshot from Hogwarts Legacy.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (April 18-20)

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The black version of the HP Victus 15L gaming PC.

The HP Victus gaming PC with RTX 4060 is under $1,000 with this deal

The HP Victus 15L gaming desktop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card is on sale from HP for only $850 following a $350 discount.
Key art for Sunderfolk

Sunderfolk redefines how to play a strategy game by taking cues from Jackbox

Sunderfolk is redefining how to play a strategy RPG game in the same way that the Jackbox Party Pack games redefined what a party game could be. Ever since it was announced last fall, Sunderfolk’s creative approach to this genre has garnered my attention. It’s a cooperative strategy RPG inspired by tabletop games, but it’s […]
HP Victus 15 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

The HP Victus 15, a budget-friendly gaming laptop, is even more affordable — $350 off

The HP Victus 15 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card is on sale from Best Buy for only $820 following a $350 discount.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

The Alienware Aurora gaming PC with RTX 5070 is on sale

The powerful Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with a $250 discount.
The Gigabyte G6 gaming laptop on a white background.

This Gigabyte gaming laptop with RTX 4060, 32GB of RAM is on sale for just $1,000

The Gigabyte G6 gaming laptop is available from Best Buy for $1,000, which is an excellent price for a device with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and 32GB of RAM.
Kay Vess stands next to arcade cabinets in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaw’s second DLC trailer leaked its release date a day early

The release date for the final planned Star Wars Outlaw DLC just told us when to expect the expansion to drop.
Mario in Mario Kart World.

Everything revealed in the Mario Kart World Direct: A Rewind feature and more

Mario Kart World adds new tricks, new course, new items, and more alongside plenty of familiarity.
Croc jumps up to ground pound the box in Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remastered.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster could have used a Spyro Reignited treatment

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a faithful return of a PS1 classic, but it won't do much to create new fans.
Swann holds a camcorder in Lost Records: Bloom and Rage.

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage review: punk rock never dies

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage reinvents the Life is Strange formula to create a deeply moving 90s coming of age story.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Buy this Samsung OLED ultrawide gaming monitor while it’s under $1,000

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is on sale from Samsung with a $350 discount, which brings its price down to just $950.
Horsemen ride down a hill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s hardcore mode is out now and it’s no joke

The new difficulty mode is a permanent change that strips away directions and much more.
A pair of eyes appears in the sky in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a good reminder that 2D games still rule

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a fierce retro revival with just enough new tricks up its sleeve.
Baby Peach rides away from a T-rex in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World Direct: When and where to watch

Nintendo will host a short Direct centered around Mario Kart World. Here's how you can tune in.
A man jumps through electrified platforms in Bionic Bay.

If you love 2D platformers, you can’t miss Bionic Bay

Bionic Bay combines the style of Limbo and the puzzle solving of Portal to create one excellent platformer.
A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

Steam’s secret page tells you how much you’ve blown on games

It is probably time for a reality check
The Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor on a white background.

The Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor is even more affordable at $80 off

The Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor, which features a 24-inch Full HD screen and a 180Hz refresh rate, is on sale from Best Buy for just $120.
The KTC H27T22 gaming monitor on a white background.

A gaming monitor for only $140? This Newegg deal makes it possible

The KTC H27T22 gaming monitor features a 27-inch screen, 2K QHD resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate, all for just $140 with this deal from Newegg.
Characters look out at a vast desert in Dune: Awakening.

You’ll have to wait a little bit longer than expected to play Dune: Awakening

The game will no longer launch in May as originally planned, and that's okay.
Fortnite Adventure Time collab

All Fortnite Adventure Time skins and how to get them

Adventure Time has crashed into Fortnite, bringing nostalgia and exciting characters to the game. Here are all the skins and how to get them.
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Leaked images of the Oblivion remaster suggest it will be here soon

Images of the long-rumored Oblivion remaster briefly appeared on the developer's website.
An angry Wiggler ambushes the heroes from behind in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.

These are the Nintendo Switch 2 sequels I really want to see

There are lots of Switch games that deserve a Switch 2 sequel, but these games could get the most out of Nintendo's new console.
The INNOCN 49C1G ultrawide monitor on a white background.

Grab this 49-inch ultrawide curved monitor while it’s 20% off

The INNOCN 49C1G ultrawide monitor, which features a 49-inch curved screen with a 32:9 aspect ratio, is available from Amazon at 20% off.

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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.