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The Original Tamagotchi digital pet on a chain.

Stocking stuffer idea: Get a Tamagotchi for only $20

The Original Tamagotchi is on sale from Walmart for only $20 after a $22 discount. The popular digital pet is an excellent stocking stuffer for the holidays!
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Attention, gamers! This PlayStation 5 bundle is $76 off

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33 best Lego gifts for master builders of all ages

Nikki posing with Momo in Infinity Nikki.

Is Infinity Nikki cross-platform?

A dragon in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

You can now download Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s character creator for free

The Highwaymen faction is Season 2 of XDefiant.

XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs

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Xbox Year in Review 2024 is live: here’s how to see your stats

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NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, December 5

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, December 5

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, December 5

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, December 5

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 5

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Why I kept coming back to Final Fantasy XIV in 2024

In 2024, Final Fantasy XIV reminded us why it's still the undisputed king of MMOs.
A trainer throws hooks in Fitness Boxing 3.

The Nintendo Switch’s new fitness game punched me into shape

Do not take Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer lightly unless you want to end up in a world of aches.
The cast in Fantasian Neo Dimension.

Fantasian Neo Dimension review: modern RPG classic gets the port it deserves

If you never played Fantasian on Apple Arcade, you need to give its console release, Neo Dimension, a shot.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate

The best fighting game on Switch gets a Cyber Week price cut

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a Switch classic and one of the best games on the platform. This is a must-see deal if you're looking to bundle a game with a new Switch.
A beastren in Dragon's Dogma 2.

If you own a PS5 Pro, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the game to get during Cyber Week

If you own a PS5 Pro but haven't played Dragon's Dogma 2, you should pick up Capcom's ambitious RPG this Cyber Week.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

Meta Quest 3S or PSVR2? Which headset to buy during Cyber Week

The PlayStation VR2 got a massive price cut for Cyber Week, but you might still want to spring for a Meta Quest 3S.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

This is the Game of the Year nominee you should buy during Cyber Week

Almost all of the Game Awards' Game of the Year nominees are on sale for Cyber Week, but one deal beats them all.
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Put those foolish ambitions to rest: Elden Ring 2 isn’t coming anytime soon

According to an interview given by FromSoftware's Hidetaki Miyazaki, the studio is not considering Elden Ring 2.
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How to cloud stream PS5 games on the PlayStation Portal

The PlayStation Portal got a huge update that unshackles it from your PS5. Here's how you can cloud stream PS5 games on your PlayStation Portal without a PS5.
Dragonborn Wizard in Baldur's Gate 3.

All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8

In 2025, Larian Studios is releasing Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 that includes 12 new subclasses from D&D. Here's all the new subclasses, one for each class.
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Xbox Game Pass will lose 13 games in December, including Forza Horizon 4

Game Pass is losing a total of 13 games in December including Forza Horizon 4, but a lot of new games are on their way in.
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Inside Capcom: how Monster Hunter Wilds’ sights and sounds are made

We went behind the scenes at Capcom's studio to see what goes into making a game like Monster Hunter Wilds.
Key art for Monster Hunter Wilds.

I played the first 5 hours of Monster Hunter Wilds and can’t wait to see more

We played the first five hours of Monster Hunter Wilds at Capcom's headquarters in Japan and came away impressed with its formula improvements.
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AntonBlast is a Wario Land tribute cranked up to 11

AntonBlast pays tribute to Wario Land in the loudest and proudest way possible.
The heroes of Dragon Age: The Veilguard stand against a dreary landscape.

I thought I hated Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now I love it

Dragon Age: The Veilguard may be remembered as a divisive RPG, but it told one of 2024's most vital and misunderstood stories.
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Cyber Monday Xbox Series S deals: Get the console at up to 25% off

There are some Cyber Monday Xbox Series S deals that are worth buying, but you're going to have to hurry if you don't want to miss out on these discounts.
Kratos yells in God of War Ragnarök.

Cyber Monday deals on PS5 games: Our top picks so far

There are a ton of awesome PS5 games on sale for Cyber Monday now. We've rounded up our favorite bargains here -- check them out while they're still available.
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Cyber Monday Sony deals: TVs, headphones, and more at up to 47% off

You should keep an eye on these Cyber Monday Sony deals if you want a new TV, headphones, camera, or perhaps the PlayStation 5. These discounts won't last!
A Virtuoso Max headset sits on a stand on a desk.

My go-to gaming headset is on sale for Cyber Monday, and it’s worth it now

Corsair's Virtuoso Max wireless headset launched with a few quirks, but this Cyber Monday discount makes them worth buying now.

Don’t miss your last chance to shop these 40 Cyber Week deals

Cyber Week has finally arrived! We've picked out all the best deals with the largest discounts, whether you're looking for a laptop, TV, or something else.
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Fortnite Battle Pass Chapter 6 Season 1: all skins, rewards and how to get them

The latest Fortnite Battle Pass is filled with really cool skins and rewards. Here's how you can unlock everything.
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Everything new in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: maps, new weapons, and more

Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 1: Demon Hunters is finally here. Here's what you need to know about the newest Fortnite season.

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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.