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The iBUYPOWER Trace 7 Mesh gaming desktop on a white background.

This iBuyPower gaming PC with RTX 4060 is under $1,000 — for now

The iBuyPower Trace 7 Mesh gaming PC, which is on sale for only $900 from Best Buy, is powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and 16GB of RAM.
An environment shot of the Dawnshore Eastern Overlands in Avowed.

How long is Avowed?

Should you free Ilora in Avowed?

An environment shot of the Dawnshore Eastern Overlands in Avowed.

How to fast travel in Avowed

Key art for Mecha Break's The Game Awards 2024 announcement.

Mecha Break’s upcoming open beta is your best chance to play yet

Sonic wagging his finger in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds.

How to join the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds closed test

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How to switch to third-person in Avowed

A walled city sitting behind a mountain.

Civilization 7 suzerain guide: how to influence independent civs

One of Astro Bot's new levels.

Astro Bot gets five new levels, and one is an Armored Core reference

Kai fights a Xaurip in Avowed.

Avowed: tips and tricks to conquer the Living Lands

Arjun in Saros kneeling on an alien world.

Saros: release window, trailers, and more

Rama listens to music in Afterlove EP.

When a video game becomes a eulogy for its own creator

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Genji slashes an enemy in Overwatch 2.

Blizzard is finally taking the guardrails off of Overwatch 2

Some big changes are coming to Overwatch 2 in Season 15. We spoke to the developers behind it to learn why the refresh was needed.
A colorful arena from Splitgate 2.

How to join the Splitgate 2 open alpha

The upcoming portal-based shooter Splitgate 2 is letting anyone and everyone get a taste of the game early. Here is how you can join the alpha test period.
Alta operates a tea machine in Wanderstop.

Wanderstop is brewing up a clever twist on the cozy genre

Wanderstop looks to spice up the cozy game genre with a more puzzling spin on the shop management sim.
Kai fights a Xaurip in Avowed.

Avowed review: Obsidian’s latest RPG is its best

Avowed embraces what works best about Obsidian's RPGs to offer an unforgettable adventure.
An army at the ready in Civilization 7.

Best commander promotions in Civilization 7

Rather than upgrading individual units in Civilization 7, now you only upgrade your Commander units. These are the essential skills you need to invest in first.
The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, February 14

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you.
NYT Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, February 14

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.
New York Times' Connection puzzle open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, February 14

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.
Someone playing Wordle on a smartphone.

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for February 14

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, February 14

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough, even if it isn't the Sunday issue! If you're stuck, we're here to help you out with today's clues and answers.
A roman city in Civilization 7.

How to upgrade towns to cities in Civilization 7

After founding a town and growing it in Civilization 7 you may want to upgrade it to a proper city but can't figure out how. It isn't hard to do, but is costly.
Housemarque's newest IP, Saros.

Returnal developer’s next game is Saros, and it’s out in 2026

Housemarque's latest game is Saros, which builds on Returnal's third-person shooting.
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Days Gone Remastered features several new gameplay modes and updated graphics

Days Gone Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC soon, with new modes, graphical updates, and even more Freakers to battle.
Key art of Lies of P: Overture

Lies of P: Overture is a chilling prequel DLC coming this summer

Lies of P: Overture is a DLC prequel that takes Pinocchio to a much colder setting.
A masked man holds a flaming sword towards the camera.

Borderlands 4 gets a new trailer and a September release date

Gearbox's looter shooter series returns this September with more information to come in a special deep dive State of Play in Spring.
Snake aims an RPG in Metal Gear Solid: Delta.

Metal Gear Solid: Delta won’t keep you waiting much longer

Big Boss appeared at the PlayStation State of Play with a new trailer and the reveal of Metal Gear Solid: Delta's release date.
A warrior on a cliff surrounded by enemies in Warriors: Abyss.

A new Dynasty Warriors game just surprise launched during Sony’s State of Play

Koei Tecmo shadow dropped a new Warriors game during the State of Play event. Warriors: Abyss is a roguelike twist on the formula you can play right now.
A screenshot of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds introduces dimension-hopping races

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is coming soon to PlayStation 5, with a closed network test available on February 21.
Figures walking through the dessert in Civilization 7.

How to establish trade routes in Civilization 7

No civ can fully thrive on its own in Civilization 7 so establishing trade routes is key to keeping up. Here's how you can make a deal with any other leader.
Snake holding a gun and knife.

Everything announced at PlayStation State of Play February 2025

Sony is lifting the lid on its 2025 plans with a State of Play today. Follow along with us for live updates.
PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation State of Play February 2025: How to watch and what to expect

PlayStation's upcoming State of Play will give gamers a more solid idea of what to expect for the rest of 2025.
A walled city sitting behind a mountain.

How to see your game seed in Civilization 7

Every time you start a game of Civilization 7, almost everything on the map is randomized. By finding the seed, you can share that experience with the world.

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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.