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Pokémon Go is ending support for certain older Android phones

Pokémon Go is dropping support for 32-bit Android phones. Here's how to tell if you're affected.
A group of Breakers in Hyper Light Breaker.

Hyper Light Breaker is starting early access on the right foot

Godfall player in combat.

3 game studios are closing their doors, including the developer of Godfall

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NYT Crossword: answers for Monday, January 13

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, January 13

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Monday, January 13

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, January 13

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for January 13

A warriors slashes enemies in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

A screenshot from Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.

Neverwinter Nights just received a new update, 23 years after its original release

Gameplay of Tetrachroma

This colorful Tetris variant is the gaming cooldown I needed

A screenshot of a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Sim might come to PS5 and Switch 2

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How to turn on the Steam FPS counter

Steam has a built-in FPS counter to show you just how smooth your game really is. Here is how to turn on this handy feature to display your FPS on any game.
A World of Warcraft character stands in front of 20th birthday balloons.

World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary was a bittersweet trip through time

World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event just wrapped up, and it's hard to imagine any modern game reaching that same milestone.
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PS5 overheating: common problems and how to fix

A Playstation 5 overheating can have more impacts beyond long loading times and game crashes. It can decrease the life of the console. Here's how to prevent it.
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How to get a rabbit’s foot in Stardew Valley

You might think an item like a rabbit's foot in Stardew Valley would be a massive luck buff, but it turns out it requires more luck to get than it gives you.
The Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle and its box.

This PlayStation 5 bundle is on sale with a rare $76 discount — don’t miss it!

The PlayStation 5 Disc Edition - Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, with the PlayStation 5 Slim and cosmetic items for Fortnite, is on sale from Walmart at $76 off.
A rider approaching a flame golem Shadow of the Erdtree.

The best video game DLCs of all time

DLC expansions are relatively new to gaming but allow developers to give us more ways to enjoy their worlds before the next game. These are the best expansions.
A player getting a mineral in Stardew Valley.

How to get fire quartz in Stardew Valley

Every ore and mineral in Stardew Valley has a use, and fire quartz is no exception. This unique form of quartz has a few conditions to find it that we'll share.
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Half-Life 3 detectives think they’ve found new clues in Steam’s code

More evidence has emerged that Half-Life 3 might actually exist somewhere in the ether, after all — but don't get too excited yet.
A Switch 2 mock-up sits in a Genki case.

Nintendo downplays CES’ convincing Nintendo Switch 2 leak

Nintendo has finally spoken up about the supposed Switch 2 leaks and insists none of the renders or images are official.
Key art for the Deathstroke season of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 10-12)

Three games are available to PS Plus subscribers throughout the month of January, so you should check those out this weekend.
A blacksmith finding a rainbow shard in Stardew Valley.

How to get a prismatic shard in Stardew Valley

One of the most rare and sought-after minerals in Stardew Valley is the prismatic shard. Here are the best ways to get it to craft all the game's best weapons.
Zoe from Road 96.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 10 to 12)

New games are starting to come to Xbox Game Pass this year, so you should check those out.
Holding Flex in Valorant.

What is Flex in Valorant?

Riot Games released a new item called Flex in Valorant Patch 10. Here's what Flex is for and how you can equip and use it during your Valorant matches.
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Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know so far

We've been hearing theories about the Nintendo Switch 2 for years now. Here are the improvements we think Nintendo needs to make with its next console.
A skater jumps over a crosswalk in Skate City: New York.

Apple Arcade kicks off 2025 with 7 surprise game launches

Apple Arcade just added 7 new games, including Three Kingdoms' own spin on Fire Emblem Heroes.
A Nintendo Switch OLED and a 2019 Switch model side by side.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal needs these 3 things to succeed

To craft a successful announcement trailer for the Switch 2, Nintendo should look back at the Nintendo Switch's excellent reveal trailer.
Horizon Zero Dawn running on the Lenovo Legion Go,

Enjoy gaming on the move with this Lenovo Legion Go deal

The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the best gaming handhelds around and it's on sale now at Best Buy for $50 off.
The Game Boy in key art for Nintendo Switch Online.

Nintendo is still silent on Switch 2, so here’s a Lego Game Boy

Later this year, you'll be able to build Nintendo's iconic Game Boy handheld out of Lego.
One of the protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows just got delayed by another month

Ubisoft will now release Assassin's Creed Shadows on March 20, rather than during a crowded February for video games.
Doom Guy in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Xbox’s next Developer Direct will spotlight Doom: The Dark Ages and more

January's Developer_Direct will feature upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League worth revisiting one year later?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is now available through PS Plus, but is it worth checking out or revisiting almost one year after launch?
The Samsung G5 Odyssey curved gaming monitor with an astronaut in a spaceship on the screen.

A Samsung ultrawide gaming monitor for less than $350? Check out this deal

The 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor, featuring an ultrawide screen with WQHD resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, is on sale from Amazon at 38% 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.