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These 4 exciting indie games need to be on your radar this year

Publisher Raw Fury is rolling out an exciting slate of indies this year and we went hands on with a few that should be on your radar.
Gameplay from Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds preload guide: release date, file size, and more

Fighting enemies in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Elden Ring Nightreign feels like a PS3 multiplayer game in the best way

A model of an ancient city in Civilization 7.

How to increase Happiness in Civilization 7

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, February 12

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, February 12

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, February 12

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for February 12

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, February 12

An upside-down level in manifold garden.,

The best puzzle games on PS5

A Zed in Killing Floor 3.

Is Black Ops 6 getting stale? Then you should check out Killing Floor 3

An army faces the ocean in Civilization 7.

How to heal units in Civilization 7

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Two world leaders, Cleopatra and Caesar, going up against each other in front of their flags.

The best Leaders and Civs to pick in Civilization 7

Your choice of leader and civilization in Civilization 7 will steer your entire run. If you are going for a specific victory, these combinations are the best.
Civilization 7

How Influence works in Civilization 7

Civilization 7 has a few new systems and mechanics, with Influence being the most important to learn. We'll show you exactly how this new element works in-game.
The spelunky characters near lava and treasure.

The best Roguelikes on PS5

Roguelikes are games that can be played almost endlessly if you enjoy the loop enough. These are the best roguelikes on PS5 you can play over and over again.
A screenshot from Tibia.

This MMORPG is getting a new player class 28 years after release

Tibia first launched in 1997 with only four classes, but after 28 years the developers are adding another option.
A hero looks up in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.

The best Metroidvanias on PS5

For players who love exploration, discovery, and growing more powerful, metroidvanias are the perfect choice. These are the best metroidvanias to play on PS5.
A samurai stares at a mountain.

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.
Hazel talks to a catfish in South of Midnight.

South of Midnight knows exactly what it wants to be and is better for it

We went hands on with South of Midnight, getting a much better sense of how the stop-motion inspired game feels.
Tanks and planes fly in Civilization 7.

How to earn Legacy Points in Civilization 7

Legacy Points are brand new to Civilization 7 and help mark your progress towards a total victory. How you earn them isn't very clear so we'll fill you in.
Lydia Tar composes a Monster Hunter orchestra in Tar.

Monster Hunter producer explains that infamous Tár cameo

How did Monster Hunter end up in a Best Picture nominated drama? We asked Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto for an explination.
Two characters hunt a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wilds fixes World’s biggest pain points

We played five hours of Monster Hunter Wilds and came away with a better understanding of how it differs from Monster Hunter World.
Tanks and planes fly in Civilization 7.

How Ages work in Civilization 7

Civilization 7 introduces a new way to advance your civilization through time called Ages. We'll help you get with the times and understand this new system.
Two world leaders, Cleopatra and Caesar, going up against each other in front of their flags.

Civilization 7: tips and tricks to conquer the world

The latest installment in the Civilization series is more robust than ever before. We'll be your advisor to teach you all the Civilization 7 tips and tricks.
The TE gets wide open on a delayed fade route in Madden 23.

Madden’s Super Bowl 59 prediction was right, but missed details

EA's annual Madden Super Bowl simulation correctly predicted the winner of the game and its MVP, but was way off on score.
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The best video game Easter Eggs of all time

Easter eggs are fun little secrets or references developers add to reward players for thinking outside the box. These are the best easter eggs in video games.
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Valve has taken further steps to ban exploitative game mechanics

Valve has reiterated its stance against exploitative in-game advertising, threatening to ban any game that uses these mechanics.

The best video games for couples

Video games can be a great way to connect and bond with your significant other. These are the best video games for couples you should play with your partner.
Jim Ryan talks about PlayStation on stage at CES 2023.

Game exclusivity is dying, and that’s a good thing

Consoles were once heavily dependent on exclusive games to survive, but that concept is quickly becoming extinct. And that's good for gamers.
A screenshot taken from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

PlayStation Network is back online after nearly 24 hours

After an outage of nearly 24 hours, PlayStation Network is back online for the majority of players. Sony is offering five days free to subscribers.
An army faces the ocean in Civilization 7.

Civilization 7 is perfect for strategy newcomers. I would know

The 4X genre has always intimidated me with its complex systems and mechanics, but Civilization 7 made it so approachable I already lost a weekend playing.
Carmelo Hayes beats up a wrestler in WWE 2K25.

WWE 2K25’s bloody new match type is its ‘Final Destination, no items’ mode

Based on what we've played, WWE 2K25's bloody underground matches could be the series' best casual option.
A soldier fighting a bile spewer in Helldivers 2.

PlayStation Network is still down after more than 12 hours

PlayStation Network has been offline for more than 12 hours at this point, leading to outrage from fans.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

The hardest video games of all time

Most games let you choose how difficult the experience is, but not all. Some games are so brutal that they go down in history as the hardest games of all time.

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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.