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Ryu in the rain and lightning in Ninja Gaiden 4.

Ninja Gaiden 4: release window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Ryu Hyabusa is back, but he's not alone in Ninja Gaiden 4. Ready your blades as we slice into all the details we know about the return of this beloved series.
The Doom Slayer appears in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Believe it or not, Doom: The Dark Ages returns to the series’ PC roots

Ninja Gaiden 4 screenshot

Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming, but you can play a new Ninja Gaiden 2 remake right now

Hazel stares at a monster in South of Midnight.

South of Midnight takes Xbox players to the deep South this April

The two protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is perfect mix of classic and new

A person and two pals in Palworld.

Palworld company will publish Tales of Kenzera: Zau studio’s next game

pokemon trading card game pocket announced lucario

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket adds trading next week, but there’s a catch

Two people holding their phones playing Pokemon TCGP.

The best multiplayer games on iPhone

Mai poses in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6’s new character has real troll potential

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, January 23

The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, January 23

NYT Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, January 23

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

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, January 23

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 January 23

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.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD key art.

How to unlock the secret Cloud world in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

You'll have to put a lot of work into Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to unlock its secret world, but it's worth the effort if full completion is your goal.
Mika's Mod for Balatro

The best mods for Balatro on Nexus

Looking to spice up your Balatro runs? Try these 10 mods available now on Nexus.
Goro Majima in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

A Sega Account can earn you perks, in-game items, and much more

The new Sega Account system gives new users a free outfit ion Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but it might be the precursor to a Game Pass-like platform.
Nikki in a purple outfit in Infinity Nikki.

How to get Heartfelt Thoughts in Infinity Nikki

If you're looking to evolve a 5-star outfit in Infinity Nikki to unlock more color variations, you'll need to know where to find and farm Heartfelt Thoughts.
Gamer playing Xbox One with headset on.

Xbox consoles will soon support external drives over 16TB

Your Xbox console is about to get a lot more storage options thanks to a system update that enables external drives over 16TB.
A dragon roars in Blade Chimera.

Castlevania fans, you need to play this killer new game

If you're looking for a great 2D action game, Blade Chimera scratches the same itch as Castlevania.
Citizen Sleeper 2 cover art.

Xbox Game Pass is getting 2 of January’s biggest games

January will see quite a few new additions coming to Game Pass, including the hotly-anticipated sequel Citizen Sleeper 2.
A warrior charges into a battle on a horse in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Is Dynasty Warriors: Origins cross-platform?

The Dynasty Warriors games are a blast to play alone as you slaughter hundreds of foes in you way, but can you team up in Dynasty Warriors: Origins or not?
Dawn Fox in Infinity Nikki.

How to get Dawn Fluff in Infinity Nikki

You'll need Dawn Fluff to craft many rare clothing pieces in Infinity Nikki, so here's how to find and harvest this material from the elusive Dawn Fox.
A list of Jokers stacked together from Balatro.

Top strategies for winning with every deck in Balatro

There’s no “correct” way to play Balatro. But there are fundamental strategies that can help you navigate the many micro-decisions you’ll be making during your runs. The very first decision you’ll be making — assuming you have them all unlocked — is which deck to build your game-plan around. Each deck comes with their own […]
A trio wearing monkey masks attack another crew in the Fairgame$ trailer.

PlayStation’s live service cancellations might be the lesser of two evils

PlayStation has cancelled two live-service projects at Bluepoint and Sony Bend, and that hard move could be for the best.
Marvel Snap trailer shot of Miles Morales, America Chaves, Iron Heart, Venom, and Black Panther in a mech.

After being reinstated in the United States, Marvel Snap wants a new publisher

Unexpected and collateral damage during the TikTok ban, Marvel Snap developers want to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Scuf Reflex Pro controller.

The best PS5 controllers for 2025

Looking for alternative PS5 controller options? While the DualSense is a strong pick, we've found the other top controllers that can work with the PS5 as well.
V rides a motorcycle while shooting at a mech in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

Most difficult secret endings in video games to get

Plenty of games reward players with a secret ending for putting in some extra work, but these games take things to the extreme if you want to unlock the ending.
A Super Nintendo Controller on a purple and black background.

Best video game controllers of all-time, ranked

It doesn't matter how great a console's games are if it has a terrible controller. These are the best controllers we've laid our hands on of all-time, ranked.
Sony PlayStation Portal

The best PlayStation Portal accessories

The PlayStation Portal is a great way to play your games when away from the television, and these handy accessories will only improve that experience further!
PlayStation Portal bundle home screen while turned on.

How to connect a PlayStation Portal to your PS5

Connecting your PlayStation Portal to your PS5 only takes a few minutes and shouldn't pose too many challenges. Here's how to get it all up and running.
Hazel sits cross-legged in South of Midnight.

How to watch January 2025’s Xbox Developer_Direct

Here's a roundup of everything you need to know before you tune into the Xbox Developer_Direct featuring Doom: The Dark Ages this Thursday.
The cover art for Minecraft.

The best multiplayer games on Android

Android games are amazing, but they don't have to only be single-player experiences. Multiplayer games are great to play on the go, so here are the best ones.
It Takes Two

The best split-screen PS5 games

Split-screen gaming used to be the only way to play multiplayer games together on consoles, but now you have to dig to find the best PS5 split-screen games.

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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.