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Soldiers near a train in Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6’s ultimate Prestige awards are here, and they’re kind of bland

Is it worth months of grinding to reach Prestige Master 1000 in Black Ops 6? We now know the rewards, so you can decide for yourself.
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The best Black Friday deals under $50 you can still shop now

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Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true

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NYT Crossword: answers for Monday, December 2

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, December 2

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Monday, December 2

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, December 2

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 2

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I ended up on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s lamest date. It was perfect for me

Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals 2024: Up to 64% off

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Woah! These Cyber Monday gaming chair deals are still active today

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The best intro to Warhammer video games is $50 this Cyber Monday

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

If you own a PS5 Pro but haven't played Dragon's Dogma 2, you should pick up Capcom's ambitious RPG this Cyber Monday.
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This Star Wars game is a Cyber Monday must-have

Jedi Cal Kestis might have one of the most interesting journeys in the Star Wars universe — and you can only experience it in this video game series.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

This is the Game of the Year nominee you should buy on Cyber Monday

Almost all of the Game Awards' Game of the Year nominees are on sale for Cyber Monday, but one deal beats them all.
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My favorite Xbox Series X model is on sale right now

With one of the newest Xbox Series X models, you'll never have to worry about file sizes or storage issues again.
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Meta Quest 3S or PSVR2? Which headset to buy on Cyber Monday

The PlayStation VR2 got a massive price cut for Cyber Monday, but you might still want to spring for a Meta Quest 3S.
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Asus ROG Ally is $150 off for Best Buy’s Cyber Monday sale

With this Cyber Monday deal you can save up to $150 on the Asus ROG Ally (Best Buy) Z1 Extreme, one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market.
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This KIWI design Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessory adds 2.5 hours to your playtime

This KIWI Design strap is a Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessory that extends playtime thanks to a built-in battery. Neat, right? It's on sale.
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Live, but not for long: Shure slashes this gaming microphone’s price by 15%

The Shure MV6 gaming microphone, which makes professional-level audio easy for gamers and streamers, is currently on sale with a 15% discount for Cyber Monday.
The slimmer PS5 console laying on its side.

Cyber Monday markdown now available: The PS5 Slim is only $425

Own the new and improved PlayStation 5 Slim Edition (1TB), now marked down to $425. Hurry and score this discount before it’s gone!
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Walmart slashed this price of this Gigabyte motherboard for Cyber Monday

The Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX V2 motherboard, which supports AMD Ryzen processors, is available from Walmart with a $32 discount for Cyber Monday..
Super Smash Bros Ultimate

The best fighting game on Switch gets a Cyber Monday 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.
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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.
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is this year’s can’t-miss Cyber Monday game deal

Lots of great games are discounted for Cyber Monday, but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero might be this year's can't-miss deal.
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Star Wars Outlaws is on sale for Cyber Monday, and the timing is perfect

Star Wars Outlaws has improved a lot since its release, so it's worth picking up for $40 this Cyber Monday.
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Don’t get a PS5 Pro for Cyber Monday. The regular PS5 is the better deal

If you're buying a PS5 this Cyber Monday, don't be tempted by the Pro. The regular old PS5 is the better deal.
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Might be time to buy EVs, laptops, and smartphones ahead of Trump tariffs

Price hikes are widely expected to be passed onto U.S. consumers should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to impose across-the-board tariffs on imports.
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Black Ops 6 devs explain the movement system changes

Treyarch developers Matt Sconce and Yale Miller weigh in on the new omnimovement system and why they chose it.
A team of heroes in Marvel Rivals.

What’s next in December 2024? 7 upcoming games you won’t want to miss

From Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to Marvel Rivals to Infinity Nikki, there are plenty of games to look forward to this December.
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Pay only $700 for this gaming PC with RTX 4060

The iBuyPower Scale gaming PC with RTX 4060 is originally sold for $950, but it's down to a more affordable $700 from Best Buy.
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Save 20% on iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming PC for Black Friday

The iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming PC, which features the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, is on sale with a $220 discount from Best Buy for Black Friday.
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Everything you need to know about Fortnite OG: launch date, weapons, and more

Fortnite is going back to its roots with the OG game mode. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming blast from the past.
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How does the new Fortnite Battle Pass system work?

Epic Games recently adjusted the Fortnite Battle Pass system and altered its pricing — here's everything you need to know about the changes headed into Season 6.

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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.