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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.
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Best video game controllers of all-time, ranked

Sony PlayStation Portal

The best PlayStation Portal accessories

PlayStation Portal bundle home screen while turned on.

How to connect a PlayStation Portal to your PS5

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NYT Crossword: answers for Monday, January 20

The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, January 20

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Tuesday, January 21

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

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, January 21

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for January 21

Hazel sits cross-legged in South of Midnight.

How to watch January 2025’s Xbox Developer_Direct

The best multiplayer games on Android

It Takes Two

The best split-screen PS5 games

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Astro's Playroom booting up on the PlayStation Portal.

How to factory reset a PlayStation Portal

The PlayStation Portal is an exceptional handheld, but if you're looking to reset yours (whether to sell it, or for any reason at all, really), here's how.
Astrion holds his chin in Baldur's Gate 3.

5 games we want to see on the Nintendo Switch 2

Now that the has had its formal reveal and will be arriving in 2025, we can finally shift our focus from all hardware leaks and rumors to the most important part of any console: the software. The Switch 2 was revealed with footage of and details about its , but that leaves a lot of […]
Marvel Snap running on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

Marvel Snap is an unintended victim of the TikTok ban

The shutdown of TikTok has inadvertently affected a number of other apps, including the ever-popular Marvel Snap.
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The best games made by one person

Most games take teams of dozens, if not hundreds, of developers to make. However, there are a few passionate individuals who have made games all by themselves.

The best split-screen Xbox Series X games

The Xbox Series X is a powerhouse of a console, but most games aren't split-screen anymore. Here are all the best games that still support split-screen play.
The front and back of the SCUF Instinct Pro wireless controller.

This Pro controller for the Xbox Series X is $35 off right now

The SCUF Instinct Pro wireless controller, which is designed for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, is on sale from Best Buy for $195 after a $35 discount.
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Mob Entertainment is targeting copycat games in the app store

The developer of the popular game franchise Poppy's Playtime has filed a lawsuit alleging copyright violations in the Google Play Store.
PlayStation Portal bundle home screen while turned on.

PlayStation Portal tips: 5 settings to adjust right away

The PlayStation Portal provides a fantastic way to play your PS5 games in a handheld format. Here are some tips for making the most of that experience.
Looking over Mondstadt in Genshin Impact.

Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics

HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing practices.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 marks the end of the ‘toy’ video game console

Video game consoles used to be as fun as the games that could run them, but the Nintendo Switch 2 signals that the era of hardware experimentation is ending.
The cast of Super Mario Party Jamboree.

The best split-screen Switch games

The Nintendo Switch is the perfect console for split-screen games thanks to the Joy-Con controllers. Here are the absolute best games you can play locally.
Moltres and Zapdos cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Trading comes to Pokémon TCG Pocket later this month, but there’s a catch

The smash-hit Pokémon TCG Pocket will receive the long-awaited trading feature later this month, but not every card will qualify for trade.
A titan wielding a grenade launcher in Destiny 2..

Sony axes two more live-service games, including one God of War spinoff

Per Bloomberg reports, Sony has cancelled two more live-service games, one of which was rumored to be a God of War spinoff.
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3 PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 17-19)

Get a refresher on some of the series coming back in early 2025 with these PS Plus Extra titles.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 17-19)

There are three new games that Xbox Game Pass subscribers should check out this weekend if they're looking for something to play.
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Smite 2 roles, explained

Each role in Smite 2 has a purpose in a match, ensuring everyone has a unique part in how the game plays out. Here's what you need to know about each role.
Wario and his friends appear in WarioWare: Move It! key art.

Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo says some Switch games aren't backwards compatible on Switch 2. We've got a good guess as to which ones won't work.
Gods fight each other in Smite 2.

Is Smite 2 cross-platform?

Smite 2 brings even more legendary gods and myths together to do battle, but does it bring together all the platforms? Find out if Smite 2 is cross-platform.
A character performs a leaping attack in Dynasty Warriors Origins.

What games we’re playing this weekend (January 17-19)

Need something new to play this weekend? January has had some surprise sleeper hits already that are worth checking out.
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All new Witch Powers in Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft

There's a slew of new abilities and spells to unlock in Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft, so here are all the Witch Powers and schools of magic, explained.
Meta's Quest 3S is a fantastic mixed reality VR headset at a very low price.

Get the Meta Quest 3S VR headset while it’s on sale for $350

The Meta Quest 3S is on sale from Best Buy for only $350. You'll also get Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ as part of the bundle.
Lies of P running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Game on the move for less with the Asus ROG Ally for $500 at Best Buy

The Asus ROG Ally is a great handheld gaming PC and it's even more appealing while on sale at Best Buy like it is right now.

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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.