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The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with Evil Dead The Game on the screen.

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 has a $500 discount

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop — on sale from Dell at $500 off — offers powerful performance with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card and 32GB of RAM.
A monster attacks in Ark: Survival Evolved.

We just got a new Ark 2 update thanks to an unexpected source

Metal Gear Survive review

The worst video game sequels of all time

The two heroes of Assassin's Creed Shadows stand side by side.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows review: finding peace and quiet in a merciless world

A man stands on a rock in Atomfall.

This month, Xbox Game Pass goes post-apocalyptic

A man stands next to a white-haired woman as they look over an alien lanscape

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review: this Wii U classic is a survivor

33 immortals early access impressions lucifer

33 Immortals is the most fun you can have with Xbox Game Pass this month

LG UltraGear 32-inch QHD Monitor 32GN600-B with gameplay onscreen.

Need a budget-friendly gaming monitor? Get this LG for less than $200

The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, March 18

NYT Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, March 19

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

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, March 19

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 19

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New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, March 18

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough, even if it isn't the Sunday issue! If you're stuck, we're here to help you out with today's clues and answers.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitor with 990 Pro SSD on a white background.

Buy this Samsung 49-inch OLED monitor deal and get a free 4TB SSD

If you purchase the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor and 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD through this bundle from Samsung, you'll pocket $666 in savings.
Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The best secret weapons in video games

They can be jokes or incredibly overpowered, but secret weapons in video games are always exciting. These are the best secret weapons you need to find in games.
Sam Altman at The Age of AI Panel, Berlin.

Razer wants to fight gaming’s AI problem with more AI

has partnered with World to help distinguish real players from bots in multiplayer experiences. Bots in multiplayer games are nothing new; in fact, many games benefit from giving players AI-controlled bots to play against when there aren’t enough human players to fill a server. However, bots can also be too skilled and nearly impossible to […]
Dupli-Kate skin in Fortnite

How to get free Dupli-Kate skin in Fortnite – All quests and rewards

Fortnite is giving away a free Invincible skin Dupli-Kate to all players and here are all the quests you need to complete to get it.
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The best version of Counter-Strike is getting a ground-up remake

Counter-Strike 1.6, widely thought to be the best version of the game, is back in the form of CS: Legacy.
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon G series chips promise a big handheld gaming leap

Qualcomm has revealed three new Snapdragon G series processors with big performance jumps. Ayaneo and Retroid will sell handhelds based on these chips in March.
Something mysterious observes the observer in Wyrdsong.

Wyrdsong isn’t completely dead, but it’s on life support

The RPG from Bethesda and Obsidian veterans has undergone major changes following studio layoffs, and it's future remains uncertain.
Verity poses with her hockey stick in Expelled.

Expelled! will make you feel like a dumb teenager again

If you ever got caught up in an elaborate lie in order to save your own skin growing up, Expelled! is the game for you.
The Mobile Pixels 27-inch Mini-LED 2K QHD gaming monitor with a space scene on the screen.

Use this code to get $50 off this 27-inch 2K gaming monitor

The 27-inch Mobile Pixels Mini-LED 2K QHD gaming monitor already offers great value at its original price of $400, but you can get it for $350 from StackSocial.
The HP Omen 17z gaming laptop with Hi-Fi Rush on the screen.

This HP Omen gaming laptop is on sale for under $1,000

With patience, you can score a nice machine from for under $1,000. You don’t even have to do the searching yourself, as we’ve found the perfect offer for you — the HP Omen 17z gaming laptop for only $950, following a $400 discount from HP on its original price of $1,350. This device isn’t going […]
A beginning card collection.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is ditching its most hated feature

Trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket will get easier later this year when the game does away with Trade Tokens in favor of using Shinedust.
A sniper hiding from a tank in Sniper Elite 5.

The best stealth games on Xbox Series X

When you want to take a more subtle approach to gaming, stealth games are the way to go. Let's sneak a peak at all the best stealth games on Xbox Series X.
Knights of the Old Republic character holding a lightsaber.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake shows new signs of life

Information about the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has been few and far between, but Saber Interactive's COO assures fans it's still underway.
Agent 47 aiming a sniper rifle.

The best stealth games on PS5

The PlayStation was the original home to the most influential stealth games ever, and that remains true with the PS5. Here are the best stealth games on PS5.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey review

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (March 14-16)

We have one last slower month of March to get through before some big games arrive, but that's when your Game Pass subscription is most valuable.
Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.2.

Massive Final Fantasy XIV 7.2 update brings players a bunch of new content

Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.2 is nearly here and it's finally bringing back Field Exploration, along with plenty of other fun stuff.
The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (March 14-16)

We're approaching the big releases for March and PlayStation Plus has the perfect lineup of games to get you ready this weekend.
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Steam Spring Sale: best deals, how long is the sale, and more

The Steam Spring Sale is here to do some spring cleaning on your wallet. To save you as much cash as possible, we found all the best deals on the biggest games.
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Rainbow Six Siege X’s new mode is perfect for newcomers like me

Rainbow Six Siege X will expand Ubisoft's hit live service game with a brand new mode that's perfect for newcomers.
Big boss hiding from a spotlight in MGS V.

The best stealth games of all time

Stealth is a component of a lot of games now, but the stealth genre forces you to remain undetected. These are the greatest stealth video games of all time.
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Copilot for Gaming is like Xbox’s Nintendo tip line, but for AI

Xbox has announced Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant that can download games on request, provide tips, and much more.

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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.