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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 gets a visual upgrade but stays wonderfully familiar

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is an excellent remaster that nails the vibes of the originals.
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The best Mario Kart tracks, ranked

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, July 11

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, July 11

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, July 11

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Today’s Wordle hints and answer – solution #1,481, July 11

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NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, July 11

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The best budget gaming headset is even more affordable for Prime Day — hurry!

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3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 11-13)

V rides a motorcycle while shooting at a mech in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (July 11-13)

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Is NBA 2K26 cross-platform?

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Still shopping? Amazon Prime Day deals going strong into day 4

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Mecha Break is the closest I’ve felt to piloting a real Gundam outside Japan

Mecha Break isn't perfect, but it nails the feeling of darting around the battlefield in a giant robot.
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We need to start having real conversations about AI in gaming

AI is an inevitability in gaming, so we need to evolve the way we talk about it.
Link and Zelda under Hyrule Castle in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

The best Zelda dungeons, ranked

We've conquered dozens of dungeons as Link over the years, but which ones stand above the rest?
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Romero Games’ cancelled title might not be dead yet

Romero Games has not been shut down, and there's a chance its cancelled game might survive.
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How to make copper chests in Minecraft

There are all sorts of chests to make in Minecraft, but copper ones are special. Here's how to make this unique item holder.
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All Silent Hill games in order, by release date and chronologically

The thick fog of Silent Hill makes it hard to see how to play this horror series in order, but I can show you the way.
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I finally gave Roblox an honest shot and I totally get it now

Roblox has been a blind spot for me for years, but now that I've played it for myself, I totally understand its appeal.
A skater grinds on a waterslide in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 preload guide: release date, file size, and more

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is grinding onto a console or PC near you soon, but you need to preload if you want to hit the streets as soon as possible.
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After a month with the Switch 2, I can’t fully recommend Nintendo’s new console

I'm loving my Switch 2 so far, but it isn't as easy to recommend as the original just yet.
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3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 4-6)

The best part of the fourth of July weekend is having an extra day to play new Game Pass games. I have the three best games you should play.
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3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (July 4-6)

This year marks the 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus, so we have some awesome games to play over the holiday weekend.
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The Stop Killing Games movement hits a major milestone for game preservation

The The Stop Killing Games movement hits a major milestone towards preserving online games after being shut down.
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This HyperX wireless gaming headset sounds amazing, and it’s 30% off today

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset, which offers incredible sound quality and battery life of up to 300 hours, is on sale from Amazon at 30% off.
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How to make a Copper Golem in Minecraft

After years of being all but useless, we finally have good reasons to use all that copper. Here's how to make a friendly copper golem in Minecraft.
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Is Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox?

Helldivers 2 is a hit for Sony and can be played on PlayStation 5 or PC. But if you want to play the game on Xbox, you may be wondering what the future holds.
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Helldivers 2 is finally coming to another platform

After many requests and a long wait, Helldivers 2 will finally be available somewhere besides PlayStation 5 and PC.
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What I learned about reviewing games between Death Stranding 1 and 2

In the six years between reviewing Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, my relationship with games has completely changed.
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Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Rare’s upcoming Everwild amid job cuts

Another wave of layoffs has hit Microsoft and reportedly resulted in the cancellation of Rare's upcoming IP.
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Halo desperately needs to be rebooted

After 25 years of games, spinoffs, comics, and novels, Halo is in desperate need of a reboot.
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Is Madden NFL 26 cross-platform?

The next yearly Madden title is on the way, but will it feature full cross-platform support?
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Red Dead Online gets new Telegram missions with supernatural flair

Red Dead Online just introduced four new missions that include shambling hordes and killer robots.
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6 under the radar games for the second half of 2025

We're over the halfway mark in 2025 and know all the big games on the way. These are some smaller titles you shouldn't ignore.

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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.