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Indiana Jones standing in the jungle.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: all Vatican Medicine Bottle locations

Most collectibles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are not immediately useful, but Medicine Bottles can give you a massive edge if you can find them all.
The LEGO Icons Poinsettia Building Set and its box.

Lego flowers are up to 30% off, and they make great holiday gifts

A barbarian character in Path of Exile 2.

How to respec passive abilities in Path of Exile 2

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The best characters in Marvel Rivals

Key art for The Game Awards 2024.

The Game Awards 2024: How to watch and what to expect

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Indie game marketplace Itch.io got taken down due to a faulty Funko AI

Characters fishing in LEGO Fortnite.

Lego Fortnite is getting a massive update, including a new game mode

Best Indie Games of 2024

Our favorite indies of 2024: 10 must-play games you shouldn’t miss

Key art for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind.

Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind shows there’s still space for retro originality

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NYT Crossword: answers for Monday, December 9

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, December 9

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Monday, December 9

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, December 9

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 December 9

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.
Top 10 Games of 2024

The 10 best video games of 2024

It's been another year full of incredible video games, even if it didn't seem like it at a surface glance. These are our favorite games of 2024.
Fortnite battle bus.

Fortnite faces community backlash over the addition of bots in OG mode

Fortnite OG has enabled bots, but players find the artificially unintelligent NPCs pose next to no challenge and detract from the battle royale experience.
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Valve’s Fremont could be the successor to the Steam Machine

After stumbling across a reference in the latest Steam Deck kernel, a Reddit user suggested a new (and long-awaited) Steam Machine could be in development.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Apple could tie up with Sony for a critical Vision Pro upgrade

Apple is reportedly working with Sony to add support for PlayStation VR 2 controller on the Vision Pro headset, a deal that covers more than just games.
A screenshot from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's zombies mode.

Black Ops 6’s Zombies Easter egg hunt is taking me back in time

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode isn't just a great return to form; it's a time machine.
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PowerWash Simulator’s latest seasonal update is here, and it’s festive

If you've left Muckville clean enough to satisfy even its picky residents, this new task of cleaning up the ice rink is perfect for you.
A barbarian character in Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way

Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs.
Key art for Fortnite's new first person shooter mode Ballistic.

Fortnite is finally getting a first-person mode next week

Ballistic is the long-awaited first-person shooter mode for Fortnite, and it's out next week.
Key art for Nikoderiko.

Astro Bot wasn’t 2024’s only great platformer. Try these 5 underrated gems

With all eyes understandably on Astro Bot late in the year, platformer fans may have overlooked some of 2024's best offerings. Here are 5 you may have missed.
Asgard in Marvel Rivals.

How to get Lattice in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play game like any other, meaning it has multiple types of currencies. Lattice is the most valuable, but you can't get it easily.
Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

How to get and redeem the Model 42 Iron Man costume in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is giving away a free Iron Man costume for anyone who redeems it, but it takes a bit of legwork. Here's how to get your hands on this new suit.
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Can you get free V-Bucks in Fortnite?

V-Bucks are the key to flair in Fortnite. You can always purchase V-Buck bundles through the store, but here's how you can earn them for free.
Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

All Marvel Rivals Team-Ups and how they work

Marvel Rivals brings all your favorite superheroes and villains together, but you can take things a step further with Team-Up Abilities. Here's how it works.
A team of heroes in Marvel Rivals.

Is Marvel Rivals cross-platform?

Marvel Rivals is the latest hero shooter title, bringing the greatest heroes and villains together. But does it bring us together with cross-platform support?
Fortnite OG Key Art

It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG released this morning as a permanent fixture to the game's lineup, and it broke 1 million players in 20 minutes.
Nikki looking up at a Whimstar in Infinity Nikki.

All Whimstar locations in Infinity Nikki

With over 300 Whimstars to collect in Infinity Nikki, it's tough to find each one. We'll show you where to find all Whimstars and explain their puzzles
A lot of heroes fight in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals tips and tricks: how to be the best superhero you can be

Marvel Rivals is similar to other hero shooters on the surface, but there is a lot of depth and unique mechanics to learn. Here are the best tips and tricks.
An explosion in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Delta Force devs warn against cheating, exploits, and … USB drives?

Delta Force's developers are taking a hard stance on cheating, and even a USB drive could get you in trouble.
It Takes Two's main characters ride frog taxis.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (December 6-8)

This weekend, PS Plus subscribers should check out It Takes Two, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, and Blood Omen 2.
Crash Bandicoot in Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (December 6-8)

If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber who loves racing games, this is your weekend to shine.

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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.