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Carmelo Hayes beats up a wrestler in WWE 2K25.

WWE 2K25’s bloody new match type is its ‘Final Destination, no items’ mode

Based on what we've played, WWE 2K25's bloody underground matches could be the series' best casual option.
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PlayStation Network is still down after more than 12 hours

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

The hardest video games of all time

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, February 8

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, February 8

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, February 8

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for February 8

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, February 8

tech flops

Worst video game controllers of all time

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The Dell G16 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $400 off

Ghost of Tsushima running on the Steam Deck.

This free plugin will make games on your Steam Deck look even better

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The powerful Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop is $400 off

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Trade cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Trading digital Pokémon TCG Pocket cards is a risky but lucrative business

Players have begun trading digital Pokémon TCG Pocket cards on eBay in exchange for real money, but the developers are already cracking down.
A young girl in a white dress looks back. She carries a bag and a bow on her back while holding an orange leaf in her hand.

One of 2024’s most overlooked games just came to consoles. Don’t miss it twice

2024 hidden gem Momodora: Moonlit Farewell just came to consoles, and it's a stylish Metroidvania worth checking out.
A boy waits at an airport in While Waiting.

This excellent game about waiting is the anti-WarioWare

While Waiting turns life's most frustrating moments into an ingenious puzzle game that's more emotional than you'd expect.
A quarterback pointing before a hike in madden 25.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 7-9)

Xbox is making Game Pass well worth the price in February. With a ton of new and classic games to check out, these are three new titles to play this weekend.
A player points a gun at a tiny town in High on Life.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (February 7-9)

February is the shortest month of the year, which means you have less time to play all the new PlayStation Plus games. Make these your priority this weekend.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 gaming PC on a white background.

Grab this Lenovo Legion gaming PC while it’s under $1,000

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 gaming PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 processor, AMD Radeon RX 7600 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM is a steal for under $1,000,
The side profile of the Acer Predator Orion 5000 gaming PC.

This Acer Predator gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti Super is $350 off

The Acer Predator Orion 5000 gaming PC, featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card and 32GB of RAM, is on sale from Best Buy at $350 off.
Concept art of what a Horde neighborhood might look like, with deep valleys and rocky outcroppings.

You can soon buy a home in Azeroth, and there’s plenty to go around

Blizzard is introducing player housing to World of Warcraft sometime this year, so start planning your interior design now.
A pilot standing in front of a titan with a sword in the ground.

The best FPS games on PC

Thanks to the precision of mouse and keyboard controls, FPS games are at their best on PC. Here are all the best FPS games on PC you should be playing today.
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The best Xbox Game Pass game of 2024 is coming to PS5

The fun, eye-catching world of Dungeons of Hinterberg is releasing on PlayStation 5 in March with additional bonus content.
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Grand Theft Hamlet review: something rotten

Grand Theft Hamlet blends online gaming and Shakespeare to mixed results.
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I found my new favorite fighting game thanks to Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features plenty of classics, but it's most exciting games are its Dreamcast hidden gems.
A person playing video games on the Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark curved gaming monitor 2nd Gen.

Watch Super Bowl LIX on the insane Samsung Odyssey Ark — on sale!

The second-generation Samsung Odyssey Ark curved gaming monitor is on sale at $700 off from Samsung. It will be a great screen for watching Super Bowl LIX.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

This Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor deal is perfect for Super Bowl LIX

The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 curved gaming monitor, which is also perfect for watching Super Bowl LIX, is on sale from Samsung with a $300 discount.
Roman Reigns stands inside a ring in WWE 2K25.

WWE 2K25 brings unexpectedly big changes to the wrestling sim

WWE 2K25 may look the same as its predecessor, but the annual wrestling simulator packs in some deceptively impactful changes.
One of the tools available to players in Patchwork Parkour in Fortnite.

Fortnite gets a rhythm-based obstacle course in Patchwork Parkour

A new obstacle course (obby) mode is available in Fortnite called Patchwork Parkour that has the player dodging dangers in time with music.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is coming in early April

Nintendo will hold its official Switch 2 Direct on April 2. The company says it will reveal more about the console and its games at that time.
A spellcaster holds a book in Avowed.

Avowed preload guide: release date, file size, and more

Your adventures in the Living Lands are almost here, but you still need to make some preparations. Here is how to preload Avowed so you can dive in right away.
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All Smite 2 relics and when to pick them

Relics can sometimes be the key to avoiding major damage or positioning yourself for an important game-changing kill. Here's what you need to know about them.
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Nearly 50 years later, this Atari classic is back with a twist

Breakout Beyond takes the classic Breakout you know and love and gives it a fun, eye-catching twist.
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This Steam hack has saved me a ton of money on PC games

My Steam library is massive already, and Valve isn't making managing any easier given the discounts I've been getting on new games.
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How to delete users on PS5

If you have multiple users on your PS5, you may occasionally need to remove one that isn't being used anymore. Here's how you can delete users on PS5.

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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.