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Donkey Kong and Pauline blast the enviornment in Donkey Kong Bananza.,

How long is Donkey Kong Bananza?

The trip the the planet's core in Donkey Kong Bananza is a lot longer than you might think. Here's how long it takes to beat this Switch 2 platformer.
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Apple News+ launches a new Worldle competetor using emojis

An evil corporate throne room in Fretless.

Loved Expedition 33’s combat? You should try this indie rock RPG

The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, July 17

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, July 17

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

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, July 17

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Today’s Wordle hints and answer – solution #1,487, July 17

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NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, July 17

Steam Games

Steam delists hundreds of adult games

The colorful main cast of characters in Chrono Trigger.

The best games that are (probably) older than you that are still worth playing

Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film

Donkey Kong punching through a crystallized banana in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza review: breaking the 3D platformer mold

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The Gamescom Opening Night Live stage.

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: How to watch and what to expect

Hot off the heels of Summer Game Fest, Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 will have a ton of new announcements. Here's how to tune in.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is coming to Mac with some fresh upgrades

Not only is the hit Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition coming to Mac, but it is getting some exclusive upgrades.
A boss swings a weapon in Lies of P: Overture.

We need to stop arguing about difficulty settings in games

The conversations around difficulty settings in video games miss the point of why they're an option.
The ROG Xbox Ally UI.

If the leaks are true, ROG Xbox Ally’s price could be anything but an ally

Accidentally-leaked prices suggest the ROG Xbox Ally could be more of a blow to the wallet than expected.
The Switch 2 being unboxed.

The Switch 2 is the perfect example of why console launches don’t feel special anymore

I love my Switch 2, but it didn't give me any of the same feelings of past console launches and I figured out why.
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The best PlayStation launch games, ranked

Launch games define each console generation, but which were the best on each PlayStation system?
THPS 3 + 4

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

Across land, sea, and air, these are the best Mario Kart tracks across the entire franchise.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 sitting on a countertop.

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

The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 is our pick as the best budget gaming headset, and it's even more affordable from Amazon's Prime Day with a 26% discount.
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3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 11-13)

I'll help you beat the heat this weekend with the coolest new Game Pass games you can play.
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)

As summer heats up, I've picked out a handful of amazing PlayStation Plus games to keep you cool this weekend.
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Is NBA 2K26 cross-platform?

Will NBA 2K26 let you run the court with friends on other platforms? Let's see if this game is a slam dunk for cross-platform support.
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Still shopping? Amazon Prime Day deals going strong into day 4

The fourth and final day of Amazon's sales event is here, and there are plenty of Prime Day deals still available.
Key art for Mecha Break.

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.
Copilot Quake II game.

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?
John Romero

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.
Copper chests in Minecraft.

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.
A girl staring at a shrine.

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.
A laptop with a Roblox wallpaper.

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.
A Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World appears on a table.

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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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.