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A squad stands together in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 cross-platform?

If the betas and trailers for Black Ops 6 have you and your friends stoked to play, make sure you will actually be able to party up with cross-platform support.
A motorcycle jumps over a car in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 preload guide: release date, file size, and preorder

It's time to get your yearly fix of Call of Duty, and Black Ops 6 looks like a winner so far. If you're excited and ready to jump in, make sure you preload.
Yooka and Laylee are swimming or flying in a blue landscape being chased.

Yooka-Replaylee devs are definitely teasing a Switch 2 release

Playtonic released a new Yooka-Replaylee trailer, and are heavily teasing a future Nintendo platform launch on social media.
Sam Bridges stands with the child he must carry with him.

The PS5 games with the best graphics

It just happens that the best-looking games on PlayStation 5 are also some of the best to play. Here are our picks for the PS5 games with the best graphics.
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The Jackbox Survey Scramble will turn your game night into Family Feud

Jackbox's latest game is all about the joys of filling out surveys, and it's surprisingly more thrilling than that sounds.,
Batman stands near fire in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow review: the Bat’s best game since Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Shadow proves the VR doubters wrong by delivering the best Batman game since Rocksteady's Arkham Asylum.
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These video game engines are powering today’s retro revival

Bringing retro games to modern consoles may sound like a snap, but it's a more complicated task than you might think.
A Space Marine in a red helmet holding a giant gun.

Space Marine 2 devs to roll back controversial changes following fan outcry

Saber Interactive will roll back a series of changes made to Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 that were poorly received by players.
A bunch of Warcraft characters lunging to the right in front of an orange sunset.

Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct: how to watch and what to expect

Blizzard Entertainment has announced an online stream that'll look at the past and future of the Warcraft franchises — with some surprises.
Key art of a Rayman game from Ubisoft. He's running close to the camera in a purple shirt and red bandana.

Ubisoft confirms it’s exploring new Rayman games following earlier reports

Following earlier reports that it was working on a Rayman remake, Ubisoft confirms that it's looking into making more games in the classic series.
PS5 Dual Sense controller on a dark background.

How to turn off the DualSense controller speaker on PS5

The speaker on the PS5's DualSense controller can be immersive in some cases, but if it's becoming an annoyance for you, just turn it off using these steps.
Puzzle pieces appear on the floor in Wilmot Works it Out.

Wilmot Works it Out is the ultimate video game for jigsaw puzzle lovers

If you've ever enjoyed an evening quietly putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Wilmot Works it Out is a video game built for you.
Agent Estevez looking at a computer in Alan Wake 2 The Lake House.

All computer password solutions in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

All of the six-digit computer passwords from The Lake House DLC of Alan Wake 2, whether they are from intricate puzzles or passwords written on sticky notes.
Metaphor ReFantazio protagonist debating Loveless.

All debate answers in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Debating other candidates for the throne in Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't as easy as you may think, so here are all the right answers to earn you great rewards.
Sargon reaches out to grab a shard in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Ubisoft confirms that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team is moving on to new games

Ubisoft has responded to claims that it's disbanded the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team to work on other projects.
The villains of Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven stand in a line.

I wish I played the original Romancing Saga 2 before its misguided remake

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven reimagines an RPG cult classic, but its modern touches sand down the the original's pixelated charm.
Two men standing next to each other in Killzone: Liberation. One is in a full suit with glowing eyes and the other is in armor with white hair.

Horizon developers are ‘done’ with their original franchise, Killzone

Guerrilla Games shot to fame with Killzone, but apparently the studio is done with that series.
A new black Xbox headset floating on a gray background.

Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years

Microsoft has released a tiny refresh of its Xbox Wireless Headset with improved battery life.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

Steam Deck 2: everything we know so far

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on what it'll be like.
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How to make a compass in Minecraft

Knowing which direction to go is practically essential in Minecraft. In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about how to craft a compass.
A heard of horses in minecraft.

How to breed horses in Minecraft

Breeding horses is fairly simple in Minecraft. Follow this basic guide and you'll have a full-sized horse ranch in no time.
Sora and Mario shake hands in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in front of a half moon.

Super Smash Bros. creator sort of announces new project in YouTube video

In the final video for his game design series on YouTube, Masahiro Sakurai announced he's working on a new project.
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How to get the elevator keycard in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

If you're unsure how to get the elevator keycard and figure out the computer password puzzle in Alan Wake 2's The Lake House DLC, here's how to solve it.
Three players fight a boss in Lynked: Banner of the Spark.

Steven Spielberg’s son made a robot-fighting game, and you can play it now

Lynked: Banner of the Spark is an enjoyable new early access action game from Max Spielberg, and you can try it today.
Three Stardew Valley players visiting the Night Market.

How to play co-op multiplayer in Stardew Valley

Here's everything you need to know about starting, running, and joining a Stardew Valley multiplayer co-op farm whether you're on PC or console.
Meta's Quest 3S is a fantastic mixed reality VR headset at a very low price.

Score the Meta Quest 3 512GB for $150 off today

Experience an immersive world of VR like no other! Save $150 when you purchase the Meta Quest 3 512GB and enjoy Batman: Arkham Shadow on the house!
A close-up of the Netflix app icon n an Apple TV.

Netflix closes its star-studded AAA studio before it announces a game

Netflix has reportedly shut down a star-studded internal studio that was working on a new AAA IP.
Key art for Arcane's Ambessa in League of Legends.

League of Legends’ latest champion is from Netflix’s Arcane

Ahead of Arcane season 2, Ambessa Medarda is coming to League of Legends as a new champion.
Different Tetris boards appear in Tetris Forever.

Tetris Forever includes a new game with a time-warping twist

We checked out Tetris Forever ahead of its November release, and we got to play a new game created for the collection.
Estevez shining a flashlight at a tall paint creature surrounded by smoke.

Alan Wake 2’s Lake House DLC takes cues from Annihilation and Alien

Alan Wake 2's final expansion, The Lake House, is out today. We spoke to Remedy about how it brought the world of Alan Wake and Control together for the DLC.
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The best computer desks for 2024

Looking for a new piece of furniture that will fit in your office, dorm, or gaming cave? Here's a list of the top desks to fit all kinds of spaces and angles.
Steam Deck over a pink background.

Valve won’t release a Steam Deck 2 until there’s a proper ‘generational leap’

Valve doesn't believe in annual hardware releases in the case of its popular handheld, the Steam Deck.
A player sprints away from someone shooting at them in Blindfire.

Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test.
Many of the Castlevania characters in cartoon form smushed together.

Vampire Survivors is coming full circle with Ode to Castlevania DLC

Vampire Survivors, heavily inspired by Castlevania, is teaming up with Konami for a huge Castlevania DLC.

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.