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Joy-cons detach from a Nintendo Switch 2.

5 things we expect to see during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and 3 we don’t

We're finally getting the full lowdown on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow. Here's what you can realistically expect to see, and what you probably won't.
Giovanni Colantonio
The MSI Crosshair 16 gaming laptop on a white background.

Need a new gaming laptop? Buy the MSI Crosshair 16 with RTX 4070 while it’s $200 off

The MSI Crosshair 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is on sale from Best Buy with a $200 discount that lowers its price to $1,200.
Aaron Mamiit
Acer Predator X27U OLED gaming monitor.

Only hours left on Newegg’s $150 discount for this Acer Predator OLED gaming monitor

Newegg just slashed the price of the Acer Predator X27U OLED gaming monitor by $150, so you'll only have to pay $450 to enjoy the screen's 240Hz refresh rate.
Aaron Mamiit
Scorpion skin in Fortnite with XP logo

All Mortal Kombat quests and rewards in Fortnite

Chapter 6 Season 2 Lawless has kept players engaged with dynamic objectives and in-game event challenges since its February 21, 2025 release. This season’s crime-themed narrative has included a variety of tasks, from robbing vaults and hijacking trains to mastering Black Market loot, giving players plenty of opportunities to gain XP and level up their […]
Rishabh Sabarwal
Yasuke fighting in the snow in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is tearing up the sales charts

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is Ubisoft's most successful game in the franchise by a Japanese country mile, ranking high in both sales and player counts.
Patrick Hearn
Lawless Rift Launcher key art in Fortnite

Where to find Rift Launcher in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2

Fortnite has unleashed a unique weapon called Rift Launcher that sends enemies shooting to the skies and here's how to get it.
Rishabh Sabarwal
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 sends players back to its most brutal battleground

Helldivers 2 players are once more dropping into Malevelon Creek, the planet dubbed "Space Vietnam" and the site of one of the game's most difficult Major Orders to date.
Patrick Hearn
Nintendo music key art that spotlights several different franchises.

The best Nintendo franchises, ranked

Nintendo is the creator of some of the most beloved franchises in gaming, but which ones are the best? Let's rank the top Nintendo franchises and find out.
Jesse Lennox
Mortal Kombat skins in Fortnite

How to get Mortal Kombat skins in Fortnite

Mortal Kombat collab has arrived in Fortnite in full action with all its iconic characters and weapons. Here's how you can get all the skins.
Rishabh Sabarwal
Shining Revelry booster pack in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

The best Shining Revelry cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Shinies have finally arrived in Pokémon TCG Pocket in a new booster pack with 111 cards, so here are the most powerful and useful cards in Shining Revelry.
Anyka Pettigrew
A bipedal ox boss in The First Berserker: Khazan

How many bosses are in The First Berserker: Khazan?

While exploration is a key component of The First Berserker: Khazan, taking down these ultra-challenging bosses will take up a lot of your time as well.
Billy Givens
The Doom Slayer appears in Doom: The Dark Ages.

I played Doom: The Dark Ages. It’s going to melt your face off

We went hands-on with Doom: The Dark Ages, and, yes, it's every bit as metal as it looks.
Alyssa Mercante
A blonde girl rings a bell and a brown haired boy walks behind her. They are surrounded by animals.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar might fix my biggest problem with farming sims

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar's most unique feature encourages you to take pride in your work and remember that farming sims are all about community.
Willa Rowe
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

The Nintendo Switch 2 needs this one feature to make it my favorite console ever

With days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we're manifesting one last feature request that could make the new portable perfect.
Giovanni Colantonio
Fortnite Mode Mayhem cover art

All free Fortnite Mode Mayhem Twitch Drops and how to get them

Fortnite has brought a new Mode Mayhem event where players can get some free cosmetic items. Here's how to get them all.
Rishabh Sabarwal
A puzzle in Puffies shows undersea pigs.

Apple Arcade’s latest puzzler should be your new go-to iPhone game

Apple Arcade's best studio is back with Puffies, a delightful sticker puzzle game that's eared a permanent spot on my iPhone.
Giovanni Colantonio
Marvel Rivals Symbiote Boogie emote

How to get free Symbiote Boogie emote in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals have finally brought the iconic Venom Twerk meme to life by adding the Symbiote Boogie emote and here's how to get it for free.
Rishabh Sabarwal
Car on the street in Inzoi.

How to drive a car in Inzoi

One of the best ways to get around the open city in Inzoi is by driving a car, so here's how to buy a vehicle and how to drive it manually and authomatically.
Anyka Pettigrew
Gameplay from Myst remake.

One of the world’s oldest indie game companies laid off half its staff

Cyan Worlds announced that it had made the difficult decision to lay off roughly half of its team to survive current "industry conditions."
Patrick Hearn
Marvel Rivals Pick Up Bundle

Marvel Rivals Pick Up Bundle explained: Everything you need to know

Marvel Rivals has released a brand new Pick Up Bundle that changes everything the way you buy skins and here's all you need to know.
Rishabh Sabarwal
Aloy runs alongside a Tallneck in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Build your PS5 collection with these must-have Lego games

Lego games aren't just cheap tie-in games, but great ways to experience a ton of IP. These are the best Lego games you can play on the PlayStation 5 right now.
Jesse Lennox
A character from Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE on Apple Arcade.

Katamari Damacy Rolling Live is a delightfully weird and wacky revival

Katamari Damacy Rolling Live brings the long-dormant series out of retirement as an Apple Arcade exclusive, and it's still as delightfully weird as ever.
Giovanni Colantonio
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC sitting on a table.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC with RTX 4080 Super is $750 off

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is available from Lenovo with a $750 discount that drops its price to $2,550.
Aaron Mamiit
A city scene in Inzoi.

Sims alternative Inzoi is off to a huge start on Steam

Inzoi, a new life simulation game from Krafton in the vein of The Sims, is off to an explosive start on Steam with over 85,000 concurrent players at launch.
Brittany Vincent
Four Zois talking in Inzoi.

Inzoi: Karma system, explained

This life simulator's Karma system is quite intricate and complicated for new players, so here's how Inzoi's Karma system works, alongside its benefits.
Anyka Pettigrew
Ayaneo Pocket Ace

Switch who? This pint-sized handheld could be your next go-to

The Ayaneo Pocket Ace is a miniature handheld with a retro focus, but don't worry: it can play more recent games, too.
Patrick Hearn
The HP Omen 35L gaming PC with a mouse and keyboard.

Don’t miss this $300 discount on the HP Omen 35L gaming PC with RTX 4060

If you need a new gaming desktop, you may want to go for the HP Omen 35L gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, especially since it's on sale at $300 off.
Aaron Mamiit
Dark Deity 2 heroes Gwyn and Kira stand together.

The sequel to my favorite Fire Emblem-like is out now and I can’t put it down

If you're looking for a new strategy game to scratch that Fire Emblem itch, don't sleep on Dark Diety 2.
Jess Reyes
Driving in Inzoi.

How to get a job in Inzoi

One of the best ways to make money in the life simulation game Inzoi is to get a job, so here's how to apply for a job and complete your career tasks.
Anyka Pettigrew
inzoi early access first impressions gaming

The best games like The Sims

The Sims was once the only game you could play for a full life simulation experience, but no more. These are the best games like The Sims that will hook you.
Jesse Lennox
Front view of the new Razer Blade 18 laptop

Razer’s AI push fights for a first-row seat to the future of game development

Razer is trying to break into the game development scene with its new AI tools. The company tells us how it's addressing the tech's roadblocks to get there.
Andre Revilla
Zoi with baby in hospital in Inzoi.

How to have a baby in Inzoi

Once your Zois are ready to start a family and raise children, here's how they can get pregnant and have a baby or two in the life simulation game Inzoi.
Anyka Pettigrew
A man stands on a rock in Atomfall.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (March 28-30)

With one weekend left in March, now is the time to dive into the Game Pass library for the best new games to play this weekend.
Jesse Lennox
A hunter looking at a misty village in Bloodborne

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (March 28-30)

As we wrap up the month of March, let's prepare ourselves for the rest of 2025 by celebrating the best games on PlayStation Plus this weekend.
Jesse Lennox
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Giovanni Colantonio
Giovanni Colantonio
Senior Gaming Editor

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.