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Three video game boxes are lined up.

The Criterion Collection of video games is finally here

Lost in Cult announced a new physical game label called Editions, which looks like the Criterion Collection for video games.
Giovanni Colantonio
OLED Nintendo Switch

You might want to wait to get your Nintendo Switch 2

A new Bloomberg report suggests an OLED version of the Switch 2 might be on the table.
Patrick Hearn
A truck smashes through a wall in Deliver at all Costs.

Fill a bit of year-long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 with this chaotic new game

Deliver at All Costs is a wacky ode to Grand Theft Auto 2 that turns a quiet town into a demotion derby.
Giovanni Colantonio
A building appears in Anno 117: Pax Romana.

Anno 117: Pax Romana awakened the city building fanatic in me

We took a deep dive into Anno 117: Pax Romana, learning the ins and outs of Ubisoft's Italian city-builder.
Alyssa Mercante
A plane flies over Leonida Keys in Grand Theft Auto 6.

I hope Rockstar makes us wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 Online

Rockstar always leaves a gap between the release of a new game and its online component, and that wait might be ideal for Grand Theft Auto 6.
Jesse Lennox
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

Dell sale: Up to $400 off monitors, desktop PCs, laptops, and more

There's an ongoing sale from Dell that is offering discounts of up to $400 on various monitors, desktop computers, and laptops. Hurry if you don't want to miss the savings!
Aaron Mamiit
You Asked Ep. 91: Which OLED for PS5?

You Asked: Best OLED for PS5, straight talk for oldies, and GTA 6 weigh-in

On today’s You Asked: We’re all in mourning after another delay to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, but we answer your questions in anticipation. And, in a world of so many OLED TV choices, which one pairs well with a PlayStation 5? New OLED jitters @LunaQueeniemon asks: My four-year-old LG CX 55-inch TV […]
Chris Hagan
A person plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

The end of the Nintendo Switch era closes a long chapter in my own life

With the Nintendo Switch 2 right around the corner, I'm left reflecting on how much I've grown alongside the Switch in 8 years.
Giovanni Colantonio
A distorted Eiffel Tower looms over a city that looks similar to Paris

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s style is its substance

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 uses the visuals of the Belle Époque era to reinforce its narrative of optimism and grief.
Willa Rowe
Pac-Man prepares to eat an enemy in Shadow Labyrinth.

Shadow Labyrinth might just pull off its oddball elevator pitch

Shadow Labyrinth sounds bizarre on paper, but we're impressed by what we played in our first hands-on demo.
Luis Gutierrez
The inside of the Allied Stinger gaming PC.

This budget-friendly Allied gaming PC is on sale for just $600

The Allied Stinger gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card is already affordable at $880, but it's even more so after a $280 discount from Best Buy.
Aaron Mamiit
The Doom Slayer appears in Doom: The Dark Ages.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 16-19)

It is weeks like this one where we realize just how amazing of a service Xbox Game Pass is. We have three all-new games to recommend for you this weekend that we know you will love.
Jesse Lennox
sonys-bend-studio-is-working-on-a-very-exciting-new-ip

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (May 16-19)

We didn't get any new PlayStation Plus game drops this week, but the backlog of amazing titles is almost endless. I dug through them all to find the best games to play this weekend.
Jesse Lennox
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor.

The massive Samsung Odyssey G9 is almost half off today

The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is originally sold for $2,200, but it's on sale from Samsung with a $900 discount right now.
Aaron Mamiit
Creatures attack a fire breathing monster in Patapon 1+2 Replay.

I got bullied during my Patapon 1+2 Replay demo and I loved it

Our lack of rhythm earned us some rightful bullying when we demoed Patapon 1+2 Replay, but that only made us love it more.
Luis Gutierrez
The side view of the iBuyPower RDY Y70 R05 gaming PC.

iBuyPower Memorial Day sale: Access huge savings on gaming PCs with this code

The iBuyPower Memorial Day Mega-Sale is in full swing, offering huge discounts on a wide range of gaming PCs. Use this code to access the savings.
Aaron Mamiit
A mage looking over morrowind in Elder scrolls online.

All Elder Scrolls games in order, by release date and chronologically

We've explored many regions in the world of Tamriel across the many Elder Scrolls games, but which events took place before the others? Here's how to play every Elder Scrolls game in release and chronological order.
Jesse Lennox
A laptop with a Roblox wallpaper.

Roblox creators can now sell physical merch in-game

Roblox is delivering on a long-promised feature that allows creators to sell physical merchandise in-game.
Patrick Hearn
A Steam Deck sits in a dock, as Ender Magnolia plays on its screen.

Steams says it wasn’t hacked and your account is safe

Yesterday's "hack" was just a leak, and you don't need to worry about your account.
Patrick Hearn
A gang of mafia members holding knives and guns.

Mafia: The Old Country was inspired by The Godfather and Sicilian knife fights

We spoke with the team behind Mafia: The Old Country at PAX East, who told us all about the time honored tradition of Sicilian knife fighting.
Luis Gutierrez
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card on a white background.

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 GPU is $100 off, but there’s a catch

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card is on sale from Newegg with a $100 discount for a lowered price of $1,260, but there's a catch.
Aaron Mamiit
A Nintendo 64 fan's collection of games.

The best selling games on every console

Each video game console has a few games that stand above the rest in terms of quality, but which are the ones that manage to sell the best? These are the official best selling games on every console.
Jesse Lennox
The protagonist of Kingdom Hearts Missing Link.

Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link cancelled, but there’s a silver lining for fans

Square Enix cancelled the development of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, but says it's full steam ahead on Kingdom Hearts 4.
Cristina Alexander
Two cartoonish figures, one with a hook for a hand, lean towards each other for a sly conversation.

The best games we played at PAX East 2025

Whether we were taking a trip to the digital afterlife or playing with exploding trains as a sport, PAX East gave us plenty of memorable games to look forward to.
Justin Koreis
Switch 2 accessories sit on a display.

The Switch 2’s official specs have dropped, and it’s a huge upgrade 

The official Nintendo Switch 2 specs have been revealed, giving us a look at the system's potential.
Patrick Hearn
Minecraft saddle crafting

A new Minecraft feature means you won’t have to kill so many pigs

You can unsaddle a pig without killing it. Plus, you can finally craft your own saddle for horses.
Patrick Hearn
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2: price, release date, specs, and more

We've been hearing theories about the Nintendo Switch 2 for years now. Here are the improvements we think Nintendo needs to make with its next console.
Jesse Lennox
A Minecraft character in a stable.

How to make a saddle in Minecraft

Your tamed horse in Minecraft still has a mind of its own -- it won't follow your lead. We show you how to make a saddle in Minecraft so you can take control.
Jesse Lennox
A crew in FBC: Firebreak.

I’m already having a blast with FBC: Firebreak’s creative co-op action

Our first hands-on demo of FBC: Firebreak assured us that the co-op shooter is a Remedy game through and through.
Tomas Franzese
An airship flies in Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster.

Bravely Default HD Remaster shows the party potential of Switch 2’s mouse controls

We tried Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster's new Switch 2 minigames, which put the system's mouse controls to good use.
Giovanni Colantonio
The HP Omen Max gaming laptop with Valorant on the screen.

The powerful HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti is $350 off today

The HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is on sale with a $350 discount from HP.
Aaron Mamiit
People stand on boats in Grand Theft Auto 6.

All Grand Theft Auto games in order, by release date and chronologically

The Grand Theft Auto series has been around for decades and might seem like separate games, but there's more than a few strings connecting the games. Here's how to play the GTA games in order.
Jesse Lennox
Captain America and Black Panther fighting one on one in Marvel 1943.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra takes GTA 6’s lead and moves to 2026

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed, according to a social media post from its team.
Patrick Hearn
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 now lets players customize their favorite weapons

The most recent Helldivers 2 update adds customization features, new enemies, and more chaos.
Patrick Hearn
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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.