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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Nazi punching never felt so good

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers plenty of Nazi-punching catharsis, but brainy exploration is its real superpower.
The cast in Fantasian Neo Dimension.

Fantasian Neo Dimension review: modern RPG classic gets the port it deserves

Nikki looks out at an open world in Infinity Nikki.

Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true

A Stalker from Stalker 2 looks off in the distance with a radioactive symbol behind him.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: ambitious, but still a work in progress

The hero in Dragon Quest 3 2D-HD remake

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake review: an authentic return for an RPG legend

Aloy holds a bow in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures review: Sony’s mash-up is an odd but charming fit

A scientist runs while on fire in The Rise of the Golden Idol.

The Rise of the Golden Idol review: you need to solve this hilarious mystery

The hero of Unknown 9 Awakening: floats through a street.

Unknown 9: Awakening review: don’t sleep on this surprisingly intricate gem

Luigi kicks a shell in Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership review: Nintendo’s new RPG will leave fans divided

A praying mantis enemy in Slitterhead.

Slitterhead review: Silent Hill creator’s latest aims high, misses the mark

Two characters face off in Concord.

Concord review: dead PS5 shooter didn’t deserve to be Sony’s scapegoat

A motorcycle jumps over a car in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up

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Max confronts Safi in Life is Strange: Double Exposure.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure review: Max Caulfield triumphantly returns

Deck Nine continues Max Caulfield's story in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and does so in a very respectful and relatable fashion.
Key art for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard review: a very safe return to form for BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard plays it a little too safe as an RPG, but provides a solid foundation for BioWare to build upon in the future.
Old Sonic runs away from Metal Sonic in Sonic Generations X Shadow.

Sonic X Shadow Generations review: Sega finally lives and learns

Sonic X Shadow Generations brings together a flawed classic and a long-overdue sequel together for one vital collection.
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.
A woman hides from a spotlight-headed creature in Fear the Spotlight.

Fear the Spotlight review: Blumhouse’s lo-fi horror game is imperfect, but sincere

Fear the Spotlight doesn't quite land as a '90s horror throwback, but it delivers some great puzzles and eerie lo-fi images in a sleek package.
A medium sized mech travels along the road under blue skies surrounded by flowers in Mechwarrior 5 Clans.

MechWarrior 5: Clans review: Thrilling mech game delivers 31st-century storytelling

MechWarrior 5: Clans buffs up an impressive action game with great mission design and more human storytelling.
Donkey Kong and friends walk next to a Wiggler in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Super Mario Party Jamboree review: party staple takes its Switch victory lap

Super Mario Party Jamboree juggles a few too many ideas at once, but it still mostly delivers a reliable hit of multiplayer fun.
Alba and Neva walk on sky platforms in Neva.

Neva review: gorgeous 2D platformer still has room to grow

Neva isn't the most creative puzzle-platformer, but it makes an emotional impact where it counts.
Characters brawl in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review: incredible fighting sandbox stumbles on story

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero captures the thrills of the series in ambitious fashion, but its disjointed story mode puts a dent in its potential.
Metaphor: ReFantazio cast of characters

Metaphor: ReFantazio review: refined RPG gives Persona fans something new

Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.
Pyramid Head wields a weapon in Silent Hill 2.

Silent Hill 2 review: faithful remake understands the assignment

Silent Hill 2's remake keeps the original PS2 game's eeriness intact, even if it's a little bloated by comparison.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review: a good start, but not yet royal

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's item-cloning puzzle hook is delightfully clever, but it's not quite fully realized yet.
Key art for Ara: History Untold.

Ara: History Untold review: Civilization alternative dials up the strategy

Ara: History Untold offers a fresh spin on Civilization for those who love micromanaging every aspect of their nations.
A city sits in a crater in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 review: Strategy sequel is bigger, bolder, and colder

Frostpunk 2 builds on its predecessor with a bigger, fiercer strategy sequel full of tough democracy decisions.
Jot and his friends in the Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire review: meta adventure is bursting with creativity

The Plucky Squire channels tributes to The Legend of Zelda and more for an adventure all about how creativity inspires.
Frank West leaps over zombies in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster review: zombie classic still holds up

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent reminder of what made the Dead Rising series so good in the first place.
Key art for UFO 50 shows several retro characters.

UFO 50 review: the 8-bit era returns in this fantastic retro collection

UFO 50 is an unfathomably ambitious ode to the 8-bit era featuring 50 original retro games that are bursting with creativity.
A bug stands behind Emi in Yars Rising key art.

Yars Rising review: an Atari 2600 classic gets an ingenious reimagining

Yars Rising is a strong Atari 2600 reimagining, even if its Metroidvania design can feel a bit simple at times.
A player glided in low orbit amidst the burning wreckage of spaceships in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review: guns and gore for the God Emperor

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a thrilling co-op shooter that could use a few extra tweaks.
A robot flies on a controller in Astro Bot.

Astro Bot review: Play has no limits in one of the PS5’s finest games

Astro Bot is an expertly designed platformer that finally invites young players back to PlayStation.
Key art for The Casting of Frank Stone.

The Casting of Frank Stone review: Dead by Daylight spinoff struggles to execute

The Casting of Frank Stone starts strong, but winds up feeling a little too invested in fleshing out Dead by Daylight's lore.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review: Nintendo’s unexpectedly mature turn

Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a bold turn for Nintendo that'll stick with you if you're willing to show it patience.

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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.