Giovanni Colantonio
Gaming Section Lead
Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon's daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.
These were the best games we played at GDC 2023
This year's Game Developers Conference was full of eclectic games that stretch the idea of what a video game is. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Resident Evil 4 makes the best use of PS5’s DualSense since Returnal
Resident Evil 4 isn't just a terrific remake; it's one of the best examples of how the PS5's DualSense controller can improve games.
Escape Academy’s competitive escape room mode is the Mario Kart of puzzle games
We tried our hands at Escape Academy’s Tournament of Puzzles mode at GDC, which turns its escape rooms into PVP battles.
Resident Evil 4: How long to beat and how many chapters
Resident Evil 4: How long to beat and how many chapters
Starting Capcom's resident Evil 4 remake? Here's how long it is compared to the 2005 original.
Miasma Chronicles’ critical hits might be the deadliest of any video game
If you love tactics games, Miasma Chronicles' emphasis on deadly critical hits should have your ears perking up.
6 things you need to know before starting Resident Evil 4
While you should mostly go into Resident Evil 4 blind, you'll want to know these 6 things before facing off with Los Iluminados.
Layers of Fear radically reshapes two psychological horror classics
We played three chapters of Layers of Fear at GDC and were surprised by how much new content the unusual remake includes.
Sludge Life is getting a surprising sequel and we’ve already tried it
Sludge Life is getting a surprising sequel and we’ve already tried it
Oddball indie Sludge Life is getting a sequel and we've already played an hour of it. Here's what's new in the open-world slacker comedy.
El Paso, Elsewhere pays tribute to Max Payne with style and substance
El Paso Elsewhere turns Max Payne into a vampire-filled neo-noir, and there’s a lot of substance under all that style.
Ra Ra Boom looks to fix the beat ‘em up genre’s biggest problem
Ra Ra Boom bends all the rules of the beat ‘em up genre to create a side-scrolling brawler that feels like Marvel vs Capcom.
Crash Team Rumble isn’t what you’re expecting, and that makes it a total blast
After playing a few rounds of Crash Team Rumble at GDC, we’re absolutely sold on this surprising Crash Bandicoot multiplayer game.
This charming indie turns storytelling into a clever puzzle game
Storyteller is 2023's most charming game yet, turning classic fairytales into clever logic puzzles.
Redfall isn’t just a fun vampire shooter. It’s a takedown of the ultra-rich
Redfall creative director Harvey Smith tells us how Arkane's vampire shooter takes aim at society's true bloodsuckers.
SteamWorld Build is a city-builder that goes four layers deep
We’re digging SteamWorld Build’s multi-layered city-building after playing a slice of it at GDC.
Super Meat Boy’s puzzle game spinoff already has me cursing its creators
After playing only a few levels of Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine, I was already swearing at the new Super Meat Boy puzzle spinoff.
Resident Evil 4 review: all-time horror classic gets the bold remake it deserves
The Resident Evil 4 remake goes above and beyond the call of duty, reimagining what a horror classic would look like through modern sensibilities.
Mina the Hollower is a pixel-perfect homage to Zelda: Link’s Awakening
If you love Game Boy Zelda classics like Link’s Awakening, you’re going to love Mina the Hollower.
This jaw-dropping puzzler just became my most anticipated game of 2023
Based on a hands-on demo we played at GDC, Viewfinder might just be 2023’s most jaw-dropping game.
Atari is publishing its first VR game, and it’s coming to PSVR2
Atari is publishing its first VR game, and it’s coming to PSVR2
Atari will publish its first VR game this summer: the nostalgic Pixel Ripped 1978. It's coming to both Meta Quest 2 and PSVR2.
Don’t start the Resident Evil 4 remake before playing these 5 games
Can't wait for the Resident Evil 4 remake? Make sure you've played these 5 games first.
You need to get this oddball Zelda game for free before the 3DS eShop closes
You only have a week left to get this oddball Zelda spinoff before it disappears forever when the 3DS eShop closes.
5 features we’d need from a PS5 Pro to justify an upgrade
With rumors of a PS5 Pro model coming next year, these are the 5 upgrades we'd need to justify another huge purchase.
GPT-4 created a playable version of Pong in under 60 seconds
GPT-4 created a playable version of Pong in under 60 seconds
GPT-4 users are already discovering that the new AI model can spit out working code for games like Pong in an instant.
WWE 2K23 review: wrestling simulator continues its comeback story
WWE 2K23 is another win for wrestling fans, but this year's simulator is showing some cracks in its defense.
Hogwarts Legacy review: uninspired Harry Potter game is deathly hollow
Hogwarts Legacy might bring some warm nostalgia for Harry Potter fans, but a lack of imagination holds back an otherwise boilerplate open-world adventure.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review: charming spinoff has room to grow
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon may seem like an odd spinoff, but give it a chance and you'll find a surprisingly charming adventure.
Resident Evil 4 demo makes an obscure Wii game a central part of the remake
Resident Evil 4 demo makes an obscure Wii game a central part of the remake
Resident Evil 4's Chainsaw Demo includes important references to an obscure Wii spinoff and a Netflix animated series.
Everything announced at Capcom Spotlight: Resident Evil 4 demo, Exoprimal, and more
Everything announced at Capcom Spotlight: Resident Evil 4 demo, Exoprimal, and more
Capcom shared a whole bunch of details on upcoming games like Resident Evil 4 and Exoprimal. Here are the announcements from its Capcom Spotlight stream.
ChatGPT ‘invented’ a game that already exists, then plagiarized itself
ChatGPT invented a hit puzzle game called Sumplete that could rival Wordle. There's just one problem: It already exists.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a new Yoshi’s Island track — and it’s perfect
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a new Yoshi’s Island track — and it’s perfect
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe pays tribute to Yoshi's Island with its latest and greatest original track.
Capcom Spotlight Broadcast: how to watch and what to expect
Capcom Spotlight Broadcast: how to watch and what to expect
Capcom is hosting a live stream this week showing off games like Resident Evil 4 and Exoprimal. Here's when it goes down and what we can expect.
The 2D Metroid saga quietly tells the best story in video game history
Now that every mainline 2D Metroid game is on available Nintendo Switch, you can experience one of the greatest video game stories of all time.
Starfield delayed to September, but a showcase is coming this summer
Starfield delayed to September, but a showcase is coming this summer
Starfield will no longer release in the first half of 2023, but it now has a firm September release date.
2023 is already an excellent year for rhythm games
From Hi-Fi Rush to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, rhythm games are all the rage again in 2023.