Giovanni Colantonio
Section Editor, Gaming
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.
What is Marathon? Bungie’s mysterious Destiny 2 follow-up, explained
Bungie's next game is Marathon, a revival of its classic 1990s shooter series. Here's why it's important and what's new this time.
Naughty Dog confirms its working on a new single-player game in odd apology post
Naughty Dog confirms its working on a new single-player game in odd apology post
In a post explaining why it didn't show The Last of Us' multiplayer spinoff during PlayStation Showcase, Naughty Dog confirmed its working on a new game.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: you shall pass on this bizarre adventure
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a messy, confounding throwback to the Wild West era of unpredictable licensed games.
Alone in the Dark launches in October, and a free prologue is available now
Alone in the Dark launches in October, and a free prologue is available now
THQ Nordic's upcoming reboot of Alone in the Dark is launching right before Halloween this year.
A TikTok running joke got a game kicked off the Nintendo Switch eShop
Narrative poker game Sunshine Shuffle was supposed to launch on Nintendo Switch this week. That is, until a running TikTok gag went awry.
The most exciting PlayStation Showcase trailers you shouldn’t miss
From Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to astonishing indies like Neva, here are the trailers you need to watch from today's PlayStation Showcase.
PlayStation Showcase 2023: how to watch and what to expect
PlayStation Showcase 2023: how to watch and what to expect
Sony will host a massive PlayStation Showcase today that'll run for over an hour. Here's what you need to know.
This poker game about talking animals almost made me cry
Sunshine Shuffle turns the classic Dogs Playing Poker painting into an ingenious one-act play about a high-risk heist.
One of the most iconic ’80s toys gets recreated as a free browser game
One of the most iconic ’80s toys gets recreated as a free browser game
The iconic (and frustrating) marble toy Screwball Scramble has been turned into a fully playable, free browser game.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun gets what makes for a satisfying boomer shooter
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a standout boomer shooter filled to the brim with pixelated gore.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central is the hit of Wii era nostalgia I’ve been craving
We shook our Joy-cons along to Moves Like Jagger and Sonic's Escape From the City in one fun, sweat-drenched Samba de Amigo: Party Central demo.
Final Fantasy XVI’s first 3 hours play like a high fantasy Last of Us
The first 3 hours of Final Fantasy XVI give a much better sense of the RPG's modernized approach video game to storytelling.
Planet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion
Planet of Lana is a short and sweet puzzle platformer that makes up for its shortcomings with gorgeous art.
Humanity is the best PS5 (and PSVR2) game I’ve played so far
Humanity is a brilliant puzzle game that reminds me of the weird PlayStation games I grew up loving.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is so close to being a strand game that it already has me crafting hopes for its sequel.
You can get Death Stranding for free right now on PC. Here’s how
You can get Death Stranding for free right now on PC. Here’s how
Death Stranding is currently free on the Epic Games Store. Here's how to claim your copy on PC.
Mortal Kombat 1 takes the series back to the start this September
Mortal Kombat 1 takes the series back to the start this September
Mortal Kombat 1 is coming this September, and it looks bloodier than ever.
PlayStation reveals new features and UI for its PS5 Access Controller
PlayStation reveals new features and UI for its PS5 Access Controller
Sony's Project Leonardo is now called the Access Controller. Get a first look at how to customize it on PS5, as well as what parts come with it.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s story and ending explained
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s story and ending explained
If you're confused about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's complicated timeline, here's a full rundown of its story.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s box art contains a cute Easter egg for collectors
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s box art contains a cute Easter egg for collectors
If you own physical copies of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, put them side by side.
BlizzCon is returning as an in-person event this November
BlizzCon is returning as an in-person event this November
BlizzCon is coming back as an in-person event this November after a long pandemic hiatus.
Dead By Daylight adds its most fearsome monster yet: Nicolas Cage
Dead By Daylight adds its most fearsome monster yet: Nicolas Cage
Dead by Daylight is getting a new monster. And his name is Nicolas Cage.
With PVE mode canceled, Overwatch 2 just isn’t the game for me
With Overwatch 2's planned Hero mode has been scrapped, I've accepted that the sequel simply isn't for me.
Lego 2K Drive review: an imaginative kart racer with one big catch
Lego 2K Drive puts an inventive spin on both Forza Horizon and Mario Kart, but its microtransactions should raise red flags for parents.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s shrines are even better than Breath of the Wild’s
Breath of the Wild's shrines function like pop quizzes, Tears of the Kingdom's act more as a learner's permit test.
With Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda gets the spotlight she’s always deserved
The voice behind Princess Zelda breaks down what makes the iconic princess so legendary in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are terrorizing its cutest characters
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are terrorizing its cutest characters
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has inspired creativity in players. And that's unfortunate news for Hyrule's Korok population.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s controls are easier with these Switch controllers
If you're struggling with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's controls, you may want to invest in a new controller.
Here’s what Breath of the Wild’s iconic locations look like in Tears of the Kingdom
Just how similar is Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Take a look at some side-by-side comparisons with Breath of the Wild.
Does Tears of the Kingdom have traditional Zelda dungeons?
Does Tears of the Kingdom have traditional Zelda dungeons?
Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does have dungeons, but they might not be the traditional format you're expecting.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to open the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to open the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower
Most towers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are easy to open. The Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower is a little trickier though.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to trade Poes and all Bargainer’s Statue locations
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to trade Poes and all Bargainer’s Statue locations
Here's everything you'll need to know about Poes in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including all Bargainer's Statue locations.
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Like Likes are absolutely horrifying
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Like Likes are absolutely horrifying
Like Likes return in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and they're absolutely horrifying.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how long to beat and how many quests
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how long to beat and how many quests
Wondering how long it'll take to vanquish Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Here's what you can expect.