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Giovanni Colantonio

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.

Players run away in Payday 3

Payday 3 devs explain controversial always-online requirement amid rocky launch

Payday 3 is off to a rough start, as server issues have fans questioning the shooter's always-online requirement.
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Villagers fish on a pier in Mineko's Night Market.

Take a break from September’s loudest games with this cat-filled indie charmer

Once you're done ripping out spines and pulling off heists, try this cozy indie about cats and haggling.
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Ada Wong holds a gun in Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways.

Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways leaves me hopeful for a Resident Evil 6 remake

While it's not the series' most creative DLC, Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways' expansion reaffirms how strong the series' third-person combat has become.
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Robbers shoot guns in Payday 3.

Payday 3 review: co-op heist sequel plays it safe, but needs to be more daring long-term

Payday 3 sets a safe, but strong foundation for the co-op heist game with faster gunplay and varied missions at launch.
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Cloud rides a Chocobo in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

I rode a Chocobo and befriended a dolphin in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

We rode Chocobos and teamed up with a friendly dolphin in an eclectic first demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
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Players fight in a vault in Payday 3

You can pay more to play this fall’s biggest games early, but there’s a big catch

More games are letting buyers who preorder pricey premium editions play a few days early, but the growing trend comes with some headaches.
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Three legendary Pokemon stand tall in Pokemon: The Teal Mask.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask review: back to square zero

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, doesn't do much to fix the base games' most pressing issues.
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Mario and friends zip through a race course in Mario Kart 8.

What games will Nintendo Switch 2 launch with? We have some ideas

According to reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be on the horizon. So we put together a dream list of launch day games.
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EMBARGOED FOR 9/15 8 AM PT Peter attacks enemies with the Symbiote Suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a more sinister superhero power fantasy

During a two hour demo of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we got to see exactly how Insomniac is doubling down on its superhero power fantasy.
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Cars race together in F-Zero 99.

F-Zero 99 isn’t the revival I dreamed of, but it’s a good start

F-Zero 99 isn't exactly the revival we dreamed of, but there are some good ideas in the Switch's new freebie.
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Key art for Gunbrella shows a man with an umbrella gun.

Gunbrella is another bloody B-movie in Devolver’s video game grindhouse

Gunbrella is another bloody B-movie throwback in publisher Devolver Digital's growing video game grindhouse.
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A plaza in Escape Academy.

Escape Academy: The Complete Edition solves the sleeper hit’s biggest puzzle

Escape Academy: The Complete Edition is out now and we think it's the best way to play one of 2022's best sleeper hits.
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A Cadillac shoots down a road in Forza Motorsport.

Forza Motorsport might be the most approachable racing simulator ever

Forza Motorsport aims to bring more players into the racing simulation genre with a more approachable design philosophy that we're already loving.
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A space explorer stands in front of a mountain range in Starfield.

If Starfield isn’t great, what is? Here’s what makes a game extraordinary

With Starfield reviews setting off an age-old debate about game criticism, here's an inside peek into how we dissect games at Digital Trends.
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The Spider-Man special edition PS5 and controller stand on a table.

Take a closer look at Sony’s special-edition Spider-Man 2 PS5

If you're still looking to get a PS5, you might want to take a look at Sony's limited-edition Spider-Man 2 console.
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Men with masks hold guns in Payday 3.

What Payday 3’s devs learned from 10 years of success and microtransaction scandals

Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios explains how the successes and microtransaction mistakes of Payday 2 helped shape a healthier sequel.
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A character overlooks a desert in Chants of Sennaar.

Chants of Sennaar review: puzzles and linguistics collide in can’t miss indie

Chants of Sennaar is an ingenious puzzle adventure about language and the multitude of ways it can be used.
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An astronaut explores a planet's surface in Starfield.

Starfield is good, but these 6 mods could make it even better

Starfield seems like a game built for modders, and we're already dreaming up ways that the community could improve the sci-fi epic.
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A Lenovo Legion Gop sits on a pink backdrop.

The Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch had a baby, and it’s Lenovo’s Legion Go

Imagine a Steam Deck with Switch Joy-Cons. That's exactly what Lenovo is delivering with the Legion Go, and we went hands-on with it.
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Bowser terrorizes Mario and company in Super Mario Wonder.

Super Mario Wonder is more of a transformation than you’re expecting

Based on a transformative hands-on demo, Super Mario Wonder has a lot of surprises in store for longtime Nintendo fans.
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An astronaut explores a planet's surface in Starfield.

Starfield review: Xbox’s ambitious outer space RPG is big, beautiful, and empty

Starfield is a strong RPG full of impactful choices, but its underexplored outer space gameplay leaves its massive universe feeling empty.
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Key art for the VR version of Samba de Amigo

Samba de Amigo: Party Central review: motion-controlled nostalgia, with a catch

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is dragged down by unreliable motion controls, but that doesn't shut down a fun rhythm party full of eclectic tunes.
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A giant machine stands in an arena in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader could be your next 100-hour CRPG obsession

Just like Baldur's Gate 3, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is shaping up to be an ambitious 100-hour CRPG.
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A boss fight in Armored Core 6.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: FromSoftware’s latest could use a tune-up

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon delivers when it comes to fast-paced mecha action, but FromSoftware's series could still use a tune-up.
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the 7th guest vr hands on impressions volumetric actors

The 7th Guest VR is an ingenious reimagining of a PC gaming classic

We tried out The 7th Guest VR, which ingeniously reimagines a foundational 1993 PC classic as a modern escape room game.
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Solid Snake and Raiden hold weapons in Metal Gear Solid 2.

We played 4 upcoming Konami games, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection

We went hands on with Konami's upcoming slate of games, getting a first look at Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, Super Bomberman R 2 and more.
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An angel reads a scroll in Blasphemous 2 art.

Blasphemous 2 review: this challenging Metroidvania will test your faith

So long as you can keep your faith during its most frustrating moments, Blasphemous 2 is a Metroidvania worthy of devotion.
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A group of astronauts stand together in Astronaut: The Best.

I sent a reptilian to space in Steam’s weirdest, wildest new game

I won an intergalactic boxing match, partied on an alien space cruise, and sent a reptilian to space in th bizarrely inventive PC game Astronaut: The Best.
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A wizard charges a spell to hit a minataur.

Baldur’s Gate 3 spit in the face of every modern gaming trend. And it paid off

Baldur's Gate 3 isn't a live service multiplayer game and it doesn't feature any microtransactions. And yet, it's the kind of megahit studios dream of.
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Hermes and Grace jump through a door in Stray Gods.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a theater kid’s dream come true

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical lacks pizzazz, but that might not bother musical theater lovers.
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Ash holds a Pokeball while a lot of iconic Pokemon stand behind him.

Pokémon Stadium 2 and Trading Card Game are now on Switch with online play

The Game Boy's Pokémon Trading Card Game and Nintendo 64's Pokémon Stadium 2 are now available via Switch Online with some exciting features.
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ayaneo 2s review portable pc 1 2

Ayaneo 2S review: Steam Deck rival is all power, no panache

The Ayaneo 2S might be the most powerful portable PC on the market, but that comes with some big compromises.
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Astrion holds his chin in Baldur's Gate 3.

Hear me out, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the hottest new couple’s game

What's more romantic than slaying Mind Flayers together in Baldur's Gate 3?
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A Drow prepares to throw an item in Baldur's Gate 3.

Before starting Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll need to know these Dungeons & Dragons basics

If you've never played Dungeons & Dragons before, you'll want to know these tabletop nuances before starting Baldur's Gate 3.
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