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The iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming PC on a white background.

Save 20% on iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming PC for Black Friday

The iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming PC, which features the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, is on sale with a $220 discount from Best Buy for Black Friday.
Aaron Mamiit
Fortnite OG key art

Everything you need to know about Fortnite OG: launch date, weapons, and more

Fortnite is going back to its roots with the OG game mode. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming blast from the past.
Rishabh Sabarwal
Four Fortnite characters standing side by side in the original Fortnite OG season.

How does the new Fortnite Battle Pass system work?

Epic Games recently adjusted the Fortnite Battle Pass system and altered its pricing — here's everything you need to know about the changes headed into Season 6.
Rishabh Sabarwal
Shooting in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Delta Force devs ready the ban hammer for its upcoming release

Ahead of its launch, Delta Force: Hawk Ops developers are drawing a line in the sand and daring bad actors to cross it.
Patrick Hearn
Key art for the Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2.

The best video game deals of Steam Autumn Sale 2024

The Steam Autumn Sale runs until December 4, and these deals on games like Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance are worth capitalizing on.
Tomas Franzese
Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

Stalker 2 gets its first big patch with over 650 bug fixes

Stalker 2 had a ton of performance issues at launch, but over 650 have been addressed in the first big patch out today.
Carli Velocci
A wolf head with glowing red eyes in the snow.

The Witcher 4 dev has a plan to avoid another Cyberpunk 2077 disaster launch

CD Projekt Red has a plan for The Witcher 4 and other future projects so that it'll never see another Cyberpunk 2077 launch.
Carli Velocci
A map in After Inc. Buildings are placed along green grass and a river. There are zombie targets along the road.

Plague Inc. creator surprise releases a more ‘optimistic’ game

A new mobile game from the creator of Plague Inc. where you fight to survive a zombie plague is out now.
Carli Velocci
Jett illustration from Valorant.

New Riot Games policy will tackle creator conduct outside of games

Riot Games has new policies that can punish creators for breaking its code of conduct when not actively playing.
Carli Velocci
A red Pikmin looks around in Pikmin 4.

This is my must-buy Nintendo Switch game for Black Friday 2024

Nintendo Switch game deals can be rare — that's why I'm beyond excited for the steep discount Pikmin 4 is getting for Black Friday.
Sam Hill
players fighting each other in Chivalry 2.

3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend

Did you pull the trigger on a PS5 this Black Friday? These are some great games you can play on PS Plus right now to test it out.
Tomas Franzese
Aliens: Dark Descent key art.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can have a good time playing Little Kitty, Big City, Aliens: Dark Descent, or Nine Sols this weekend.
Tomas Franzese
The Amazon Echo Pop on a desk.

The Best Cyber Week deals under $100 to shop now

We've rounded up our favorite Cyber Week deals under $100 here, for those who want to shop without spending too much. These offers won't last forever though!
Aaron Mamiit
Fortnite Hunters without logos

Fortnite Chapter 6 countdown: start date, leaks, map changes

While the current Chapter 5 was all about action, thrill, and return of the iconic Marvel collab, Chapter 6 Season 1 promises a new theme and some collabs that are sure to appeal to the player base.
Rishabh Sabarwal
A dynamic collection in Steam.

Steam Autumn Sale: best deals, how long is the sale, and more

Everyone looking for the knows the drill: wait for one of the seasonal to get the best deals. Now that the leaves have changed and are falling, Valve is more than happy to help you get cozy indoors with deep discounts on everything from the big AAA titles to . The only tricky part is […]
Jesse Lennox
best weapons in persona 5 ryuji

This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for Persona 5

This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the small, unexpected ways that video games can make a big impact on someone's life.
Jesse Lennox
Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League price plummets to $4 in Steam Autumn Sale

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just got a dramatic 95% price cut during the Steam Autumn Sale, cutting the price down to under $5.
Giovanni Colantonio
A Steam Deck sitting on top of a PC.

Steam Deck is on sale for its lowest price yet during the Steam Autumn Sale

During the Steam Autumn Sale, you can get a Steam Deck for as little as $297, the lowest we've seen its price go yet on Steam.
Tomas Franzese
The player skates toward the moon in Skate Story.

Devolver Digital announces 3 game delays the only way it knows how

Devolver Digital has a brand, and that brand is announcing game delays with a fake awards show.
Carli Velocci
Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3. Just a big devil woman

Baldur’s Gate 3 will add new subclasses and crossplay in huge update

Baldur's Gate 3's next big patch is on the way, and it will add new subclasses and the much-requested photo mode.
Carli Velocci
Jak and Daxter smirk at one another.

Sly Cooper, Jak and Daxter added to PS Plus as part of 30th anniversary

PlayStation is celebrating its 30th anniversary by adding three true classics to PS Plus.
Carli Velocci
Shuhei Yoshida posing in a home. He's wearing a blue button-up shirt.

Beloved PlayStation exec retires after more than 30 years

Shuhei Yoshida, who became a recognizable face for PlayStation fans during his 31-year tenure, will be retiring early next year.
Carli Velocci
A character performs a leaping attack in Dynasty Warriors Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins’ free demo is already winning me over

While I've mostly played Musou spinoff games before, Dynasty Warriors: Origins seems like it will make me a fan of the main series.
Tomas Franzese
An animated Miles Morales swinging around in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game

You can still shop these Black Friday video game deals today

Save big on some of the best video games of 2024 this Black Friday! Our deals roundup includes markdowns on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch titles.
Michael Bizzaco
A close-up of a PlayStation 2's buttons. The reset button is on top and the eject button is on the bottom.

PlayStation confirms new PS2 sales numbers to hold onto its record

Sony never releases its console sales numbers, but we now have confirmation for the PS2's lifetime sales.
Carli Velocci
Alyx and Dog standing side by side in Half-Life 2

Former Valve dev reveals the origin behind the iconic Orange Box

Valve's now famous Orange Box almost didn't happen, according to a former Valve developer.
Carli Velocci
A wolf head with glowing red eyes in the snow.

The next Witcher game has entered ‘full-scale production’

We finally got an update on Project Polaris, commonly known as The Witcher 4.
Carli Velocci
Ciri looking at a village in The Witcher 4.

The Witcher 4: everything we know so far

There are just a few confirmed details at the moment, but here's everything we know so far about The Witcher IV.
Jesse Lennox
A PS5 Pro that's floating in front of a gray background. It's turned to the side.

The best video game consoles for 2024

Choosing the right gaming console can be difficult. We compare the Xbox Series X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and more in terms of games, power, and versatility.
Sam Hill
Fortnite Juice WRLD teaser

How to get Juice WRLD skin in Fortnite

Looking to get the Juice WRLD skin in Fortnite in Chapter 2 Remix? Here's how you can easily get it in the game.
Rishabh Sabarwal
BioShock promo art featuring the menacing Big Daddy in their armored suit.

You’ll never have to use the 2K Launcher for Steam games again

Good news PC gamers: 2K Games has removed the 2K Launcher from its games on Steam and Epic.
Carli Velocci
An orc and human battle in Warcraft Remastered art.

Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be

Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important.
Will Borger
Three Xbox avatars standing side by side. They're in a blue jacket, black jacket, and red jacket, respectively.

Xbox is shuttering its Avatars, but you still have time to customize yours

Xbox is shutting down its avatar program in January 2025, but there's still time to customize it.
Carli Velocci
Conor McGregor wearing a big fur coat and sunglasses in Hitman.

Hitman dev cuts ties with MMA fighter Conor McGregor following court ruling

Hitman developer IO Interactive has removed its DLC starring Conor McGregor for purchase after a court ruling found him liable for a sexual assault.
Carli Velocci
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Giovanni Colantonio
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.