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3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 27-29)

A bunch of games are leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of 2024, so this is your last weekend to check them out.
Tomas Franzese
Indiana Jones rappels into a tomb in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

These December games already deserve Game Awards 2025 nominations

The Game Awards 2025 may be a full year away, but games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circler are already early front-runners.
Giovanni Colantonio
Soh, Yoshiro, and Villagers prepare for battle in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

The best games of 2024 were the ones we didn’t see coming

2024 was filled with great games, but most of our favorites are the ones we couldn't predict.
Giovanni Colantonio
Key art for the Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2.

Use your Christmas money to buy these games in the Steam Winter Sale

If you've got some gift cards to burn today, consider grabbing these great PC games during the Steam Winter Sale.
Giovanni Colantonio
Nintendo Switch OLED and Joy-Con.

The Nintendo Switch 2 rumor mill was a comedy of errors in 2024

While Nintendo Switch 2 did not end up launching in 2024, rumors surrounding Nintendo's Switch successor dominated gaming discourse this year.
Tomas Franzese
A comet forms a constellation in Faraway.

This minimalist puzzle game could be 2025’s Tetris

Faraway looks to capture the flow state of Tetris in a minimalist puzzle game all its own, and it's already winning us over.
Giovanni Colantonio
New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Monday, December 23

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough, even if it isn't the Sunday issue! If you're stuck, we're here to help you out with today's clues and answers.
Sam Hill
The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, April 17

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you.
Jesse Lennox
NYT Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, April 17

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.
Jesse Lennox
New York Times' Connection puzzle open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, April 17

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.
Jesse Lennox
Someone playing Wordle on a smartphone.

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for April 17

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
Jesse Lennox
The Mental Wellness Awareness Xbox design.

At the end of 2024, Xbox finds itself as a crossroads

Xbox finally delivered the strong games it needed this year, but its mixed messaging left Microsoft's vision for the future unclear.
Tomas Franzese
Astro Bot climbs on a DualSense controller.

PlayStation had a better 2024 than it should have. Now it needs to focus

PlayStation established a clear vision at the end of 2023 that didn't come to fruition in 2024. Now after a mixed year, Sony needs to focus.
Jesse Lennox
Old Sonic runs away from Metal Sonic in Sonic Generations X Shadow.

Sega could release its own game subscription service

In a recent interview with the BBC, Sega president Shuji Utsumi said the company is potentially considering its own game-streaming service.
Patrick Hearn
Key art of Okami HD.

This Capcom bundle is the best deal of the Steam Winter Sale

Okami + Kunitsu-Gami Bundle offers up a pair of amazing, innovative games for an inexpensive price during 2024's Steam Winter Sale.
Tomas Franzese
Key art for LOK Digital.

If you need a relaxing holiday vacation game, download this one

LOK Digital is a genius word search puzzle game that I will find myself playing for years to come.
Tomas Franzese
Elden Ring running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

We gave 4 out of 5 stars to the Asus ROG Ally X, and today it’s on sale

Get in the game with the Asus ROG Ally X, a handheld console built for lightning-fast performance and glorious visuals. Get it for $100 off today.
Michael Bizzaco
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The monkey’s paw curls as Rayman returns in Ubisoft’s new NFT game

Miss the days of Rayman? He's back in a new game from Ubisoft, but it's probably not what you're imagining — or what you want.
Patrick Hearn
Fortnite Double Pump Shotguns

How to use Double Pump in Fortnite OG

The infamous Double Pump meta is back in Fortnite and here's how you can use it in OG Chapter 1, Season 1 to dominate lobbies.
Rishabh Sabarwal
star citizen hits one million backers fighter

Star Citizen’s 4.0 update supports 500 players per server

Star Citizen's 4.0 update brings a lot of changes to the game, including more stable gameplay, larger servers, and a brand-new area to explore.
Patrick Hearn
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

We might get a new Steam Deck next month — and Valve isn’t making it

No, a Steam Deck 2 isn't imminent, but Valve will nonetheless make waves at CES 2025 in January.
Jacob Roach
Frey in Square Enix's Forspoken.

3 new PS Plus games that you should play this weekend (December 20-22)

Get ready for the holidays by playing Forspoken, Rabbids: Party of Legends, or PHOGS! on PS Plus this weekend.
Tomas Franzese
A custom car built drives around Lego 2K Drive.

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 20-22)

Make sure you play Lego 2K Drive, Humankind, and Party Animals before they leave Xbox Game pass at the end of the month.
Tomas Franzese
Key art for The Rouge Prince of Persia Update 10.

In 2024, early access video games went mainstream

Between Palworld, Hades 2, and Path of Exile 2, early access became more mainstream than ever in 2024.
Tomas Franzese
A mirror puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

How to solve the Three Eyed Gate puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Even Indy doesn't like light puzzles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The three eyed gate puzzle is mandatory, though, so we will help you solve it.
Jesse Lennox
Key art for the Surtur season of Marvel Snap.

Marvel Snap devs vow to fix one of its biggest problems in 2025

Acquiring every new Marvel Snap card has become a nearly impossible task for players, but Second Dinner plans on addressing this issue in 2025.
Tomas Franzese
Path of Exile 2 official art.

Path of Exile 2: tips and tricks for beginners

Path of Exile 2 is a daunting game to jump into if you're a beginner, so here are some basic tips and tricks everyone should know about when playing this ARPG.
Anyka Pettigrew
The Steam winter sale logo.

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

As you cozy up for the winter months, keep your backlog full of games by filling it up with hot deals from the Steam Winter Sale. These are the best deals.
Jesse Lennox
Santa dress

How to get the Santa Dress in Stellar Blade

There are already plenty of cool cosmetics in Stellar Blade, but if you're feeling particularly festive this year, you'll want to track down the Santa Dress.
Billy Givens
A pilot standing in front of a titan with a sword in the ground.

The annual Steam Winter Sale is back with some deep discounts

2024's Steam Winter Sale is now live, bringing deep discounts to tons of beloved PC games.
Tomas Franzese
The Sony Pulse Explore wireless gaming earbuds on a white background.

Attention, PS5 gamers: the Sony Pulse gaming earbuds are $30 off

The Sony Pulse Explore wireless gaming earbuds, which are powered by planar magnetic drivers, are available with a rare $30 discount from Best Buy, so hurry!
Aaron Mamiit
Someone picks up a Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could fix its predecessor’s biggest problem

More possible details have emerged about the Nintendo Switch 2, giving us a clearer picture of what to expect (and possibly when).
Patrick Hearn
A dreary swamp in Stalker 2.

Stalker 2’s 110GB patch includes a whopping 1800 updates

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting a much-needed update to fix the buggy A-Life system. The patch is 110GB, with more than 1,800 changes.
Patrick Hearn
A promotional image for the launch of the Netflix app in the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Samsung brings a Squid Game season 2 surprise to the Galaxy Store

In an effort to bring more people to the Galaxy Store, Samsung has teamed up with Netflix to offer the app and an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2.
Andy Boxall
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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.