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.
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.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is as much of a slam dunk as it sounds
Dead Cells' new Castlevania-themed DLC is one hell of an expansion for an already top-tier roguelite.
When it comes to magic, Hogwarts Legacy could learn a spell from Forspoken
While Forspoken has its fair share of flaws, its excellent use of magic deserves some praise in the wake of Hogwarts Legacy.
You need to buy the best Wii U game before the eShop closes down
With the Nintendo Wii U eShop shutting down on March 27, this may be your last chance ever to get one of the system's best games.
After seeing Resident Evil 4 remake in action, I’m eating my words
We saw 17 minutes of Resident Evil 4's upcoming remake in action and it's looking like the touch-up the original deserves.
Final Fantasy XVI cracks the action-RPG formula with spectacular combat
We played 90 minutes of Final Fantasy XVI and walked away craving more of its high-octane, real-time combat.
Final Fantasy XVI turns accessibility options into equippable gear
Final Fantasy XVI turns accessibility options into equippable gear
Final Fantasy XVI features a host of accessibility options, but you'll have to equip them in a gear slot.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon might be the new Okami
Based on its first five chapters, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon seems like a game that's bound to surprise skeptical fans.
4 years after its reveal, Pokémon Sleep is finally coming this year
4 years after its reveal, Pokémon Sleep is finally coming this year
Four years after its debut, we finally have new details on Pokémon Sleep, which launches on iOS and Android this year.
HBO’s The Last of Us show spotlights the series’ best game: Left Behind
The Last of Us' seventh episode gives the Left Behind DLC the TV treatment, introducing viewers to the series' finest pound-for-pound game.
Happy birthday, Steam Deck: console and PC gamers debate its first year
With the Steam Deck reaching its first birthday, Digital Trends' resident console and PC gamers got together to give the handheld a progress report.
PlayStation VR2’s best launch game isn’t the one you we’re expecting
While Horizon Call of the Mountain is Sony's tentpole PSVR2 launch game, a sequel to a 23-year old PS2 game steals the show.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review: a perfectly timed double-dip
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe accomplishes everything a good rerelease should by creating additional content that enhances the original adventure.
Get these 6 PlayStation VR2 launch games to showcase its features
If you're buying a PlayStation VR2, you'll want to grab these six launch games that show off what the headset is capable of.
PlayStation VR2 review: a powerful VR headset that’s begging to be played
PlayStation VR2 delivers a clear and comfortable VR experience, but it's currently lacking games that test its power.
Microsoft signs a 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo platforms
Microsoft signs a 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo platforms
Microsoft and Nintendo have signed a 10-year deal to bring Xbox games to Nintendo platforms, including Call of Duty.
This mobile fitness game will turn your daily walk into an RPG
Run Legends is a unique mobile game that turns exercise into a walking-based RPG.
Horizon Call of the Mountain review: PSVR2’s first big outing is a mixed journey
Horizon Call of the Mountain impresses with its gorgeous vistas, but finnicky controls make for a mixed PSVR2 launch adventure.
Razer Edge 5G review: the best gaming handheld that you probably don’t need
The Razer Edge 5G doesn't do anything your Android phone can't already, but its a powerful cloud gaming handheld nonetheless.
The perfect date night game just launched in time for Valentine’s Day
If you're looking for a good co-op game for your Valentine's Day date night, Blanc has you covered.
Madden NFL 23’s Super Bowl LVII prediction couldn’t have been more wrong
Madden NFL 23 predicted the Eagles would beat the Chiefs 31-17. Here's what actually went down.
Metroid Prime Remastered gives the best video game soundtrack its due
Twenty years later, Metroid Prime's soundtrack still stands tall as one of the finest video game scores ever composed.
Metroid Prime Remastered makes one of the best games of all time even better
How do you make a perfect game better? In the case of Metroid Prime Remastered, all it took were a few small touches.
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.
Season: A Letter to the Future was shaped by an ‘era of bad feelings’
Season: A Letter to the Future's narrative director, Kevin Sullivan, breaks down the real-world stress that shaped the game.
You’re going to love new mech ability in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe isn't just a rerelease of a 2011 Wii game. it's a rerelease of a 2011 Wii game that gives Kirby a mech.
Metroid Prime Remastered just surprise launched on Nintendo Switch
Metroid Prime Remastered just surprise launched on Nintendo Switch
Surprise! A remastered edition of Metroid Prime just hit the Nintendo Switch eShop.