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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.

Three colorful PS5s float together in a line.

PlayStation 6: all the features we want to see in Sony’s next console

The PlayStation 6 may still be four years (or more) away, but we're already thinking about the features we'd like to see when it drops.
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A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation 6 predictions: games we expect to see on PS6

We're only halfway through the PS5's lifespan, but we already have a sense of what games could launch on the inevitable PS6.
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A puzzle in the remake of Riven.

I had never played Riven before. Its VR remake blew me away

If you've never checked out the world of Riven before, its new remake is an unmissable experience.
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Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

This is your heads up: July is about to be an incredible month for games

This July may not have many heavy-hitter video games launching, but it's quietly shaping up to be the busiest release month of 2024.
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A flesh monster appears in Still Wakes the Deep.

Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie

If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
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A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

I replaced my Xbox with a smart TV, and it went better than I expected

Can a smart TV filled with gaming apps really replace your consoles? We put that question to the test.
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A robot shoot a big mech boss in Steamworld Heist 2.

SteamWorld Heist 2 makes an underappreciated classic even better

Based on an impressive demo we played, SteamWorld Heist 2 is a much deeper strategy sequel than you're probably expecting.
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A squad fires guns in The First Descendant.

The First Descendant is a solid shooter, but that might not be enough

The First Descendant is a tight shooter with solid co-op action, but will that be enough make it stand out in a crowded genre?
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The golden Erdtree in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Too hard? Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s difficulty debate needs some nuance

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has revived a heated debate over difficulty, but players aren't actually listening to one another.
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A character makes a decision in Dustborn.

Dustborn’s politically charged action should be on your radar this summer

We got a long look at Dustborn, a stylish adventure game coming this August that's bringing some fierce political commentary.
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super monkey ball banana rumble review race

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble review: Sega is on a roll with its latest hit

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is the best entry in Sega's quirky platforming series since its GameCube days.
Gaming Reviews
The hero of Bloodborne stands tall.

Your favorite video game doesn’t need a remake

The video game industry is in the midst of a remake craze, but does every classic game really need one?
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Geoff Keighley shows a slide showing the top 10 selling Steam Games of 2024.

Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps

Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each.
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A hobbit chops food in Tales of the Shire.

Tales of the Shire is very serious about second breakfast

We played Tales of the Shire at Summer Game Fest, and it's just as serious about cooking as its hobbits.
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A space shooter wraps around a mug in The Plucky Squire.

The Plucky Squire is the Zelda: Link Between Worlds follow-up I’ve been craving

The Plucky Squire's colorful combo of 2D and 3D is taking us back to one of our favorite Zelda games, the 3DS highlight A Link Between Worlds.
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A diorama from Fantasian on iOS.

Nintendo’s stellar Direct proved that you can’t ignore Apple Arcade

Nintendo's June Direct featured two exciting announcements that proved Apple Arcade is a better value than you think.
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Zelda stares at a landscape in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Nintendo just proved me wrong about the Switch

After a 2024 filled with remakes and niche oddities, Nintendo just showed us that it's serious about sending the Switch off in style.
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An RPG party stands in a throne room in Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake might divide retro and modern RPG fans

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will launch this November, and we've already gotten hands-on with it.
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Hello Kitty bakes food in a cafe in Hello Kitty: Island Adventure.

Apple Arcade’s most popular game is coming to PlayStation, Switch, and PC

Apple Arcade hit Hello Kitty: Adventure Island is coming to more players in 2025, with Switch, PC, and PlayStation ports planned.
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A baby levitates a bottle in Goodnight Universe.

This oddball game about a psychic infant is already winning awards

Goodnight Universe just won a big award at Tribeca Fest, and for good reason. The Before Your Eyes follow-up already has our heads turning.
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A monkey man faces off against a fiery boss in Black Myth: Wukong.

Black Myth: Wukong is a perfect chaser for Stellar Blade fans

Black Myth: Wukong's developers don't exactly see it as a Soulslike. After playing an impressive demo at Summer Game Fest, we can see why.
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A baby levitates a bunch of scientists in Goodnight Universe.

You’ll want to wish-list all 7 of these games we saw at Tribeca Fest

At this year's Tribeca Fest, we played games about psychic babies, demonic skateboarders, and dark web Twitch streamers.
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Geoff Keighley shows a slide showing the top 10 selling Steam Games of 2024.

Video games are changing, and Summer Game Fest just teased what’s next

Summer Game Fest was full of exciting world premieres, but its most important reveal was teasing the future of video games.
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An NPC looms tall in Greedfall 2: The Dying World.

GreedFall 2: The Dying World is going full-on Dragon Age: Origins

GreedFall 2: The Dying World is completely shaking up its predecessor with a new combat system inspired by Dragon Age: Origins.
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A warrior faces down a dragon in Phantom Blade Zero.

The best games we played at Summer Game Fest 2024

We played tons of demos at this year's Summer Game Fest, from Astro Bot to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. These were some of our favorites.
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Astro Bot wears a dog backpack.

Astro Bot isn’t getting PlayStation VR2 support, Team Asobi confirms

Astro Bot won't feature any PlayStation VR2 support at launch, as Team Asobi tells us that it's focusing 100% on PS5.
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Astro Bot dresses up as Kratos.

We played Astro Bot, and it’s the exact game PlayStation needs right now

We got tons of new details on Astro Bot during our hands-on session at Summer Game Fest. Here's everything we learned.
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A Thunderjaw roars in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures will turn your kids into PlayStation fans

We took Lego Horizon Adventures for a spin at Summer Game Fest and got insight into why Sony is bringing it to Nintendo Switch.
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Key art for UFO 50 shows several retro characters.

UFO 50 isn’t the Spelunky follow-up you’re expecting. It’s even better

If you love 8-bit games, UFO 50 will give you 50 of them in an ambitious collection that we're already obsessed with.
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Sonic grinding on a rail.

We went hands-on with Sonic X Shadow Generations (the milkshake)

Instead of demoing Sonic X Shadow Generations at Summer Game Fest, we decided to go hands on with Shadow the Hedgehog's milkshake.
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call of duty black ops 6 preview bo6 multiplayer omnimovement

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could change the first-person shooter forever

We got a comprehensive look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including its genre-changing new movement system.
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A squad stands together in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back several fan-favorite features

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will bring back several fan-favorite features, including Classic Prestige progression and a round-ending Best Kill clip.
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Key art shows Fragpunk characters.

Free-to-play shooter Fragpunk is Xbox’s wacky answer to Valorant

Fragpunk is a new free-to-play shooter coming to Xbox that puts a much wackier spin on Valorant.
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A mech stands in a desert in Bounty Star.

Bounty Star takes Armored Core to the Wild West

The mecha genre is getting a unique new addition with the Wild West-set indie Bounty Star, and we gave it for a spin at Summer Game Fest.
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