Tomas Franzese
Gaming Staff Writer
Tomas Franzese is a Staff Writer at Digital Trends, where he reports on and reviews the latest releases and exciting developments within the video game industry. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Tomas joined Digital Trends in 2022. Before that, he was a Video Game News Writer at Inverse and News Editor at DualShockers, where he supervised and edited the website’s news coverage.
Square Enix commits to release more games on Xbox, starting with Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV comes to Xbox Series X/S in spring 2024, kicking off a renewed partnership where Square Enix will bring more games to Xbox.
Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams
With E3 canceled, this summer is going to get messy. Here's a full list of every video game showcase happening in its place.
Disney Illusion Island is full of video game Easter eggs
Portal, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are referenced in Dlala Studios' new platformer Disney Illusion Island.
Final Xbox Live Gold games include a free hidden gem worth downloading
Microsoft announced the final two free Xbox Live Gold games and one of them is a true hidden gem.
Look out Super Smash Bros. Melee. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is getting a sequel
GameMill announced Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, a sequel to the 2021 fighting game tha adds fighters like Squidward and Jimmy Neutron.
Disney Illusion Island review: charming Disney platformer is perfect for kids
Disney Illusion Island features several design choices that make it a great introduction to the Metroidvania genre, although it lacks depth.
Is Fortnite down? Updates and matchmaking status on July 26
Fortnite servers are experiencing a whole bunch of problems today. Here's the latest on the battle royale game's status.
Watch a full match of League of Legends fighting game Project L
Project L's Duo Play system lets two players fight on the same tag team in this 2v2 free-to-play League of Legends fighting game.
PS Plus subscribers can get PS4’s most underrated exclusive for free next month
PS Plus Essential subscribers can get Dreams, Death's Door, and PGA Tour 2K23 for free this month.
One of 2023’s most anticipated RPGs is coming to PS Plus on day one
Sea of Stars will be part of PlayStation Plus Extra, PlayStation Plus Premium, and Xbox Game Pass when it launches in August.
Amazon’s Blue Protocol has the potential to be my gateway MMO
Blue Protocol feels more like an action game than other MMOs, which is exactly what hooked me during a demo.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has seemingly leaked thanks to Monster
Activision acknowledged a leak revealing that 2023's Call of Duty game will be titled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Xbox has new Ninja Turtles controllers … and they smell like pizza
Microsoft is giving away pizza-scented Xbox controllers to promote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Remnant 2 is a master class in great shooter boss fight design
Memorable boss fights steal the show in Remnant 2, elevating the Souls-inspired shooter to new heights.
To create Exoprimal’s story, Capcom pitted past and future against one another
Exoprimal's developers gave Digital Trends more insight into how the multiplayer shooter's unique narrative came together.
Exoprimal’s Street Fighter crossover is purely cosmetic, Capcom confirms
Capcom gave us new details on Exoprimal's upcoming Street Fighter 6 collaboration, confirming it only adds new cosmetic skins.
Venom attacks in the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 story trailer
The story trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gives us our best look at Venom and Harry Osborn yet.
Gundam Evolution will shut down this November
After two more seasons of new content, Gundam Evolution will shut down on November 29.
Overwatch 2 is coming to Steam, and more Blizzard games may soon be on the way
Starting August 10, you will be able to play Overwatch 2 through Steam. and more Blizzard games may be on the way.
Exoprimal dev shares the AI trick powering its complicated matchmaking
Exoprimal's technical director gave Digital Trends some insight into how exactly its dynamic dinosaur encounters work.
The Crew Motorfest is in a race with Forza Horizon 5, but it’s destined for second place
Based on three hours of playtime, The Crew Motorfest is a well-crafted, but derivative riff on Forza Horizon.
Pikmin almost looked way different than they do now
Nintendo revealed some early concept designs for Pikmin, and they look a lot different than what ended up in the final game.
Your Xbox Live Gold subscription will turn into Xbox Game Pass Core this September
Goodbye, Xbox Live Gold. The $10 Xbox Game Pass Core subscription will replace the online service on September 14.
Xbox Game Pass’ latest addition is a must-try multiplayer shooter
If you're looking for a new multiplayer game, you need to give dinosaur shooter Exoprimal a try.
We’re witnessing a game preservation crisis, but there’s hope on the horizon
A new study from the Video Game History Foundations shows that current state of game preservation is dire, but a few publishers are trying to fix that.
Xbox icon ‘Major Nelson’ is leaving the company after 20 years
Xbox Podcast host Larry Hryb, who you may also know by his gamer tag Major Nelson, is leaving Xbox after two decades.
Every video game delay that has happened in 2023 so far
The list of 2023 video game delays keeps growing, with games like Pragmata, Suicide Squad, and Hollow Knight: Silksong missing their planned launch windows.
Enshrouded is a survival melting pot with shades of Minecraft, Valheim, and Rust
We got a hands-off look at Enshrouded, which showed that this survival crafting game is taking the right notes from games like Minecraft and Valheim.
Double Dragon Gaiden isn’t easy nostalgia bait. It’s a full-on retro reinvention
Double Dragon Gaiden doesn't just go for easy retro nostalgia. It reinvents the Double Dragon formula in a creative way that we're already loving.
Microsoft beat the FTC. Here’s what the controversial court ruling means for Xbox
Microsoft cleared its biggest hurdle to closing its Activision Blizzard acquisition, but the battle isn't quite over yet.
The worst Zelda games ever made are getting a spiritual successor
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a new indie game inspired by Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon. Yes, really.
2 Jurassic Park games from your childhood are returning on modern consoles
Limited Run Games will re-release Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues across modern and retro platforms.
PS Plus adds 2021’s ‘Game of the Year’ but loses Stray in July
It Takes Two, Twisted Metal, and Undertale come to PS Plus Extra and Premium on July 18, but the service will lose Stray and Marvel's Avengers.
Xbox unveils colorful summer collection of headsets, controllers, and more
Microsoft unveiled the Designed for Xbox Summer Collection 2023, which includes accessories from Audeze, PowerA, Hyperkin, and more.