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.
Hello Kitty: Island Adventure should be your next mobile game obsession
Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is an adorable riff on Animal Crossing, even if it doesn't come with all the same hooks.
You have to see the original Twisted Metal’s lost live-action endings
The new Twisted Metal show isn't the series' first foray into live-action. Feast your eyes on the PS1 original's bizarre lost endings.
Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app
One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps.
All Xbox home screens are getting a PS5-style makeover starting today
All Xbox consoles are getting a fresh face-lift, with a home screen redesign reminiscent of the PS5's interface.
5 underrated Xbox Game Pass games you should play while you still can
Xbox Game Pass is loaded with hidden gems that are easy to miss. Here's 5 games that you should add to your backlog.
This forgotten 1983 vinyl made Mario history, but it could never be created today
Before Mario even had his own game, four moonlighting musicians gave him a voice on an offbeat album from Nintendo’s wildest era.
Don’t miss this free Epic Games Store gem from the creators of Fall Guys
Epic Games Store latest freebie is a 90s murder mystery puzzle game that you need to try.
Pikmin 4: how long does it take to beat the main story and postgame
Pikmin 4 is the longest game in the series to date, with tons of extra content to dig into. Here's how long it'll take to see it all.
Pikmin 4 tips that newcomers and series veterans need to know before starting
Whether you're brand new to Pikmin or a series veteran, here are a few tips you'll want to know before starting Pikmin 4.
Pokémon Sleep is here and it features some surprising microtransactions
Pokémon Sleep is out now and free to download, but you can spend quite a bit of money on it due to its microtransactions.
Exoprimal review: Capcom’s dinosaur shooter is ridiculous in all the right ways
Exoprimal is a gleefully fun dinosaur shooter that gets more innovative the more rounds you play.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is going to take even longer
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to move the deadline for its impending merger, narrowly avoiding yesterday's cutoff.
Pikmin 4 review: standout Switch exclusive is a master of multitasking
Pikmin 4 trades in stress and chaos for a rewarding strategy-puzzle hybrid that puts players' multitasking skills to the test.
I hope every multiplayer game copies Exoprimal’s best feature
Exoprimal features a smart approach to storytelling in an online multiplayer game that games like Overwatch could learn from.
This fantasy Minesweeper roguelite is my new Steam Deck buddy
Let's! Revolution! is an ingenious little puzzler that turns Minesweeper into a short, but sweet roguelite.
Venba celebrates South Indian culture through more meaningful video game cooking
Set to launch later this month, Venba aims to make the cooking video game genre more meaningful.
Viewfinder review: mind-bending PS5 puzzler is a celebration of human ingenuity
Viewfinder is one of gaming's great magic tricks thanks to a mind-bending puzzle hook that wows from start to finish.
We ranked all the best (and worst) video game system startup sounds
From the PlayStation to the Steam Deck, plenty of game systems have given us memorable startup sounds. But which one is the best?
The Playdate’s best game is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC this month
You'll soon be able to play one of the Playdate's best games on Nintendo Switch and PC.
WrestleQuest turns your WWF nostalgia into a turn-based RPG, and it works
If you grew up smashing your Macho Man and Jake the Snake action figures together, WrestleQuest might be the RPG for you.
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals review: eerie sequel is a must-play for Netflix subscribers
Netflix's gaming efforts pay off with Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, an eerie, introspective sequel that's a must-play for subscribers.
Follow up Final Fantasy XVI with these 6 Square Enix game deals this Prime Day
If you're looking for something to play after Final Fantasy XVI, several Square Enix games are currently on sale for Prime Day.
Microsoft wins FTC case, removing Xbox’s biggest Activision Blizzard acquisition hurdle
Microsoft has won its war with the FTC, paving the way for the company to close its troubled Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis isn’t the faithful remake you’re expecting
Despite being positioned as a more faithful remake, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis leaves a lot of story gaps in between aggressive gacha hooks.
8 classic courses we want to see in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s final DLC wave
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will get its final wave of DLC later this year. These are the classic courses we're hoping make the cut.
Try these 2 indie greats before they leave Xbox Game Pass next week
Xbox Game Pass is losing three games on July 15, and two of those in particular are worth playing before they're gone.
You can get a month of Xbox Game Pass for $1 right now
If you've yet to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, you can get your first month for $1 right now.
This ‘overwhelmingly positive’ Steam indie is this summer’s smash hit
An indie scuba diving game is currently blowing up on Steam, with a concurrent player count on par with Call of Duty. Here's what makes it so special.
Bloody new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer brings back 2 classic fighters
Mortal Kombat 1 just got a bloody new gameplay trailer filled with plenty of familiar faces (and cyborgs).
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s next booster pass brings Wii and GameCube nostalgia next week
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's next Booster Course Pass wave drops next week and it's bringing Daisy Cruiser just in time for summer.
How we test video game consoles
With the gaming hardware landscape more complicated than ever, our approach to video game console reviews has modernized. Here's how we test gaming devices.
Grand Theft Auto V makes its surprise return to Xbox Game Pass today
After a two-year absence, Grand Theft Auto V makes its return to Xbox Game Pass today.
The best games of 2023 so far: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4, and more
The first half of 2023 was loaded with heavy hitters and emotional indies. Here are 10 games you shouldn't miss from the last six months.
Everybody 1-2-Switch! review: Nintendo’s party game is only as fun as your friends
Everybody 1-2-Switch! can be a lot of fun with the right friends, but the uneven minigame collection gets old fast.