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Valve just released the source code for Team Fortress 2 — on purpose

Valve just released the full client and game source code for Team Fortress 2, opening wild possibilities for the modding community.
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Monster Train 2 breathes new life into one of 2020’s best games

Three figures clothed in sci-fi military gear run through a green alien world.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition doesn’t mess with what already works

Rogue Legacy 2

The best roguelikes on Xbox Series X

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, February 19

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, February 19

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for February 19

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NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, February 19

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The Alienware Aurora R16, our ‘best gaming PC,’ is on sale from Dell

The interior and exterior of the Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop.

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $845 off

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Marvel Rivals developer hit with layoffs despite the shooter’s success

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Nintendo is doing away with Gold Points after March 24

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The best puzzle games on Xbox Series X

Even if you love a great puzzle game, no one likes the challenge of finding the best puzzle games on Xbox Series X. Let our list solve that problem for you.
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The best Metroidvania games on Xbox Series X

Navigating the maze of amazing Metroidvania games on Xbox Series X can feel overwhelming. Instead, we explored every corner to find the best games to play.
Crash Bandicoot emerging from a tunnel, with a smirk on his face.

The best platformers on Xbox Series X

Most gamers turn to Nintendo when looking for a goo platformer, but the Xbox Series X has some amazing 2D and 3D platfomers of its own. Here are the best ones.
A girl holds a camera in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

How long is Lost Records: Bloom and Rage

Don't Nod's newest narrative adventure game is here, but this time it is only two parts long. Here's how long you can expect Lost Records: Bloom and Rage to be.
Nikki posing in Infinity Nikki.

How to use the official interactive map in Infinity Nikki

Now that Infold Games has created an official tracker to hunt down items in Infinity Nikki, here's how to sync your in-game data with the interactive map.
Majima slashes an enemy in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review: all schtick, no substance

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has fun with its absurd premise, but its uncharacteristically weak story is a let down.
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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, February 19

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.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage proves that narrative adventures can still innovate

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage brings innovation to a narrative adventure genre in desperate need of new ideas.
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The best platformers on Switch

Nintendo is the home of the best platformers, and the Switch might have the greatest lineup. Whether you like 2D or 3D, these are the best Switch platformers.
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Phil Spencer just gave a rare update on the elusive Everwild

Rare has kept information about Everwild under tight wraps, but Phil Spencer just gave a small and long-awaited update.
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The best Roguelike games on Switch

The run-based nature of roguelikes makes it the perfect genre for quick play sessions on the Switch. These are the best games in the genre on Nintendo's system.
Samus holding cube in Metroid Dread.

The best Metroidvania games on Switch

The formula of exploration and combat that Metroidvania games deliver work perfectly on the Switch, which is why there are so many. These are the best ones.
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The third and fourth chapters of Deltarune are still on the way

Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox has reassured fans that the long-awaited chapters three and four of Deltarune are still in development.
A masked figure in Avowed. The mask looks like it's made of gold, it has glowing red eyes, and there's a hood over its head.

Avowed is the rare game that lets me respect NPCs’ privacy

Unlike most RPGs, Avowed was willing to let me respect the privacy on an NPC and not punish me for not feeling entitled to answers.
Fighting enemies in Elden Ring Nightreign.

A Steam page slip-up just told us more about Elden Ring: Nightreign

A line of text on Elden Ring: Nightreign's Steam page suggests other playable characters could be added to the game at a later date.
A woman in cryosleep in Directive 8020.

Directive 8020: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

The next narrative adventure game from Supermassive is exploring the horrors of space travel and alien life. Here's everything we know about Directive 8020.
Environmental shot of Galawains Tusks Slumbering Fields in Avowed.

Where to find the cartographer in Emerald Stair in Avowed

Once you reach the second major zone in Avowed, Sanza will once again call upon you to find a missing cartographer. Here is where to find this second map maker.
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Succession meets Return of the Obra Dinn in this thrilling mystery game

Search the internent for clues about a generational family feud in The Roottrees are Dead's deducitve puzzle box.
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Lost Soul Aside: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

For those who have been waiting, Lost Soul Aside has been a game over 10 years in the making. Here's everything we know about this stylish action game for PS5.
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The best abilities in Avowed

As an RPG, Avowed streamlines its skills into multiple trees and bottlenecks which means you need to plan ahead if you want to get the best skills in the game.
A castle wall in Avowed.

How to craft materials in Avowed

Upgrading your weapons and armor in Avowed costs materials that you can find in the world, but also craft. Here's how to craft materials in Avowed at camp.
Housemarque's newest IP, Saros.

PlayStation might skip its standard summer showcase this year

Rather than host a larger showcase, Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb says Sony might opt for a smaller State of Play instead.

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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.