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A hunter dodges a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wilds review: thrilling action RPG is shockingly chill

Monster Hunter Wilds keeps Capcom's winning streak going with a deep action RPG that's surprisingly laid back.
Majima slashes an enemy in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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

A warrior kills many demons at once in Warriors: Abyss.

Warriors: Abyss review: this Hades-inspired Musou is stuck in purgatory

Kai fights a Xaurip in Avowed.

Avowed review: Obsidian’s latest RPG is its best

Horsemen ride down a hill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review: a magnificent medieval masterpiece

An army at the ready in Civilization 7.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII review: a new age for a classic series

Citizen Sleeper 2 cover art.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review: sci-fi sequel ups the stress

A board full of enemies appears in Rift of the Necrodancer.

Rift of the Necrodancer review: this Guitar Hero riff seriously rocks

A sniper holds a gun at night in Sniper Elite: Resistance.

Sniper Elite: Resistance review: your Nazi-hunting catharsis is served

A warriors slashes enemies in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

A team of heroes in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals review: So what if it’s an Overwatch clone? It’s still a blast

Key art for Skydance's Behemoth.

Skydance’s Behemoth review: ambitious VR adventure doesn’t quite stand tall

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Indiana Jones standing in a forest with a whip.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Nazi punching never felt so good

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers plenty of Nazi-punching catharsis, but brainy exploration is its real superpower.
The cast in Fantasian Neo Dimension.

Fantasian Neo Dimension review: modern RPG classic gets the port it deserves

If you never played Fantasian on Apple Arcade, you need to give its console release, Neo Dimension, a shot.
Nikki looks out at an open world in Infinity Nikki.

Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true

Infinity Nikki combines Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Genshin Impact into one incredibly delightful open-world adventure that's destined for success.
A Stalker from Stalker 2 looks off in the distance with a radioactive symbol behind him.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: ambitious, but still a work in progress

There's an ambitious shooter somewhere in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but its buried by technical woes and frustrating design.
The hero in Dragon Quest 3 2D-HD remake

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake review: an authentic return for an RPG legend

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is more than just a graphical overhaul. It retains the original's gameplay and adds many welcome quality of life features.
Aloy holds a bow in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures review: Sony’s mash-up is an odd but charming fit

Lego Horizon Adventures has all the lighthearted charm of a Lego game, but doesn't perfectly snap that into Horizon's world.
A scientist runs while on fire in The Rise of the Golden Idol.

The Rise of the Golden Idol review: you need to solve this hilarious mystery

The Rise of the Golden Idol turns its puzzling predecessor into a downright hysterical comedy of errors that you shouldn't miss.
The hero of Unknown 9 Awakening: floats through a street.

Unknown 9: Awakening review: don’t sleep on this surprisingly intricate gem

Unknown 9: Awakening is a promising start for a new series once you learn to love its combat.
Luigi kicks a shell in Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership review: Nintendo’s new RPG will leave fans divided

Mario & Luigi: Brothership adds more RPG depth to the series, but its flat writing and overabundance of gimmicks drag it down.
A praying mantis enemy in Slitterhead.

Slitterhead review: Silent Hill creator’s latest aims high, misses the mark

Slitterhead is an experimental horror-action game from Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, but many of those experiments don't quite pay off.
Two characters face off in Concord.

Concord review: dead PS5 shooter didn’t deserve to be Sony’s scapegoat

Concord is perfectly fun multiplayer fare, but it struggles to capitalize on its colorful characters and rich world-building.
A motorcycle jumps over a car in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shocks and awes with a killer globe-trotting campaign, but its multiplayer remains the mixed bag we've come to expect year after year.
Max confronts Safi in Life is Strange: Double Exposure.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure review: Max Caulfield triumphantly returns

Deck Nine continues Max Caulfield's story in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and does so in a very respectful and relatable fashion.
Key art for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard review: a very safe return to form for BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard plays it a little too safe as an RPG, but provides a solid foundation for BioWare to build upon in the future.
Old Sonic runs away from Metal Sonic in Sonic Generations X Shadow.

Sonic X Shadow Generations review: Sega finally lives and learns

Sonic X Shadow Generations brings together a flawed classic and a long-overdue sequel together for one vital collection.
Batman stands near fire in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow review: the Bat’s best game since Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Shadow proves the VR doubters wrong by delivering the best Batman game since Rocksteady's Arkham Asylum.
A woman hides from a spotlight-headed creature in Fear the Spotlight.

Fear the Spotlight review: Blumhouse’s lo-fi horror game is imperfect, but sincere

Fear the Spotlight doesn't quite land as a '90s horror throwback, but it delivers some great puzzles and eerie lo-fi images in a sleek package.
A medium sized mech travels along the road under blue skies surrounded by flowers in Mechwarrior 5 Clans.

MechWarrior 5: Clans review: Thrilling mech game delivers 31st-century storytelling

MechWarrior 5: Clans buffs up an impressive action game with great mission design and more human storytelling.
Donkey Kong and friends walk next to a Wiggler in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Super Mario Party Jamboree review: party staple takes its Switch victory lap

Super Mario Party Jamboree juggles a few too many ideas at once, but it still mostly delivers a reliable hit of multiplayer fun.
Alba and Neva walk on sky platforms in Neva.

Neva review: gorgeous 2D platformer still has room to grow

Neva isn't the most creative puzzle-platformer, but it makes an emotional impact where it counts.
Characters brawl in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review: incredible fighting sandbox stumbles on story

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero captures the thrills of the series in ambitious fashion, but its disjointed story mode puts a dent in its potential.
Metaphor: ReFantazio cast of characters

Metaphor: ReFantazio review: refined RPG gives Persona fans something new

Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.

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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.