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Tomas Franzese

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.

Key art for the Netflix version of Hades.

Netflix subscribers are getting one of the decade’s best games this month

Hades launches on iOS via Netflix Games later this month. Supergiant Games tells us why it's not on Android yet.
Gaming Features
Call of the Sea gameplay.

Pick up these 7 great PC games during Steam’s Women’s Day Sale

Lots of great indies are discounted on Steam through March 10 as part of its Women's Day Sale. Here are some great deals that you don't want to miss.
Gaming Features
The main character of Tales of Kenzera: Zau stands with two elemental items.

Xbox Partner Preview March 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Here's what you need to know before tuning into the Xbox Partner Preview that features Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
Gaming News
Key art for Pokémon X and Y.

It’s time to revisit Pokémon X and Y before its too late

With the announcement of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the looming shut down of 3DS online services, now is the perfect time to revisit Pokémon X and Y.
Gaming Features
Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster key art.

With EA’s Star Wars shooter canceled, it’s time to revisit a classic

EA's planned Star Wars shooter is no more, but you can revisit this remaster of one of the series' classic games right now.
Gaming Features
Three characters shoot at a boss in Remnant 2.

Remnant 2 gets a big Steam discount alongside crossplay update

If you're looking for an excuse to play Remnant 2, the shooter just got crossplay support and a big Steam discount.
Gaming News
A list of Jokers appear in Balatro.

Indie poker hit Balatro gets delisted from storefronts after sudden rating change

Balatro has been delisted in some regions due to a drastic new rating change.
Gaming News
One of the king's advisors enters the frame in No Rest for the Wicked.

No Rest for the Wicked is a cruel and beautiful action game

We want hands on with No Rest for the Wicked, a cruel and beautiful new action game from Ori developer Moon Studios.
Gaming Features
Iron Mask and Shionne attack in Tales of Arise.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t on Xbox, so play these RPGs on Game Pass

From Tales of Arise to Persona 3 Reload, here are some great Xbox Game Pass RPGs that'll fill the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-sized hole in your heart.
Gaming Features
Ninja peach in Princess Peach Showtime.

What’s new in March 2024: 7 upcoming games that you should check out

Princess Peach: Showtime, Unicorn Overlord, and Dragon's Dogma 2 are some of the most notable games coming out this March.
Gaming Features
Crash Bandicoot 4 stylized gameplay screen.

Crash Bandicoot 4 developer Toys for Bob is going independent

Toys for Bob, the Activision Blizzard studio behind franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders, and Spyro, is going independent.
Gaming News
A Sith lord in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake trailer.

Star Wars: KOTOR remake developer reportedly sold by Embracer Group

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 studio Saber Interactive is reportedly being sold by Embracer Group.
Gaming News
Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

EA lays off 5% of its developers as it moves away from licensed games

EA is laying off 5% of its workforce as it shifts away from making a lot of externally licensed games.
Gaming News
The main character from Control.

Remedy Entertainment now owns the rights to the Control franchise

Remedy Entertainment has taken back ownership of Control, Control 2, and project Condor from publisher 505 Games.
Gaming News
Gameplay from Call of Duty: Warzone mobile

Call of Duty: Warzone is finally coming to mobile in March

Verdansk and Rebirth Island return in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, which launches this March.
Gaming News
Realm cards laid out in a Nightingale trailer.

Nightingale’s most innovative feature defies survival game conventions

The developers behind Nightingale's world generating Realm Card system tell us how the innovative feature came to life.
Gaming Features
Lumiose City in Pokémon Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings the series back to Kalos next year

The Pokémon series is returning to Kalos with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which launches for Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Gaming News
The PlayStation Studios logo in black and white.

PlayStation lays off 900 people and shuts down London Studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to lay off about 900 game developers and shut down PlayStation VR Worlds' London Studio.
Gaming News
Tchia wears a crown in Tchia.

You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PlayStation Plus

You need to play this open-world game inspired by New Caledonia before it leaves the PS Plus Game Catalog in March.
Gaming Features
Key art for the original Helldivers.

Helldivers 2 servers at capacity? Play its predecessor instead

If you're having trouble getting into a game of Helldivers 2, considering checking out the first game in the series.
Gaming Features
Pikachu dances in February 2024 Pokemon Presents trailer.

Pokémon Presents February 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Here's what you need to know before tuning into February 2024's Pokémon Presents.
Gaming News
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 and Nightingale expose the issues all live service games face

The server issues in games like Helldivers 2 and Nightingale demonstrate that even successful live service titles face problems at launch.
Gaming Features
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Age of Mythology: Retold will launch on PC and Xbox at the same time

Age of Mythology: Retold is coming out later this year, and it will be available on both PC and Xbox from day one.
Gaming News
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Penny’s Big Breakaway review: Fun platformer keeps its momentum going

Penny's Big Breakaway, which launched during the February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, is worth a look for platformer fans.
Gaming Reviews
Yasuo in 2XKO.

2XKO is the League of Legends fighting game’s title

The League of Legends fighting game formerly known as Project L has an official title, 2XKO, and release window.
Gaming News
Playstation VR2 headset on a PlayStation-themed wallpaper.

PC compatibility for the PlayStation VR2 is being tested by Sony

Sony is working on a PlayStation VR2 feature that would allow users to access PC VR games on their PS5.
Gaming News
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

One year later, my PlayStation VR2 is collecting dust

PlayStation VR2 did not live up to my expectations as a fledgling VR user over the course of its first year.
Gaming Features
Enemies in Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves confirmed for PS5 as Xbox details multiplatform rollout

Microsoft has confirmed that Sea of Thieves will come to PS5 in April, and outlined when Pentiment, Grounded, and Hi-Fi Rush will also go multiplatform.
Gaming Features
Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

Bethesda finally confirms that Hi-Fi Rush is coming to PS5

Hi-Fi Rush finally makes the jump from PC and Xbox Series X/S to PS5 next month.
Gaming News
elden ring shadow of the erdtree release date

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree finally arrives this June

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree launches on June 21 and is bringing some truly unnerving enemies.
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Characters in Grounded game.

Grounded and Pentiment are the first Xbox games to come to Nintendo Switch

During today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Microsoft confirmed that Grounded and Pentiment are coming to the Nintendo Switch soon.
Gaming News
A soldier in silhouette in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 isn’t on Xbox, but these Game Pass titles can help fill the void

There are plenty of excellent cooperative games to play on Game Pass if you're bummed that you can't give Helldivers 2 a shot on Xbox.
Gaming Features
A hero and guardian in Gigantic: Rampage Edition.

Gigantic: Rampage Edition gives a failed live-service game a second chance

Gigantic failed when it launched in 2016, but Gearbox Entertainment is giving the MOBA a second chance at success this April.
Gaming Features
Iron Mask and Shionne attack in Tales of Arise.

Xbox Game Pass gets one of 2021’s best games today

One of 2021's best RPGs was just added to Xbox Game Pass, and more games are on the way this month.
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