Giovanni Colantonio
Giovanni Colantonio 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. Flock review: sweet nature game will turn you into a birdwatcher DOCK review: smooth flow of objectives that keep players engaged without overwhelming them.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author occasionally uses biased language (e.g., referring to ants as a threat to humanity and using a holy-looking light phrase for a scene in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth).
- There is some evidence of the author's personal preferences influencing their reviews (e.g., praising The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's nuanced storytelling while criticizing the California-set finale for introducing an evil faction that contradicts the themes established earlier in the game).
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- There is limited evidence of conflicts of interest (e.g., attending a segment producer on Polygon's daily gaming show Speedrun and hosting the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast).
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Some contradictions may be due to the author's personal interpretation or misunderstanding of the subject matter.
- There are instances of contradictions within articles (e.g., Flock being described as a relaxing nature game while also having a smooth flow of objectives that keep players engaged, and Empire of the Ants being listed as both a real-time strategy game and not).
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- The author occasionally makes statements that may be misleading or deceptive (e.g., stating that Naughty Dog values violence over thoughtful storytelling in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered when they have stated that their goal was to create a collector's edition with valuable archival material, and suggesting that the California-set finale of The Last of Us Part 2 introduces an evil faction when it is not explicitly described as such).
Recent Articles
Flock: Discovering Unique Creatures in a Mesmerizing World
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Explore a mesmerizing world in Flock, a creature collecting adventure where you help Aunt Jane discover unique creatures using specialized whistles. With smooth navigation and stunning visuals, this game offers relaxation and satisfaction through exploration. 
Seven Exciting Upcoming Video Games to Look Forward to in Summer 2024: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and More
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024Discover seven exciting video games releasing in Summer 2024, including Luigi's Mansion 2 HD with multiplayer mode on Nintendo Switch, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion with new classes and storyline, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn as a Souls-lite game on multiple platforms, and Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with physical collectibles. Plus, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess offers unique tower defense mechanics inspired by Japanese folklore. 
The Plucky Squire: Three Previews Reveal Delightful Gameplay and Captivating Storyline
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024The Plucky Squire, an upcoming adventure game from Devolver Digital, has garnered positive early reviews for its unique perspective-shifting gameplay and captivating storyline. Previews from Pure Xbox, Nintendolife, and Digital Trends highlight the game's puzzle-solving elements, inspiration from classic Zelda games, and its focus on protecting children's creativity. 
Sun Wukong's Action-Packed Adventure: Black Myth: Wukong
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Journey to the West, is at the heart of Black Myth: Wukong's anticipated August 2024 release for PC and PS5. This action-RPG brings Wu Cheng's classic storyline to life. 
Lorelei's Laser Eyes: Unraveling the Mysteries of the European Manor
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, a puzzle-adventure game by Simogo and Annapurna Interactive, launches May 16. Follow Lorelei, a woman with laser eyes in an old European manor filled with enigmatic puzzles reminiscent of 1990s horror games. 
Nintendo Switch 2: Evolution, Not Revolution - Release Date, Features, and Industry Insights
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024Rumors suggest Nintendo Switch 2's release in 2025 with an upgraded screen and chipset, potentially coinciding with Grand Theft Auto 6 launch. Industry experts speculate on new features based on recent game developments and Nintendo's history of keeping console details secret. 
Minishoot Adventures: A New Indie Highlight on Steam Combines Zelda and Twin-Stick Shmup Gameplay
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024Minishoot Adventures is a new indie game on Steam that blends Zelda and twin-stick shmup gameplay to great effect. The success of the game shows there is still room for innovation in the shmup genre, with opportunities for more novel genre combinations. 
Explore, Expand and Extract: A New Strategy Adventure Game for Ant Lovers
Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024Empire of the Ants is a new strategy adventure game that puts players in control of an army of ants. The game allows players to explore, expand and extract resources in a large, near-photorealistic world with intuitive orders fully modeled down to every individual ant. It takes cues from 2017's Empires of the Undergrowth but feels smoother and more exciting new prospects for 2024. 
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Masterclass in Storytelling and Gameplay
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a game that exceeds expectations with its breathtaking visuals, bold narrative twists, and engaging gameplay. Each character is brought to life with depth and nuance, making for an emotional journey. The attention to detail in every aspect of the game is impressive. 
The Last of Us Part II: A Masterpiece Subverts Sequel Expectations and Excels in Art, Level Design, Performance, Writing
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece that subverted sequel expectations in a bold and brazen way. It was released during the pandemic, but it still excels in art, level design, performance, writing. The game has been praised for its visuals and audio design as well as its polish.