Darryn Bonthuys

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review - Je Suis-koden

3 days ago | pfangirl.com | Darryn Bonthuys

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shouldn’t be this good. On paper, a traditional turn-based RPG with souls-like influences fused into its design, a relatively short time-to-complete playtime, and a decadently French direction sounds like a recipe for chaos. Somehow, though, developer Sandfall Interactive has managed to combine all of its ideas into a harmonious experience with its debut effort.
Borderlands 4 Will Feature Substantial Changes For Co-Op Players

3 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

During PAX East 2025, Borderlands 4 developer Gearbox hosted a panel in which it revealed more details on the upcoming looter-shooter. One of the primary topics of conversation related to quality-of-life changes for co-op, as Gearbox is aiming to address complaints from previous games in the Borderlands series and apply these improvements to the sequel.
20 Years Ago, The Next Console Gaming Generation Was Revealed In The Most 2005 Way Possible

3 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

May 12 marks an important day in the history of the Xbox, as 20 years ago, the Xbox 360 console was first revealed. Microsoft adopted a very different tactic for the debut of its Xbox successor, as instead of a grand debut at an event like E3--like what Sony would do for the PlayStation 3--it instead chose to show off the console on MTV in a special event hosted by Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood.
Original XCOM Creator Thinks Switch 2 Mouse Controls Have Big Strategy-Game Potential

3 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

PC is typically considered the go-to platform for strategy games, but in the case of the Switch 2, XCOM creator Julian Gollop sees great possibility for the genre to expand on the new Nintendo console, thanks to Joy-Con 2s offering mouse-like controls.
Amazon Is Releasing An Exclusive RoboCop 2: 4K Steelbook Edition Featuring New Cover Art

5 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

While it might lack the razor-sharp satire of the original, RoboCop 2 is still a rock-solid action movie and worth having in any Blu-ray collection dedicated to the '90s. For fans of steelbook covers, a new run of RoboCop 2 in 4K is on the way, and you can preorder it exclusively through Amazon for $45 ahead of its release on July 15.
Bam Margera Officially Returning For Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Darryn Bonthuys

20 hours ago10 Underrated SNES Games You Need To PlayOriginally released in 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, better known as the SNES, is Nintendo’s seventh-best-selling video game console …17 hours agoThe best video game remasters of all timeThere can be a bit of confusion when it comes to determining what qualifies as a video game remake and what is a remaster.
Bam Margera Officially Returning For Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4

6 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Bam Margera has officially confirmed that he'll be in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. When the remakes were first announced, Margera's name was noticeably absent from the roster. In a video posted on Activision's social media channels, Margera teased that he'll be present in the game as a secret skater.
Breaking This New Nintendo Clause Could Make Your Switch 2 "Unusable"

6 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

Nintendo updated its user agreement and privacy policy ahead of the Switch 2 launch next month, and while the company briefly listed a few of the changes in the email it sent out, one of the big changes might have escaped your notice. A new clause related specifically to "unauthorized use" and other keywords like "bypass" and "modify" in the US version of the email gives Nintendo the right to make your console "unusable" if it discovers that you've broken any of these rules.
David Ayer's Intense World War 2 Drama Fury Is Getting A New 4K Blu-Ray

6 days ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

Big budget World War 2 movies aren't as popular as they once were, but one of the best of the modern era is easily David Ayer's Fury. The hard-hitting tale of a US tank crew taking on seemingly impossible odds as they pushed the Axis forces back was an intense experience, and if you'd like to add it to your Blu-ray collection, a new Fury Limited 4K Steelbook Edition is launching on July 15 and is now available to preorder for $40.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Is Getting A Limited-Edition DualSense Controller

1 week ago | gamespot.com | Darryn Bonthuys

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches soon, and if you're looking to hike across the post-apocalyptic world in style, a new DualSense controller is now available to preorder ahead of its release on June 26. Priced at $85, The Death Stranding 2 controller will be available to preorder starting May 22 and it'll be sold exclusively through the PlayStation Direct store in the US.