Darryn Bonthuys (@darranged.bsky.social)
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Writer at GameSpot. Also seen (or read) on IGN, VGC, and PlayStation. Loves Tuesdays.
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Been tormented by Guttural Toads for several nights, so last night I managed to catch them. Don't worry, they've been safely relocated to a natural dam sanctuary, so that they can be someone else's problem.
Pfangirl Reviews (@pfangirlreviews.bsky.social) reposted
Gallery time! From the casual to Masters-level competitive, here is the cosplay that caught our eye at @ComicConAfrica this year. #comicconafrica2025
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I’m only allowed to post this 12 times a year. youtu.be/4j_cOsgRY7w
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Didn’t attend Comic-Con Africa this year, and naturally, I have cosplay FOMO. Good thing I have a project or two to work on for next year!
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.@ComicConAfrica is six years old but always brings the shiny and new! Here are our top debut attractions for the 2025 show, which kicks off today. #comicconafrica2025 www.pfangirl.com/lifestyle/ou...
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Honestly I don't know if this is an improvement :D
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I am now an owner of Crocs.
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The masses cry out for a Tony Hawk Underground remake, but I don't know if people are ready for a 4K version of that smug prick Eric Sparrow.
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Alternate universe KFC slogan: Toe-sucking evil.
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Nothing better than a Sunday afternoon working out some Bat-poses!
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So shiny, so chrome! Hot Toys Iron Man Mark 2. I’ve been itching to assemble this for weeks.
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I reviewed Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and it’s very good. Exactly what I want out of the remake: 📝 www.gamespot.com/reviews/meta... 🎥 youtu.be/qdIbICLLzTE?...
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I'm thinking about how ants never get sick because they have anty bodies.
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My bankrupting work here is done.
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Yeah, I'd say this borders on PG, but at a master-grade size. The Chinese instructions aren't the best, and I had to make a few modifications as well to complete it.
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In Era Lizard. Gunpla Ultra still has one in stock if you want to give it a bash.
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Still lots left to do, but this not-a-Gundam build has been incredible so far.
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I'm currently attempting to get over my fear of horror games with some exposure therapy, and I have to say, The Callisto Protocol is pretty freakin' awesome so far.
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My bodyguard for Gamescom coverage tonight is here and ready. Please don’t let there be an announcement for Martha is Dead Remastered.
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Some day, and that day is today, we will call upon you to do a service... and that service is to read our Mafia: The Old Country review. Whether you consider this cinematic action game dated or refreshingly old-school will be up to you.
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Child dressed like Spider-Man for Halloween: Trick or treat! Me, also in costume, at my door:
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A happy Gamescom week to everyone watching, and a happy GamesKolsch week to my fellow journos at the convention right now.
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We don’t talk about those wretched Tekken 3 Eddie players on this platform.
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Working my way through a *reasonably sized* Batman omnibus tonight. Cat for scale:
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Me, if I see any Boba Fett and Luke cosplays next year at Comic-Con:
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SAINTLY SALIVA!
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Prisoner: I got a life sentence for committing several counts of manslaughter. What are you in for? Me: I'm responsible for teaching British people how to incorrectly pronounce the word yogurt.
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Fuckit, I'm tired of having brown hair and clean underwear.
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Gawd, I hope this next cosplay project has the Venn diagram intersection of being dope, doable, and not a chore to wear.
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Battlefield 6 beta: Very good, the franchise is so back, baby. Also, not a fuck can my reflexes keep up with those damn Fortnite kiddos, so I'm going to enjoy the game vicariously through livestreams of people who play better than I do.
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Mine started with Street Fighter. Thanks, Capcom.
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Wait until I start slapping on the armor! I'm actually super-impressed with these Gundam alternatives so far.
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This might just be the most evilest-looking Gundam I’ve ever built.
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We can’t be friends unless your pants can contain a PS3 console, a medium-sized aircraft carrier, and the 1996 British Olympics team.
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That's a real nice mecha-spider you got there, real purdy.
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SILENCE, current cosplay projects, new cosplay project is speaking.
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Exclusive ahead of Evo 2025: Uncle Ben is a playable character in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Spirits, but he can only take one hit before he's knocked out of a match.
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I can't believe there *are* rules about duel-wielding clubs on the golf course.
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He only acts this lovable after he has successfully maimed and eaten a half-dead mole.
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Me, looking at my Joy-Cons after stuffing my face:
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I don't know about you guys, but I'm starting to think that 20 unsolicited phone calls from Vodacom and its Mondo division since Friday is a tad bit excessive.
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There's a new film based on a Stephen King story on the way, and while it looks good, it could be better with a simple adjustment.
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I don't think anything else I make is going to top my thumbnail work this week.
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Why are we not talking more about Dead as Disco, a beat-'em-up that combines Arkham Asylum, Hi-Fi Rush, and Sifu influences with a killer soundtrack and a slick art direction? I finally got around to the demo for it, and I am hyped! youtu.be/ipBPeI3bOW0
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If anyone needs me, I'm busy playing my favorite game that stars Liam Neeson. No, it's not Fallout 3.
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My favorite part is when Ben Grimm attends a pottery class and yells "IT'S CROCKERY TIME!".
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I'm pleased to report that I've started work on my Fantastic Four Human Torch costume, but I'll only be able to wear it once and for a few minutes.
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It's a Carpenter Brut soundtrack kind of day. youtu.be/er416Ad3R1g
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The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing people that Altered Beast is a good game.
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Thursday Tunes Nine Inch Nails As alive as you need me to be youtu.be/dNTwvW7Py7M
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I'm also a pretty good judge of Sriracha sauces! (Avoid the one with a Tiger logo on it, by all costs)
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I want to be as cool as DJ Pikachu when I grow up, one day.