When it comes to water-based wildlife, there are plenty of dangerous creatures from which to choose. Sharks jump first to mind, though some can be meaner than others. Jellyfish, while mesmerizing to a degree, should almost always be avoided. And it’s generally best to clear out of the paths of stingrays. Way, way, way down…
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YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #244
Up this week: Super Mario 64 – you know it, you love it…and so do we! Come along as we revisit this Nintendo classic, Super Mario 64. Miitopia – what adventures await us in the world of Miitopia? After playing its demo, we return to the game to find out! Nostalgic Notions – our periodic feature…
Silly Scoundrels: Conroy Bumpus
In the vast compendium of video game villains, some stand heads and shoulders above their competition. Unfortunately, this a problem for my first pick of the “Silly Scoundrels” lot, because, well, he’s rather…short: Mr. Conroy Bumpus. At first glance, Bumpus, the main antagonist of Sam & Max Hit the Road, may not appear all that…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #243
Up this week: Super Mario 64 – you know it, you love it…and so do we! Come along as we revisit this Nintendo classic, Super Mario 64. Miitopia – what adventures await us in the world of Miitopia? After playing its demo, we return to the game to find out! Nostalgic Notions – our periodic feature…
Saluting our Favorite Silly Scoundrels!
As has become tradition, each April here at Virtual Bastion, we like to feature posts that celebrate the spirit of April Fool’s Day. In the past, we’ve covered everything from our favorite ridiculous characters, to April Fool’s-themed gaming pranks, to silly games and gaming moments. The theme we’ve chosen this year “Silly Scoundrels,” and oh,…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #242
Up this week: Kirby and the Forgotten Land (demo) – we dive into the demo of the newest Kirby game, and this time, he’s in 3D! Kirby Star Allies (demo) – in trying out this demo, we answer the burning question: “is Kirby better with friends?” (Spoilers: Yes!) Miitopia – what adventures await us in the…
Choosing My Own Adventure in Fallout 76
When I last wrote about Fallout 76 in November, I had given an “eh, so what?” to its newest mode, Fallout Worlds. Since then, I’ve only been back to Worlds (Private Worlds) once, cajoling my husband to formulate our own world and give it a go. That go lasted a single session, and we’ve not…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #241
Up this week: Miitopia – what adventures await us in the world of Miitopia? After playing its demo, we return to the game to find out! Super Mario Sunshine – in the grand arsenal of Mario games, Super Mario Sunshine is a unique stand-out. Join along as we play to find out why! Jenny LeClue: Detectivu…
It Takes Two is an Incredible Game, and I Never Want to Play it Again
Though both my husband and I are lifelong gamers, we’re only a few years into our own “co-op mode” renaissance. Before just a few years ago, the vast majority of our “together” time playing games was spent playing very separate games. With the exception of fighting games, we learned long ago that we weren’t compatible…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #240
Up this week: Super Mario Sunshine – in the grand arsenal of Mario games, Super Mario Sunshine is a unique stand-out. Join along as we play to find out why! Jenny LeClue: Detectivu – the life of amateur detective Jenny LeClue goes from mild to wild in this delightful murder-mystery indie game. Nostalgic Notions –…
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