Nintendo Finally Gives Details About Switch Online Service

Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain (somewhat) on the online service they’re bringing to the console this September. For starters, this isn’t going to be the same kind of robust online service PlayStation and Xbox users have grown used to over the years. It’s actually rather bare bones compared to PSN and Xbox Live,…

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There’s a First Time for Everything at Virtual Bastion

Since this month is a time for reminiscing over the last five years of gaming and blogging goodness that has taken place here at Virtual Bastion, I can think of no better time to discuss a few notable “firsts”.  Before we get started, I’d just like to say that, no, I will not be covering…

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Sunday Video Round Up: April 29 – May 5

Hope you’re having a good weekend so far everyone! Let’s celebrate Sunday with an all new Round Up, showcasing the best trailers and gameplay from around the industry over the past week. Here’s a small glimpse into what’s waiting for you below the jump. It doesn’t get much bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2, now does…

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Resonance: Beneath the Mask

Persona 5 is an excellent game. This statement might as well be a cliche in regard to this game as it’s received nothing short of universal praise ever since it released in September 2016/April 2017. It’s not hard to see why when looking at it from the outside and even less difficult if you’ve had…

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Thoughts on Red Dead Redemption II’s third trailer

A couple days ago, Rockstar released its third trailer for Red Dead Redemption II. I’m firmly planted in the RDRII camp, so of course I had to tune in (multiple times), along with millions of others. If you’ve not yet seen it for yourself, I’m happy to oblige.

YouTube Highlights: Weekly Edition #57

Greetings one and all. We’ve once again come round to Friday (funny how regularly that happens!), which means that it’s time for our YouTube Highlights! Oh yes indeedy, it’s that time of the week where we share here some of our favorite moments from all the videos that we posted over the week on our…

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And it all started with “United We Game”

This month we’re celebrating Virtual Bastion’s 5-year anniversary by sharing our favorite memories of the site, blogging, gaming, and our online friendships. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane! When I started up my own blog in late 2011, I had no inkling that it might ever lead to bigger things. I…

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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion Gets Brief Gameplay Trailer

Splatoon fans have been geared up for the series’ first major expansion due out later this year. Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion splatted into Nintendo fan’s consciousness in a big way during the most recent Nintendo Direct. Its known features include a new, mission-based game mode which has players take on some sort of challenge mode….

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Five Years with Virtual Bastion: A Duck’s Perspective

Wow, it’s hard to believe, but Virtual Bastion is now five years old!  To celebrate our five-year anniversary, the three of us are going to reminisce and share some of our fondest memories of our time working together.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy this trip down our respective memory lanes, won’t you?

Saturday Video Round Up: April 22 – 28

Welcome to Sunday everyone, and a new Round Up to go right along with it. As always, I’m bringing you the latest trailers and gameplay from around the industry. A lot of stuff happened this week, so here’s a taste of all the good content waiting for you below the jump. Enjoy! Lara is back!…

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