Gamers aren’t dead, it’s just that being a gamer doesn’t mean anything
In response to the rather embarrassing firestorm that has been going down on Twitter, a few gaming journalists have penned pieces vehemently stating that gamers are dead. At face value I’m here to tell you that’s a load of old twoddle, but also that the authors themselves know this to be…
VGU Interviews: GoD Factory: Wingmen Part 1
I recently had the chance to speak with the fantastically named Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, founder of Nine Dots Studio Inc, about his recently released title, GoD Factory Wingmen. It was a pretty mammoth interview so it’s coming at you in two parts. Also seriously, why isn’t my name that cool? Ian:…
Stick it to the Man! is out now for Xbox One
Zoink! Games and Ripstone Publishing announced today that their quirky platformer, Stick it to the Man!, is available now for download on Xbox One, priced at £6.39 / €7.99 / $9.99. Already available on pretty much every other platform (PC, PS4, PS3, Wii U and PS Vita), Stick it to the…
Phil Spencer takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The chosen one who will lead us from the dark land of Mattrick, Phil Spencer himself has taken the ALS ice bucket challenge after being nominated by Minecraft creator, Markus 'Notch' Persson. For those of you that don't know, the ALS ice bucket challenge gives those nominated an ultimatum; donate…
Halo 5 Guardians to have a 3 week beta.
Halo 5 Guardians beta will begin on December 29th and will last for three whole weeks, it was announced at Gamescom today. Sign me up, no seriously where do I sign up.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Exclusive to Xbox One
Announced at Gamescom 2014, during the Microsoft conference, Rise of the Tomb Raider was announced to be exclusive to Xbox One. What? I mean why? It's a franchise steeped in Sony history. I guess it works as Microsoft's counter to Uncharted but other than fat stacks of cash, I can't…
Evolve delayed to 2015
2K Games upcoming shooter, Evolve, has been delayed until February 2015, it was revealed today in Take-Two Interactive Software's Q1 2015 Earnings Conference Call. Evolve was originally slated to be coming out this October. Whilst 2K gave no reason for the delay, we can speculate that they didn't want to saturate…
The Destiny Beta was brilliant, but it has me worried…
Over the last week, pretty much anyone with a games console has been playing the beta for Destiny, the latest project from Halo creators Bungie. Expectations were high and most people have come away from the beta with those expectations met. Personally, I have to be honest and say that…
2K UK teasing new Bioshock?
2K UK's Twitter account just posted up an interesting image along with the tagline "Oooo, what COULD this mean?!" https://twitter.com/2kinternational/status/492258386290171904 What indeed? I don't know about you guys, but that looks very Bioshocky to me. After the closure of Bioshock's creators, Irrational Games, it seemed like the future of the…
Roccat’s Kone has gone optical
ROCCAT have announced that they will be introducing a limited run Kone XTD Optical gaming mouse. This new addition to the Kone lineup will feature an ultra-precise, true 6,400 DPI Pro-Optic (R5) optical sensor as well as ROCCAT's Adjustable Distance Control Unit (ADCU), for manually configurable lift control. The Kone XTD Optical also…
VGU is hiring
That’s right folks you can join the glamorous and exciting world of games journalism…OK it’s not that glamorous or exciting…and journalism is pushing it at times but never the less, VGU is looking for writers to fill the following roles: News Editor (multiple positions) – You will be tasked with…
Valiant Hearts available now
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is available now as a digital download for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC. Valiant Hearts is a puzzle-adventure game set, as the subtitle might have tipped you off, during World War I, aka The Great War. The trailer we saw at E3 set…
Worms Battlegrounds Review
Familiarity is the spice of life. Back when I reviewed Worms Clan Wars, I said it was good because it was essentially Worms Revolution. Worms Battlegrounds is just Worms Clan Wars. Not even essentially, it is full on just Worms Clan Wars renamed for the console space. I can only presume…
Aisha Tyler is doing an AMA…on Neogaf
Aisha Tyler, actress best known for her role as Lana Kane in the animated series Archer, as well as the host of Ubisoft's E3 conference for the past three years running, is doing an AMA on Neogaf forums. Aisha's original post states: "Hey guys. I am at e3 and from…
TIME break embargo on Star Fox, Full Interview here
Tut tut, someone's in trouble. The article has since been taken down, but TIME posted an article up on their site today a little bit too early. The article talks about 3 new games coming from Shigeru Miyamoto including Star Fox. Luckily we managed to screen grab the entire interview…
Let It Die Announced exclusive to PS4
Suda 51's next title Let It Die will be exclusive to the PS4.
Crackdown 3 Announced for Xbox One
Cloudgine and Microsoft have announced Crackdown 3, exclusive to Xbox One. It appears that fully destructible environments will feature, using Cloudgine's cloud processing technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQphk81Koo0
PlayDead’s next game, Inside, debuts on Xbox
Playdead, the creators of Limbo, will be releasing their next title, Inside, on Xbox first.
Ori and the Blind Forest Announced exclusive to Xbox One
Ori and the Blind Forest Announced exclusive to Xbox One. Check out the announcement trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cklw-Yu3moE Stay tuned for more E3 news as it comes
Dragon Age Inquisition Release Date
Dragon Age Inquisition will launch October 7th, it was revealed at Microsoft's E3 conference. Dragon Age Inquisition is the latest installment in Bioware's Dragon Age series. Stay with us for more E3 news.
Evolve exclusive beta access and DLC for Xbox One
Evolve will have exclusive beta access and DLC on Xbox during Microsoft's E3 conference. New monsters were also shown off in the trailer. Beta will be coming this fall. Evolve is the next shooter from the guys behind Left 4 Dead, Turtle Rock Studios and features 4 hunters playing co-op…