Recently, we were given a chance to unbox and review Hauppage's new game capture device for gamers. The HD PVR Rocket combines game recordings with a portable size and function. All you need to power this device is a USB connection from a PC or even a games console your…

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…

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…

The fourth iteration in the Dynasty Warriors Gundam series has arrived on the PS3. Gundam Reborn introduces a lot more this time around from the predecessors. Not just do we get an updated roster of mobile suits and pilots, we also have updated partners, movesets and even the chance to…

It’s been a long time coming, but One Piece: Unlimited World Red has finally made its way to the West. The fourth in the Unlimited series, Unlimited World Red is full of wacky characters, unique environments and a fun combat system, which is really what we should expect from the…

In an attempt to capture the essence of 8-bit platformers from the NES era, the team at Yacht Club Games has dug up many of the genre’s tropes and reworked them, trying to add design elements from the modern era to spice up this aging game style. However, is the…

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…

Oh Vita, I want you to do well. You’re a fun little system, with some really interesting games and the potential for a load more, but it seems that Sony doesn’t want to do much with you. Sony’s E3 press conference was incredibly sparse for Vita announcements or news, besides…

I have a guilty confession to make. I've never made level cap in any MMO. It's long been a goal of mine to find a game that I can sink some time into, and Wildstar has proven itself worthy for me to take up the challenge. I think the reason…

The wait is over and watch_dogs is finally here, bringing with it all of its technology, intrigue as well as a lot of expectation. Does watch_dogs seek to revolutionise the sandbox genre, or is it one to be left in the dog house? Watch_dogs follows the story of Aiden Pierce,…

Now under the title of Bloodborne, Shuhei Yoshida revealed that From Software's Project Beast is now named Bloodborne and will be launched 2015. It looks to have a more gothic look and confirms that guns will be in the game, as seen in the leaked trailer. Look out for more…

Platinumgames, Inc's Hideki Kamiya took to the stage to reveal Scalebound, in which a white-haired protagonist wielded a sword an cracked wise as he fought dragons. This is exclusive to Xbox One and is being developed by Hideki Kamiya and Platinum games.

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

E3 is almost upon us once again, as if the massive rush of E3 hype articles hadn’t tipped you off already. Microsoft and a lot of the third parties seem to have been vomiting info on new games at us before E3 this year, whilst Sony and Nintendo have been…

Just under two weeks ago, Microsoft dropped the bomb everyone saw coming a mile off, announcing a new Kinectless SKU for the Xbox One, priced at $399/£380. Huzzah and hurrah, more choice for consumers. Microsoft gave some spiel about it being about choice and not about them getting their butts…

It's been the general consensus that Sony have been selling their latest console, the PS4, as a loss leader with accesories, games and PS plus subscriptions making them the real money. However in a recent statement on AV Watch, Kaz said this: PS4はすでにハードウェア単体で利益を計上しており、従来のプラットフォームビジネスとは異なる事業体制となっている」 Yes yes I know, har de har…

2K and Turtle Rock Studios, the developers behind Left 4 Dead, have announced the release date of their upcoming co-op shooter, Evolve, which will see a global release on the 21st October 2014. Evolve is coming to PC, Xbox One and PS4. Pre-ordering Evolve will net you the Monster Expansion…

Zombie games have been coming out for years now, whether its Resident Evil, House of The Dead, or DayZ. There are plenty of dead head titles to chose from, and despite many expectations, the zombie trend doesn't seem to be slowing down. H1Z1 is Sony Online Entertainment’s contribution, and with…

With Mario Kart 8 being less than a month away, I thought I’d run down the top 5 best and worst Mario Kart tracks which have graced the series since the initial game on the Super Nintendo. One thing to note is that I will only be taking one version…

Any gamer that lived in the eighties and nineties will remember the urban legend that circulated the world about the supposed eradication of a game so terrible, the developers wanted to erase it's existence. The fact that it was tied in one of the most successful family movies of the era didn't…

In recognition of Star Wars Day which is coming up on May 4th, Microsoft have packed this weeks Deals of the Week with Star Wars titles, as well as a free avatar item from Disney, just to push the boat out. That's not quite all they've come up with, though,…