For all you hardcore RPG fans, you can now preorder the sequel to Square Enix's old school RPG, Bravely Second: End Layer, on the UK Nintendo Store. Bravely Default was a love letter to old school JRPGs, in line with the original 6 Final Fantasies, with tons of jobs to…

The hype train is fuelled with hundreds of Shovel Knight amiibo and it’s on course for its final destination, so let’s speculate on 5 things to expect from tomorrow’s final Direct dedicated to Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS. This list will be a mix of pretty standard…

Dear Konami, We’re a small site and we can only do what we do here with the support of the large video game publishers who send us review copies of games early, provide us with press resources and the like. Konami are one such company who we have been lucky…

It seems an interesting choice that Nintendo would choose the little known Chibi Robo to spearhead a new title on the 3DS when there's a plethora of more well established waiting at the side-lines. Even stranger that Nintendo would take this new title in a completely different direction to its…

Back in 1999, the sales of the Nintendo Game Boy were driven by arrival of the Pokemon games. Whether you owned the Red or Blue versions of the game, catching all 150 Pokemon was a challenge to be relished. The Yellow version also added to the hype, introducing several elements…

Taking a break from the usual single player experience of your standard Zelda game, Tri Force Heroes instead follows the path of Four Swords Adventures on GBA and Gamecube, offering a more social quest to complete with up to 3 people. So, if you walk into Triforce Heroes expecting the…

The 1992 classic Mega Drive title has been reworked in stereoscopic 3D and is now available to purchase on the Nintendo eShop for €4.99/£4.49/$5.99. The critically acclaimed, side scrolling beat ‘em up that redefined the genre, sees Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding take to the streets once more to rescue their friend…

If the video game calendar was given its own Zodiac, then 2014 would definitely be listed as the year of the re-master for Sony and Microsoft. Although it is less common, the trend has continued into the Nintendo world, with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy being the latest release to…

There are many things in life that you wouldn't expect to work well together, such as fish fingers and custard, or opposing sub genres of the same kind of video game. However, ATLUS's latest release, Persona Q, has taken the two worlds of Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona,…

It sure has been a long time coming, but Level-5 and 1-Up’s adorable RPG, Fantasy Life, has finally made it to Western shores. Released in Japan back in 2012, the game has made moderate waves over the course of its already lengthy life, but will Fantasy Life’s new audience enjoy…

After going through demos, leaks and streams of Japanese footage, Super Smash Bros for 3DS is finally here and ready to kick off this installment of the Smash series. As well as being a brand new iteration, this edition of the game is the first ever Smash game designed for…

ATLUS have produced many different kinds of games over the years, from surgery-based visual novels, to ethical simulators involving sheep. They are also famous for retreading their footsteps, by releasing expanded versions of their older software. This is exactly the case with Etrian Odyssey Untold, as it invites you to…

Pokemon Bank is still missing in action both in Japan and in the West following unexpected downtime for Nintendo online, which has been on-going since last week. Via twitter, Nintendo confirmed that they are still working on resolving several issues found within the Pokemon Bank. Both what these issues are and when the…

The Ace Attorney series of games has always been held in high regard. With the quirky sprite art characters and somewhat clever courtroom puzzles, the series grabbed gamers from all backgrounds. Some played for the almost point-and-click style of gameplay, some for the courtroom battles but all agree that these…

Pokémon X and Y isn’t just another Pokémon game. For nearly 17 years now Game Freak have been busting out Pokémon games like nobody’s business which as well as new Pokémon adds new features as well as new areas to explore. And that really was about it, just small improvements…

Etrian Odyssey is an interesting concept with a classic twist, you exploring through long dungeons like a dungeon crawler, but at the same time give you the old school JRPG experience while drawing your own map. Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan is the series' continuing attempt to try and bring…

There are some games on a console’s library that make other games look fantastic in comparison. Games that are well thought out, but are poorly executed in contrast to other games. One example of this is none other than Crash City Mayhem, a driving game for the 3DS. On face…

Mario and Luigi Dream Team Bros Players: 1 Genre: RPG Platform: 3DS Developer: AlphaDream Shying away from the Paper Mario side, Nintendo have taken us back to the pure RPG side for the Year of Luigi and while we at VGU really enjoyed Paper Mario Sticker Star, we also all agreed…

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Players: 1 (Up to 4 on multiplayer) Simulation Nintendo 3DS Animal Crossing: New Leaf – here’s a game that can be described in a few simple words. It is a time waster but not a waste of time. However, this review wouldn’t really be that great…

On the review table today is the latest edition in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. As a child, if you ever dreamed of living with Pokémon after having watched an episode of the Pokémon show, then this is the game for you. This new…

LEGO have been releasing games for years with a pretty high success rate. From Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, LEGO has always hit the bullseye by LEGO-ising previously established franchises but this time they've tried something a little different. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins has been likened…