VGU’s Games of the Year 2016
There have been many games that have come out in 2016 and we have had a look at most of what was on offer. Some games have been fantastic, while others have been average but luckily none has been dreadful enough to fall below our scoring of a 5. It…
BlazBlue Central Fiction Review
Originally published back in 2009, the BlazBlue series has proved to be exceedingly popular with both fighting game and anime fans alike because of its extensive special move system, as well as a captivating storyline with a vast range of characters. The latest entry in the franchise, BlazBlue Central Fiction…
The Last Guardian Review
If you liked ICO and Shadow of Colossus by Fumito Ueda, The Last Guardian will be right up your street that tells the story of an unforgettable relationship between a boy and a giant cat-bird-dog called Trico. Over the course of their adventure you will learn of their trust, communication…
Will’s 2016 Games of the Year
2016 has been a good year for me and games. While at points 2016 has lacked for quality, it certainly made up for it in quantity. Both AAA and indie devs threw everything at the wall to see what stuck. We've also had unconventional release patterns, sleeper hits, and a few…
New Set Of Persona 5 Confidant Trailers Revealed
Earlier this month, Atlus USA released the first English trailers of the Confidant characters who will be your "Social Links" in Persona 5. As well as helping each character with their individual life goals, they will offer various forms of assistance to the Phantom Thieves efforts in return, such as…
Final Fantasy XV Review
My time with Final Fantasy XV was a confusing jumble of ideas. There's no mechanical focal point, no one thing Final Fantasy XV hangs itself on that kept me coming back. It tells a garbled heap of a story, with combat that's often imprecise and messy. And yet I spent more time…
Final Fantasy XV To Receive Two Festive Updates
Square Enix's promise to expand on the already fantastic efforts they have made with Final Fantasy XV is set to reach a major milestone later this week. First on the agenda is two sets of downloadable content which contains a host of festive outfits, such as a Mariachi outfit for Noctis,…
Dishonored 2 Update Adds the Most Requested Feature Gamers Want
Dishonored 2 is receiving a free update to offer players one of the most asked for features, one which we also wanted in our Dishonored 2 review. The update which will be available to download worldwide from Monday 19th December for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will bring a…
Persona 5 Haru English Dub Trailer
After the navigator for Persona 5 was revealed last week by ATLUS, it is now the turn of another regular party member to stride into action. Raised by her father to be the face of his company, Haru Okumura is from a visual perspective the stereotypical naive heir to a…
Yooka Laylee Release Date And Wii U Cancellation Confirmed
Thanks to the kind donations of the many Kickstarter backers in May 2015, the development of Yooka Laylee, the spiritual successor to Banjo Kazooie was allowed to proceed. The developer Playtonic Games has today revealed that the development of the game is nearing completion, and they have announced the final release…
What are the Benefits of Studying a Games Degree Course?
Is your true passion games and do you feel that something you love should be a future career? Then maybe you should be studying for a games degree at university. If you are truly passionate, here’s a few ideas on what degrees you could study to secure your career in…
Steins;Gate 0 Review
The concept of time travel and being able to change the events of the past is one of the most popular plotlines in science fiction, with the consequences for changing the events ranging from moderately beneficial to catastrophic. The possibility of a better future was the focus of Steins;Gate, a…
Three New Persona 5 Confidant Trailers Revealed
Officially known in Japan as Co-Ops, the Social Link system from the Persona games is now known as Confidants for Persona 5, which makes sense considering the purpose of the Phantom Thieves. These people have their own stories to be told, and if the Protagonist helps them with their own…
VGU’s Holiday Video Game & Technology Gift Guide 2016
Shopping for a loved one who puts their life and soul into video games or technology can be quite overwhelming for those less versed with the amount of different items available today. There has been a massive range of new consoles, VR headsets, peripherals, board games and more released this…
VGU’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Gamer Gift’s Under £30
If you are on a tight budget then we have got you covered in our christmas holiday gift guide for video game and technology gifts for under £30.
Tips to Guide You Through Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy is a game that offers over 40 hours of story driven content for the main adventure and you can add even more time onto that if you decide to take detours and tackle side missions. We have put together some simple tips to guide you through the world…
VGU’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016: PlayStation 4 Games
Christmas is just around the corner and with games becoming more popular amongst children and adults alike, it can be difficult to know which games are good if you’re not a gamer yourself. If you’re a veteran gamer, it can also be a struggle to know just what to ask…
Persona 5 Futaba English Dub Trailer
It is fair to say that ATLUS have been exceedingly generous with the new information on Persona 5 of late, and the trend continues today with the reveal of the character who is the navigator of the Phantom Thieves. Futaba Sakura is a teenage genius who became a recluse after…
Dishonored 2 Tweaks That Can Improve Your Experience In-Game
Dishonored 2 has been out for a few weeks now and we have heard a lot of things to do with the performance of the game on PC. We reviewed the game on PC and we did find some issues in terms of fps lag and general slowdown, more so…
PaRappa the Rapper Remastered Coming to PS4
In celebration of the game's 20th anniversary, Sony have announced a fully fledged remaster of the original PaRappa the Rapper will be coming to PlayStation 4 in 2017. To make matters even better, you can download a free demo today on the PS Store. LocoRoco and Patapon will also be…
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Announced with Gameplay Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAOgJ9y0Ots Capcom have announced the next instalment in the Marvel vs Capcom franchise will be Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite. They made the announcement at this years PlayStation Experience 2016 with a debut trailer which opens with Mega Man and Ryu joining forces to take on Iron Man. They both fire projectiles and…