New Rising Media Will Be At GameCity 8
This is going to be a busy couple of weeks, as I'm proud to announce New Rising Media will be covering GameCity 8. Expect the unexpected, as we dive into one of the nation's greatest celebration of video games.
Valve Announces The Steam Controller
Valve has unveiled "a different kind of gamepad," which they are calling the Steam Controller. It features two circular trackpads, complimented by a touchscreen in the middle.
First-Person Shooters Can Help You Perceive Motion Better While Walking Backwards
A study by the School of Psychology at the University of Leicester suggests that playing an FPS can help you walk backwards better, as it will improve your motion perception.
Valve Announces Steam Machines, 'Steam Box' Prototype For A New Category Of Living Room Hardware
Valve has announced it is building a game console. They are partnering with various manufacturers to create an entirely new class of computers under the name of Steam Machines.
The Whole Of Great Britain Recreated In Minecraft
Ordanance Survey, the company responsible for mapping Great Britain, has rebuilt the entire country in Minecraft.
Experience The 'Star Wars' Death Star Trench Run On Oculus Rift
The Oculus Rift has some great virtual reality experiences, but none quite like hopping into the cockpit of an X-Wing, hurtling through the Death Star's Trench Run to fire the proton torpedo.
Valve Announces SteamOS, A New PC Game Platform For The Living Room
Valve has announced SteamOS, bringing this PC gaming system to your living room. It combines the comprehensive Steam digital distribution platform with a user interface purpose-built for use on televisions, and is built for free on Linux.
Grand Theft Auto V Review
With astronomical hype and a £170m budget, Rockstar North has aimed high with Grand Theft Auto V, and it's brilliant.
#NRMPRESENTS 'Superhot.' Control Time In This Unique FPS Puzzler
Imagine Braid mixed with Mirror's Edge, plus a hint of Max Payne and The Matrix for good measure. The concoction created is not far off the unique nature of Superhot, a free FPS that was greenlit for Steam in just 5 days (a new record).
The 18th Anniversary Of The Original Playstation: Your Favourite Games
Eighteen years ago, the Playstation was released in America, commencing Sony's meteoric gaming rise in the West. Love it or hate it, there's no denying the emphatic statement this grey box left on the world of modern video games.
Timesplitters Rewind Is In Development For Playstation 4
Timesplitters is making a comback. A collection of maps, weapons and characters from the three previous titles in the series are being developed and released on Playstation 4, under the name of Timesplitters Rewind.
Nintendo 2DS Announced. New 'Entry-Level' Handheld Console Without 3D
Nintendo has unveiled a new low-cost version of the 3DS that plays games in 2D. It will be released in the UK on October 12th for £109.99, according to pricing by GAME. This is probably one of the more confusing product decisions we've seen from the company in recent times, including the Wii-U.
'Grand Theft Auto Online' Gameplay Revealed In Trailer. Coming October 1st
Rockstar Games has released a video detailing Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer system teased in July's Grand Theft Auto V gameplay trailer. Simply put, the options are endless in this online sandbox, built for 16 players.
New Grand Theft Auto V Screenshots And Details Revealed
Rockstar Games have fed the hype machine surrounding Grand Theft Auto V, releasing a new batch of screenshots and details about the upcoming game.
Microsoft Shows How The Xbox One Controller Has Changed
How is the Xbox One controller improved compared to the Xbox 360? This is a question that 105 Microsoft employees have spent 2 years answering. The team have tried a lot of things, including the ability to emit smells (seriously); but a video has been released explaining exactly what's been done.
#NRMPresents 'Super Techno Ninja.' Castlevania Meets Dishonored In Side-Scroller
Take the unique blend of Castlevania, Strider, Dishonored and Mark of the Ninja, and you get an ambitious side-scroller by the name of Super Techno Ninja. Taking the best of classic action games and combining it with modern gameplay mechanics, London-based independent game developer Darryl has introduced something new to what has become a rather tired genre.
'PaperDude VR.' A Virtual Reality Paperboy Using Oculus Rift, Kinect And A Bike
Paperboy has been resurrected in the form of 'PaperDude VR,' combining the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, a Kinect motion sensor and a stationary bike.
Foc.us Headset Shocks Your Brain To Improve Gaming
Shock therapy to improve your high score. The Foc.us gaming headset is the world's first commercial Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Headset, applying a small current to the front part of your brain to improve your cognitive functions and short-term memory.
#NRMPresents 'MotorGun.' Car Combat From A "Dream Team" Of Developers
What would you get if the creative minds behind the likes of Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, Twisted Metal, Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Interstate '76 made a game? Newly formed Pixelbionic has the answer: presenting MotorGun, the studio's inaugural car combat title.
The Walking Dead: 400 Days Review
When it comes to The Walking Dead: 400 Days, following in the footsteps of greatness can be a tricky thing.