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An Interview With The Creators Of 11-11: Memories Retold

I recently sat down with Aardman Animations and DigixArt, to talk about their latest game - 11-11: Memories Retold.

Interview, games, Editor's PicksJason EnglandDecember 1, 2018Interview, Digixart, 11-11: Memories Retold, Aardman Studios

Sega Dreamcast Turns 20 - The Futuristic Console That Failed By Being Ahead Of Its Time

On this day 20 years ago, the Sega Dreamcast was released in Japan. Now, two decades later, we celebrate one of the most under-appreciated beacons that defined the future of console gaming.

games, editorial, Most PopularJason EnglandNovember 28, 2018sega dreamcast, dreamcast, 20, tribute, 20th anniversary

Red Dead Redemption 2 Should Be Naff, So Why Is It Amazing?

The parts that make Red Dead Redemption 2 can be seen as cumbersome and slightly boring, so why is the sum of those parts an incredible game?

games, editorialJason EnglandNovember 26, 2018Red Dead Redemption 2, Review, Gameplay, Analysis

Interview With ‘Reigns’ Developer François Alliot And The Team At Nerial

Meet Nerial, the team behind royalty-meets-tinder mobile game ‘Reigns’ in an exclusive interview with New Rising Media.

games, InterviewJason EnglandNovember 17, 2018Nerial, Reigns, Francois Alliot, Reigns: Game of Thrones, Interview

Battlefield V Review

Battlefield returns to its World War Two roots, but is it better than ever? Find out in my review for Stuff Magazine.

games, review, Most PopularJason EnglandNovember 11, 2018Battlefield, Battlefield V, Review, Stuff Magazine

11-11: Memories Retold Review

11-11: Memories Retold is Aardman’s first major game - a gripping World War 1 story released for the centenary of Armistice Day.

GRIP: Combat Racing Review (PS4)

Looking for a new racing game that throws realism out the window in exchange for fun? Let’s see if GRIP: Combat Racing fits the bill.

games, reviewJason EnglandNovember 2, 2018GRIP: Combat Racing, Grip, Wired Productions, Review, Playstation 4, PS4, rollcage, Mario Kart, TrackMania

Gaming With Colour Blindness - A Largely Ignored Problem?

Gaming with colour blindness is a bigger problem than you may think, so what are developers doing to help?

games, Feature, Editor's PicksJason EnglandOctober 29, 2018Colour blind, gaming, colorblind, colourblind, video games, gaming with colour blindness

Reigns: Game of Thrones Review

Does the gameplay of Reigns fit with the Game of Thrones lore, to make an addictive mobile game? Find out in my review…

review, games, Editor's PicksJason EnglandOctober 26, 2018Nerial, Android, Reigns, Steam, Devolver Digital, Reigns: Game of Thrones, Review, iOS

Zero Latency Nottingham Review - The UK’s First Free Roam Virtual Reality Gaming Arena

Zero Latency – the UK’s first free roam, multiplayer virtual reality arena managed to make a dull Monday night fun. That’s pretty damn special.

games, reviewJason EnglandOctober 20, 2018Zero Latency, Virtual Reality, VR, Nottingham, Review, Free Roam, Outbreak Origins, Zombie Survival, Singularity, Engineerum

Warriors Orochi 4 Review (PS4)

Does Warriors Orochi 4 bring Koei Tecmo back to the glory days of their Dynasty Warriors series, or is it just another misstep?

games, reviewJason EnglandOctober 16, 2018Warriors Orochi 4, review, Dynasty Warriors, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Game Review

A Love Letter To Flash Games

Dear Flash Games. I know we haven’t been together for a while, but I just wanted to tell you how much you all meant to me growing up.

Energy Drinks Can No Longer Be Sold To Children, But Gamer Energy Supplements Can

Restrictions on selling Red Bull to kids is all well and good, but another potentially harmful product attracts young gamers and goes entirely unchecked.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Hands On Preview - With Great Power...

Has Insomniac Games done Spider-Man justice on the PS4? Find out in my hands-on preview…

Why Is The Second Game In Every Naughty Dog Series The Best?

If there’s one thing you learn quickly about Naughty Dog, it’s that every second game they make, from Crash Bandicoot 2 to Uncharted 2, are the best in their respective series.

games, FeatureJason EnglandAugust 15, 2018Naughty Dog, Games, Sequel, Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted, The Last Of Us, Jak and Daxter

Four In Ten 'The Sims' Players Have Purposefully Killed Their Own Sims

A new study has shown that 41% of The Sims players have purposefully killed their Sims. This means 59% of the study’s candidates are liars.

games, newsJason EnglandAugust 4, 2018The Sims, Sims, Study, YouGov, Research, Death, Killed their sims, Murder, murder

5 Bizarre Facts About Video Games - Learn Something Episode 37

On this week’s episode of my podcast ‘Learn Something…’ - five of the weirdest facts about video games.

games, FeatureJason EnglandAugust 2, 2018Learn Something, Podcast, Anchor, Anchor.fm, video games, weird, weird facts

Tony Hawk’s Underground - PS2 Second Wind Review

The first big break away from the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise formula, has Underground aged well since it came out in 2003? Let’s find out in my review of THUG.

My Ultimate Desk Setup Tour - A Nerd’s Dream Come True

Every blogger loves a good desk setup for their work, and New Rising Media is no different. Allow me to take you on a tour of where the magic happens.