SANFORD, N.C. - s4story -- Nious Media, an independent multimedia and digital entertainment network founded by U.S. Navy veteran and recording artist Markivus Nious, is expanding its original programming, gaming coverage and creative collaborations.

Based in Sanford, North Carolina, Nious Media connects audiences through gaming, music, interviews and storytelling. Its programming includes 40 Something Gamers, Deeper Than Music and Markivus Motivation.

Expanding Gaming and Entertainment Coverage

40 Something Gamers, hosted by longtime friends Markivus "Furyus" Nious and Scharonne Herrington, explores retro and modern gaming through a Generation X perspective. Its Retro Rewind series revisits classic games and consoles, while the main program features conversations about gaming culture and interviews with creators.

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In 2026, Nious Media covered the Game & Geek Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina, interviewing gaming professionals, independent creators and community leaders. The coverage helped introduce the network to additional audiences and foster connections across the gaming community.

Deeper Than Music features conversations with musicians, filmmakers, authors, entrepreneurs and other creative professionals. Markivus Motivation offers reflections on resilience, personal growth and life experiences.

International Reach and Creative Production

The network has recorded more than 10,000 lifetime podcast downloads across its shows, with listeners in international markets.

Nious Media also produces original music through Stand Alone Music and Furyusly Speaking Music Publishing. Nious releases hip-hop under the name Furyus and instrumental music under his own name.

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Building Industry Relationships

As its network develops, Nious Media is pursuing brand partnerships, industry interviews, event coverage, product and book reviews, and original creative projects.

Its approach emphasizes authentic storytelling, editorial independence and mutually valuable professional relationships.

About Nious Media

Nious Media is an independent multimedia and digital entertainment network founded by Markivus Nious. Its programming spans gaming, music, interviews, motivational content and original productions.

Its mission is to connect communities and amplify diverse voices through creative storytelling.

For more information about Nious Media, visit:
https://niousmedia.com