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Why do you blog?

December 13, 2012March 26, 2012 by Andrzej Marczewski

I know why I blog. Normally I like to write down the thoughts that are in my head. One day they may be of use to me. If they are of use to others then even better. At times I write because I think what I am writing may help to inform others. When I am doing this kind of writing, it is usually around a subject that I have good knowledge of, can speak about in an informed way and am passionate about.

And that is the real key for me. I write about things that I feel passionate about, well except for this. This is just writing about being passionate.. erm, anyway. Read More ...

Redefined by Technology: The words, they are a changing

April 7, 2014January 16, 2012 by Andrzej Marczewski

Below is a very low brow, non expert look at how the technological revolution has changed the definition of words and concepts over the last few years.

Social: When I were a lad, socialising meant going ot the local for a few drinks. Now it means something totally different, with the advent of Social Networking.

Whilst Innovation may not be Dead, where is the Courage in the Games Industry?

October 15, 2013November 14, 2011 by Andrzej Marczewski

People often ask where the innovation has gone in the games industry. I have been guilty of it on the past. In fact, this article was going to be titled with that exact question.

However, the more I drafted the piece and the more I thought about it, the more I realised that innovation is still alive and kicking in our industry, albeit sometimes quietly. What is missing now is courage.

When I first really got into games, everything seemed innovative. People were really beginning to understand what games could be. This was back in the Days of the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. Read More ...