Andrzej Marczewski

Well, lets start by saying that I run YARS. Gaming has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember!I felt there were just too few games review sites out there, so created YARS to fill that sorry looking gap....

THQ Announces Details of WWE ’13 Downloadable Content Purchase Program

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced details surrounding the company’s downloadable content plans and Fan Axxess Program for WWE® ’13, the revolutionary next installment in the WWE flagship videogame franchise. The content offering, currently slated to include an extensive variety of playable WWE Superstars, Divas, “Attitude Era” luminaries and more, will be available via Xbox …

THQ Announces Details of WWE ’13 Downloadable Content Purchase Program Read More »

Thumbstar’s Drag Tag Smash on Android out now (MOB)

A re-envisioning of the classic arcade action shooter and set to an awesome electro soundtrack, Drag Tag Smash is set to blast the competition into oblivion. Taking gaming to the next level, Drag Tag Smash allows players to enact their destructive fantasies. The intuitive controls allow you to simply tag your targets and drag them …

Thumbstar’s Drag Tag Smash on Android out now (MOB) Read More »

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission deploys demo for Windows PC (PC)

Sea trial – Just two days after the game launched worldwide, Bohemia Interactive has commissioned the Windows PC demo for Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. The demo introduces players to the unique Carrier Command gameplay as they lead two demo-exclusive assaults on the islands of Thermopylae and Granite. Narrated by one of the developers, the demo …

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission deploys demo for Windows PC (PC) Read More »

Special Effect – an amazing video from an amazing charity (ARTICLES)

SpecialEffect are a unique UK charity that do whatever it takes to help everyone with disabilities to have a better quality of life. For some, this means access to fun and leisure activities like computer games. For others, it’s giving them a voice at a time when they can’t even speak. Find out more at …

Special Effect – an amazing video from an amazing charity (ARTICLES) Read More »

Dark Souls Receives Three Much Coveted Nominations for the 30th Golden Joystick Awards.

NAMCO BANDAI Games remind fans of Dark Souls™ to show their support by voting at the 30th Golden Joystick Awards. The annual Golden Joysticks awards are voted for solely by the gaming community and this year sees Dark Souls™ for PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 nominated for ‘Best RPG’, ‘Top Gaming Moment’ and ‘Ultimate Game of …

Dark Souls Receives Three Much Coveted Nominations for the 30th Golden Joystick Awards. Read More »

Booth Babes at Games Events – Not Needed and It Seems Not That Wanted (ARTICLES)

Since the first day of Eurogamer Expo 2012, there has been one thing that seems to be catching everyone’s attention. Is it the latest Call of Duty? or maybe Hitman? No. It has been booth babes. For those who don’t know, booth babes are usually scantily clad women, who parade around the show trying to …

Booth Babes at Games Events – Not Needed and It Seems Not That Wanted (ARTICLES) Read More »

My plea to the games industry. Embrace gamification and get involved. (ARTICLES)

Gamification seems like a dirty word in the games industry. With the likes of Ian Bogost being incredibly vocal about their dislike of it as a concept. I understand this and I respect the thought out opinions that people like him have. However, below is my plea to others in the games industry – especially …

My plea to the games industry. Embrace gamification and get involved. (ARTICLES) Read More »

Free content update for Endless Space on Steam �Rise of the Automatons� (PC)

Haarlem, The Netherlands – 2 October 2012 – Iceberg Interactive and developer Amplitude Studios announce that they are ready to release the first free add-on for their ‘4x’ strategy hit ENDLESS SPACE, called “Rise of the Automatons”, later today on Steam. Amplitude CEO Mathieu Girard says: “We have to thank our community for their help …

Free content update for Endless Space on Steam �Rise of the Automatons� (PC) Read More »

(PC)

Masthead Studios, a leading independent game developer, launched today first gameplay trailer for their upcoming title GUNS and ROBOTS, a shooter with cooperative online multiplayer for PC. You can watch the trailer on the Official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playgar       The new gameplay video highlights the customization process, that helps players progress in the game. In …

(PC) Read More »

Ukie CEO offers to work with Labour on new ‘TechBacc’ to create a new generation of digital creative entrepreneurs

CEO of games and interactive entertainment trade body Ukie, has today used a speech at the ‘How Labour can put small business first’ event, held at the party’s Conference, to comment on the announcement by Ed Milliband that Labour would introduce a new Technical Baccalaureate qualification. Commenting on the ‘TechBacc’ announcement, Dr Twist said: “We …

Ukie CEO offers to work with Labour on new ‘TechBacc’ to create a new generation of digital creative entrepreneurs Read More »