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About Martin Mulrooney

I am a professional writer and editor from the UK. I graduated with a B.A. (Hons) degree in Media and Film in 2009, specialising in Print Journalism and Advanced Screenwriting. I created Alternative Magazine Online soon after.
by | 28/09/2012 · 12:00 pm

GAME REVIEW – Anna’s Quest Vol. 1: Winfriede’s Tower (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Anna’s Quest Vol. 1: Winfriede’s Tower is an indie point-and-click adventure game created by Krams Design, an independent Game Design & Development Company based in Brisbane, Australia. It tells the story of Anna, a little girl who sets out on a quest to find a cure for her ailing Grandpa. Venturing into the nearby dark woods, she is captured by an evil witch and entrapped in a fortified tower. Winfriede intends to perform experiments on Anna to steal her hidden telekinetic powers – but Anna has no intention of remaining the witch’s prisoner…

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by | 27/09/2012 · 10:02 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Matt McArdell (Papier Kickstarter, Spycraft Studios)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Papier is an adventure game with RPG elements based on the original tale by Matt McArdell. Taking place in a world made of paper, the developers hope to raise $140,000 via Kickstarter to complete the game and realise their vision. Today, Spycraft Studios’ Matt McArdell joins AMO for an exclusive online interview!

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by | 26/09/2012 · 6:11 pm

GAME PREVIEW – Worms Revolution (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Worms Revolution is the latest instalment in the hit video game series that began with the original Worms turn-based artillery game in 1995. Seventeen years later, in October 2012, Team17 plans to release Worms Revolution – which has been developed from the ground up and features a brand new game engine. After some dodgy 3D instalments – we’re looking at you Worms 3D – and several HD re-releases of the original Worms games, only one question remains. Can Worms Revolution revolutionise the series and return it to its roots?

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by | 22/09/2012 · 1:30 pm

GAME NEWS – Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse Kickstarter Campaign Funded… and then some!

By Marty Mulrooney

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When Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse was announced as a Kickstarter campaign last month (23rd August 2012), a funding target of $400,000 was set and fans around the world rejoiced. After only two short weeks (on 6th September 2012) $400,000 was achieved… and then surpassed. Stretch goals were announced and only one question remained – what would the final amount raised be? Today, on Saturday 22nd September 2012, the Broken Sword 5 Kickstarter campaign closed its doors with $771,561 pledged, 14,032 backers and over 30,000 comments! And that’s not including PayPal…

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