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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 | 23/08/2012 · 3:28 pm

GAME NEWS – Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse Kickstarter Announced

By Marty Mulrooney

Broken Sword 5 The Serpent's Curse

When Alternative Magazine Online interviewed Broken Sword voice actor Rolf Saxon in 2011, he hinted at a fifth – and perhaps final – instalment in the award-winning adventure game series. At 2pm today (23rd August 2012), Broken Sword 5 was officially announced by video game designer and Revolution Software co-founder/managing director Charles Cecil. George Stobbart – that’s two b’s, and two t’s – will return with Nico Collard in Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse. The catch? They can only do it with your help.

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by | 20/08/2012 · 7:29 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With David Hewson (Author, The Killing)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed The Killing by British author David Hewson, describing it as “an unputdownable page-turner that deserves as much recognition as the television show that inspired it.” AMO is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with Mr Hewson, where we talk about the process of adapting the hit Danish TV show to the written page and his writing career as both a journalist and author of popular fiction.

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by | 17/08/2012 · 12:15 pm

GAME REVIEW – Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (PC, 2006)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an adventure game created by legendary game designer Ragnar Tørnquist and released by Norwegian developer Funcom in 2006 for Xbox and Windows PC. The sequel to 1999’s The Longest Journey (released in 2000 in the UK), Dreamfall takes place 10 years after the events of the first game in the year 2219. Players must help 20-year-old Casablanca resident Zoë Castillo as she attempts to save April Ryan – The Longest Journey’s original protagonist – and track down her missing boyfriend.

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by | 13/08/2012 · 9:55 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Vince Twelve (xii games, Resonance)

By Marty Mulrooney

Vince Twelve Interview - Alternative Magazine Online

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed indie point-and-click PC adventure game Resonance, describing it as “the best science fiction adventure game since Gemini Rue.” AMO is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with Vince Twelve, founder of xii games and the creative force behind Resonance!

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