Author Archives: Martin Mulrooney

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 Martin Mulrooney | 20/07/2012 · 12:00 pm

GAME REVIEW – Limbo: Special Edition (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

Alternative Magazine Online reviewed the PlayStation Network version of Limbo (a downloadable puzzle-platform video game created by independent Danish game developer Playdead) last year, describing it as “an unforgettable, game-changing experience.” Originally released as a platform exclusive title on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010, Limbo was ported to the PlayStation Network and Microsoft Windows via Steam in 2011. It’s now 2012 and this phenomenal game is seeing yet another release – this time as a retail special edition that includes DRM-free PC and Mac versions, a free Steam gift key, a standalone soundtrack by Martin Stig Andersen, seven original art cards, a boy sticker and 3D glasses.

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GAME REVIEW – I Am Alive (PSN)

By Marty Mulrooney

I Am Alive PSN

I Am Alive is a downloadable third-person survival adventure game developed for Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network by Ubisoft Shanghai. Originally developed by Darkworks between 2008 and 2010, Ubisoft Shanghai eventually stepped in to complete production, releasing the game in 2012. Taking place in the fictional American city of Haventon one year after a major disaster simply referred to as ‘The Event’ – a series of earthquakes that levelled buildings and covered the land in poisonous dust clouds – players take control of an unnamed male survivor as he fights to reunite with his wife and daughter.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Nicki Rapp (Lilly Caul, The Walking Dead: The Game)

By Marty Mulrooney

Following on from our recent interviews with The Walking Dead voice actors Dave Fennoy (Lee Everett) and Adam Harrington (Andrew St. John), Alternative Magazine Online is proud to present yet another exclusive online interview – this time with the wonderful Nicki Rapp, the voice of Lilly Caul!

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by Martin Mulrooney | 13/07/2012 · 5:47 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation with Adam Harrington (Andrew St. John, The Walking Dead: The Game)

By Marty Mulrooney

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed The Walking Dead: Episode 2 – Starved for Help (PC), describing it as “a stomach-churning, heart-pounding experience.” One of the most enjoyable aspects of The Walking Dead: The Game so far has been the phenomenal voice acting, with each voice actor bringing their character to life in a world now ruled by the dead. AMO is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with the hugely talented Adam Harrington, the voice of Andrew St. John!

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