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 | 25/05/2012 · 2:47 pm

FILM REVIEW – The Raid

By Marty Mulrooney

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The Raid is an Indonesian action film written and directed by Welsh film director Gareth Evans. Originally released in 2011 and now finding a worldwide release in 2012, the film stars Indonesian martial arts actor Iko Uwais, who was discovered by Evans whilst shooting a documentary about the martial art Pencak Silat in 2007. Uwais stars as rookie cop Rama, part of a 20-man SWAT team tasked with raiding a 30-floor derelict apartment building that has long served as a safe house for the city’s killers, gangsters and murderers, all overseen by the fearsome crime lord Tama Riyadi.

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GAME REVIEW – The Journey Down: Chapter One – HD (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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In 2011, Alternative Magazine Online reviewed a freeware indie point-and-click adventure game called The Journey Down: Over The Edge, describing it as “one of the most essential adventure gaming experiences of the past few years.” AMO then went on to exclusively interview the game’s soundtrack composer Simon D’souza, as well as the game’s creator Theodor Waern. In the latter interview, Theodor revealed his plans to create “a commercial, high res version” of the game. The Journey Down: Chapter One – HD is now finally with us in 2012 and AMO can confirm that is has been worth the wait. This is everything an indie adventure game should be.

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Tagged as Adventure Games, Game Review, Games, Indie Games, point and click, Simon D'Souza, The Journey Down, The Journey Down: Chapter 1 - HD, The Journey Down: Chapter One - HD, The Journey Down: Over The Edge, Theodor Waern

by Martin Mulrooney | 14/05/2012 · 11:45 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dave Fennoy (Lee Everett, The Walking Dead: The Game)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed The Walking Dead – Episode 1: A New Day (PC), describing it as “Telltale Game’s most accomplished project yet.” Of particular note was the voice acting, which AMO described as “stellar, with Lee and Clementine in particular sounding 100% authentic and real. Whether Lee is threatening to kick somebody’s ass or comforting Clementine, he always sound great and it’s a constant joy to hear him interact with the 8-year-old girl in his care.” It is therefore with great pleasure that AMO presents an exclusive online interview with the voice of Lee Everett, Dave Fennoy aka ‘The Hulu Guy’!

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Tagged as Adventure, Clementine, Dave Fennoy, Episodic Gaming, Game, Interview, Lee Everett, Robert Kirkman, Telltale Games, The Hulu Guy, The Walking Dead, voice acting, Zombies

by Martin Mulrooney | 09/05/2012 · 8:59 pm

GAME REVIEW – Botanicula (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Botanicula is an indie point-and-click adventure game created by Amanita Design of Machinarium fame. The player takes control of five little creatures (Mr. Lantern, Mr. Twig, Mr. Poppy Head, Mr. Feather and Mrs. Mushroom) who must save the last seed of life from their home tree as they are pursued by evil spider-like parasites. Featuring no spoken or written dialogue, Botanicula is an adventure game that focuses on exploration and discovery.

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