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 | 02/01/2012 · 8:25 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Peter McConnell (Video Game Music Composer)

By Marty Mulrooney

Peter McConnell Interview

Peter McConnell is an American video game music composer who has composed award-winning scores for nearly two decades. His credits include numerous titles from LucasArts, where he spent much of his early career composing in-house for games such as Monkey Island II, Full Throttle and Grim Fandango. Peter was recently kind enough to join Alternative Magazine Online for an exclusive online interview, where we got the opportunity to discuss his long and illustrious career in-depth.

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Tagged as Brutal Legend, Composer, Double Fine Productions, Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, iMuse, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Interview, Lucasarts, Michael Land, Monkey Island II, Music, Psychonauhts, Soundtracks, The Gone Jackals, TIM SCHAFER

by Martin Mulrooney | 30/12/2011 · 8:15 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Kan Gao (Freebird Games, To The Moon)

By Marty Mulrooney

To The Moon - Kan Gao Interview

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed To The Moon, an indie RPG/adventure game created by Freebird Games, describing it as “yet another shining example of an indie developer, free from the shackles of a mainstream gaming studio, weaving pure magic.” AMO is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with Kan Gao, founder of Freebird Games and creator of To The Moon!

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Tagged as Adventure game, Freebird Games, Indie Game, Interview, Kan Gao, PC Game, PC Gaming, To The Moon

by Martin Mulrooney | 28/12/2011 · 4:20 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Christopher Golden (Author, Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth)

By Marty Mulrooney

Christopher Golden Interview

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth, describing it as “a pleasant surprise – an official tie-in novel that truly lives up to the critically-acclaimed Uncharted franchise.” We are therefore delighted to present an exclusive online interview with the award-winning author of the book, Christopher Golden!

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Tagged as Book, Christopher Golden, Interview, Jada Hzujack, Nathan Drake, Naughty Dog, Tie-in Novel, Titan Books, Uncharted, Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth, Victor Sullivan

by Martin Mulrooney | 25/12/2011 · 12:00 pm

A CHRISTMAS STORY – A Christmas Classic

By Marty Mulrooney

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story is a 1983 American Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark. Although initially overlooked upon release, it has since become a Christmas classic with a cult following. It is my personal favourite Christmas film of all time and I would like to share some trivia about it today with AMO’s readers. Merry Christmas!

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