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 | 05/10/2011 · 7:05 pm

GAME REVIEW – Super Meat Boy – Ultra Rare Edition (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

Super Meat Boy is an award-winning indie platform game developed by Team Meat (Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes). It was released on the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade in October 2010, and on PC in November 2010. In August 2011, publisher Lace Mamba Global released two retail versions of the game: the Ultra Edition (which includes a digital soundtrack, a 40 page comic/sketch book, a double-sided poster and secret bonus content) and the Ultra Rare Edition (which includes everything present in the Ultra Edition as well as an additional T-shirt!)

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by Martin Mulrooney | 04/10/2011 · 9:20 pm

BOOK REVIEW – The Science of Battlestar Galactica by Patrick Di Justo & Kevin R. Grazier

By Marty Mulrooney

The Science of Battlestar Galactica

The Science of Battlestar Galactica by Patrick Di Justo & Kevin R. Grazier is the official guide to the science behind the Battlestar Galactica universe. This insightful tie-in book, written by Wired magazine contributing editor Patrick Di Justo and Battlestar Galactica scientific adviser Kevin Grazier, delves into the science fact – and fiction – of the hit TV show, whilst also offering never-before-published information from show creator Ronald D. Moore’s legendary BSG Series Bible!

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by Martin Mulrooney | 04/10/2011 · 5:40 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded (Inside the Universe of the Critically Acclaimed TV Show)

By Marty Mulrooney

BGDownloaded

Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded by David Bassom is the official full-colour companion to the first and second seasons of the most critically acclaimed science fiction show on television. It offers exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, stunning full-page photographs, production designs and concept art, in-depth behind-the-scenes features and a complete episode guide.

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by Martin Mulrooney | 03/10/2011 · 9:45 pm

GAME REVIEW – Hector: Episode 3 – Beyond Reasonable Doom (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

Hector: Episode 3 – Beyond Reasonable Doom is a point-and-click adventure game created by Straandlooper Animation, published by Telltale Games. Only a few months after Episode 2: Senseless Acts Of Justice was released – described in AMO’s review as being “just as crude, rude and hilarious as ever” – Episode 3 begins with Hector and his trusty sidekick Lambert stuck in a septic tank rapidly filling with liquid poo! Just another day in the Clappers Wreake Police Department…

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