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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 | 29/04/2011 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Jane Jensen (Game Designer, Gabriel Knight Trilogy/Gray Matter)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Jane Jensen is a game designer who needs no introduction. AMO recently caught up with the legendary creator of the Gabriel Knight trilogy to discuss her latest offering, Gray Matter. An interactive mystery featuring a unique blend of fact and fiction, the game revolves around an American magician, Samantha Everett, and a reclusive neurobiologist, Dr. David Styles, as they face paranormal activity in Oxford, England. Not only was Jane kind enough to answer our many questions, she even shared some exclusive artwork too!

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by | 27/04/2011 · 9:00 pm

GAME REVIEW – Hector: Episode 1 – We Negotiate With Terrorists (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Hector: Episode 1 – We Negotiate With Terrorists is a point-and-click adventure game created by Straandlooper Animation, published by Telltale Games. Straandlooper Animation originally self-published the game exclusively on iPhone last year, but now PC, Mac and iPad gamers can join in on the fun. Clappers Wreake, the town that took the ‘Great’ out of Britain, has a hostage situation on its hands and there is only one man for the job (besides, all the other negotiators have been shot dead!) Enter Detective Inspector Hector. First task: find some pants…

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by | 26/04/2011 · 1:30 am

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Sonita Henry (Ellie Langford, Dead Space 2)

By Marty Mulrooney

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In AMO’s recent review of Dead Space 2, we described it as “an early contender for game of the year”. New female lead Ellie Langford was also praised: “her interactions with Clarke sparkle with genuine comradery, as well as offering occasional comic relief.” We were therefore understandably delighted when Ellie’s voice actress Sonita Henry agreed to join us to discuss her first foray into the world of video game voice acting!

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by | 22/04/2011 · 12:00 am

GAME REVIEW – Gray Matter (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Gray Matter heralds the long-awaited return of Gabriel Knight creator Jane Jensen to the point-and-click adventure genre. Taking place in Oxford, England, players must take control of Samantha Everett, an American magician, and Dr. David Styles, a reclusive neurobiologist, as they unravel a complex plot where science and magic clash with paranormal phenomena. Originally announced in 2003 as Project Jane-J, the game saw numerous delays – as well as a change of developer – before finally seeing its English release in 2011. But was the long wait worthwhile?

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