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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.

AMO COMPETITION – Win Jolly Rover!

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To celebrate the release of new point ‘n’ click adventure Jolly Rover, AMO has teamed up with the game’s creator Andrew Goulding to offer our readers the chance to win one of three exclusive Steam unlock codes. Each code has a value of $19.99 and allows the user to download the entire game from Steam absolutely free!

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GAME REVIEW – Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, Episode 3 – They Stole Max’s Brain!

By Marty Mulrooney

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They Stole Max’s Brain! is undoubtedly the most difficult Telltale episode I have had to review for some time. It successfully showcases what the company has quite rightly became synonymous with over the past few years (amazing storylines and characters) along with some of their earlier missteps showing up too (puzzles that are too easy, the occasional glitch). The end result is an episode that still shines, just not as brightly as last month’s phenomenal effort.

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ALTERNATIVE MUSINGS – Why Changing Cole For Infamous 2 Is A Bad Idea (PS3)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Cast your eyes above for me. See that mean looking dude? That is Cole MacGrath from 2009’s Infamous on PlayStation 3! Pretty badass huh? Well, the folks at Sucker Punch Productions obviously didn’t think so. They have decided to completely revamp the character, in both looks and voice, for the sequel. Suffice to say, I think this is a pretty bad idea…

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FILM REVIEW – Father Of My Children

By Marty Mulrooney

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It is not a very well kept secret that I am a huge fan of all things French cinema. My interest started on the somewhat lighter end of the scale with an early appreciation of Luc Besson (Leon, The Fifth Element), before blossoming in my later years into an active appreciation of directors such as Olivier Marchal (36 Quai des Orfèvres) and Guillaume Canet (Tell No One). Le père de mes enfants is my latest foray into this wonderful country’s cinematic output. Released over here in the UK as Father Of My Children, this is the film that rewrites the rulebook on how to deal with loss, tragedy and hope on the big screen.

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