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 | 13/05/2010 · 12:00 pm

GAME REVIEW – Puzzle Bots

By Marty Mulrooney

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Puzzle Bots is the latest point ‘n’ click game from Wadjet Eye Games, a company I previously came across during my time reviewing the classic Blackwell trilogy of games for Hardydev.com last year. I therefore decided to put myself forward as a beta tester for the studio’s new game Puzzle Bots last month. As soon as I started playing, I was blown away; gameplay and graphics were delightful even in those early beta stages. I knew I would have to review the final build on AMO when it released, which brings me to my review. Puzzle Bots rocks!

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Tagged as Abe Goldfarb, AGS, Dave Gilbert, Puzzle Bots, The Blackwell Games, Wadjet Eye Games

by Martin Mulrooney | 12/05/2010 · 6:00 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Mr Monster by Dan Wells

By Marty Mulrooney

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Earlier this year I reviewed the amazing debut novel I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells. Aimed at young adults, it genuinely surprised me how gripping the book proved to be for an older reader such as myself, written as it was from the perspective of a 15 year old sociopathic serial killer hunter. It is one of the best books I have read in a long time, so if you haven’t purchased it already, I recommend you stop reading this review and do so. Because the sequel, Mr Monster, is even better. You won’t want to miss this!

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GAME REVIEW – Splinter Cell: Conviction (PC Version)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Splinter Cell Conviction is the fifth instalment in the Splinter Cell series of video games, yet it almost feels like a total reboot. Released in the middle of last month (April 2010) on Xbox 360 to critical acclaim, PC gamers had to wait an extra two weeks to get their hands on the title. Was it worth the wait?

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by Martin Mulrooney | 04/05/2010 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With The Davey Brothers (Robin Davey)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Last month I reviewed the powerhouse debut album Wolfbox from The Davey Brothers, hailing it as “a great reboot of a phenomenal band.” I was therefore understandably delighted when I was recently able to speak with Robin Davey on behalf of the band and ask him some questions…

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