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 | 29/04/2010 · 12:00 pm

REVIEW – Xbox 360 Wireless Controller For Windows: Black Edition

By Marty Mulrooney

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With many games being ported over from Xbox 360 to PC nowadays, I thought it would be a good idea to invest in a decent controller. And what better choice than the official Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows? This has been available for some time in both wired and wireless models. Here, I will detail the pros and cons of my recent purchase of the snazzy black wireless edition for AMO’s readers.

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Tagged as Crossfire Wireless Receiver for Windows, Game Controller, Gaming, microsoft, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller For Windows, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller For Windows Review

by Martin Mulrooney | 15/04/2010 · 12:00 am

GAME REVIEW – Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, Episode 1 – The Penal Zone

By Marty Mulrooney

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Telltale return to our PC monitors (and also our iPads, PS3s and Macs!) with Sam & Max Season 3: The Devils Playhouse. Episode 1, entitled The Penal Zone, is being released today and quite a few things have changed since we last saw the dynamic duo in action.

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by Martin Mulrooney | 14/04/2010 · 6:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Steve Purcell (Creator Of Sam & Max)

By Marty Mulrooney

SteveKittyCU Steve Purcell is an American artist, cartoonist and film/game designer. Perhaps most important of all though, he is also the creator of the hugely popular characters Sam & Max, who have featured in a wide variety of media products over the years including comic books, a TV show and now a return to gaming with their third Season from Telltale Games, launching tomorrow (15th April 2010). He also works at Pixar. What better time to speak to this hugely talented artist and designer? I was recently lucky enough to be able to track Mr Purcell down and pick his brain for the pleasure of AMO’s readers… he even provided us with some fantastic artwork too!

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Tagged as Lucasarts, Monkey Island, Pixar, Sam & Max, Steve Purcell, Steve Purcell Interview, Telltale, Telltale Games, The Penal Zone

by Martin Mulrooney | 09/04/2010 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Doug TenNapel (Graphic Novelist)

By Marty Mulrooney

presspic2008 Doug TenNapel is a man who has accumulated many fans over the years, for many different reasons. For starters, he created cult video game character Earthworm Jim in 1994. He then went on to create the cult classic PC adventure game The Neverhood (in collaboration with Dreamworks Studios) in 1996. Nowadays, he simply creates fantastic graphic novels. I was recently lucky enough to catch up with this multitalented individual and ask him a few questions for AMO’s readers. Enjoy!