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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 | 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!

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by | 08/04/2010 · 12:00 pm

GAME REVIEW – God Of War III

By Marty Mulrooney

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Brutal Greek warrior Kratos finally returns to our gaming consoles with the release of God of War III, the long anticipated final chapter of the phenomenal hack ‘n’ slash trilogy. AMO recently previewed the game here, and I am pleased to say that the final release is even more accomplished than that earlier build. Fans of the original games on PS2 will certainly be thrilled to see a HD iteration of this beautifully detailed world and should have no problem at all picking up the pad and getting straight back into the thick of the action.

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by | 02/04/2010 · 12:00 pm

Site Update – Happy 1st Birthday Alternative Magazine Online!

By Marty Mulrooney

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Alternative Magazine Online turned 1 year old today! It has been a fantastic year for the site and I never expected it to reach the stage that it has done in such a short space of time, so I thought I would take a moment to say a few words…

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by | 29/03/2010 · 12:00 am

FILM REVIEW – Kick-Ass

By Marty Mulrooney

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Kick-Ass is the latest in a long line of superhero flicks to hit the big screen. Based on the recent comic book series by Marvel (the film rights were actually sold before the comic went to print), I knew from the trailers it was going to be pretty insane. So I eagerly took my seat in anticipation of what would hopefully be a fresh spin on this often sadly formulaic genre.

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