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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.

BOOK REVIEW – God of War by J. M. Barlog

By Marty Mulrooney

God of War by J. M. Barlog

God of War is the official novelisation of the hit 2018 video game of the same name. Written by J. M. Barlog, the book follows the emotional and compelling story of Kratos – a god now living as a man – and his son Atreus as they journey through a realm of Norse gods and monsters.

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GAME REVIEW – Lamplight City (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Lamplight City is a brand new point-and-click adventure game created by Francisco Gonzalez (Grundislav Games) in partnership with Application Systems Heidelberg. Alternative Magazine Online reviewed Gonzalez’s previous adventure Shardlight in 2016, describing it as “a beautiful game that presents a fresh take on the tried-and-tested post-apocalypse formula.” Yet, while that adventure was set far in the future, Lamplight City is set in an alternative steampunk(ish) Victorian past. As private investigator Miles Fordham, the player must solve a series of increasingly complicated cases while seeking justice for a terrible crime.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Mark Darin (Nick Bounty and the Dame with the Blue Chewed Shoe Kickstarter)

By Marty Mulrooney

Following the upsetting news in recent weeks of mass layoffs at Telltale Games, Alternative Magazine Online couldn’t be happier to present an exclusive online interview with former Telltale designer and writer Mark Darin where we talk all about his new adventure game Nick Bounty and the Dame with the Blue Chewed Shoe!

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Spooky Doorway (The Darkside Detective: Season 2 Kickstarter)

By Marty Mulrooney

The Darkside Detective Season 2 Interview

The Darkside Detective: Season 2 was recently announced via Kickstarter with a £30,731 funding goal. With 3 days left to go before the campaign ends, Alternative Magazine Online is proud to present an exclusive online interview with the Spooky Doorway team where we talk about the second season of the award-winning comedy adventure game.

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