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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.

GAME REVIEW – The Shivah: Kosher Edition (PC, iOS)

By Marty Mulrooney

Shivah

The Shivah: Kosher Edition is a newly remastered version of the critically acclaimed 2006 adventure game The Shivah created by Dave Gilbert and Wadjet Eye Games. Players take control of world-weary Jewish New Yorker Russell Stone, a financially struggling rabbi who becomes tangled up in the murder investigation of a former member of his congregation. The Shivah: Kosher Edition is now available for download on PC and iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch).

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Oded Sharon (Bolt Riley – A Reggae Adventure Game Kickstarter)

By Marty Mulrooney

Oded Sharon (Bolt Riley – A Reggae Adventure Game Kickstarter) Interview

Bolt Riley – A Reggae Adventure Game is a point-and-click adventure game created by Adventure Mob and co-designed by Corey and Lori Cole (creators of the Quest for Glory series). Adventure Mob’s CEO Oden Sharon recently created a Kickstarter campaign to raise $120,000 to help fund the game, which is planned for release on multiple platforms. To help raise awareness of this fantastic new project, Alternative Magazine Online is proud to present an exclusive online interview with Israeli game developer Oden Sharon where we talk about all things Bolt Riley!

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FILM REVIEW – Gravity (IMAX 3D)

By Marty Mulrooney

Gravity-Poster

Gravity is a science fiction action thriller/drama directed by Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men). Sandra Bullock stars as Dr. Ryan Stone, a mission specialist who finds herself lost in space after the mid-orbit destruction of the Space Shuttle Explorer. With oxygen running out and a deadly chain reaction of space debris orbiting every 90 minutes, Dr. Stone must work with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) to overcome extreme adversity and return to Earth.

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GAME REVIEW – Lilly Looking Through (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

Lilly Looking Through

Lilly Looking Through is a point-and-click adventure game (PC/Mac/Linux) created by indie studio Geeta Games. In 2012 talented husband and wife team Steve and Jessica Hoogendyk asked for $18,000 to develop their first game via Kickstarter and went on to raise $33,516. In Lilly Looking Through, Lilly must rescue her brother Row after he is swept away by a magical red scarf – by using her magic goggles!

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