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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 – Cardboard by Doug TenNapel (Graphic Novel)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer (Earthworm Jim, The Neverhood) and graphic novelist (Creature Tech, Power Up) Doug TenNapel. Published by Graphix, a division of Scholastic Inc., Cardboard tells the story of a young boy named Cam and his down-and-out father Mike, who come into possession of some very powerful cardboard that could be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands…

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GAME REVIEW – Hitman: Absolution (PlayStation 3)

By Marty Mulrooney

Hitman Absolution

Hitman: Absolution is the fifth entry in the Hitman series of stealth action video games, following on from 2006’s Hitman: Blood Money. Players once again take control of Agent 47 as he undertakes a variety of missions… and this time, it’s personal. Developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix, Hitman: Absolution was released on the 20th November 2012 (the 47th week of the year) and is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dave Fennoy and Melissa Hutchison (Lee Everett and Clementine, The Walking Dead: The Game)

By Marty Mulrooney

Dave Fennoy & Melissa Hutchison AMO Interview

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed the fifth and final episode of The Walking Dead: The Game, No Time Left, describing it as “a tear-jerking masterclass in interactive storytelling” and “undoubtedly Telltale Game’s magnum opus, a bona fide masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come.” Over the past year AMO has interviewed several of the voice cast from the game, including Dave Fennoy (Lee Everett), Adam Harrington (Andrew St. John), Nicki Rapp (Lilly Caul), Melissa Hutchison (Clementine) and Erin Ashe (Molly). The Walking Dead is undoubtedly Game of the Year and it is therefore with great pleasure that AMO presents yet another exclusive online interview, this time with the unforgettable voices of Lee Everett and Clementine: Dave Fennoy and Melissa Hutchison!

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Jess Smart Smiley (Graphic Novelist, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale)

By Marty Mulrooney

Jess Smart Smiley AMO Interview

Jess Smart Smiley is a graphic designer, illustrator, author and graphic novelist living in the US state of Utah. His first graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale, was published by Top Shelf Productions in October 2012. AMO has wanted to feature this multi-talented individual for quite some time and is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with Jess Smart Smiley!

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