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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dane Krams (Krams Design, Anna’s Quest Vol. 1: Winfriede’s Tower)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed Anna’s Quest Vol. 1: Winfriede’s Tower (PC), describing it as “a beautifully drawn, professionally voiced point-and-click adventure that deserves to be played by any self-respecting adventure gamer.” AMO is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with Australian game developer Dane Krams, the man behind Krams Design and Anna’s Quest!

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Matt McArdell (Papier Kickstarter, Spycraft Studios)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Papier is an adventure game with RPG elements based on the original tale by Matt McArdell. Taking place in a world made of paper, the developers hope to raise $140,000 via Kickstarter to complete the game and realise their vision. Today, Spycraft Studios’ Matt McArdell joins AMO for an exclusive online interview!

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FEATURE ARTICLE – Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – The Film Script

By Marty Mulrooney

Over the past few weeks Alternative Magazine Online has been covering Revolution Software’s Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse Kickstarter campaign. I have been chatting every day since the Kickstarter was announced with my fellow Broken Sword fans and have been overwhelmed by not only the friendliness of the community that has evolved, but by each individual fan’s efforts to spread the word about Broken Sword 5. Revolution Software started something truly special when they announced Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse and the fans have made it even better. This film script – which was written with the permission of Revolution Software co-founder Tony Warriner – transfers the iconic opening of the original Broken Sword adventure game to the typed page. It is my way of saying thank you to all the staff at Revolution Software, my friend Rolf Saxon and all the new friends I have made via the Broken Sword 5 Kickstarter campaign. Paris in the fall…

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Danie Ware (Author, Ecko Rising)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Following on from Alternative Magazine Online’s review of science fiction/fantasy epic Ecko Rising – “mixes science fiction à la early years Michael Marshall with the comedic fantasy of Terry Pratchett and the sprawling authenticity of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth” – we are proud to present an exclusive online interview with first-time author Danie Ware!

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