By Stewie Sutherland
Games for the iPhone and iPod Touch are things I usually stay away from (with the exception of maybe Solitaire) but there’s no denying that they’re starting to take off. A game I recently found late one night turned out to be a real gem to play – it had a dirty sense of humour but was too much fun to put down, even at four a.m. That game is Episode 1 of a planned series: Hector: Badge of Carnage.
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By Marty Mulrooney
The final episode of Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is finally upon us. A somewhat mixed season so far – in this reviewer’s eyes at least – the City That Dares Not Sleep wastes no time making amends. It is an epic finale in every sense of the word. What’s more, the game has changed. We no longer get to play with the ‘Toys Of Power’ (nearly all of them were destroyed at the end of last episode remember) and Max is a now a lumbering giant, a monster destroying the city. This leaves Sam going solo in the more traditional Telltale mould, desperate to save his little buddy. What ensues had me grinning from ear to ear…
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By Marty Mulrooney
"Art of Sierra" creative director Eriq Chang with "Conquests of Camelot" designer Christy Marx.
Independent studio Fable Foundry Publishing announced today the launch of The Art of Sierra, an oversized, hardcover coffee table art book dedicated to the computer game company famous for developing the “graphic adventure” game. Founded by Brandon Klassen and designed by Eriq Chang (who helped design AMO!) the book aims to give an unprecedented level of detail and insight into the visual history of an adventure gaming giant. Alternative Magazine Online caught up with Eriq Chang on launch day to find out more about the project and Fable Foundry Publishing in an exclusive online interview… *Features Exclusive Artwork!*
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By Ian McCabe
Alan Wake, Remedy Entertainment’s first venture since Max Payne 2: The Fall Of Max Payne, wasn’t exactly the gaming world’s best kept secret upon its release earlier this year. The hype machine surrounding the title, plus an ambitious viral marketing campaign, created sky-high expectations that would be difficult to fulfil. Thankfully, Finland’s finest have succeeded, by creating one of the most cinematic and eerie gaming experiences to date.
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