By Marty Mulrooney
Following the success of the previous AMO awards in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Alternative Magazine Online is proud to present our top picks of the best films, books, graphic novels, video games and music reviewed on AMO in 2012!
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Alternative Magazine Online: The Best of 2012 Awards
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GAME REVIEW – The Journey Down: Chapter One (iPhone)
By Marty Mulrooney
Alternative Magazine Online reviewed The Journey Down: Chapter One – HD (PC) in 2012, describing it as “one of the most essential adventure gaming experiences of the past few years.” Players take control of Bwana, a gas-station owner in a stylised world where everyone has a face like an African mask, as he tries to uncover a sinister plot involving the Armando Power Company and his long-missing father. A port of The Journey Down: Chapter One was recently released on the Apple App Store, offering players the chance to play this fantastic indie point-and-click adventure game on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
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GAME REVIEW – Hitman: Absolution (PlayStation 3)
By Marty Mulrooney
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
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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