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GAME REVIEW – FTL: Faster Than Light (PC)

By Daniel Wallace

FTLFasterThanLight

FTL: Faster Than Light is an addictive indie roguelike developed by Subset Games. Following its incredibly successful Kickstarter origins – in which over 1000% of the original $10,000 goal was pledged by over 4,000 backers – the game is now available directly from the game’s website or via Steam. FTL focuses on intergalactic exploration, space ship combat, diplomacy and the difficult roguelike experience. For the uninitiated, roguelikes are games defined by the aforementioned tricky gameplay, randomly generated universes and dreaded permanent death.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Erin Ashe (Molly, The Walking Dead: The Game)

By Marty Mulrooney

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed The Walking Dead: Episode 4 – Around Every Corner, describing it as “another gut-wrenching triumph that drags the adventure game kicking and screaming into the 21st century.” Of particular note was new character Molly, “a hoody wearing badass wielding an ice pick” who “gets all the best lines and steals the entire episode.” Following on from our recent interviews with The Walking Dead voice actors Dave Fennoy (Lee Everett), Adam Harrington (Andrew St. John), Nicki Rapp (Lilly Caul) and Melissa Hutchison (Clementine), AMO is proud to present yet another exclusive online interview – with first time voice actor Erin Ashe, the voice of Molly!

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GAME NEWS – Grand Theft Auto V Trailer #2

By Marty Mulrooney

Grand Theft Auto V

The highly anticipated second trailer for Grand Theft Auto V debuted worldwide today (14th November 2012). The game has been available for pre-order since the 5th November 2012 and no doubt this latest video will raise expectations through the roof. Grand Theft Auto V is expected to launch worldwide during spring 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Enjoy!

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Corey & Lori Cole (Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption Kickstarter)

By Marty Mulrooney

Corey & Lori Cole Interview - Alternative Magazine Online

Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption is a turn-based PC RPG with adventure game puzzles and an immersive story. It is being created by Corey and Lori Cole, the legendary game designers behind Quest for Glory. The husband and wife team hope to raise $400,000 via Kickstarter to fund Hero-U by the 20th November 2012. AMO is therefore proud to present an exclusive online interview with Corey and Lori Cole!

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