by | 14/10/2011 · 12:00 pm

GAME REVIEW – Mercury Hg (PSN)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Mercury Hg is the latest game in the ‘Mercury’ series, which began with Archer Maclean’s Mercury on PlayStation Portable in 2005, followed by Mercury Meltdown in 2006 – a sequel that was also released on PlayStation 2 as Mercury Meltdown Remix and on Nintendo Wii as Mercury Meltdown Revolution. Mercury Hg is a direct sequel to Mercury Meltdown for PSN (PlayStation 3), with players once again tilting levels to guide their blob of mercury to the nearest exit whilst collecting atoms and avoiding hazards.

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by | 13/10/2011 · 6:00 pm

FILM REVIEW – Potiche

By Marty Mulrooney

Potiche

Potiche is a French-Belgian comedy directed by François Ozon, starring Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu. Set during 1977 and based on the play of the same name by Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Grédy, Potiche tells the story of Suzanne Pujol (Deneuve), the ‘trophy housewife’ of wealthy umbrella factory owner Robert Pujol (Fabrice Luchini). When Robert’s factory workers go on strike due to unfair working conditions and take him hostage, Suzanne is forced to step in and manage the business herself. Taking everyone by surprise, she proves herself to be an assertive, resourceful and above all, fair boss. But when Robert returns, it immediately becomes clear that he has no intention whatsoever of allowing his wife to remain in charge…

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by | 12/10/2011 · 12:00 am

GAME REVIEW – The Blackwell Deception (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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The Blackwell Deception is the fourth instalment in the Blackwell series of point-and-click adventure games from Dave Gilbert and Wadjet Eye Games. Rosangela Blackwell and her spirit guide Joey Mallone return in a brand new adventure, this time delving into the underground world of street psychics.

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by | 09/10/2011 · 12:00 am

The 7 Event Midwinterblood Blog Trail: Guest Post – “Every book I want to write is The Wicker Man…”

By Marcus Sedgwick

Marcus Sedgwick Midwinterblood Guest Post

Today, Alternative Magazine Online is proud to welcome award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick as he writes a guest post about his latest book, Midwinterblood!

“Every book I want to write is The Wicker Man…”

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