GAME REVIEW – Mass Effect 2 DLC Compilation (Xbox 360)

By Ian McCabe

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Commander Shepard, Commander Shepard, where art thou Commander Shepard? The human race needs you! Oh, there you are, still fighting to save the universe from those dastardly Reapers! A full year on from the initial release of the smash hit video game Mass Effect 2, those fine folks at Bioware have continued to spoil us with a plutonium load of additional downloadable content. All good things must come to an end however, as it did with the release of ‘The Arrival’, the final Mass Effect 2 DLC episode. So, let’s take a look back and wrap up all of those extras in one neat little package.

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GAME REVIEW – Portal 2 (PlayStation 3)

By Marty Mulrooney

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In 2007 Gabe Newell, co-founder and managing director of Valve Software, described the PlayStation 3 as “a total disaster on so many levels”. Four years later, he seems to have changed his mind. Not only is Portal 2 an absolutely incredible game, the definitive console version is most definitely only available on PlayStation 3, featuring Steam integration and a free copy of the PC version! Chell and GLaDOS are back for yet another brain-teasing portal-based adventure, battling deep within the depths of the decaying Aperture Science facility. Plus, players can now team up with a friend via split-screen or online to take on an entirely separate two-player co-operative campaign!

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dyna Moe (Mad Men: The Illustrated World)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Following on from AMO’s recent review of Mad Men: The Illustrated World, we caught up with illustrator and comedienne Dyna Moe to discuss the book and all things Mad Men in an exclusive interview!

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BOOK REVIEW – Mad Men: The Illustrated World by Dyna Moe

By Marty Mulrooney

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Mad Men: The Illustrated World by Dyna Moe is an official tie-in book based on the hit series Mad Men created by Matthew Weiner. Essential reading for any fan of the show, it provides insight into mid-century American office culture, shares authentic food and drink recipes from the 1960’s and even offers tips on fashion and beauty!

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