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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Peter McConnell (Video Game Composer and Musician, Psychonauts 2)

By Marty Mulrooney

Peter McConnell Psychonauts 2 Interview - Alternative Magazine Online

Following on from Alternative Magazine Online’s review of Psychonauts 2 – “some of Tim Schafer’s best writing and world-building since Grim Fandango – and interview with Nicki Rapp (the voice of fan favourite Lili Zanotto) earlier this year, I am delighted to welcome back video game composer and musician Peter McConnell for yet another exclusive online interview – this time to discuss the incredible Psychonauts 2 soundtrack!

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GAME REVIEW – Full Throttle Remastered (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

Full Throttle Remastered

Full Throttle Remastered is an updated version of the classic LucasArts point-and-click adventure game Full Throttle, originally released in 1995. This new version has been lovingly restored and updated for a modern audience by Double Fine Productions (Grim Fandango Remastered, Day of the Tentacle Remastered) and its founder Tim Schafer; Full Throttle was his first game as project lead, head writer and designer. It features updated graphics and sound, improved controls and a developer commentary.

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GAME REVIEW – Everything (PlayStation 4)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Everything is a video game developed by Irish artist David OReilly, published by Double Fine Productions. It’s a simulation where anything you can see, you can be – from plants and animals, to planets and galaxies – narrated by the late great British philosopher Alan Watts.

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GAME REVIEW – Day of the Tentacle Remastered (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

Day of the Tentacle Remastered

Day of the Tentacle is a LucasArts point-and-click adventure game originally released in 1993. Day of the Tentacle Remastered sees original co-project lead Tim Schafer and his studio Double Fine Productions (Grim Fandango Remastered) taking the original and updating it over 20 years later to feature all new hand-drawn, high-resolution artwork, remastered audio, music and sound effects, and the ability to switch back and forth between classic and remastered modes. They’ve also included a concept art browser and a commentary track with the game’s original creators.

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