By Marty Mulrooney
In AMO’s recent review of Dead Space 2, we described it as “an early contender for game of the year”. New female lead Ellie Langford was also praised: “her interactions with Clarke sparkle with genuine comradery, as well as offering occasional comic relief.” We were therefore understandably delighted when Ellie’s voice actress Sonita Henry agreed to join us to discuss her first foray into the world of video game voice acting!
Filed under Alternative Musings, Games
By Marty Mulrooney
Swarm is an action-platform game developed by Hothead Games and published by Ignition Entertainment. In the game, players must take control of up to 50 ‘swarmites’ at once, collecting DNA throughout a variety of levels to help their ‘momma’ grow. Released via XBLA and PSN, AMO’s review will focus on the PlayStation 3 version of Swarm.
Filed under Games
By Marty Mulrooney
The long-awaited, much-anticipated return of improvisational Necromorph slayer Isaac Clarke has finally arrived. A direct follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2008 survival horror third-person shooter Dead Space, Dead Space 2 – developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts – sees a leaner, meaner, much more vocal Clarke grabbing his trusty Plasma Cutter once again to save the day… and hopefully this time, his dementia ridden mind.
Filed under Games
By Marty Mulrooney
Following the success of last year’s 2009 AMO awards, it only seemed fair to make them an annual tradition. This year, things are a little different: we’ve expanded our award categories to encompass a wider range of great products from the past year. So, without further ado, here are AMO’s top picks of the best films, games, books, graphic novels and music CD’s of 2010!
Filed under Alternative Musings, Books, Film, Games, Music, Television
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