| ★ AMSTRAD CPC ★ SOFTOGRAPHIE ★ MARTIN WALKER ★ |
| Martin Walker | Games - Auteurs |
DESIGNER OF THE MONTH Name: Martin Walker It's Martin's first computer game – although he has a background in electronics and has worked for Atari as a sales training manager. He started programming on a trusty old ZX81 In 1981, just like lots of C&VG readers. “With the Rupert game I wanted to create something that would appeal to the widest range of games players The Toymaker doesn't actually appear In any of the Rupert annuals – but the game follows the spirit of the Rupert adventures. I hope the game Increases people's awareness of the character Martin's wife, Belinda – otherwise known as Mrs Bear! – is an artist and helped create some Martin also composed the music which tinkles along as you play – hardly surprising as he is also a keen musician. Half their house is devoted to computers – the other to music, says Belinda! Martin is planning a second Rupert game and he is working on some original concepts of his own. We cant wait to see them. Favourite food. Vegetarian. Favourite drink: Rum and Coke Elderflower Wine (home made!) Countries visited: France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland. "In fact most of Europe – but not America Although I'd like to go" Favourite computer game: Tir Na Nog from Gargoyle Games. Favourite music: David Sylvian, Debussy. Favourite reading matter Michael Moorcock, Tolkien. Favourite pastimes: Music and walks in the country – "I walk in what we call the Christmas Tree Wood if I need Inspiration!" The thing that annoys me most about computing: “The fanatical following of one particular machine or company. Every machine has something to offer. I'd like one of everything!"
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