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Rob Franklin
Staff Writer

"Our story begins in a make-believe land called France" - Homer Simpson

I originally wrote for Adventure Gamers in 2004 before taking an extended break to grow up a bit, returning once again with my tail between my legs in 2011.

I live in London with my partner, and work at Disney as a Producer for their Disney Junior channel. I hold a degree in French from Exeter University.

Outside work i'm a keen actor as well as a huge music fan. I'm an avid follower of the band Garbage.

I've been playing Adventure Games since I was about 8 or 9. Dad used to bring home fantastic games like 'the Secret of Monkey Island' or 'Beneath a Steel Sky' and sit there playing them for hours. My brother and I used to pretend to play, but ended up waiting for him to solve a puzzle, just so we could move on a bit.

20 years later and I still love them, although thankfully I don't need my dad's help anymore. I love watching the story unfold, or the thrill of solving something that's been haunting you for days.

Rob Franklin's forum username is the_noise.


Recent articles by Rob Franklin
Da New Guys: Day of the Jackass review
This wrestling-themed comic indie adventure delivers an entertaining lightweight romp, but some raw technique relegates it to the genre undercard.
by - March 14, 2012
Red Crow Mysteries: Legion review
There are inventory items to collect in this shallow but richly atmospheric lite adventure hybrid, and they are legion.
by - January 18, 2012
Discworld II review
You might kill yourself laughing at this beautiful 1996 cartoon sequel, though you won't reap the benefits of much story or puzzle variety.
by - December 3, 2011
Shadow of the Comet review
You'll be hooked on this classic horror faster than you can say Cthulhu, and Rob tells us why.
by - February 18, 2005
Simon the Sorcerer 3D review
Is this really a game beyond defense? See why our reviewer doesn't think so.
by - October 25, 2004
Simon the Sorcerer 2 review
Flashback Friday: Adventure gaming's favorite teen sorcerer returns with this excellent sequel.
by - September 17, 2004
Simon the Sorcerer review
Flashback Friday: Our newest writer takes a new look at an old adventure hero.
by - August 5, 2004

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