Mark works as Online Marketing Manager at The Creative Assembly, running the Total War and company websites. When he isn’t playing the latest game releases, Mark spends his time continuing his mission to watch every film in existence (twice).

Hailing from Southampton, Mark has a degree in traditional 2D animation, an unlimited cinema pass and an inexplicable fondness for Jaffa cakes.

He was bitten by the travel bug after spending a year living in Los Angeles, and places on his must-visit list currently include Hawaii, Egypt, Japan, Australia and Loch Ness - because Nessie is still out there.

Since joining CA in September 2006, Mark has absorbed himself in all things Total War in a cunning attempt to improve his win/loss record in Medieval II's multiplayer mode.

When he isn't reporting on the latest Total War news or cooking up new features for the websites, Mark likes to get CA's BAFTA out of the display cabinet and practise his Oscar-worthy acceptance speech.

Biggest achievement to date; "Seeing four films in a row at the cinema, or possibly the time I received a funny audio message from Hulk Hogan!"

A darkness has descended over the lands of Midgard. The goddess Hel, spurned by the pantheon of Asgard is seeking revenge for her banishment at the hands of Odin. Unleashing her legion of undead warriors from the Underworld, Hel intends to claim the world of men. The Viking warriors of Midgard rally to protect their […]

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Hi guys,
Welcome to our third Viking: Battle for Asgard Q&A. Keep your questions coming on our official forum!
Q. When can we expect the next update about this game?
A. Right now!
Q. Any news on when the official site will be up?
A. The official Viking: Battle For Asgard website is now online. If you are over 18 […]

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A fierce struggle is taking place within the realm of the Norse Gods. The Goddess Hel has been banished for defying Odin, Lord of Asgard. Angry at her fate, Hel has raised an army of resurrected Viking warriors to wipe out all of humanity in the mortal realm of Midgard, seeking to bring […]

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Hi guys,
Welcome to our second Viking: Battle for Asgard Q&A. Keep your questions coming!
Q. About the searching for relic missions, are we talking Zelda style dungeons with puzzles and stuff like that?
A. In some quests you will need to seek out relics such as a dragon gem so that you may communicate with the […]

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Hi guys,

Welcome to our first Viking: Battle for Asgard Q&A, featuring some of your most asked questions to date!

Q. In the screenshots Skarin has got a few daggers strapped around his waist, are those merely decoration, or useable weapons?

A. Skarin has […]

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Hi guys,
Gamereactor.dk have posted a Viking: Battle For Asgard interview online at http://www.gamereactor.dk/grtv/player/popup.php?partner=&cat=Interview&id=1590
Enjoy!
Mark O’Connell

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