Alicia Haddick

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Alicia Haddick is a freelance writer based in Japan specializing in gaming, film and animation coverage on the industry and indie gaming scene in Japan. After graduating with a degree in Japanese, they moved to Japan to work within the country they center much of their reporting. They have particular experience with covering events in Japan such as Tokyo Film Festival, Bitsummit and Tokyo Game Show, and specialize in broaching the language gap between Japanese and English while reporting on the ever-exciting and constantly-changing world of entertainment in Japan.

Latest articles by Alicia Haddick

Here's how the Life is Strange comics could provide context for Max’s parallel worlds in Double Exposure

By Alicia Haddick published 20 June 24

Opinion Opinion | Wondering what's up with Max Caulfield's new Shift ability? The Life is Strange comic books shed some light

Opinion

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How Assassin's Creed Shadows can use the history of samurai and shinobi to make a series-best experience

By Alicia Haddick published 23 May 24

Opinion Opinion | Assassin's Creed Shadows could bring a new perspective on Japanese history and an entertaining experience in equal measure

Opinion

Crash Bandicoot's arch nemesis proves that sometimes, mad scientists can be the good guys

By Alicia Haddick published 24 March 24

Opinion Opinion | In defense of Dr Neo Cortex and his underappreciated heroics

Opinion

Photo Modes in games are cool, but I wish they did a better job of mirroring the real thing

By Alicia Haddick published 19 February 24

Feature Opinion | Cameras are creative tools, and more games should more-closely emulate using them

Feature

Granblue Fantasy Relink and the challenge of translating a domestic RPG phenomenon into a global success

By Alicia Haddick published 15 February 24

Opinion Opinion | Getting more eyes on cool things is great - but the process isn't always straightforward

Opinion

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