Alicia Haddick

Freelance Writer

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

Cleaning a DJ disco station in Powerwash Simulator 2

"There's a ravenous sense that people want to wash more stuff": PowerWash Simulator 2's devs are rolling out the red carpet for cleaning sickos, and they've already got big plans for 2026

By Alicia Haddick published 23 October 25

Interview Interview | FuturLab's Jess Green and Dan Chequer discuss the steps they've taken to build upon the success of PowerWash Simulator

Interview

A close-up shot of Ganondorf leaning on his hand in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's Zonai contraptions empowers Zelda's allies in the best way possible, and I'm excited by how much has changed

By Alicia Haddick published 16 October 25

Preview Preview | Tearing hordes apart

Preview

Full Mario Kart World track list for Grand Prix Cups and Knockout Tour Rallys

By Alicia Haddick published 5 June 25

Guide From Grand Prix to World Tour and everything in between, here are all the Mario Kart World tracks

Guide

Mario Kart World roster: The complete Mario Kart World character list

By Alicia Haddick published 5 June 25

Guide Plus tips and tricks on character unlocks

Guide

Best Switch 2 games: Toad smiling while racing on a train track during Mario Kart World.

All Mario Kart World items and what they do

By Alicia Haddick published 5 June 25

Guide

Justine battles a gigantic baby doll in Hotel Barcelona, which takes up most of the entire screen's background

Swery65 discusses Hotel Barcelona, his "accidental" collaboration with friend Suda51

By Alicia Haddick published 29 December 24

Interview Interview | But make no mistake, this long-requested meeting of the minds is shaping up to be a truly unique experience

Interview

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

Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic screenshot

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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