Alicia Haddick

Freelancer

Alicia is a freelance journalist based in Japan writing regularly for TechRadar Gaming. They’ve handled features, reviews, and more about film, TV, anime, gaming, and more with a specialty on Japan, publishing for outlets like Crunchyroll, GamesRadar, UploadVR, gamesindustry.biz, and more. After a degree studying Japanese at Durham University, they moved to Japan in 2022 where they’ve been living the high life in Tokyo ever since. When they’re not lost in the swirling metropolis they’re writing about games and their experiences in the country, providing their unique perspective from the ground.


Beyond work, they love to take in art and culture by attending exhibitions, watching movies, meeting friends for alcohol and karaoke, or going to the theater multiple times a month to watch musicals including the all-female Japanese theater troupe Takarazuka Revue. These cross-cultural experiences have intensely shaped their worldview, having just as much of an impact on their judgment of the latest games and tech as the experiences that first made them interested in moving to their new home: Kingdom Hearts, NieR, and other Japanese RPGs, as well as adorable anime girls.

Articles by: Alicia Haddick

Screenshot of the photography simulator game Lushfoil Photography Sim, depicting a snowy mountain scene
From controller to camera — this photography sim is the ultimate training tool for your next shoot in the real outdoors

By Alicia Haddick Published

From Iceland to Italy and Japan to Australia, Lushfoil Photography Sim faithfully recreates beautiful landscapes to explore with your virtual camera and lenses

Sigma's booth at the CP+ 2026 show in Japan, amongst show visitors
Exclusive: ‘I don’t think it would be good for Sigma to just chase a trend we don’t know could end in 6-12 months’ says CEO on its plans for compact cameras

By Alicia Haddick Published

We sat down with Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki at the CP+ 2026 show in Japan to discuss the family-owned lens and camera maker's plans

Fujifilm GFX100RF and Fujifilm X100VI controls
Exclusive: ‘Will we ever see a new FinePix? Unlikely’ says Fujifilm, as its compact cameras have evolved intro pricey retro models

By Alicia Haddick Published

We spoke with Fujifilm's General Manager for Imaging Solutions in the UK, Theo Georghiades, about making cameras fun again and which compact cameras make business sense

A vibrant welcome sign and a concept Canon camera on a stand at the CP+ 2026 photography show in Japan
CP+ 2026 live: we're at the world’s biggest photography show, with the latest news from Canon, Sigma and more

By Timothy Coleman, Alicia Haddick Last updated

We're visiting CP+ 2026 in Japan – the world's biggest photography show – checking out the latest camera gear from Canon, Sony, Sigma and more

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
I’ve spent 20 hours in Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, and not much has changed, but that’s okay

By Alicia Haddick Published

Bravely the same

Key art for the game Blades of Fire
After over 30 hours in Blades of Fire, I’ve come to appreciate the retro charm of forging my blade

By Alicia Haddick Published

Blades of Fire has a retro simplicity that hugely appeals and makes for a fine blacksmithing adventure.

The snowy environment in Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure review: out of focus

By Alicia Haddick Published

An inability to commit to the narrative choices of Max’s last adventure holds Life is Strange: Double Exposure’s story back from introspection and narrative enjoyment.

Key art showing two characters from Marvel Rivals.
The Marvel Rivals team on how to build a hero - and make them powerful

By Alicia Haddick Published

We spoke to the Marvel Rivals team in Tokyo about the newly-revealed Psylocke and the challenges of designing a fun hero in the multiverse.

Character artwork of Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection review: check and mate

By Alicia Haddick Published

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection may be an inconsistent collection but remains thrilling throughout.

A promotional image showing combat in Black Myth: Wukong.
Black Myth: Wukong review: monkey business

By Alicia Haddick Published

While Black Myth: Wukong does look the part, it at times stumbles under its own ambitions as a team inexperienced at AAA development struggles to match the game’s potential.

Nintendo World Championships NES Edition hero art work
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition review: a last-place finish

By Alicia Haddick Published

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition takes inspiration from the legendary World Championship series of Nintendo consoles of the past but struggles to present it compellingly in 2024.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Review: rolling, tumbling, and flying high

By Alicia Haddick Published

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble captures the spirit of the first two games, making it the best entry in the series since.

Person pointing
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review - No objections!

By Alicia Haddick Published

Review Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a fantastic remaster with an interesting story and hilarious characters.

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