Alistair Jacklin
Writer
Alistair is a PhD student at the University of Bristol, studying biochemistry. He is largely a contributor for the technology section, but has been known to contribute for other sections where necessary.
Borderlands DLC
May 2010
Following on from Michael's review of Borderlands featured in our March edition is Alistair's expert critique of the game's various pieces of DLC.
Games from the Vault: Outrun 2
May 2010
Another in the series from Alistair Jacklin, this time reviewing Outrun 2 - still the best arcade racer available?
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction
May 2010
Alistair reviews Splinter Cell Conviction - an attempt at reinventing and reinvigorating the Splinter Cell series.
DC games for Xbox 360
May 2010
Alistair Jacklin gives us a run-down of some of the Dreamcast games available on the Xbox 360, including Soulcalibur, Ikaruga and Shenmue II.
Activision – The New Top Dog in the World of Video Games
April 2010
Alistair Jacklin takes a look at Activision - a new power player in game publishing - and its troubles with EA Games and Infinity Ward, as well its money-making tactic of endless franchising.
Review: Final Fantasy XIII
April 2010
Alistair looks at the latest offering in the Final Fantasy series and finds it lacking the charm of earlier FF games.
Games from the Vault: Final Fantasy VIII
April 2010
Alistair Jacklin's monthly column examines the traditions, themes and legacy of FFVII, and also looks at how well its music, graphics and gameplay stands up today.
Console Downloadable Content (DLC)
March 2010
Alistair Jacklin looks at console downloadable content. While the consumer can purchase extra content for their favourite game, and thus extend their gaming experience, games companies can curb second-hand game purchasing and make more money.
Amiga 500 games on Xbox
March 2010
Alistair looks at a number of old-school Amiga games, analysing which ones would work well played on the Xbox, and which ones are better off left well alone.
Games from the Vault: Grim Fandango
March 2010
This month's column features a review of the classic 90s video game which blends film noir elements with Latin American 'Day of the Dead' traditions.
Audio: The Technology Show
March 2010
One of our three new audio shows for the March edition, covering games and technology news.
Don't Be Evil, Google
February 2010
Google's public image has become tarnished in recent months for a number of reasons, involving Scientology adverts and problems with the Nexus One. How does China fit into all of this?
Games from the Vault: Deus Ex
February 2010
The first of a new monthly column by Alistair Jacklin, reviewing classic video games and whether or not they're worth hunting down. This month he revisits the cyberpunk action game, Deus Ex.
Serious Sam HD
February 2010
A review of Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter - a modern remake of the 2001 first person shooter.
The Fall of the Netbook
February 2010
A look at why netbook sales might suffer in the light of their increase in price, and as they struggle against their competition - laptops and smartphones.
Alistair Jacklin's Top Five Games of 2009
January 2010
Alistair tells us which 2009 games get his vote.
2009 - A Grim Year for Video Game Consoles
January 2010
A look back at why the video games industry suffered in 2009.
Apple's iSlate - Fact or Fiction?
January 2010
Alistair Jacklin looks at the eBook market and how Apple's rumoured eReader could shake things up.