Jennifer Allen

Internet security is an important issue for all of us. It's easy to be complacent and assume that it'll never happen to you — you're too sensible and secure with your data after all, right? But keeping your computer secure from various threats online is no longer just about avoiding clicking on the "wrong" link, and utilizing common sense. Nor is it just about protecting yourself from viruses.
It's worth it to invest in software like Norton or McAf...

Developer: Solar Sail Games
Genre: Survival RPG
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Available on PC and Nintendo Switch (version tested)
Smoke and Sacrifice is simultaneously gorgeous and ugly. Set in a bleak world, where young children are sacrificed for the sake of the greater good, it’s harsh in so many ways. It’s also magnificent to look at, and a rather compelling survival game.
The premise is simple enough but quite the gut-punch. Starting out, all is well and seemingly happy. You cont...

Available on PS3, PS Vita, PC, PS4, and now Nintendo Switch (version tested)
Despite being the third in the series of Pirate Warrior games, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is the most accessible of the bunch. Even more so if, like me, you’re fairly new to the One Piece world. It comes to the Nintendo Switch in the form of a new and slightly bulkier Deluxe Edition, and is a further reminder that the Switch is rich in Musou/Warriors games.
Like other Musou games, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is al...

Nearly 15 years since World of Warcraft was released, it’s easy to think you’ve seen and played all there is to it. That's probably because you've found yourself in a bit of a rut - it's easy to fall into the same, comfortable routines and not venture into new territory.
The release of the next expansion pack, Battle for Azeroth, in August will certainly help you with fresh content, but what about in the meantime? With that in mind, we've come up with some fun ways to breathe new life into th...

In recent years he's worked for clients like Red Bull, Ubisoft, and Societe Generale. That's not including his experience as part of street art collective, Raspouteam (deliberately referencing Rasputin) or Type:Rider, a moderately successful font-based puzzle platformer for PC and console.
It's Cosmografik's latest title, Vandals, that's most intriguing, however. A mobile game developed in conjunction with European public service television channel ARTE, Vandals has you infiltrating famous st...

Michael Brough's games have always been a little different from the norm.
Focusing on the roguelike genre, he subverts common tropes in ways that are typically unusual but impressive. Some of his biggest hits such as 868-HACK and Imbroglio have gone on to garner numerous award nominations for game design at the IGF.
In each case, what they lack in looks and presentation, they more than make up for with some neat ideas that you just can't imagine anyone else pulling off with such aplomb.
His l...

Kids are a naturally curious bunch which makes them a good fit for embracing some cutting edge technology. Plus kitting out their bedrooms gives you the perfect opportunity to try out some new gadgets.
Many kids' bedrooms may already contain a games console or TV, but how about going a little deeper than that? Connecting your child's room to the rest of the house can mean a lighting system that works perfectly for those nighttime worries, as well as providing low-screen-time entertainment or ...

It’s fun to play games together, and the holiday season is the perfect time of year to do that. With the Nintendo Switch being the ideal family console this year, we’ve looked at the best games for you to play with your friends and family, no matter what their age.
Whether it’s flinging blue shells at your sister or creating an exciting new world with your nephew, there’s something for all tastes. Read on to find out what’s going to make your family gathering even better.
Bear in mind that al...

Founded in 2010, Swedish game studio Simogo quickly established itself as one of the leading developers when it comes to mobile gaming.
Rarely keeping to just one genre, the studio has embraced the likes of endless runners (Bumpy Road), rhythm games (Beat Sneak Bandit), and adventure puzzlers (Year Walk), while also putting an unique spin on everything it tries. For example, Device 6 (released in 2013 and arguably Simogo's biggest hit) implemented innovative sound use, narrative design, and k...

For many women, a few days every month feel horribly debilitating and tiring thanks to menstrual cramps and pain. Sure, there are exceptions out there who get by with limited pain or who use birth control that works perfectly for them. For the most part though, it's a pretty lousy way of spending a couple of days.
I'm relatively lucky compared to some women, and rarely doubled over in pain, but that doesn't stop me relying on painkillers every month. That's why I'm intrigued by the idea of Li...

Ogre and its creator, Steve Jackson, are kind of a big deal in the tabletop game community.
First released in 1977, Ogre is an asymmetrical forces game set in the late 21st century. It pits fearsome robot tanks against puny humans. The game's influence within the strategy field is incalculable, and the original continutes to be hugely popular.
Since its release 40 years ago, it's been reprinted many times, enjoyed numerous expansions and a sequel in the form of G.E.V. Most recently, in 2012, ...