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Jack Allin
Editor-in-Chief

I can't stand talking about myself. I gotta LIVE me, so the last thing I want to do is talk about me, too. Trying to summarize 40-ish (40??!! How'd that happen?) chaotic years into a bio blurb feels too much like work, and what's that expression? All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

So let's talk games! There's so much more to life than games, but I do admit to having a passion for them. I play nearly all genres, but I'll always have a special affection for adventures, since I started with the Infocom text games on a borrowed computer in high school (which was a pretty big deal in those days). Without a computer of my own, I thoroughly enjoyed many years of console goodness before finally returning to the PC and lots of classic games that I still haven't finished working through. Maybe it's got something to do with all those new games coming out?

Our little niche may not thrive like it once did, but I'm all about hope for the future, and since joining Adventure Gamers I've seen the genre take promising steps forward... Well, except for the three Christmas Quest games that I designed (with plenty of help from my friends here on staff). Those are more like leaps towards dementia. Festive dementia, though! And hopefully a little bit of fun.

Jack Allin's forum username is Jackal.


Recent articles by Jack Allin
Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle review
The latest Hidden Expedition charts a welcome new course into casual adventure territory, with just a little turbulence along the way.
by - November 18, 2009
Avenue Flo review
Adventure comes to Dinertown in this charming casual title, though you'll likely dash through it with relative ease.
by - November 11, 2009
Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion review
The popular casual game series gets a new chapter on the Nintendo DS, but sometimes loses its way among all the clutter.
by - November 2, 2009
Beneath a Steel Sky limited edition comic giveaway completed contest
Your future self could be one of ten lucky winners of the specially reprinted BASS comic signed by Dave Gibbons and Charles Cecil.
by - October 11, 2009
Nancy Drew Dossier: Resorting to Danger review
Far from bombing, Nancy Drew and casual adventuring continue to be a match made in heaven... or at least a luxury spa.
by - September 23, 2009
Casual adventuring: hidden object retail round-up feature
Seek the names Hardy Boys, Cate West, Mortimer Beckett, and Samantha Swift, and store shelves are now where you'll find them.
by - September 14, 2009
Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage preview
A playable demo shone a little light into the second wave of darkness in this upcoming horror sequel.
by - September 9, 2009
The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks hands-on preview
The teen sleuths are ready to embark on their first handheld adventure, and this sneak peek should grease the rails.
by - August 21, 2009
Return to Mysterious Island 2 giveaway completed contest
There's no monkey business here, just free fun and downloadable games for three lucky contest winners.
by - August 16, 2009
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel hands-on preview
Hope for an English release of this curious Russian mystery lives on, and AG checks in on its progress.
by - August 14, 2009