Chris Nicholls-Contributor

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April, 2025
MSc Creative Technology
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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About Chris Nicholls

Chris is a writer with an academic background in Creative Technology and Games Design. This experience has allowed him to look at games through a critical lens, analyzing what makes for good design. Outside of work, he's usually making pixel art, developing indie projects, or probably playing Sonic Adventure 2.

Favorite Games

Sonic Adventure 2, Jet Set Radio, Katamari Damacy, Super Metroid, Tekken 8

Industry Focus

7 years researching video games and video game accessibility

Favorite Console

Nintendo GameCube

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