Nicholas Kennedy

Nicholas Kennedy is a Melbourne/Naarm based writer and journalist. He has appeared in The Big Issue, Rolling Stone, and STACK Magazine. Follow him at @nickkennedy.

Nicholas Kennedy's Latest Articles

Jett The Far Shore Given Time interview
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‘Given Time’ is the end of a 10-year journey for JETT: The Far Shore

A project 10 years in the making, the creators of JETT: The Far Shore hope that Given Time has meaningfully…

Dead Space remake 2023 review
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Dead Space (2023 remake) Review

The welcome remake of Dead Space brings the grimy, snarling sci-fi horror of the classic game into sharp new relief.

Nicholas Kennedy Best of 2022 NORCO Game of the Year
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Nicholas Kennedy's Top 3 Games of 2022

Games critic Nicholas Kennedy shares his personal picks for the Top 3 games of 2022.

The Callisto Protocol review
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The Callisto Protocol review - We’ve seen this gore before

A gory horror game synthesised from many parts, The Callisto Protocol tries to invoke its influences while striving for something…

The Dark Pictures: The Devil In Me review
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The Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me review - Drag me to hell

An underwhelming plot and a lack of ideas has The Devil in Me feeling like a mild, self-sabotaging entry in…

Madison PC review
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Madison builds a palpable sense of impending doom - Review

Madison uses every trick in the psychological horror toolkit to shock you out of your seat, though it loses itself…

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In Card Shark, truth and virtue get lost in the shuffle

Card Shark’s designer and writer speaks about the infamous cheats of history and visionary film directors who inspired the game.

The Quarry PC review supermassive games
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The Quarry Review - A supermassive achievement in horror

The Quarry is a blood-soaked return to form from Supermassive Games, the makers of Until Dawn.

Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition Nintendo Switch review
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Opus: Echo of Starsong Review - A thoughtful rumination

Opus: Echo of Starsong is a rewarding and beautiful rumination of memory and remembrance.

gibbon beyond the trees review
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Gibbon: Beyond the Trees Review - A simple message

A simple, beautiful game with a clear, admirable, and touching message concerning the endangered species.

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