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Nadia Grace Mullings

Contributor

Qualifications BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
Expertise
Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Team, Star Wars
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About Nadia Grace Mullings

Nadia Grace Mullings is a contributor and journalist for Game ZXC, and has been a big fan of video gaming from a young age. Strong first impressions included point-and-click games on an old PC (way back!) and the Sega Genesis' original Sonic the Hedgehog. She also holds a degree in Creative Writing.

The Sonic the Hedgehog  and Super Mario franchises both have (rather ironically!) a special place in her heart, and she's also interested in the history and development of video game music and consoles.

Nadia's two pet rabbits are named Cream and Vanilla (yes, that is a Sonic reference). She also enjoys the superb soundtracks from various eras of Sonic, and has become quite the expert on the franchise's music, learning all about its history and development over the years. She likes to revisit gaming gems on the Nintendo Wii, GameCube and Xbox 360 whenever she has a spare moment. Oh, and let's not forget about Star Wars, LOTR, Disney, Nintendo, and Sega in general!

Favorite Games

I've played many great games over the years, but if I had to highlight a couple in particular, I would choose Sonic Adventure 2 and Super Mario Galaxy. They particularly mean a lot to me. The combination of immersive storylines and incredible music has always made these titles stand out as special. I'm a big fan of the music of Sonic, and Jun Senoue's contribution to the franchise was what hooked me on the music in the first place. His lead as Sound Director introduced me to some of the most enthralling music I've ever listened to in video games, as heard in the Sonic Adventure series.


Favorite Console

I'm interested in a variety of games and platforms, but I would say the 1st generation Nintendo Wii, as you can play both the Wii library, and the GameCube library with its Sega Dreamcast ports: All these platforms have given me many hours of fun, and introduced me to some brilliant games, characters and storylines.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Finally beating Super Mario Galaxy 2's end level The Perfect Run was a major achievement. The intensity (and aching wrists) were worth it in the end!

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The ending image from Sonic's story in Sonic Adventure, with multiple Sonic characters spaced around in it.
Sonic: Best Summer Themed Music in the Series, Ranked

These bright and upbeat songs from the Sonic games are sure to give listeners a real feeling of summer, any time of the year.

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10 Most Selfish Sonic Characters, Ranked

Though they may not all be villains, these Sonic characters always put themselves before others in many situations.

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Lord Of The Rings: 20 Best Samwise Gamgee Quotes

Sam has no shortage of memorable quotes in The Lord of the Rings movies, and these are some of the best of the bunch.

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Star Wars: 5 Worst Jedi Padawans, According To The Lore

Though they are some of the galaxy's most famous Padawans, these characters were not shining examples of a model Jedi apprentice.

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Star Wars: The 22 Best Comics Every Fan Should Read

Star Wars has been adapted into nearly every form of media out there. For fans of comics, these are worth checking out.

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6 Hardest 3D Platformer Games Published By Nintendo, Ranked

Nintendo may be known for making relatively easy platformer titles, but these games are often more challenging than may be expected.

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11 Most Experimental Sonic Games

Many of these games are part of the main Sonic series, yet these titles feature some drastically experimental gameplay elements.

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The Lord Of The Rings: 10 Most Important Hobbits In The Lore

Hobbits may be among the smallest characters in The Lord of the Rings, but many have had the largest impact on Middle-earth.

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Best Voice Acting Performances In Disney's Animated Movies, Ranked

With a huge array of well-loved movies, these Disney characters stand out as some of the best in the franchise, due to their memorable performances.

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 9 Saddest Character Deaths, Ranked

Certain beloved characters in Sonic have fallen victim to great tragedies, with their deaths impacting characters and fans alike.

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9 Sonic Games With Best Playable Dr. Eggman

Sonic's greatest foe has not always been a playable character, but there have been some games where it was possible to play as Dr. Eggman.

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 10 Strongest Female Characters, Ranked

There are many beloved female characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise that bring strength to rival the blue hedgehog's speed.

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10 Darkest Sonic The Hedgehog Games, Ranked

"Darkest" may not come to mind when thinking of Sonic games. However, many titles have complex stories, intense soundtracks, and deeper meanings.

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Best Versions Of Sonic The Hedgehog, Ranked

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of video gaming's biggest icons. As such, he has taken many different forms from over a 30-year history.

sthe Dreamcast console on backdrop of key cover art for: Skies of Arcadia, soulcalibur, sonic adventure 2 and Shenmue
Best Sega Dreamcast Games From Every Year Of The Console's Life

The Dreamcast may not have had an overly long lifespan, but some of the greatest games of all time had a home on Sega's platform.

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Sonic: Best Versions Of Tails, Ranked

This much-loved character has seen a host of different versions over the years. Which iteration stands out as the best?

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Sonic The Hedgehog: 14 Fastest Characters, Ranked

The Sonic franchise is full of speedy characters. Each is unique, but one is ultimately faster than the rest.

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Best Mario Game On Every Nintendo Console

There have been many fantastic Super Mario games over the years, and these stand out among the best the series has to offer on Nintendo's consoles.

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Sonic The Hedgehog: 9 Best Character Themes, Ranked

Vocal songs are a big part of the Sonic franchise. The following themes showcase what these characters are all about.

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Star Wars: 10 Best Blasters

The blaster is a solid weapon of choice for many Star Wars characters, but which have the best features overall?

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