Derek Nichols-Editor

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Contributor Since March, 2015
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Shooter, RPG, Action
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About Derek Nichols

Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring far off planets, and combing through dungeons with a trusty sword and shield. Originally growing up exclusively with Nintendo products, Derek's perspective grew to include other platforms ranging from Sony, to Microsoft, the PC, and more. As his views and opinions grew, so did the desire to connect with other players and video game fans. In 2011, his writing adventure began on his personal blog, eventually joining up with the The Best War Games crew in 2015. He currently covers everything from features and guides, to the latest breaking video game news. 

Favorite Games

Too many to name! I've been playing games since the NES days, so there are a ton of games from a variety of generations. Just a few standouts for me are Super Metroid, BioShock, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and many more. 

Industry Focus

Largely focusing on the video game industry as well as all of the breaking news related to various games, companies, and events that take place.

Favorite Console

Derek grew up in a Nintendo household, but was still able to experience the heyday of classic systems like Sega Genesis, PSX, and PS2 over at friends' houses. Eventually, Derek went multiconsole and hasn't looked back, getting to experience all the great titles that each one has had on offer over the years. 

Latest

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Destiny 2 Teases Major Buffs For The Edge of Fate Mid-Season Update
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Bungie teases some major buffs coming to Destiny 2 during the Ash & Iron mid-season update, helping to improve buildcrafting and player choice.

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Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for August 15
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Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic and legendary items are on sale and whether any are worth picking up.

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Battlefield 6 Makes Big Change to Rush, But Not The One Players Want
Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 announces a key change to the fan favorite rush mode during the second open beta, but fans are left frustrated by one overlooked issue.

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Borderlands 4 Reveals One Feature Aimed At Improving Replayability
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Borderlands 4 lead character designer Nick Thurston reveals how the game is going to improve replayability through its characters.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Patch Notes for Big August 2025 Update
Monster Hunter Wilds

Alongside a new director's update, Monster Hunter Wilds is releasing a major new update for the game attempting to address current issues.

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Peak Releases Big New Mesa Update for August 2025
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Hit co-op title Peak releases a major new update, adding a brand new biome to conquer, new challenges, items, and surprises to uncover.

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Battlefield 6 Has Already Blocked a Staggering Number of Cheaters in the Open Beta
Battlefield 6

Despite cheaters being present in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, the javelin anti-cheat system continues to block an enormous number of attempts.

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Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for August 8
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic and legendary items are on sale and whether any are worth the shards.

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Battlefield 6 Open Beta Reveals Exclusive Skin for PS5 Players
Battlefield 6

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta in early access currently, Sony reveals a new exclusive skin PS5 players can obtain for the full launch later this year.

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Marathon Developer Bungie to Be Fully Integrated into PlayStation Studios
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Sony CFO Lin Tao confirms that the company plans to place more control over Destiny 2 and Marathon developer studio Bungie.

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Battlefield 6 Beta Already Has a Massive Queue and It Hasn't Even Started Yet
Battlefield 6

Ahead of the upcoming beta tests, Battlefield 6 continues to see a lot of fan anticipation, as players start to log in and queue up.

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Destiny 2 Releases New Update for August 2025
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Bungie releases a new update for Destiny 2, addressing numerous bugs and issues including one frustrating problem impacting sprinting in the Crucible.

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Battlefield 6 Beta Hits Impressive Player Milestone Even Though It's Not Available Yet
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The open beta for Battlefield 6 has managed to reach impressive player numbers even though the start time is still days away from launch.

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Title Update Adds New Characters and Other Features
Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom announces a free title update coming to Capcom Fighting Collection 2, adding quality of life updates, content, and even characters to the game.

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Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for August 1
Destiny 2

Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic and legendary items are on sale and whether any are worth the shards.

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Destiny 2 Reveals New Solstice Event Details and 'Beach' Themed Armor
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Bungie reveals major changes coming to the annual Destiny 2 Solstice event while also showing off new beachwear themed armor sets.

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Destiny 2 Update Finally Fixes Ability Stat Bonuses on Armor
Destiny 2

A new update for Destiny 2, fixing a number of issues within the game, while also finally addressing a frustrating issue with ability stats on armor.

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PlayStation 'Project Defiant' Controller Confirms Official Name and Release Window
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Ahead of the annual Evo event, Sony gives fans new details of its upcoming Project Defiant controller including its official name and release window.

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Destiny 2

Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic and legendary items are on sale and whether any are worth the shards.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Confirms Claws of Awaji Expansion Release Date
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Ubisoft provides a new post-launch roadmap for Assassin's Creed Shadows, revealing launch dates for new features and the Claws of Awaji expansion.

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