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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 TheBestWarGames 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

Destiny Titan Artifact
How Artifacts Work in Destiny: The Taken King
PS3

During the Strike the Dreadnaught livestream, Bungie reveals new artifact items and how they will work for players in The Taken King expansion coming to Destiny.

Diablo 3 Crusader
Diablo 3 Massive Patch Adds New Zone, Gear Upgrades, and More
PS3

Blizzard releases a new PC specific update for Diablo 3 adding a brand new zone, additional loot, and Kanai's Cube, an item which harkens back to the Diablo 2.

Metal Gear Sold 5 Cigar
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain Locks Online PvP Mode Behind A Paywall
PS3

Reviewers discover that Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain's online PvP mode, Forward Operating Base, needs to first be unlocked by paying a one time fee.

Gears of War Ultimate Delta
Gears of War Ultimate Edition Launch Trailer Recreates 'Mad World'

Microsoft and The Coalition reveal a new launch trailer for Gears of War Ultimate Edition that pays tribute to the 2006 title with the Mad World theme song.

Star Wars Battlefront millennium falcon battle
Star Wars Battlefront Battle of Jakku DLC Concept Art Released

EA reveals the first concept art for the free DLC, Battle of Jakku, at D23 2015 event which is coming on December 8 for all Star Wars Battlefront owners.

Mass Effect Andromeda logo
Mass Effect Andromeda Will Not Feature Familiar Faces

BioWare senior development director, Chris Wynn, answers fan questions on Twitter, ending debate over which characters are returning in Mass Effect Andromeda.

Super Mario Maker Trailer Reveals New Gameplay Elements

Nintendo releases new information, including Amiibo functionality, on upcoming level editor game Super Mario Maker through a brand new seven minute trailer.

Hellblade Gamescom 2015
Hellblade Gameplay Demo Offers First Look At Ninja Theory's New Game

Ninja Theory releases the first gameplay demo of its new game, Hellblade, revealing the environment, combat, and main character's struggle with mental illness.

Battlefield 4 Night Operations 1
Battlefield 4 Night Operations DLC Revealed
PS3

In a surprise announcement, DICE reveals that brand new Battlefield 4 DLC, called Night Operations, is coming this September – offering nighttime maps.

Just Cause 3 View
Just Cause 3 Gets An Explosive New Trailer At Gamescom 2015

A new trailer for Just Cause 3 puts the focus on the bad guy and offers a closer look at how General Di Ravello plans to take down franchise hero Rico Rodriguez.

Homefront Street Battle
Homefront: The Revolution Reveals New Trailer At Gamescom 2015

During Microsoft's Gamescom press conference, Deep Silver reveals a brand new trailer for Homefront: The Revolution showing off an occupied Philadelphia.

Batman Arkham Knight eject
Batman: Arkham Knight Gets A Huge Patch Along With Photo Mode

Batman Arkham Knight receives a fairly large update that introduces a number of fixes for console players along with the fan-favorite feature, photo mode.

gamescom 2015 xbox
Xbox One To Slowly Move Away From Third-Party Exclusivity Deals

Phil Spencer confirms in an interview during the ChinaJoy event that Microsoft plans to move away from third-party content deals to focus on investing in first-party.

Rare Replay Logo
Rare Replay Could Receive More Games As Post Launch DLC

In a live stream on Twitch, Rare developers confirm that additional titles from their long history could be added to the game as DLC content post launch.

Halo 5 Spartans Coop
Why Halo 5: Guardians Doesn't Feature Local Split-Screen

In a recent blog post on Halo Waypoint, Josh Holmes explains why Halo 5: Guardians will not have its traditional local split-screen mode in co-op or multiplayer.

Elder Scrolls Online Imperial City Art
Elder Scrolls Online's First DLC Expansion Revealed and Detailed

Bethesda and ZeniMax Online announce Imperial City, the first expansion pack coming to PC and console MMORPG, Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

Metal Gear Solid V Snake Headshot
Metal Gear Solid V Producer Addresses Fan Concerns Over Graphics Downgrade
PS3

After releasing a new gameplay demo, fan concerns over a possible graphics downgrade has caused MGSV producer, Ken-ichiro Imazumi, to respond directly.

Mortal Kombat X Predator Carl Weathers
Mortal Kombat X Players On Xbox One Having Issues Downloading Predator

Predator has just released for Mortal Kombat X, yet fans are reporting in that the Xbox One version is suffering through issues downloading the new character.

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Mortal Kombat X Adds Predator and Klassic Fatalities Today

Mortal Kombat X receives a content boost today with the Predator releasing for Kombat Pack owners alongside a free Klassic fatalities pack for all players.

Star Wars Battlefront Tatooine
DICE Never Wanted Star Wars Battlefront To Be A Battlefield Style Game

In an interview with The Guardian, DICE general manager explains why fans should trust the studio to deliver an authentic Star Wars Battlefront experience