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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: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for May 16
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Destiny 2 Announces Major Changes to Rite of the Nine After Backlash
Following fan backlash over the new Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine activity, Bungie announces big changes starting to roll out immediately.
Mortal Kombat 1 Releases New Update for May 2025
NetherRealm Studios releases a new hotfix update for Mortal Kombat 1, making character and kameo specific changes to the fighting game.
Tekken 8 Releases New Update for May 2025
Bandai Namco reveals the patch notes for a new Tekken 8 update, continuing the trend of fixing the game while also adding new content to explore.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Makes Helpful Change to the Parkour System
Ubisoft announces a helpful change made to the parkour system inside of Assassin's Creed Shadows that launched in Title Update 4.
'I Don't Know' Borderlands 4 Development Budget Could Lead to a Higher Game Price
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford addresses the game price of Borderlands 4, revealing he doesn't know but it could follow a recent industry trend.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for May 9
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 buying.
Destiny 2 Launches Heavy Metal Event With New Rewards
Bungie launches the Heavy Metal event in Destiny 2 with new rewards, collectibles, and the arrival of the Event Home feature.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Nerfing Ability That Could Deal 2 Billion Damage
Developer Sandfall Interactive plans to address a popular but broken build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by nerfing one of the game's skills.
Destiny 2 Releases Major Sandbox Update for May 2025
Bungie releases a major sandbox update for Destiny 2, adding new content like the Rite of the Nine, while also tweaking parts of the game.
Destiny 2 Reveals Year of Prophecy Roadmap
Alongside the Edge of Fate reveal, Bungie confirms the entire year of content coming to Destiny 2, from expansions, updates, and more.
Destiny 2 Reveals Edge of Fate Expansion Release Date and Gameplay
Bungie shows off brand-new gameplay and confirms the release date for the Edge of Fate, the next major expansion for Destiny 2.
Arc Raiders Reveals Surprising Stat About the Game’s Hardest Boss
Embark Studios reveals a new infographic with player statistics during the ARC Raiders technical test, including a surprising one about The Queen.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for May 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 buying.
Destiny 2 Teases Big Changes to Exotic Weapons and Armor
May 6 aims to be a big day for Destiny 2 with Bungie revealing upcoming sandbox changes including tweaks to exotic gear in a new update.
New Switch Update Seems to Be Causing Some Issues
Nintendo's recent Switch update, while positively received by players, appears to also be causing some major issues for users.
Ghost of Yotei Creative Directors Share New Gameplay and 'Non-Linear' Campaign Details
Co-creative directors, Nate Fox and Jason Cornell provide fans with new gameplay and story campaign details for Ghost of Yotei.
Destiny 2 Adding New Feature Called Event Home
Bungie announces the arrival of a new Destiny 2 feature called Event Home, which will debut in May alongside a unique Crucible mode.