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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
Deadpool is Finally Coming to Marvel Rivals and He's Not Being Voiced by Ryan Reynolds or Nolan North
During the 2025 Game Awards, NetEase reveals the first trailer for Season 6 of Marvel Rivals, confirming the fan favorite character Deadpool.
'It'd Be a Shame if These Characters Only Stayed in Siege for All This Time' Rainbow Six Siege X Directors Comment on Possible Return to Single-Player
While reflecting on the 10th anniversary of Rainbow Six Siege, The Best War Games discusses a possible return to single-player with the Ubisoft devs.
ARC Raiders Wants YOUR Feedback on Its Maps, Check Out the Survey
Embark Studios wants to hear from players regarding the maps in ARC Raiders, asking for their feedback to help continue improving the game.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Releases Brand-New Update for December 2025
Game Freak releases a major new update for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, fixing bugs while also launching the anticipated Mega Dimensions DLC expansion.
Pokemon GO Players Have a Limited Time To Catch A Unique Shiny During January 2026 Community Day
Niantic reveals details for the upcoming January 2026 Community Day in Pokemon GO including who will be featured, special research, and event bonuses.
Helldivers 2 Reveals a New Cosmetic Item For Players To Unlock for Free
Arrowhead Game Studios is celebrating a big in-game win for Helldivers 2 players by gifting everyone a free cosmetic item to mark the occasion.
Destiny 2 Update Just Added Requested Feature and Nerfed Popular Invasion Tactic
Bungie releases a major new update for Destiny 2 Renegades, fixing bugs, adding quality of life adjustments, and a requested fan feature.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Releases Major December Update
GSC Game World releases a new update for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, adding an important new mechanic while continuing to address various issues.
Warframe Devs Detail New Mission Types with The Old Peace
Warframe's The Old Peace update takes players into a major Cinematic Quest, and for The Best War Games Advance, we discuss all the new mission types.
Tekken Director Announces Surprise Departure from Bandai Namco
It's the end of an era for the Tekken franchise as longtime director Katsuhiro Harada announces his departure with a unique social media post.
'They're Only Going To Get Stingier And Stingier' Destiny 2 Players Are Not Happy About Nerfs to One Important Mechanic
Destiny 2 players are voicing their frustration over nerfs to seasonal mechanics and bright dust gains after the launch of Renegades.
Where Winds Meet is Adding Major New Content in December
Where Winds Meet developer Everstone Studios releases a new roadmap for December 2025 with plans to add major pieces of content every week.
Destiny 2 Renegades Leaves Players Frustrated After Nerf to Popular Farming Spot
Bungie shuts down a popular farming spot at Tharsis Station in Destiny 2 Renegades due to some of the drops that players were unexpectedly getting.
New Grounded 2 Update is Paving the Way for Something Even Bigger Next Month
A new feature update for Grounded 2 gives the game a holiday feel, addressing various issues, adding new content, and laying groundwork for January.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Day 1 Update Patch Notes Revealed
Alongside the launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo is releasing a day one update for the game, to address issues while adding new features.
Destiny 2 Reveals Full Patch Notes for Renegades Expansion
Destiny 2 releases its highly anticipated Renegades expansion alongside a massive update that adds significant, player-friendly changes.
Where Winds Meet Reveals Patch Notes for December 2 Update
Everstone Studio releases a new update for its popular free-to-play game, Where Winds Meet, while highlighting additional future improvements.
Splinter Cell Remake Brings Back Original Game Director
Ubisoft's Splinter Cell Remake finally got a bit of good news as the company makes an important announcement regarding the game's development.
Pokemon GO Well Armed Event Adds Global Challenges and a Debut Encounter
Niantic reveals the Well Armed event, adding Global Challenges for players to work together on while also introducing a new pocket monster to catch.
Escape From Tarkov Giving Away Very Rare Reward for a Limited Time
Escape From Tarkov gives players the chance to claim a very rare reward, though they'll need to move fast as it's only available for a limited time.