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August, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, University of Illinois
Action RPG, From Software, Mass Effect
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About Nick Rodriguez

Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to contribute to The Best War Games and Screen Rant, platforms where he has managed to share helpful news content, thoughtful opinion pieces, and more than a few hot takes.

While he believes all gaming genres and categories have worth, Nick's interests lie primarily in the realm of single-player experiences, with hand-crafted stories, tight and challenging gameplay, and emotive, unique visual and audio design. On the industry side of things, he is committed to supporting creators, identifying and criticizing exploitation, and combating negativity and toxicity.

Aside from gaming, he enjoys long-distance running, reading, contributing to his blog, working on his Honda CX650C, writing fiction, and having a beer or two.

Favorite Games

- Bloodborne
- Disco Elysium
- Death Stranding
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Mass Effect 2
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Dead Space
- Signalis
- Hades
- BioShock
- Super Mario Galaxy
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Industry Focus

A bit of everything, but with a particular affinity for indie games, industry news, gaming events, and new technology.

Favorite Console

Easy win for the PS2.

Latest

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Borderlands 4's New Siren Lore Isn't the Only Game-Changing Reveal From Gearbox

Borderlands 4 continues to be illuminated with new lore information, but that's far from the only valuable intel from recent Gearbox comments.

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5 PlayStation Plus Games to Play This Week (August 18-24)

As PlayStation Plus continues to grow, players have more great options than ever—here are a few recommendations to explore this week.

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Borderlands 4 is Already Gunning for Baldur’s Gate 3’s Crown in One Area

Borderlands 4 is continuing the strong looter-shooter mechanics of its predecessors, but it's also drawing inspiration from an unexpected source.

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Hollow Knight Left Behind a Chekhov's Gun For Silksong to Fire

It's hard to say what Hollow Knight: Silksong will look like in its entirely, but it's clear that there's room for some characters to return.

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4 Short Games to Play this Weekend

Gamers on the hunt for a stopgap, low-stakes adventure, or just something new should check out these brief but powerful titles.

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What 'Other Things' Rockstar Could Be Working on Besides GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't the only thing that Rockstar Games is working on, so what else does the developer have in the pipeline?

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Resident Evil Requiem Taking Inspiration From One of The Most Controversial Games is the Cherry on Top

Resident Evil Requiem is coming down the pipeline, and it will reportedly have parallels to another controversial survival horror title.

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This Cyberpunk 2077-Like Game is $3 on PlayStation, But You Have to Act Fast

Cyberpunk and adventure fans can get a fantastic science-fiction game for a steal on PlayStation, but they don't have time to waste.

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Horizon 3 May Bring Its Most Important Character’s Story Full Circle

The next Horizon game's story is up in the air, but one loose plot element from Forbidden West is especially thematically promising.

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5 PlayStation Plus Games to Play This Week (August 11-August 17)

PlayStation Plus is as strong as ever, and higher-tier subscribers have plenty of hard-hitting games to explore over the next few weeks.

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Whatever Happens in Horizon 3, One Antagonist is Almost Guaranteed to Survive

Although the future of the Horizon franchise is somewhat uncertain, at least one major character will likely continue to be a staple.

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Grand Theft Auto 6's Latest Price Update is a Real Head-Scratcher

GTA 6's pricing has come up again thanks to comments from Strauss Zelnick of Take Two Interactive, but there are still more questions than answers.

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5 Short Games to Play This Weekend

Big, meaty games are all the rage, but sometimes you just need something more easily digestible, and a short game is just what the doctor ordered.

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Mafia: The Old Country Review

Lacking the charisma and novelty of its predecessors, Mafia: The Old Country struggles to escape a sense of constant mediocrity.

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Games Like Stardew Valley Are Getting a Second Wind in August 2025

The cozy gaming scene continues to grow, with this month playing host to a slew of captivating and alluring titles in the vein of Stardew Valley.

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If a Red Dead Redemption Remake Ever Happens, Its Best Possible Addition is Obvious

If Red Dead Redemption ever receives its long-requested remake, one new addition will perhaps be the most important element of all.

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This 3D Stardew Valley-Like Has One Key Difference, and That's a Good Thing

A new Stardew Valley contender is entering the indie games arena, and one major feature could help set it apart from its progenitors.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev's Expansion Plans Are a Blessing and a Curse

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive commented on its plans moving forward, revealing some interesting insights.

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Is the Darksiders Trilogy Worth Playing in 2025?

Darksiders 4 is on its way, so it's the perfect time to start exploring the earlier entries of the series, dated though some of them may be.

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Starfield is Putting Too Many Eggs in One Basket

Credible rumors claim that Bethesda is going full steam ahead on Starfield in 2026, which might not be the wisest course of action.