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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.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X's Gacha Mechanics Have Driven Me Back to Persona 5
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Persona 5’s Biggest Piece of Cut Content Would’ve Been a Slam Dunk for The Phantom X
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Persona 5: The Phantom X - Who is Janosik?
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One Massive Horizon 3 Change Would Be a Risk Worth Taking
A key element of the Horizon franchise, expanded in Horizon Forbidden West, could be the albatross around its neck, and a third game could scrap it.
Ambitious Skyrim Project Could Be a Slippery Slope for Future Bethesda Games
Fans' desires are illuminated by a relatively recent Skyrim project, but this could spell trouble for future Bethesda games, if it continues to gather
Hogwarts Legacy 2: Romance Seems Like a Safe Bet, But It Should Be Off the Table
Romance has been a heavily requested feature for Hogwarts Legacy 2, but there's reason to believe that it should be left on the cutting room floor.
Diablo 4's Rarest Enemy Also Comes With a Big Asterisk Attached
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Cyberpunk 2077 fans might want to take a peek at Cyber Knights: Flashpoint, a sci-fi RPG that targets the same high-tech, low-life motifs.
Shadow Labyrinth Hands-On Preview
The Best War Games goes hands-on with Shadow Labyrinth, a decidedly serious, action-packed 2D platformer set in the burgeoning Pac-Man universe.
One Year Ago, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Set a New Bar for FromSoftware DLC
It's officially been one year since Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree released, redefining what players can expect from a Soulslike DLC.