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August, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, University of Illinois
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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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Silent Hill f's Hinako Can't Be Another James Sunderland After SH2 Remake

It may be widely praised as the best in the series, but Konami has hopefully ignored Silent Hill 2 when developing Silent Hill f.

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If Ghost of Yotei Is a Success, Sucker Punch Has a World of Possibilities Available to It

Ghost of Yotei will be the first follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, and if all goes well, it could be the start of something special.

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With Dragon Age: The Veilguard in BioWare's Rearview, It Might Not Be Much Longer for One Big Reveal

Now that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out of the way, BioWare could move forward with another, equally anticipated project reveal.

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Fallout 5 Would Be the Ideal Game to Follow in Fallout 2's Footsteps

Not much is known about Fallout 5 at this point, but there's a case to be made that it should learn from the older entries in the series.

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Mother Machine Review

Mother Machine is a cute co-op game with some fun ideas that fails to realize the overwhelming majority of its potential.

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Cyberpunk 2077: The Case for Project Orion Replacing Lizzy Wizzy

Lizzy Wizzy is a fascinating Cyberpunk 2077 character, in addition to being a fun cameo for music fans, and Project Orion could recreate this dynamic.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 May Need to Pull a Rabbit Out of Its Hat for One Character

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a triumph, but one of its returning characters should be reincorporated in a more interesting way in its sequel.

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The Case for Red Dead Redemption 3 to Reinvent its Gunplay

Red Dead Redemption is a terrific series, but its shooting mechanics could definitely use a punch-up ahead of the third chapter.

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The Thing Remastered and Directive 8020 Make a Strong Case for More Mimic-Based Horror Games

The recent remaster of The Thing and the upcoming Directive 8020 ought to inspire a new sub-genre of horror gaming, honing in on paranoia.

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Silent Hill f - Who is Writer Ryukishi07?

Silent Hill f's lead writer Ryukishi07 has been a major selling point, but some may be wondering just who this enigmatic storyteller is.

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One Halo Spin-Off Revival Could Take a Page from Helldivers' Book, But Not in the Way You Think

As the Halo series moves forward, taking some inspiration from Helldivers seems obvious, and there's no need to be limited to Helldivers 2.

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The Argument for Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel to Follow the Temperance Ending

Project Orion may very well be forced to make one of Cyberpunk 2077's endings canon, and the Temperance ending is perhaps the best route.

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Dragon Age: The Case for a Total Franchise Reboot

The Dragon Age franchise has had its ups and downs over the years, and it might be time to wipe the slate clean for a new generation.

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Why a Minecraft Competitor is Easier Said Than Done

Many have tried, but no developer has succeeded in recapturing the sheer popularity, accessibility, and cultural relevance of Minecraft.

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How Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Can Carry on the Legacy of Johnny Silverhand

Johnny Silverhand probably won't be making another appearance in Project Orion, but the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel could still retain his spirit.

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Why Now is the Best Time for Final Fantasy to Revisit a Genre It's Only Dabbled in Before

Final Fantasy is no stranger to genre-hopping, but the beloved JRPG franchise has long neglected a concept that it should be cozier with.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Dragon Trials are a Must-Have Feature for Persona 6

Metaphor: Refantazio excels in a number of areas, late-game content being one of them, and Persona 6 could stand to take some notes.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has an Obvious Path It Can Take to Deepen Its Four Houses

Hogwarts Legacy 2 has loads of potential, but how it handles smaller world-building elements like Hogwarts house could be particularly pivotal.

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Why Silent Hill f Could Make or Break the Franchise

Silent Hill f looks promising, and one can only hope that it lives up to high expectations, for the sake of the franchise as a whole.

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Why The Legend of Zelda's Spin-Off Drought Needs to End on the Nintendo Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda has a history of unique and surprising spin-offs, and this tradition should continue on the Nintendo Switch 2.

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