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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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Why Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Semine Wedding Is One of the Best Video Game Parties
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The Witcher 4 Could Go Toe-to-Toe with God of War by Leaning Into One Major Region
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Elden Ring: Nightreign Feels Like the Logical Progression for One Bloodborne Feature
Elden Ring Nightreign is a brand-new concept for FromSoftware, but looking back at Bloodborne, it may not be as radical of a departure after all.
One Wild Hunt Quest Should Be an Obvious Source of Inspiration For Witcher 4
The Witcher 3 has countless hard-hitting quests, but the spirit of one early-game subplot needs to bleed into The Witcher 4 in some way.
Why Rocksteady’s Rumored Batman Beyond Game is the Ideal Successor to the Arkhamverse
Rumors have emerged about Rocksteady developing a Batman Beyond game, and whether they are accurate, such a project has a lot of promise.
Stardew Valley's Friendship System Could Be Flipped on its Head in Haunted Chocolatier
Haunted Chocolatier is poised to build upon much of Stardew Valley's core systems, and one social mechanic could use some bold iteration.
As Time Goes On, One Naughty Dog Trend Seems Even Likelier to Continue
The past two console generations have been host to a burgeoning Naughty Dog tradition, which seems poised to continue moving forward.
Elden Ring Nightreign's Recycled Dark Souls Content Has One Obvious Upside
Much ink has been spilled about Elden Ring Nightreign's FromSoftware crossover content, but the concept would have one clear benefit.
'Save Red Dead Online' Shouldn't Be Necessary, But It Is
A new petition to "Save Red Dead Online" is gaining traction, spotlighting Rockstar's neglect of the ever-popular western property.
Baldur's Gate 3's Dark Urge Makes a Case for More Evil Storylines in RPGs
The Dark Urge is one of the most fruitful and unique origins in Baldur's Gate 3, making it a good blueprint for other RPGs in the future.
Afterlove EP Review
Blemished and imperfect though it may be, Afterlove EP is a moving, heartfelt story that has a lot to say about grief, love, and moving on.
Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Has a Low Ceiling to Shatter With Bosses
For as great as it is, Cyberpunk 2077 has some undeniable shortcomings, and its catalog of samey, boilerplate bosses is one of them.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Basilio Shows Persona How a Late-Game Party Member Is Done
Basilio joins the Metaphor: Refantazio party fairly late in the game, but he still feels like a key part of the story, which Persona can learn from.
Exoborne Hands-On Preview
Tencent's Exoborne is chasing the extraction shooter trend, but so far, it isn't doing nearly enough to stand out in a crowded market.
Red Dead Redemption 2- Why 2025 Is the Perfect Time to Start Over
Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally released in 2018, but this is why it might be a good time to replay through this western classic.
Red Dead Redemption 2: Why You Should Start Over in 2025
With Red Dead Redemption 2 coming up on its seventh birthday, it's still one of the best games ever made, and well worth revisiting in 2025.
If Project Orion Keeps V as Its Protagonist, It Would Come With One Witcher-Like Benefit
Audiences have assumed that V will be replaced by a new protagonist in Project Orion, but bringing them back could allow CDPR to channel The Witcher.
Cyberpunk 2077: Project Orion Life Paths Wish List
Cyberpunk 2077 doesn't fully deliver on the promises of its Life Paths system, but its sequel, Project Orion, certainly could.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Weirdly Proves One Classic Final Fantasy Game Was Ahead of Its Time
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has a unique leveling system that is oddly reminiscent of a contentious Final Fantasy 2 progression system.