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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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Mass Effect 4 Should Take One Lesson From Mass Effect: Andromeda, Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Resident Evil 0 Remake Wish List
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Interview: Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream Developer Talks Stealth, Story, and Scandinavian Influences
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is an Example of Sequel Exposition Done Right
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Bungles Its Clever Twist On a Much-Maligned Game Design Trope
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a worthy sequel to the 2018 modern classic, though this status comes with one significant design hurdle.
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How Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream Marries Its Setting, Gameplay, and Story
Speaking with The Best War Games, Eriksholm developer Anders Hejdenberg pulled back the curtain on the game's setting, gameplay, and immersive narrative.