Staff Writer
Contributor
-
1168articles
-
63News
-
1075Features
-
1Lists
-
27Reviews
-
2Other
Page 34
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
Doom: The Dark Ages Flips One Series Tradition on Its Head
Doom: The Dark Ages adheres to the Doom formula despite its many differences, but one major change might be felt more than others.
Vampire Survivors Getting a Movie Could Be Both a Blessing and a Curse for the Game
Despite not having a real narrative, indie smash-hit Vampire Survivors is getting a film adaptation, possibly changing the future of the franchise.
Baldur's Gate 3: Why You Shouldn't Sleep on Hirelings
Baldur's Gate 3's main cast of characters is so strong that many players will ignore Hirelings altogether, but they shouldn't.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Already Has a Perfect Hub Area
Based on the sparse information currently available about it, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet seems like it will have the perfect rubric for a hub.
One Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Game Would Make All the Sense in the World Now
With the Nintendo Switch 2 launching this year, a long-speculated, much anticipated launch title seems more likely than ever.
What to Expect from Everhood 2
Everhood 2 is the sequel to Foreign Gnomes' 2021 sleeper hit, aiming to both retain and build upon its many unique strengths.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Death Has a Consequence That's as Tragic as It Is Obvious
With Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League being well and truly shuttered, so too have the doors closed on another promising DC Comics prospect.
Intergalactic Adopting a Lighter Tone Could Have One Obvious Upside
The upcoming Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet might be a throwback to an earlier era of Naughty Dog, where humor reigned supreme.
Final Fantasy Deserves the Baldur's Gate 3 Treatment
Baldur's Gate 3 proved that CRPGs can have mass-market appeal, opening the door for more franchises, like Final Fantasy, to follow its lead.
PlayStation is Still Missing Out on a Golden Opportunity With PS Stars
The PlayStation Stars system is cute, but it feels like it's leaving a major opportunity on the table, and it's about time that Sony grabbed it.
Why DC Games Jumping Ship from Batman is Crucial
DC games have, understandably, had trouble letting go of Batman, but that needs to happen for brand's impact in gaming to spread.
One Missing Silent Hill 2 Feature Shows Resident Evil 9 Shouldn’t Abandon a Series Staple
The Resident Evil franchise has had an on-again, off-again relationship with one major feature, and Silent Hill 2 proves that it should be on again.
It’s About Time For Resident Evil to Put Its Own Spin on Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Best Improvement
Silent Hill 2's remake makes major strides with respect to one central combat mechanic, and Resident Evil could learn a thing or two from it.
Why the Nintendo Switch Likely Won’t Go the Way of the Wii U After the Switch 2’s Launch
Though Nintendo has a history of discontinuing its older consoles without missing a beat, there's reason to believe this won't happen with the Switch.
With GTA 6 as Its Focal Point, Rockstar Needs to Make One Thing Painfully Clear
Right now, all eyes are on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, but Rockstar would be wise to shed light on another project sooner rather than later.
A FromSoftware Game Could Actually Be The Perfect Inspiration For a Kingdom Hearts Combat Overhaul
Kingdom Hearts could use a significant shake-up to its combat system, and looking at one unexpected source could be the key to doing this.
Project Century Could Give RGG Studio the Perfect Triple Threat Release Schedule
Project Century is being positioned as a new action-adventure from RGG, with tangential or spiritual ties to the Yakuza and Judgment series.
Borderlands 4’s Approach to Toilet Humor is a Step in the Right Direction, But It Can’t Walk Too Far
It looks like Borderlands will be growing up with its fourth mainline entry, which is good, but Gearbox shouldn't take things too far.
Why Starfield Getting the MMO Treatment Would Make More Sense than Fallout
Fallout 76 has been lambasted for several reasons over the years, but its formula may be better suited to Starfield's universe.
A Netherrealm Marvel Game Should Avoid Being Like Marvel Rivals in One Way
If Netherrealm, or any other studio, ever answers the call to make a proper Marvel fighting game, it should avoid one Marvel Rivals story decision.