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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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Red Dead Redemption 2's Level of Detail Puts Weight Behind Rockstar's 'Mind-Blowing' GTA 6 Claim
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The Next God of War Should Give Atreus His Own 'Death and the Logger' Scene
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Review
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Cronos: The New Dawn Sounds More Like Dead Space By the Day
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Of All PlayStation's Franchises, God of War Feels Like The Best Fit For the Horizon Treatment
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Why FromSoftware's Next Soulsborne Game Should Feature a Named Protagonist Like Sekiro's Wolf
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Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Recent Comments Leave the Door Wide Open for FromSoftware’s Next Game
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After the Canceled Avatar: The Last Airbender Fighting Game, One Project Shoulders an Even Heavier Weight
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Marvel's Wolverine Needs to Come Out Swinging with Its Gameplay Reveal
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Elden Ring Skipping a Full-Fledged Sequel Is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing
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Nintendo Switch 2's Production Rumors Explained
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Nintendo Switch 2’s Joy-Con Leaks Explained
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Resident Evil 9's Rumored Protagonists Would Be Remiss Without Another Character Returning
There's a chance that one fan-favorite protagonist will reappear in Resident Evil 9, and if he does, then he needs to be joined by another character.
The Unwritten Rules of Balatro Explained
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Why DayZ's Frostline DLC is Being Review-Bombed
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December 11 is Going to Be a Huge Day For Wii Sports Fans
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Ubisoft's Rumored Animal Crossing-Like Game May Already Be Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Ubisoft could be releasing an Animal Crossing- and Minecraft-inspired cozy game, and its potential release date may pose some issues.
Frostpunk 2’s Roadmap Explained
11 Bit Studios' ambitious Frostpunk 2 is set to receive a number of updates and new content drops over the next several months.