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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
FromSoftware’s Future Bosses Should Be More Like Malenia and Less Like Consort Radahn in One Way
Elden Ring's Consort Radahn caught a lot of flak, and this could be avoided in future games by following the footsteps of Malenia's boss fight.
Predicting Assassin's Creed Shadows' New Modern Day Storyline
Assassin's Creed Shadows will reportedly be pivoting how the series handles the modern-day plot, leaving a lot of room for speculation.
20 Years Ago, Naughty Dog Left Jak & Daxter On a High Note With Jak 3
The last proper release in the Jak & Daxter series turns 20 years old today, serving as a reminder of what was lost when Naughty Dog shifted gears.
Death Stranding Defied Expectations, for Better or Worse, Five Years Ago
Death Stranding is five years old today, and worth remembering for its inventiveness, creativity, and courage to be something special.
Lies of P’s DLC May Have a Hard Time Escaping the Shadow of its Genre Influences
Lies of P managed to become a breakout hit in the soulslike space, but now it will have to prove itself with its DLC, which has stiff competition.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate doesn't quite reach the heights of its obvious inspirations, but it's a good time all the same.
GTA 6's Story and Setting Still Have the Element of Surprise in One Regard
Audiences got only the briefest of looks at GTA 6 through its reveal trailer last year, which left a suite of questions in its wake.
Silent Hill 2's Success is Hopefully a Precursor to Future Franchise Projects
Silent Hill 2's remake turned out to be a remarkable achievement—now, future Silent Hill games will need to live up to this expectation.
[REDACTED] Should Open the Floodgates for The Callisto Protocol’s Universe
Striking Distance Studios is pushing ahead with [REDACTED], and this should only be the first step on the road to The Callisto Protocol's redemption.
Mass Effect 4 Not Adopting Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Art Style is a Double-Edged Sword
Dragon Age: The Veilguard took a big leap with its art style, and it will be interesting to see how Mass Effect 4's graphics contrast it.
Red Dead Redemption 3's Best Way Forward Might Be The Most Daunting Choice
Only Rockstar's top brass can say what the future of the Red Dead Redemption franchise will look like, but there's one clear path it could take.
Yakuza Kiwami’s Switch Success Should Open the Floodgates for the Series on Switch 2
Yakuza Kiwami is doing the rounds on the Nintendo Switch, and it should only be the start of the series' cooperation with Nintendo.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Text Hints Hopefully Aren't a Worrying Omen
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree introduces some quality-of-life quest design features, but FromSoftware shouldn't jump the shark in this regard.
15 Years Ago, Bayonetta Grabbed the Character-Action Genre by the Horns
In 2009, Bayonetta broke into the competitive world of character-action games, challenging and, in many ways, surpassing its contemporaries.
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Review
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure attempts to continue Max Caufield's story in a bold way, but it often fails at being narratively competent.
Hogwarts Legacy 2's Customization Could Use More Outfits Like Legendary Armor, Spider Slayer
Hogwarts Legacy has a nice spread of cool outfits to choose from, but its sequel could take things a bit further with crazier concepts.
Nintendo Switch Online May Finally Cross an Item Off Pokemon Fans' Wish Lists in 2025
It's hard to know what the future holds for Nintendo Switch Online, but 2025 could be the year that the service delivers something special.
Why Resident Evil 9's Protagonist Will Undoubtedly Be Its Most Important Reveal
The gaming world is holding its breath for Resident Evil 9, and knowing more about its protagonist will provide valuable insight.
20 Years Later, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Is Still One of Rockstar's Most Compelling Open-World Sandboxes
It may have been surpassed by its successors in terms of visual fidelity and polish, but GTA: San Andreas is still one of Rockstar's best outings.
How Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Marketing Could Give Mass Effect 4 Lots to Chew on
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's informative marketing strategy has been informative and alluring, and Mass Effect 4's could follow suit.