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August, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, University of Illinois
Action RPG, From Software, Mass Effect
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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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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Shows the Switch 2 at Its Best

The Best War Games goes hands-on with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, delving into its meaty combat, stunning atmosphere, and impressive visuals.

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Netflix is About to Get One of the Best Video Games of All Time

In an unexpected move, Netflix announces that it is about to add a critically acclaimed action-adventure game to its growing catalog.

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Helpful Tool Estimates When Games Will Be Free on PS Plus, Game Pass, and EGS

In an attempt to get a grasp on unpredictable services like PS Plus and Game Pass, a gamer develops a user-friendly predictive tool

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Making Changes to Aim Assist

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 right around the corner, Treyarch and Activision reveal some big changes to aim assist on controllers.

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Xbox's Next Console Might Already Have Some Unexpected Competition

Credible sources report that Xbox's next console will be a PC hybrid, which would put Microsoft in direct competition with another gaming giant.

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Valve Officially Reveals Next Gen Steam Machine

Ten years after its disappointing debut, Valve's Steam Machine is making a comeback, promising to offer players a console-like PC gaming experience.

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Are GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming the Future of the Industry?

Video game streaming is getting larger and more reliable by the year, but does that mean it's on its way to surpassing traditional gaming?

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Sonic Rumble is Being Review Bombed

Sonic Rumble is out now after numerous delays, but it certainly isn't universally beloved, getting heavily review-bombed on Steam.

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1 Country is Banning Kick and Reddit for Those Under 16

Kick and Reddit will be subjected to an upcoming law that will hope to restrict access to those under 16 in one country.

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20 Generation Sims 4 Family Lost to Recent Update

A hardcore Sims 4 player is distraught to learn that her 20-generation in-game family was seemingly decimated by a recent update.

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ARC Raiders Giving Away 500 Free Tokens to Some Players

After a difficult first weekend, ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios is issuing a fairly generous consolation prize to some players.

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Yellowstone Creator Joins the Call of Duty Movie

The Call of Duty movie is apparently picking up steam, continuing to onboard high-profile talent: this time, it's Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.

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The Pros and Cons of Halo: Campaign Evolved Coming to PS5

Halo: Campaign Evolved coming to PlayStation 5 is a momentous occasion, but whether the occasion is happy or mournful remains to be seen.

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How Battlefield 6 Made Me Change My Tune On Competitive Shooters

I've never been into military shooters or competitive FPS games all that much, but Battlefield 6 has turned me into a fresh-faced convert.

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Arc Raiders' Launch Day Meta is Already Clear

As ARC Raiders' official release date approaches, it's already becoming clear what weapon will sit at the heart of the early meta.

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Every Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Rumor and Leak So Far

Though EA and Battlefield Studios have spoken little on the subject, there have been several tantalizing leaks about Battlefield 6's battle royale.

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Why Digimon Story: Time Stranger's Merukimon is Wrong

Merukimon is a key player in Digimon Story: Time Stranger, but his legacy in the franchise is a little more complicated than you may have thought.

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I'm Already Grieving Halo's October 24 Announcement

Halo Studios will apparently be making a big announcement at Halo World Championship on October 24, and I'm worried about what it might be.

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Classic Scarface Video Game from 2006 Could Be Making a Comeback

The beloved, though oft-overlooked, Scarface: The World Is Yours might be making a comeback, but it's currently shrouded in mystery.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Runbacks Are Keeping It From Getting to the Next Level

Hollow Knight: Silksong, for all its many strengths, suffers from a fairly common action-adventure staple that many gamers are fed up with.

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