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August, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, University of Illinois
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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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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delivers One of 2025's Best Stories [Review]

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, but does it live up to the legacy of the cult classic?

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Persona 4 Revival is All But Guaranteed to Miss a Golden Opportunity

It's looking like Persona 4 is still quite far away, making it unlikely to hit an especially ideal release window in the coming year.

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Silent Hill f: How Hinako Compares to James Sunderland

With James Sunderland being Silent Hill's most iconic protagonist, it's worth looking at how series newcomer Shimizu Hinako compares.

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Finally, Konami Has Found a Proper Successor to the Otherworld with Silent Hill f

The Otherworld is one of Silent Hill's most iconic concepts, but Silent Hill f manages to institute a more than suitable replacement.

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Yep, Silent Hill f Is Definitely a Ryukishi07 Story

Anyone familiar with Ryukishi07's earlier work will likely feel a pang of familiarity when playing Silent Hill f, the writer's latest venture.

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If You've Beaten Silent Hill f, No You Haven't

Silent Hill f has legendary replay value, meaning that if you've only beaten it once, you haven't really, properly experienced it.

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As Someone Who's Rarely Scared by Video Games, Silent Hill f Terrifies Me

After so many years, I'm mostly immune to horror games' attempts at scaring me, but Silent Hill f has me well and truly messed up.

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Silent Hill f Hinako Family
Silent Hill f Is the Franchise's Resident Evil 7 Moment

Silent Hill has been struggling for years, but Silent Hill f is pulling it out of the mire, much like how Resident Evil 7 did for its franchise.

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How Silent Hill f Spins Gold Out of One of Gaming's Most Hated Trends

Much to many gamers' chagrin, Silent Hill f features a contentious combat mechanic, but it manages to execute this with flying colors.

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Silent Hill f’s Take on a Key Survival Horror Feature is the Best in the Business

While it doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel mechanically, Silent Hill f takes major steps forward with at least one survival horror trope.

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The Unwritten Rules of Silent Hill f Explained

Silent Hill f is a well-written horror game, but its interactive elements can be surprisingly robust and challenging as well.

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Silent Hill f Proves How Close Silent Hill 2 Was to Great Melee Combat

Silent Hill f is considerably more melee-focused than other entries in the series, but thankfully, it sticks the landing in this respect.

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Ryukishi07's Silent Hill f Script Is Great, but Konami Can't Risk Becoming a Creature of Habit

Ryukishi07's involvement is a big reason why Silent Hill f is so successful, and Konami should strive to recreate these circumstances.

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Hideo Kojima's Early Look at Physint Reveals More Than You May Have Thought

Though it's still shrouded in mystery, Physint's recently unveiled promotional art might clue audiences in to some key elements.

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a terrific, if not exactly revolutionary, remaster of one of the PS1's best TRPGs.

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What OD's 'Knock' Could Mean
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Kojima Productions released a new trailer for its enigmatic horror game OD, highlighting a prominent "knocking" motif that likely has deeper meaning.

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If You Like Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2, You Can't Miss Out on This Game

Fans of games like Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 shouldn't sleep on Arkheron, an upcoming multiplayer ARPG from former Blizzard developers.

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Cyberpunk 2077’s Smart Weapons Have Barely Scratched the Surface

Smart Weapons remain a viable option for a number of powerful Cyberpunk 2077 builds, but Project Orion could take them even further.

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For Better or Worse, CD Projekt Red is Putting the Witcher and Cyberpunk's Eggs in the Same Basket

Famous developer CD Projekt Red is changing tack with Project Orion and The Witcher, and this introduces a great deal of risk.

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4 Best PS Plus Games to Play This Week

Whether you're an avid PS Plus user or looking to try the service for the first time, these four games can help guide you to the right place.

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