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About Derek Nichols

Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring far off planets, and combing through dungeons with a trusty sword and shield. Originally growing up exclusively with Nintendo products, Derek's perspective grew to include other platforms ranging from Sony, to Microsoft, the PC, and more. As his views and opinions grew, so did the desire to connect with other players and video game fans. In 2011, his writing adventure began on his personal blog, eventually joining up with the TheBestWarGames crew in 2015. He currently covers everything from features and guides, to the latest breaking video game news. 

Favorite Games

Too many to name! I've been playing games since the NES days, so there are a ton of games from a variety of generations. Just a few standouts for me are Super Metroid, BioShock, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and many more. 

Industry Focus

Largely focusing on the video game industry as well as all of the breaking news related to various games, companies, and events that take place.

Favorite Console

Derek grew up in a Nintendo household, but was still able to experience the heyday of classic systems like Sega Genesis, PSX, and PS2 over at friends' houses. Eventually, Derek went multiconsole and hasn't looked back, getting to experience all the great titles that each one has had on offer over the years. 

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Rainbow Six Siege Trailer Details Blood Orchid's Three Operators

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Rainbow Six Siege Blood Orchid Operator Teased

Ahead of the official Blood Orchid season reveal this coming weekend, Ubisoft releases a teaser trailer of the Rainbow Six Siege defense operator known as Lesion.

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Battlefield 1 Adds New Incursions Game Mode

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NetherRealm Studios co-founder, Ed Boon, teases the Injustice 2 fanbase with a very dark image for Character Pack 2 revealing that fans will learn more next week at GamesCom.

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Crackdown 3 Delayed to 2018 to Ensure Quality

Microsoft Studios Publishing general manager, Shannon Loftis, reveals that Microsoft's open world action game Crackdown 3 won't be making its November release date anymore.

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The Evil Within 2 Trailer Introduces The Twisted Photographer Stefano Valentini

Bethesda releases a new trailer for The Evil Within 2 detailing antagonist Stefano Valentini, a death obsessed photographer who intends to make life difficult for the player.

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Nier Automata 'Saved' Platinum Games, Says Studio Co-Founder

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Devs Claim Its EA’s ‘Most Ambitious’ Game Yet

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Destiny 1 Gear Manager Going Offline Later This Month

Bungie confirms that the Destiny 1 Gear Manager and companion app for mobile devices are being taken down later this month in preparation of the arrival of Destiny 2.

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Ahead of For Honor's upcoming season 3 release, Ubisoft announces a free weekend for the game that offers unfettered access to the singleplayer and multiplayer.

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Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg reiterates the overall strength of the Call of Duty brand, believing Call of Duty: WW2 could be the turnaround that the franchise needs.

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The official Call of Duty Twitter account reveals a Private Beta Combat Pack which can be earned by Call of Duty: WW2 players for simply playing the beta later this month.

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