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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 TheBestWarGames and ScreenRant, 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
Why Crimson Desert is Not a Soulslike Game
Crimson Desert's developer has made it clear that it's not a soulslike game, despite a focus on difficulty, but what exactly does this mean?
New Soulslike Game on Steam is a Funny Hodgepodge of Dark Souls, Skyrim, and South Park: The Stick of Truth
An absurd upcoming Steam game pokes fun at FromSoftware's Dark Souls franchise with toilet humor, fourth wall breaks, and AI-generated nonsense.
As a Cat Lover, I Can't Decide If Mewgenics Should Offend Me or Not
Mewgenics is bound to be one of my favorite games of 2026, but it's also the most likely to give me pause—no pun intended.
Resident Evil's Leaked 3-Year Plan for Future Games Carries a Huge Red Flag
The next three years of Resident Evil have been mapped out by a notable leaker, painting a bleak picture of one element of the franchise.
New Hand-Drawn Adventure Game on Steam Channels It Takes Two in a Hollow Knight Style
Eight years after its initial launch, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is coming to Steam, giving it another chance to shine.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora’s PS Studios Label Could Be Both a Blessing and a Curse
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is being published under the PS Studios label, suggesting that it will be much more ambitious than its predecessor.
Fallout 3 Remastered Could Finally Give Me a Chance to Fix My Greatest Mistake
There's a solid chance that Fallout 3 will be getting a remaster soon, and if it does, I'll have a chance to make good on a missed opportunity.
God of War: Sons of Sparta Bringing Back This Forgotten Character Feels Like the Calm Before the Storm
The shadow-dropped God of War: Sons of Sparta is surprising by its very nature, but one member of its central cast is especially meaningful.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Finally Brings an 18-Year-Old Curse To an End
Konami just revealed Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, which is a watershed moment for at least one important reason.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is Doing Something Demon’s Souls Remake Dropped the Ball On
With Legacy of Kain: Defiance bringing back a hefty piece of cut content, Sony's fumbling one aspect of Demon's Souls (2020) is highlighted.
New Cyberpunk Game on Steam Essentially Lets You Own Cyberpunk 2077's Afterlife Bar and Rewrite Nightlife
Cyberpunk 2077 and its ilk are thrilling sci-fi adventures, but an upcoming Steam game looks to tell a different story in a similar setting.
Batman: Arkham Collides with the GTA Series in New Open-World Crime Game
An upcoming open-world action game aims to mix the ultra-violent freedom of Grand Theft Auto with the close-quarters combat of Batman: Arkham.
Upcoming JRPG Remaster Puts You in the Shoes of an Anti-Hero (and the Original Received "Strong" Reviews on OpenCritic)
Yet another beloved JRPG is getting a remaster this year, and it should offer a hard-hitting narrative and great gameplay to boot.
Romeo Is a Dead Man Has Cult Classic Written All Over It [Review]
Although its flaws are rather obvious, Romeo Is a Dead Man is an unforgettable and ultimately successful sci-fi romp through spacetime.
Kingdom Hearts Relux Leaks Explained (And How Trustworthy is the Leaker?)
Leaks have recently emerged about a possible remake of the first Kingdom Hearts, but just how realistic and how reliable are these claims?
Everything Coming in Borderlands 4's First Major DLC: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned
Borderlands 4 is expanding with Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, a beefy story DLC with new gear, locations, and an all-new Vault Hunter.
Disco Elysium's Mind is Trapped in Fallout's Wasteland in New Game, and You Can Play It Right Now
An upcoming isometric horror-themed survival game is coming to Steam later this year, and it has major Fallout vibes with a hint of Disco as well.
Everything Rumored or Leaked for the Next-Gen Xbox Console
Contrary to some claims, Xbox does seem to be planning a 10th-generation console release, though it will likely look different from previous models.
New Simulation Game on Steam Applies Papers, Please–Style Gameplay to Life-or-Death Medicine
Papers, Please, one of the most simple and powerful indie games of all time, seemed to have had an impact on one upcoming medical sim.
The "Mighty" 89 Opencritic Shooter That Proves Tight Mechanics Still Matter More Than Hollywood Presentation (Looking at You, Call of Duty)
Some shooters (not naming names) want to make the player feel cool, while others transform the player into something that actually is.