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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
Red Dead Redemption: The Case for Playing the Series Out-of-Order
The Red Dead Redemption series has attracted a lot of newcomers in recent years, but many are likely left wondering which game they should start with.
Why Five Nights At Freddy's Fans Shouldn't Miss Out on Hellmart
Five Nights at Freddy's has spawned a number of imitators, and the upcoming Hellmart looks like an especially promising game in this category.
Call of Juarez's Rumored Sequel Could Be a New Home for Red Dead Redemption Fans in More Ways Than One
Call of Juarez could be making a comeback, which would be great news for Red Dead Redemption fans, on at least two major fronts.
Palworld Fans on PS5 Can Check Out These Games While They Wait For an Autosave Bug Fix
Palworld may be suffering from a crippling auto-save bug on PlayStation 5, but there are other games that can take its place for now.
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Ichigo Shikano Is Atlus Absurdity at Its Finest
Atlus games are known for their colorful and sometimes bizarre characters, but P5X's Ichigo Shikano sets a new bar for silliness.
Persona 5: The Phantom X: How Does Merope Compare to Other Velvet Room Attendants?
As Persona 5: The Phantom X's Velvet Room attendant, Merope is especially intriguing, but how does she measure up against her predecessors?
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Canon Status Could Open a Can of Worms
Persona 5: The Phantom X has been officially declared as canon, though this could lead to some complications for Persona lore.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Makes a Case for a Proper Multiplayer Persona Game
Multiplayer features are the last thing gamers think about when it comes to Persona, but Persona 5: The Phantom X pulls them off quite well.
Persona 5: The Phantom X 'Beating' Persona 5 Royal Shouldn't Send the Wrong Message
Persona 5: The Phantom X has snagged a good bit of success, but its developers should keep in mind why exactly it's become so popular.
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Famously Long Runtime Comes With a Big Asterisk Attached
Like other Persona games, Persona 5: The Phantom X will take players a while to beat, but this length is organized in a fundamentally different way.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Missed a Big Opportunity With Its Protagonist
Persona 5: The Phantom X has a lovable and charming cast of lead characters, but it could have been improved with one long-awaited change.
One Persona 5: The Phantom X Feature Makes It the Odd One Out, But It's Not All Bad
Persona 5: The Phantom X makes some less-than-ideal changes to a series staple, but its live-service elements could help improve matters over time.
After Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4, The Next Step is Already Clear
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is well on its way, and it should pave the road for another obvious-but-significant Tony Hawk project.
Persona 5: The Phantom X: Why Is Everyone Talking About the Subway Slammer?
The Subway Slammer, the villain of Persona 5: The Phantom X's first chapter, may seem silly, but he is based on a disturbing real-world phenomenon.
Why Persona 5: The Phantom X's Manaka Nagao is a Big Deal for the Franchise
Persona 5: The Phantom X has introduced a variety of new and unique characters, with Manaka Nagao being among the most impactful.
In Defense of Capcom Keeping the Multiplayer Resident Evil Dream Alive
The Resident Evil franchise has had a complicated history with multiplayer, but Capcom shouldn't give up on the dream of a good multiplayer game yet.
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Gacha Mechanics Have Driven Me Back to Persona 5
Persona 5: The Phantom X is surprisingly good, but its monetization is making me long for the days of some good, old-fashioned Persona 5.
If Persona 5: The Phantom X Inspires One Change for Persona 6, It Should Be This
Persona 5: The Phantom X might fall short of other Persona games in some ways, but it has at least one feature that should bleed into Persona 6.
Persona 5’s Biggest Piece of Cut Content Would’ve Been a Slam Dunk for The Phantom X
Persona 5 has one notorious piece of cut content that would have been an obvious, worthwhile addition to Persona 5: The Phantom X.
Persona 5: The Phantom X - Who is Janosik?
Janosik is the name of the player's first Persona in Persona 5: The Phantom X, but some may be surprised to learn that he's based on a real person.