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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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Mafia: The Old Country Could Be the Series’ Yakuza 0
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Father's Day Face-Off: A Video Game Dads Tier List
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has the Perfect Blueprint for a Turn-Based Star Wars RPG
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The Alters Review
The Alters is a cerebral, thought-provoking, and beefy story-driven survival game, and undoubtedly 11 Bit Studios' magnum opus.
GTA 6 'Stealing' One Mechanic From Red Dead Redemption 2 Makes Perfect Sense
Although GTA 6 can be expected to be quite different from Red Dead Redemption 2, one of the latter's systems should make its way into the former.
After Grand Theft Auto 6’s Latest Leak, Rockstar’s Biggest Challenge is Clear
If a recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leak is to be believed, then Rockstar is getting incredibly ambitious with one returning feature.
Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Has Permission to Expand Its Territory into Another Region
Cyberpunk 2077's sequel could take players anywhere in the world, but it doesn't have to go far to show one potential-rich setting.
Mass Effect 4: The Argument For and Against a Reaper Substitute
The Reapers were a major part of the original Mass Effect trilogy, but it looks like they'll need to be replaced come Mass Effect 4.
Aniimo is Fishing For Pokemon Fans in a Crowded Sea
Upcoming creature-collecting game Aniimo looks promising, but it's entering an increasingly crowded market of Pokemon-like releases.
Aniimo Is Playing with the Same Fire as Palworld
Aniimo has the makings of a potentially viral game, but it also faces the same legal complications of last year's viral sensation Palworld.
Resident Evil Requiem Makes Good on a 23 Year Wait
Resident Evil Requiem was just released, revealing that it will take players back to a setting that has been long-neglected by the series.
In Some Ways, Elden Ring Nightreign Is FromSoftware at Its Most Berserk
It's no great secret that FromSoftware is influenced by Berserk, and Elden Ring Nightreign continues this tradition of homage and iteration.
Baby Steps Hands-On Preview: Brilliantly Clumsy
The Best War Games recently went hands-on with Baby Steps, the next bizarre project from the minds behind Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy and Ape Out.
Hopefully, Junya Ishizaki Isn't Done Directing After Elden Ring Nightreign
Junya Ishizaki made his directorial debut with Elden Ring Nightreign, which is hopefully just the start of his directorial career.
Elden Ring Nightreign Could Up the Ante With One Obvious FromSoftware Feature
Elden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative experience through-and-through, but it could be that much better with the inclusion of a FromSoftware staple.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has an Easy Way to Win Fans Over at Launch
This year, Hogwarts Legacy received a significant update, and its sequel shouldn't drag its feet on bringing the same features to the table.
Ghost of Yotei Fans Shouldn't Go In Expecting One Improvement
Ghost of Tsushima has one notable shortcoming that many hoped would change in the sequel, but that's unlikely to be the case.
Elden Ring Nightreign Isn't Hades, It's Risk of Rain 2
Hades has seemingly been the benchmark against which modern roguelikes are measured, but Elden Ring Nightreign is more like Risk of Rain 2.
Elden Ring Nightreign Probably Won't Have Any Bloodborne Content, but It Could Feature Another Beloved IP
There's an obvious reason for why Bloodborne has been underrepresented in Elden Ring Nightreign, but this doesn't apply to another popular IP.