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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.
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Hogwarts Legacy's Loss Could Be a Sequel's Gain
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Why Disco Elysium Fans Should Keep an Eye on Aether and Iron
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Mass Effect: The Case For BioWare to Pass the Torch After ME4
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Elden Ring Nightreign's Absence On the Switch 2 Is a Double-Edged Sword
It's looking like the Nintendo Switch 2 won't be receiving the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign, which is disappointing, but makes a lot of sense.
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The Duskbloods Will Hopefully Be the Wakeup Call PlayStation Needs
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