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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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Persona 6 Shouldn't Interrupt Atlus' Most Recent Gameplay Trend
Atlus has been leaning into action-RPG concepts, Persona 6 should continue this trend, even though the series is historically turn-based.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Allow Fans to Literally Fight Like Cats and Dogs
If Bethesda plans to update its roster of playable races, then one particularly intriguing fantasy race should be brought into the fray.
Mass Effect 4: Predicting What the Geth's Role May Be
The Geth have historically been an essential part of the Mass Effect franchise, and they could be making a comeback in Mass Effect 4.
The Long Wait For The Witcher 4 Won't Be All Cons
It's looking like The Witcher 4 might not arrive until 2027 or even later, which is disappointing, but could be for the best.
Red Dead Online Could Find New Life By Following Elden Ring's Lead
Red Dead Online has languished over the years, but taking some notes from FromSoftware's multiplayer endeavors could help bring it back.
Why the Switch 2 is Being Compared to the Xbox One
The Nintendo Switch 2 looks promising, but some of its stranger features are prompting comparisons to the Xbox One's rough 2013 launch.
How Mass Effect 4 Can Benefit by Learning from an Unlikely Hideo Kojima Game
Though BioWare and Kojima Productions couldn't seem more different, Mass Effect 4 could learn some lessons from a recent Kojima-helmed title.
Elden Ring Nightreign's Character Approach Opens Up a Fresh Lore Opportunity
Elden Ring Nightreign is taking a decidedly fresh approach with its characters, opening new doors for creative narrative expression.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Should Learn One Lesson From Shadow of the Erdtree
If Hogwarts Legacy gets a sequel, it should take some notes from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, which expanded the base game in important ways.
Fantasy Video Game Fans Can't Rule Out One Massive Competition in 2027
It's looking like 2027 might wind up being a banner year for fantasy RPG fans, as it could be the venue for two hotly anticipated sequels.
Mario Kart World May Feature the Series’ Most Overpowered Item Yet
Mario Kart World is a breakout entry in the franchise for several reasons, but one particular mechanic could be the biggest game-changer of all.
Mass Effect 5's Combat Should Take a Page Out of Doom's Playbook
As BioWare hones in on combat for the next Mass Effect game, learning from Id Software's modern Doom games could be a smart move.
The Case Against Red Dead Redemption 3
The gaming community at large has clamored for more Red Dead Redemption, but it might be best to let the series rest, at least for a while.
One Nintendo Switch 2 Component Is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a fairly significant hardware upgrade, but one design choice represents the console's regression from its predecessor.
The Nintendo Switch 2's Familiar Design Is a Double-Edged Sword
The Nintendo Switch 2 is strikingly similar in appearance to its predecessor, which can be viewed as both a good and a bad thing.
Astro Bot: What Would a Sly Cooper Hero Level Look Like?
As Astro Bot grows into a longer series, drawing upon other popular Sony IP is inevitable, and Sly Cooper would be a great choice.
God of War's Rumored Return to Greece Could Kill Two Birds With One Stone
God of War might be making a pit stop back to its Greek roots, which could come with a multi-pronged benefit, if rumors are true.
Nintendo Switch Online's Massive Switch 2 Upgrade Comes With One Big Downside
The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting an ostensibly major expansion to Nintendo Switch Online, but this could spell trouble for classic Nintendo fans.
Animal Crossing: The Argument For and Against a Switch to Third-Person Perspective
Animal Crossing is famous for its isometric, rigid camera perspective, but there could be value in switching things up for the next entry.