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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
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.
After The Duskbloods, FromSoftware is Just One Piece Away From Completing an Uncommon Puzzle
FromSoftware has branched out in a surprising way via the Nintendo-exclusive The Duskbloods, raising questions about the studio's future.
Cyberpunk 2077: The Case for Project Orion to Follow the Devil Ending
Though often considered the worst ending to Cyberpunk 2077, The Devil ending could make for a particularly interesting premise for Project Orion.
Five Years Later, Resident Evil 3 Remake Deserves More Love
Though it was criticized heavily at launch, opinions on Capcom's Resident Evil 3 have softened over the years, and it's worth revisiting.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Channels PlayStation’s Astro’s Playroom, But With a Catch
Nintendo seems to be following Sony's lead with the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, but with a bizarre catch that has baffled audiences.
The Duskbloods Is Basically Nintendo Pulling the Trigger on PlayStation’s Greatest Missed Opportunity
The Duskbloods, a particularly unexpected reveal at the recent Switch 2 direct, could be a sign that Nintendo is picking up Sony's slack.
Elden Ring Nightreign Could Throw a New Twist on a Classic Community Saying
Elden Ring Nightreign is primed to redefine many aspects of the FromSoftware formula, one of which has inspired an almost ubiquitous turn of phrase.
Nintendo Switch 2's NSO is a Must-Have For Longtime Fans
Nintendo Switch Online is getting a massive upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2, skyrocketing its appeal for fans of classic games.
God of War's Rumored Greek Return Would Have to Deal With a Challenge the Original Saga Didn't
God of War may perform an about-face sometime soon, pivoting back to the Greek saga, which would come with one unexpected hurdle.
Why Silent Hill f Fans Should Check Out This Visual Novel Series
Ahead of Silent Hill f, players should check out the When They Cry visual novel series, as they share the same critically acclaimed writer.
Hogwarts Legacy 2's Best Path to Being a Deeper RPG Is Obvious
Hogwarts Legacy 2 should strive to polish the original's combat mechanics, and there could be a relatively straight path to this solution.
The Case For and Against a Super Mario Odyssey Sequel on the Switch 2
Super Mario Odyssey is one of the best Mario games ever made, and it could get a sequel on the Switch 2, for better or worse.
What Would a Nightreign-Like Bloodborne Game Look Like?
Elden Ring Nightreign might be a one-off, but if FromSoftware expanded its concept to other IP like Bloodborne, the results could be fascinating.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Might Be a Good Omen for Tears of the Kingdom's Followers
Some sort of companion system could be a staple in upcoming Zelda games, if Echoes of Wisdom and Tears of the Kingdom are any indication.
Elden Ring Nightreign Could Offer Redemption For the Most Hated FromSoftware Boss Ever
With Elden Ring Nightreign bringing back old-school Dark Souls bosses, one controversial encounter could get a shot at redemption.
One Switch 2 Feature Makes a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Port Too Good to Pass Up On
If a longstanding rumor about the Nintendo Switch 2 turns out to be true, it could have a positive impact on a Tears of the Kingdom port.
Silent Hill f's Hinako Can't Be Another James Sunderland After SH2 Remake
It may be widely praised as the best in the series, but Konami has hopefully ignored Silent Hill 2 when developing Silent Hill f.
If Ghost of Yotei Is a Success, Sucker Punch Has a World of Possibilities Available to It
Ghost of Yotei will be the first follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, and if all goes well, it could be the start of something special.
With Dragon Age: The Veilguard in BioWare's Rearview, It Might Not Be Much Longer for One Big Reveal
Now that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out of the way, BioWare could move forward with another, equally anticipated project reveal.
Fallout 5 Would Be the Ideal Game to Follow in Fallout 2's Footsteps
Not much is known about Fallout 5 at this point, but there's a case to be made that it should learn from the older entries in the series.