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August, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, University of Illinois
Action RPG, From Software, Mass Effect
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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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Dark Souls Trilogy: Why You Should Start Over in 2025

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The Legend of Zelda Series Has a Strange Relationship with One Classic Fantasy Race

The Legend of Zelda is chock-full of unique and memorable fantasy races, but it has treated one with surprising inconsistency.

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Grand Theft Auto Following in the Footsteps of an Unlikely Franchise Would Be a Big Win

It's been a while since Rockstar drew back the curtain on GTA 6, and with a 2025 release date planned, it should learn from another game's marketing.

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The Legend of Zelda Tier List for Every Version of Kakariko Village

Kakariko Village is among the most iconic repeating locations in The Legend of Zelda, though some of its iterations are better than others.

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PlayStation Home has been dead for the last two console generations, but its return could conceivably be just around the corner, for better or worse.

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Ken Levine, the architect behind BioShock and the upcoming Judas, once proposed a "narrative Legos" concept that more game developers should explore.

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Mass Effect Trilogy: Why You Should Start Over in 2025

The Mass Effect franchise has had its ups and downs, but with Mass Effect 4 on the horizon, the time is right to revisit the original trilogy.

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Haunted Chocolatier Seems like a Natural Fit for One of Stardew Valley's Best Farm Layouts

One of Stardew Valley's best, but also most controversial, farm types could be a perfect fit for Haunted Chocolatier, its spiritual successor.

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Codec calls are a near-essential part of classic Metal Gear, but Konami may feel compelled to evolve them for future remakes.

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Centum Review

Centum is a haunting, esoteric, and opaque game that begs constant examination, though its strengths as a video game are debatable.

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Before Ghost of Yotei breaks onto the scene later this year, Sucker Punch should send some love to an older game, yielding a two-pronged benefit.

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Death Stranding 2’s Latest Trailer May Subtly Confirm One Highly-Requested Improvement

Death Stranding 2's latest trailer is full of juicy, rich details, but one passing reference suggests a particularly significant mechanical change.

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The Zelda Series May Need a UI Reset After Tears of the Kingdom, Echoes of Wisdom

Echoes of Wisdom and Tears of the Kingdom are dragged down by poor UI design, and the next Zelda game should keep that in mind.

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After Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus Is Primed to Explore a Bold New Niche

After the astonishing success of Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus should keep the innovation train rolling, and one out-there idea just might work.

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Battlefield and Call of Duty have both diverted from their original identities, but the former might have a chance to get back to its roots.

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Cyberpunk 2077 is Begging for One of Skyrim, Fallout's Best Community Projects

Cyberpunk 2077 has its fair share of impressive mods, but it is still being outdone by The Elder Scrolls and Fallout in terms of ambition.

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Before Elden Ring Nightreign Even Releases, It’s Clear What Will Make or Break It

Elden Ring Nightreign has whipped FromSoftware fans into a frenzy, but measuring up to the core "FromSoft" experience could make or break it.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Yasuke will reportedly feel fundamentally different to play as, making the case for a long-discussed series spin-off.

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One Marvel Character's Latest Success Proves the Time for a Game Is Now

Despite some high-profile flops, it's clear that superhero games are here to stay, and one Marvel hero is long overdue for his own adaptation.

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More than a decade after release, Assassin's Creed 2 may have found something of a spiritual successor in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.