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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.

Latest

South of Midnight Protagonist
South of Midnight Going in the Opposite Direction of We Happy Few May Be For the Best

South of Midnight is an exciting upcoming title from Compulsion Games, and it is doing things very differently from its last release, We Happy Few.

Intergalactic the Heretic Sword
Intergalactic’s Signature Weapon is Literally a Double-Edged Sword

Based on its reveal trailer, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's primary combat implement could be totally uncharted waters for Naughty Dog.

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Helldivers 2 WASP Launcher
Helldivers 2’s Free Stratagem Explained

Helldivers 2 has recently introduced a brand-new stratagem for players to use, completely free of charge, and it's pretty interesting.

Palworld Meowmere Terraria Crossover
Palworld’s Terraria Crossover Weapon is Perfectly Ridiculous

Palworld's newly added Terraria weapon, the Meowmere Sword, is the perfect companion for its overall absurdity and bizarre tone.

Marvel Rivals Team Gameplay
Marvel Rivals' Surrender Controversy Explained

Fresh discussion has been circulating around a key new feature in Marvel Rivals, which allows players to vote in favor of a team surrender.

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Armored Core 6 Flight Gameplay
The Case for Armored Core 6 to Get the Shadow of the Erdtree Treatment

Now that FromSoftware has made waves with the wildly ambitious Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the same should happen for Armored Core 6.

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The 10 Biggest Video Game News Stories of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it's worth looking at the particularly eventful year that the gaming industry is leaving in its wake.

Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster Rumors Heat Up
Bethesda Might Have a Late Christmas Gift for Elder Scrolls Fans in January

Christmas might last longer than expected for Elder Scrolls fans, as rumors suggest a major announcement about the franchise is imminent.

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An Elden Ring Nightreign player fighting a fire beast
Elden Ring: Nightreign Will Hopefully Be a Marriage of Soulslike Mechanics

Based on what little information is currently available, Elden Ring Nightreign seems to be looping in disparate mechanics from other soulslikes.

Lies of P Archbishop Andreus
One Rumored Lies of P 2 Feature Could Strengthen its FromSoftware Similarities

New rumors have emerged that suggest that Lies of P's sequel could have multiplayer, making it even more similar to its obvious inspirations.

Elden Ring Nightreign Lore Explained
Elden Ring: Nightreign Lore Explained

Elden Ring Nightreign is shrouded in mystery, but there is still narrative information that can be gleaned from its sparse promotional content.

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Elden Ring Nightrein Centaur Boss
All FromSoftware References Seen in Elden Ring: Nightreign So Far

Though entrenched in the world of its namesake, Elden Ring: Nightreign seems to be looping in elements from other FromSoftware works.

God of War Ragnarok Atreus
God of War Ragnarok's Sequel Resisting a Big Time Jump Would Be for the Best

Some have speculated that the next God of War could benefit from a time skip, but there are reasons this wouldn't be for the best.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Arthur Morgan Holding a Man Up
Red Dead Redemption 3 Could Take its Honor Level Differences to New Heights

The Honor system is one of Red Dead Redemption 2's most interesting features, and its sequel could raise it to its full potential.

Metaphor Refantazio The Game Awards 2024
Every Award Metaphor: ReFantazio Won at The Game Awards 2024

Metaphor Refantazio is a certified smash hit, and its astonishing performance at The Game Awards is just further proof of that.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Aerith The Game Awards
Every Award Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Won at The Game Awards 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of the best games of the year, and its prominence at The Game Awards is further evidence of that.

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Astro Bot the Game Awards Logo
Every Award Astro Bot Won at The Game Awards 2024

Astro Bot, the bubbly, glittery platforming darling of 2024, swept The Game Awards this year, scooping up several prestigious accolades.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Vice City Beach
Red Dead Redemption 2's Level of Detail Puts Weight Behind Rockstar's 'Mind-Blowing' GTA 6 Claim

According to Rockstar, GTA 6 is going to be "mind-blowing," and looking at Red Dead Redemption 2, this claim seems believable.

God of War Carrying Faye's Corpse
The Next God of War Should Give Atreus His Own 'Death and the Logger' Scene

God of War Ragnarok's Death and the Logger story is an impactful encapsulation of the game's themes, and future games should repeat this for Atreus.

Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 + 2 Remastered Key Art
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Review

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is not destined to fade into obscurity after all, as Aspyr has breathed new life into the oft-overlooked masterpiece.

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