Nick Rodriguez-Contributor

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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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Kojima Productions' OD Needs to Come Out of Hiding Sooner or Later

It's been nearly a year since Kojima and Peele announced horror collaboration OD, and it's about time that more of the game saw the light of day.

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Sony’s Latest PS5 Hardware Endeavor Could Be a Game-Changer for Its Library
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Sony will reportedly be looking to add haptic feedback to classic games on the PS5, which could revolutionize how players interface with older titles.

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Why The Fable Reboot Having 'CD Projekt Red DNA' Is Good News

According to Jez Corden of Windows Central, the upcoming Fable game has "CD Projekt Red DNA," which is a promising portent of things to come.

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1’s 2.0 Update Leaves One Platform High and Dry

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1 recently got a substantial performance update, but one platform has been left out in the cold.

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Why God of War Ragnarok's Sequel Being a Kratos-Led Game Isn't Off the Table

Atreus has been assumed to inherit the lead role in God of War, but there's still a chance for Kratos to remain at center stage.

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The Switch 2’s Rumored New Feature Could Be Following the PS5, Xbox Series X’s Lead

Recent rumors indicate that Nintendo could be putting its own spin on a recent industry trend, hinting at the aims of its upcoming console.

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Why FromSoftware’s ‘Next Level’ After Sekiro is So Promising

According to Hidetaka Miyazaki, FromSoftware can crank up its combat beyond what was seen in Sekiro, which is a very exciting prospect.

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A Sonic 06 Remake Would Be a Double-Edged Sword

Team Sonic remaking the much-maligned Sonic '06 one day could turn out well, but it would also be something of an uphill battle.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Project Orion’s Rumored Multiplayer Mode Could Finally Give GTA a True Competitor

If Project Orion really goes whole hog with its multiplayer mode, then it could wind up giving GTA Online a good run for its money.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard NVIDIA DLSS 3 Overview

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a great fit for NVIDIA's 40-series GPUs, but it's not without an odd hiccup.

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PS Plus Will Need a Shot In The Arm With Its November 2024 Games

PS Plus' free games catalog is seeing a massive exodus this month, so Sony is going to need to bring the heat with new additions.

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice May Never Get a Sequel, But One of Its Boldest Changes Should Live On

A sequel to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice seems increasingly unlikely, but that doesn't mean that FromSoftware can't build off its foundations.

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Starfield's Open World Has an Upside That Elder Scrolls 6 Might Struggle to Match

One of Starfield's biggest post-launch updates may offer some insight into a unique problem facing The Elder Scrolls 6, at least in comparison.

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A Resident Evil 5 Remake Can't Leave One Encounter By The Wayside

If Resident Evil 5 ever gets remade, there's one major encounter in particular that could make the most of a modern-day facelift.

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FromSoftware’s Future Bosses Should Be More Like Malenia and Less Like Consort Radahn in One Way

Elden Ring's Consort Radahn caught a lot of flak, and this could be avoided in future games by following the footsteps of Malenia's boss fight.

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Predicting Assassin's Creed Shadows' New Modern Day Storyline

Assassin's Creed Shadows will reportedly be pivoting how the series handles the modern-day plot, leaving a lot of room for speculation.

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20 Years Ago, Naughty Dog Left Jak & Daxter On a High Note With Jak 3

The last proper release in the Jak & Daxter series turns 20 years old today, serving as a reminder of what was lost when Naughty Dog shifted gears.

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Death Stranding Defied Expectations, for Better or Worse, Five Years Ago

Death Stranding is five years old today, and worth remembering for its inventiveness, creativity, and courage to be something special.

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Lies of P’s DLC May Have a Hard Time Escaping the Shadow of its Genre Influences

Lies of P managed to become a breakout hit in the soulslike space, but now it will have to prove itself with its DLC, which has stiff competition.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate doesn't quite reach the heights of its obvious inspirations, but it's a good time all the same.

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