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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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Stardew Valley Meets Red Dead Redemption Twofold in Cattle Country, and That's a Big Win
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Chapter Tier List
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Judas Can Be to BioShock What The Callisto Protocol Tried to Be to Dead Space
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God of War's Next Saga Can Hit the Ground Running By Following One Early-Game Trend From The Norse Saga
The two most recent God of War games have instantly memorable, action-packed openings, and the series' next big entry should follow suit.
Skate 4's Latest Trailer is a Good Omen for the Game's Story Priorities
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Why The Last of Us Show's Season 2 Episode 1 Will Bear the Weight of The World on its Shoulders
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Much ink has been spilled about Shadow of the Erdtree's difficulty, but less has been said about the steps it takes with accessibility.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Review
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Stray On Switch Is a Double-Edged Sword
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Where Are The Rumored Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Twilight Princess Remakes
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Every Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Class Explained
With Dragon Quest 3 being remade for modern consoles, it's worth taking a look at what players can expect from its class system.
Why Metroid Prime 4 Could Launch on the Switch and Switch 2
Why Metroid Prime 4 could be a cross-gen title.
"It Doesn't Need to be a Fortnite" - Xalavier Nelson Jr. on Defender's Quest 2 and Indie Development
The Best War Games speaks with Xalavier Nelson Jr. about what it takes to make a good game, and how Defender's Quest 2 is delivering its narrative.
Xalavier Nelson Jr. Discusses How Defender’s Quest 2 Retains the Soul of the Original
Talking with The Best War Games, Defender's Quest 2 lead writer Xalavier Nelson Jr. explains how the game iterates while keeping its predecessor's soul intact.
Why Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Could Be a Cross-Gen Game
Metroid Prime 4's reveal was one of the highlights of the recent Nintendo Direct, but the game could be part of something even bigger for Nintendo.
Another Super Mario Game is Joining the Mario RPG Roster in 2024
Nintendo’s most recent Direct made it clear that they’re ramping up for a number of ambitious releases within their more popular franchises, like The Legend of Zelda and Metroid Prime. But Super Mario fans also have what looks to be the next awesome RPG for the franchise coming this fall, Mario and Luigi: Brothership.
Xalavier Nelson Jr. Talks About How Defender’s Quest 2’s Story Feeds Its Gameplay
In a conversation with The Best War Games, Defender's Quest 2 co-lead Xalavier Nelson Jr. touches on what makes the upcoming game's narrative so special.