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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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Fans were disappointed with last year's Red Dead Redemption console port, but the game could redeem itself with one long-awaited update.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2's Best Combat Change Could Also Be Its Simplest

Hogwarts Legacy's crunchy, tight combat is fun, but has room for improvement, and one relatively simple change could go a long way.

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The Last of Us 3's Ellie Shouldn't Be Another Joel

Assuming The Last of Us Part 3 centers on Ellie, one can only hope that Naughty Dog takes her in a different direction than Joel.

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Now Is the Time for a Binding of Isaac Sequel

The Binding of Isaac is one of the most influential indie games of all time, and the time is right for it to make a comeback.

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How Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Can Shake Up The Original's Crafting System

Like many open-world games, Cyberpunk 2077 features a crafting system, and like many crafting systems, it leaves a lot to be desired.

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Assassin's Creed has had a long history that has seen a number of changes, but the series is still defined by some key staples.

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Baldur's Gate 3 has a side quest that reveals powerful narrative information about the game's companions, shedding light on their personal struggles.

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The addition of land vehicles is one of Starfield's most hotly anticipated updates, but it might not move the needle that much.

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If Another Thronebreaker Isn’t Happening, The Witcher 4 Should Borrow an FF7 Rebirth Trick

It doesn't look like there will be a Thronebreaker 2 any time soon, so the next Witcher game should fill the void by following FF7 Rebirth's lead.

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If the theories about Grand Theft Auto 6's cop plotline turn out to be true, then the game could end up revisiting a narrative concept from GTA 5.

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There's a chance that GTA 6 will abandon the weapon-swapping system of its predecessors, which would have both benefits and drawbacks.

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It's a bit overlooked in the greater pantheon of Silent Hill games, but Shattered Memories has a feature that would be great in a future title.

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One Small Touch Could Take Hogwarts Legacy 2's Brooms to New Heights

Broomstick flying is one of Hogwarts Legacy's best features, but it could be greatly improved with a relatively minor adjustment.

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Mass Effect 3 Has the Perfect Blueprint for an Essential Mass Effect 4 Class

BioWare should look to Mass Effect 3 for inspiration on one important class archetype that was sorely missing from the original trilogy.

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The Silliest Member of Spidey’s Rogues Gallery Could Be Perfect For Marvel’s Spider-Man 3

The Marvel's Spider-Man series has featured some deep cuts from the titular character's rogues gallery, but the next game can go even deeper.

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The Next Mass Effect Shouldn't Need to Shoulder the Weight the OG Had To

Mass Effect 4 is in a unique position compared to the original trilogy, and both BioWare and players should keep this in mind.

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Spinning Fallout’s Most Iconic Feature Could Fix Starfield’s Personality Problem

A key feature of the Fallout series could work wonders for Starfield's atmosphere and personality, which are somewhat lacking.

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Why Desmond Miles Left the Throne of Assassin's Creed Main Protagonist

Desmond Miles bowed out of the Assassin's Creed franchise years ago, leaving many to wonder why such a major character was written out.

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The trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 pulls back the curtain on one major story element that will hopefully play a bigger role in the full game.

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Star Wars Outlaws is Horizon, Fable All Over Again

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