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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

The Last of Us Part 2 Ending Ellie Playing Guitar
The Last of Us 3 Would Put Naughty Dog in an Unusual Position

Neil Druckmann has stated that Naughty Dog may make a third The Last of Us game, but this could put the studio in a tough spot moving forward.

Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro sitting together
Hideo Kojima Says Guillermo del Toro 'Saved' Him

In a recent interview, Kojima talks about his three upcoming projects, while shedding a bit of light on his relationship with Guillermo del Toro.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 is a Matter of When, Not If

Record-breaking sales and a goldmine IP make a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy an inevitability, even if it hasn't been officially announced yet.

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It Seems Some Physical Xbox Game Releases Have Been Canceled

It looks like retailers are choosing not to stock some physical releases of Xbox games, fueling speculation about the future of Xbox hardware.

Disney and Epic Games Logos
Disney and Epic Games Are Teaming Up For 'Games and Entertainment Universe'

Disney and Epic Games announce a new partnership, with Disney brands set to interoperate with the Fortnite multiverse and Unreal Engine 5.

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Square Enix Is Making Some Big Changes

Square Enix, during its most recent financial briefing, revealed that it plans to make some significant changes to its development pipeline.

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The Last of Us 2's Documentary Suggests an Exciting FromSoftware Influence for The Last of Us 3

Based on information revealed by a recent Last of Us 2 documentary, there may be a chance for The Last of Us 3 to have some FromSoftware DNA.

Hogwarts Legacy Sorting Hat Logo
Hogwarts Legacy Passes Another Massive Sales Milestone

Hogwarts Legacy continues to prove a success for Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software, blasting past another major sales milestone.

Chris Redfield and Sheva Resident Evil 5
Why Playing as Chris Redfield Would Feel Better Than Ever in a Resident Evil 5 Remake

Players would once again get to fill the shoes of Chris Redfield in a Resident Evil 5 remake, and the character could feel better than ever.

Nier Automata 2B and 9S
New Report Is Bad News for Nier Fans

Fans of the Nier franchise may be in for some more bad news, as recent reports spell trouble for a potential new entry in the series.

Resident Evil Village Ethan Winters with Chris Redfield and Rose
Why Resident Evil 9 Should Pull Another Ethan Winters With Its Protagonist

The road to Resident Evil 9 is somewhat unclear, but the series may benefit from introducing a new protagonist a la Ethan Winters.

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
Xbox Expects Hardware Sales to Decline

After underperforming in the console market during the holiday season, Xbox states that it expects hardware sales to trend downward.

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What The Last of Us' Roguelike Could Look Like in Ghost of Tsushima 2

The Last of Us Part 2 is the latest Sony game to get a roguelike mode, and it could provide a blueprint for a similar mode in Ghost of Tsushima 2.

Genshin Impact Festival
Genshin Impact Just Set a Ridiculous Record

HoYoVerse's immensely popular free-to-play game Genshin Impact passes a huge sales milestone, according to a recent report.

Enshrouded Standing and Looking Across the Landscape
Enshrouded Passes Incredible Player Count Milestone

Enshrouded manages to break through in the incredibly competitive survival genre, passing a major player count milestone in just four days.

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Sheva Alomar Can Be Resident Evil 5 Remake's Carlos, Luis

Assuming Capcom moves forward with a Resident Evil 5 remake, Sheva Alomar could be revamped in a similar manner as other Resident Evil characters.

Fallout 5 New Location Rumor
Fallout 5's Rumored Setting Explained

The Fallout series has gone to many distinct locales over the years, and one iconic U.S. city has been heavily rumored as the setting for Fallout 5.

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How Elden Ring Gets Away With 'Input Reading'

Elden Ring features a form of input reading, which is a design element that is generally frowned upon, especially when it comes to challenging games.

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How Haunted Chocolatier Could Put a Fresh Spin on the Joja Corporation's Central Theme

Stardew Valley's Joja Corporation offered some unique choices for players, and Haunted Chocolatier could have a unique take on the concept.

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Fable 4's Protagonist Being Fully Customizable Would Be a Double-Edged Sword

Fable 4 could break series tradition by allowing full character customization, but there may be a few reasons why it shouldn't.