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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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15 Years Later, Skate 2 Is Still the Best Blueprint for the Skate Franchise
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Why 1899 is an Extra Special Year for the Franchise
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PS5 Exclusive Rise of the Ronin Could Give Ghost of Tsushima a Run for its Money
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Resident Evil 9 Should Feature Leon or Jill Instead of Chris as Its Cameo
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The Unwritten Rules of Fallout 3 Explained
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Elden Ring's Misbegotten Explained
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GTA 6's Thrillbilly Mud Club Explained
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Overwatch 2 Producer Reveals Major Console Improvements Are in Development
Jared Neuss, executive producer for Overwatch 2, comments on what Blizzard is doing to remedy the game's console-specific issues.
Why Valheim Fans Should Keep an Eye on Aloft
Upcoming indie game Aloft promises to offer a lighthearted, whimsical take on the survival genre, and it may be perfect for Valheim fans.
Former Rockstar Dev Reveals Why Claude Was a Silent Protagonist in GTA 3
Ex-Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij pulls back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto 3's development, explaining why Claude never speaks in the game.
Dying Light 2 Launches Winter Tales Event
Techland announces the Winter Tales update for Dying Light 2, which brings new gear, enemies, side activities, and seasonal changes to the map.
Max Payne Voice Actor James McCaffrey Has Died
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A Charming Relationship in God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC Makes Mimir Even Better
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Single-Player Games Naughty Dog Could Now Make Before The Last of Us 3
Naughty Dog has an established pedigree of high-quality single-player franchises, and it might be time to bring some of them back.