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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
Comparing The Day Before's Base Building to Other Games
Like many other modern games, The Day Before features a settlement-building system, allowing players to craft custom home bases.
Why Marvel's Spider-Man 2's New Game Plus Mode Will Be Worth The Wait
Insomniac has delayed the New Game Plus mode for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but it looks like it's coming alongside other highly requested updates.
The Unwritten Rules of God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC Explained
God of War's free Valhalla DLC has arrived, offering a fresh, roguelike twist on the franchise's familiar hack-and-slash combat.
Every Feature Confirmed About Arkane's Blade Game So Far
Marvel's Blade, officially revealed at The Game Awards this year, has the potential to be a promising superhero game from Arkane Studios.
Cyberpunk 2077's Game Awards 2023 Win Makes Little Sense
Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way since 2020, but its Best Ongoing Game victory at The Game Awards is strange and sets a bad precedent.
Dying Light 2's 2024 Roadmap Explained
Techland's Dying Light 2 is ramping up for another year of free updates, which will include new combat options, gear, and crossovers.
Hideo Kojima's New Horror Game Has Been a Long Time Coming
Hideo Kojima surprised gaming audiences with the announcement of OD at The Game Awards, as it follows the developer's complex history with the genre.
5 Games Missing From The Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards 2023 featured a lot of game reveals, announcements, and trailers, but several highly anticipated games didn't make it to the show.
Why Spider-Man 2 Didn't Win Any Awards at The Game Awards 2023
Though Spider-Man 2 proved to be another success for Insomniac, it was outshined at The Game Awards 2023, not earning a single award.
Despite Incredible Reviews, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Only Wins 1 Award at The Game Awards 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was Nintendo's crown jewel in 2023, yet it only took home a single accolade at The Game Awards.
The Game Awards 2023 Winners List
The 2023 Game Awards celebrates some of the best video games, developers, performers, and pieces of gaming-adjacent media of the year.
'Jaw-Dropping' Last of Us Creator Neil Druckmann Reacts to GTA 6 Trailer
Last of Us creator and Naughty Dog Co-President Neil Druckmann is praising the incredibly popular trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Successor Ought to Take Inspiration From Baldur's Gate 3's Third Act
When the next Zelda game rolls around, it should draw some inspiration from certain elements of Baldur Gate 3's late-game environments.
It's Time for Halo to Pull a Fallout: New Vegas
The Halo franchise has stumbled a fair bit in the last two generations, and Microsoft should take some notes from Fallout for a future game.
Xbox Wants to Build a Mobile Store to Rival Google and Apple
Xbox is looking to bolster its mobile game offerings by implementing an independent storefront, pitting itself against Apple and Google.
Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 Have a Similar Storytelling Problem
Although they are two of the most well-written games of this generation, Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 share a narrative dilemma.
The Game Awards 2023: Predicting The Best Narrative Winner [UPDATE]
Best Narrative at The Game Awards 2023 will be a close competition, as several incredible stories have been told in gaming this year.
The Game Awards 2023: Predicting The Best Action Game Winner [UPDATE]
The Game Awards 2023 will be taking a look at five of the year's most beloved action experiences, granting one the title of Best Action Game.
Why Cyberpunk 2077 Fans Should Keep an Eye on ExeKiller
Those fond of Cyberpunk 2077 may be interested in the upcoming ExeKiller, a sci-fi western game set in a post-apocalyptic world.
Ghost of Tsushima 2's Open-World Should Prioritize One Fix Above All Others
There is great potential for a Ghost of Tsushima sequel, but there's one element of its open world that should be specifically reworked.