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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

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Cyberpunk 2077's Unusual Game Awards 2023 Nomination Explained

Cyberpunk 2077's nomination for Best Ongoing Game may confuse some fans, as the game was released back in 2020 and isn't a live-service title.

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Two Possible World Premieres Could Make The Game Awards 2023 The Best Yet

The Game Awards could serve as the stage for two highly anticipated gaming reveals, making the show one of the most exciting in TGA history.

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The Game Awards' Game of the Year 2023 Candidates Explained

The list of nominees for the 2023 Game Awards features six of the most popular and best-selling video games of the year.

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Hogwarts Legacy's Revelio is Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Avalanche Software must make decisions about a number of features for Hogwarts Legacy's sequel, not the least of which being the Revelio spell.

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What God of War Ragnarok's Half-Sequel Could Learn From Marvel's Miles Morales

God of War Ragnarok may be getting a "half-sequel" like 2020's Miles Morales spin-off, and there are lessons the latter can teach the former.

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One Feature of Grand Theft Auto 5's Protagonists is a Must-Have in GTA 6

One important element of Grand Theft Auto 5's protagonist trio could greatly benefit Grand Theft Auto 6's double protagonist setup.

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How Dark Souls 4 Could Be an Exciting Return to Form

FromSoftware has branched off from Dark Souls with a number of great games, but a new Dark Souls game could serve as a welcome throwback.

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God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 Are Both Oddly About Passing the Torch

God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 are oddly similar when it comes to one important theme and franchise-altering element.

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Rumor: Assassin’s Creed Red Protagonist Names and Identities Leaked

A recent leak seems to reveal the identity of an Assassin's Creed Red protagonist, building on a similar leak from earlier this year.

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The Unwritten Rules of Bloodborne Explained

Bloodborne is one of FromSoftware's greatest releases, and knowing the basics of the game is vital to having the best experience possible.

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Why RDR 2's Arthur Morgan is Still One of the Best Game Protagonists of the Decade

Red Dead Redemption 2 succeeds on many fronts, but it all hinges on the game's protagonist, who is one of the best that gaming has ever seen.

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Batman's Next Game Should Take a Page Out of The Batman's Playbook

The next Batman game is sure to take inspiration from many sources, but it should take at least one note from Matt Reeves's The Batman.

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Ghostrunner 2’s Biggest Strength Is Its Story

2020's Ghostrunner has an intriguing narrative, but its sequel doubles down on storytelling and presentation in important ways.

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A Wizarding World Game Away from Hogwarts Could Be Worth the Risk

Hogwarts is an iconic and exciting location, but future Wizarding World games should take the opportunity to explore other settings.

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Why God of War's Baldur Fight is One of the Franchise's Most Memorable

2018's God of War is full of bombastic and memorable moments, but Kratos's first fight with Baldur still stands out over five years later.

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Stardew Valley-Like Games are Xbox Game Pass' Secret Weapon

Xbox Game Pass features many cozy farming and life-simulation games, and these seemingly niche titles could be key to the platform's strategy.

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Ghostrunner 2 Speedrunning Challenge Explained

505 Games, in collaboration with Speedrun.com, is organizing a high-stakes speedrunning competition for Ghostrunner 2 players.

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Spider-Man 2's Most Disturbing Symbiote Suit Moments Don't Involve Violence

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 contains a number of brutal events, with some of the most discomfiting moments not being related to violence at all.

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Elden Ring Developer FromSoftware Working on 'Multiple New Projects'

Following hit titles like Elden Ring and Armored Core 6, FromSoftware is reportedly beginning work on a number of distinct projects.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Sequel Has An Easy Choice to Make with Mary Jane

Mary Jane is back as a playable character in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and the game sets up a natural progression for her in a sequel.