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August, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, University of Illinois
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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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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.

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One New Batman Game Story Seems Like the Most Unique Option Right Now

The next Batman game, regardless of developer or gaming timeline, can stand out by going with a long-requested and unique premise.

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The Biggest Improvement Hades 2 Can Make Over The Original is Clear

Whatever changes Supergiant Games decides to make with Hades 2, it can improve over the original by expanding upon one central element.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Rumor Is Good News for Fans Disappointed by GTA 5

A recent rumor suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 could be getting post-launch content in way that Grand Theft Auto 5 didn't.

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Silent Hill's Future Protagonists Have One Advantage Over Resident Evil

The future of Silent Hill is uncertain, but it's likely that the series protagonists will have a leg up on Resident Evil's in one way.

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Why a Predetermined House in Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Might Be Refreshing

House selection was one of Hogwarts Legacy's most anticipated features, but its sequel might want to restrict freedom in this area.

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The Switch 2 is Practically Nintendo's Worst-Kept Secret

The successor to the Nintendo Switch hasn't been officially confirmed, but most Nintendo fans are convinced of its existence.

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The Next Witcher Game is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place Compared to Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel

The next game in The Witcher series is in a unique position, facing challenges that Cyberpunk 2077's sequel may not have to worry about.

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This is How Jack Marston's Revenge Would Look With Red Dead Redemption 2 Graphics

The final scene of the first Red Dead Redemption has been recreated in Red Dead Redemption 2, showing what it would look like with modern graphics.

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The Sims 5's Multiplayer Shouldn't Shy Away From Competition

While The Sims has been a historically casual franchise, the next entry in the series could benefit from some competitive features.

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Sony explains the development of the new PS5 Access controller, which is meant to greatly expand accessibility options for gamers.

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Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way since its release in 2020, but the story of CD Projekt Red's science-fiction IP is still being written.

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5 Older PlayStation Exclusives That Need Remasters More Than The Last of Us 2

Rumors suggest that a The Last of Us 2 remaster is in the works, but there are other PlayStation exclusives that are better suited for a revamp.

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The Sims 5 May Have a Serious Challenger in Life By You

Announced this year, Life By You is an upcoming life simulation game that might just give The Sims 5 a run for its money.

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Elden Ring's Omen Curse Explained

Omen are accursed individuals in The Lands Between, simultaneously feared, reviled, and hated for their biological differences.

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Stardew Valley Bachelorette Tier List

Stardew Valley has a wide array of romanceable female characters, with each offering unique storytelling and gameplay opportunities.

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Marvel's Wolverine Will Have To Overcome One Challenge That Spider-Man Didn't

Insomniac's Spider-Man games were able to work around a common gameplay concern that could pose problems for Marvel's Wolverine.

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Resident Evil's Yellow Ladder Controversy Explained

A small controversy has arisen regarding Resident Evil 4, sparked from the inclusion of a yellow ladder in the Separate Ways DLC.

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October 17–24 Might Be the Busiest Week in Gaming This Year

Near the end of a year packed with high-profile games, October 17–24 looks to be especially rife with new and highly anticipated releases.

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Uncharted Has a Big Choice To Make Whenever It Comes Back

Uncharted will likely make a comeback at some point, and the series will have to face a crucial crossroads when it does.