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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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The Biggest Improvement Hades 2 Can Make Over The Original is Clear
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Rumor Is Good News for Fans Disappointed by GTA 5
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Silent Hill's Future Protagonists Have One Advantage Over Resident Evil
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Why a Predetermined House in Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Might Be Refreshing
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The Switch 2 is Practically Nintendo's Worst-Kept Secret
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The Next Witcher Game is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place Compared to Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel
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The Sims 5's Multiplayer Shouldn't Shy Away From Competition
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Cyberpunk 2077's Redemption May Be Complete, But the Story is Far From Over
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The Sims 5 May Have a Serious Challenger in Life By You
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Elden Ring's Omen Curse Explained
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.