Nick Rodriguez-Contributor

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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.

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Hogwarts Legacy Can't Deny an Opportunity to Flip the School's Script

Hogwarts Legacy has a lot of room to improve, but there's one shortcoming of the Wizarding World that its sequel could address.

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The Outer Worlds 2 May Have One Technical Advantage Over Starfield

Starfield and The Outer Worlds 2 will likely have some similarities, but there is one area where the latter may surpass the former.

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Twisted Tower Preview: BioShock Meets Willy Wonka

Twisted Tower, the next game from indie developer Atmos Games, looks to combine the whimsy of Willy Wonka with the horror of the BioShock franchise.

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Recapping Spider-Man PS4 and Miles Morales' Stories Ahead of Spider-Man 2's Release

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 looks to offer a bombastic and emotional story, so it's worth revisiting the events of the first two games.

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The Hades and Red Dead Redemption Franchises Share a Common Storytelling Element

Red Dead Redemption and Hades may not appear to have too much in common upon first glance, but they share an important thematic note.

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Epic Games Announces Major Layoffs

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine, is laying off a significant percentage of its staff, according to a recent report.

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Starfield Player Builds Giant Ship Without Using Ladders

A Starfield player finds a clever way to make a custom, massive spacecraft without the need for ladders, which are essential in many builds.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has 5 Obvious Paths for Its Story

While no information has been released regarding a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy, it's worth considering a few of its most plausible story directions.

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Australia Introducing New Rules for Video Games With Loot Boxes

Australia successfully passes a bill that will place further restrictions on games with in-game purchases and gambling-like elements.

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One Small Skyrim Bar Detail is Perfect for Immersion

Skyrim might take place in a fantastical world, but at least one small detail goes a long way toward making the game feel believable.

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No Man's Sky Player Builds Tony Stark-Inspired Base

After stumbling upon a gorgeous view, one No Man's Sky player decides to build a base worthy of billionaire playboy Tony Stark.

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Control Developer Remedy Entertainment Files Trademark for 'Troubleshooters'

Remedy Entertainment has just filed a new trademark, hinting at the title for an all-new game from the renowned Finnish developer.

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The Next BioShock Game Has a Lot Riding on One Feature

Very little has been revealed about the next BioShock release, but there is one element that has the power to make or break the game.

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FromSoftware's Next Souls Game Has an Impossible Mountain to Climb

FromSoftware's Souls games are more popular than ever, but the next entry in the series now has to overcome a significant challenge.

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Starfield's NPCs Don't Measure up to Baldur's Gate 3's

Visually Starfield is an improvement over Bethesda's earlier works, but Baldur's Gate 3 shows how far behind the former is in one key area.

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God of War Ragnarok Boss Tier List

God of War Ragnarok has plenty of memorable, challenging, and enjoyable boss battles, but some are just a bit stronger than others.

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5 Death Stranding Characters We Hope to See in the Sequel

Death Stranding is filled with unique and interesting characters, and the game's sequel should bring back at least a few of them.

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It’s Time for a New Assassin’s Creed Competitor

Assassin's Creed has carved out a niche in the gaming industry, and it's time for more games to iterate upon and refine Ubisoft's formula.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Right to Reprise Miles Morales' Best Open-World Feature

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 aims to combine the best parts of the previous games, including one great inclusion from Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

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Red Dead Redemption 2's Frozen Neanderthal Mystery Explained

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game filled with many mysteries, and the tale of the frozen Neanderthal is one of the most confounding.