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 TheBestWarGames and ScreenRant, 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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Mass Effect 4 Should Copy One Core Starfield Feature

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Like many Bethesda games, Starfield has a number of emotionally resonant side quests, but at least one of them is quite easy to miss.

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Every Nintendo Game Confirmed for 2024 So Far

Fans of Nintendo's first-party titles have plenty of promising games to look forward to, particularly when 2024 rolls around.

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Starfield Should Have Bitten the Bullet with One Fallout Feature

Starfield shares plenty of similarities with Bethesda's other RPGs, but there is one feature from Fallout that it should have implemented.

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Super Mario RPG Reveals New Gameplay Features

Today's Nintendo Direct covered the Super Mario RPG remake, touching on some of the newly added features and gameplay systems.

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Looking at new RPGs like Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3, it's clear that there is one approach to character creation that is popular with players.

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Assassin's Creed Mirage Has Special Ezio Outfit

According to a recent reveal, the upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage is paying homage to one of the series' most iconic protagonists.

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Fable 4 Should Borrow More Features From the First Two Games Instead of Fable 3

The next entry in the Fable franchise should look at Fable 1 and Fable 2 for inspiration, rather than pulling mostly from Fable 3.

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Video game consoles have adopted a new trend during the current generation, and GameStop's CEO has some thoughts on the matter.

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Best Crime Action Games That Aren't Grand Theft Auto

The Grand Theft Auto series is often considered the pinnacle of the urban action-adventure genre, but there are other games that fit that niche.

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Why Cyberpunk 2077 Fans Should Keep Their Eyes on Neo Berlin 2087

Neo Berlin 2087, the debut from Elysium Game Studios, is aiming to offer an experience that Cyberpunk 2077 fans may be interested in.

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Sony Could Be Working on New PS2 Emulator for PS4, PS5

According to a recent rumor, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners might be getting access to a new, enhanced PlayStation 2 emulator.

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BioShock Fans Should Keep an Eye on These Two Upcoming Games

While gamers await news regarding BioShock 4, they should check out two upcoming games heavily inspired by the classic FPS franchise.

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Fallout Protagonist Tier List

Each Fallout game follows a different protagonist with a distinct backstory and role-playing opportunities, but some are better than others.

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Armored Core 6 Has One Underrated Feature

Armored Core 6 has been praised for a number of features, but there is one impressive aspect of the game that has gone overlooked.

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Fighter Tier List (2023)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been out for nearly five years now and has developed a lengthy roster of fighters, some better than others.

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Nightingale Looks Like It’s Already Setting Itself Apart from Other Survival Games in a Big Way

Upcoming co-op survival game Nightingale is looking to stand apart from others in the genre, with one aspect looking more distinct already.

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What to Know About Baldur's Gate 3 Before Its PS5 Release

Baldur's Gate 3, one of the most popular games of 2023, is coming to PS5 on September 6, and console owners should know what they are getting into.