Staff Writer
Contributor
-
1170articles
-
63News
-
1077Features
-
1Lists
-
27Reviews
-
2Other
Page 59
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.
Latest
How Cyberpunk 2077 is Hitting the Reset Button with its Phantom Liberty DLC
Cyberpunk 2077 has built a complex and controversial legacy for itself, one which the Phantom Liberty DLC has the potential to rewrite.
Mass Effect 4 Should Take Notes from Baldur’s Gate 3’s Romance System
Mass Effect 4 will almost certainly feature a romance system, and it should look at romance in Baldur's Gate 3 for inspiration.
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC May Be Better Off Raising More Questions Than It Answers
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is sure to answer some of Elden Ring's looming questions, but it shouldn't pull back the curtain too much.
One Baldur’s Gate 3 Area Serves as a Good Blueprint for The Elder Scrolls 6
The Elder Scrolls 6 is poised to be a massive, complex open world, and there is at least one area of Baldur's Gate it should try to emulate.
One of Red Dead Redemption 2's Best Items is Hidden Behind an Unlikely Activity
There is a piece of gear in Red Dead Redemption 2 that greatly alters the game, but the path to unlocking it might not be what most players expect.
Hogwarts Mystery Characters Being Adults Now Should Open Up More Romance Options
Following the Beyond Hogwarts update to Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, the doors are open to a more mature, complex romance system.
Baldur's Gate 3: What Are Hollyphants?
During their playthroughs, Baldur's Gate 3 players may have encountered a hollyphant, a celestial being imbued with mystical powers.
Every Nation and Land Outside Elden Ring's Lands Between
Elden Ring players journey through The Lands Between on their quest to become Elden Lord, but there are other nations beyond its borders.
Elden Ring: The Primordial Crucible Explained
Before the Erdtree, there was the Primordial Crucible, a mysterious force that dates back to the earliest days in Elden Ring's vast lore.
The Most Interesting Canceled Minecraft Content
Minecraft gets a lot of updates, but there are some canceled content drops that held a lot of potential to change the game in interesting ways.