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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.
Latest
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Why There Will Never Be a Replacement for Red Dead Redemption 2
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Fans Must Play 2019’s Dark Detective CRPG With a 92 on OpenCritic
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What is The Duskbloods, the Next Soulsborne Game From Bloodborne, Elden Ring Devs?
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review: A Superhero Beat-em-up at Its Finest
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Best Stardew Valley-Like Games to Watch Out For in 2026
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Is the New Steam Controller Just One Big Compromise?
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All Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake and Leak Rumors Explained
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What is Exodus, The Upcoming RPG That's Very Similar to Mass Effect?
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The Hidden Spirituality of Red Dead Redemption 2: Faith, Fate, and the Weight of the American Frontier
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a bombastic, intense wild-west ride, but it's also an unexpectedly deep commentary on faith and spirituality.
All Battlefield 6 Season 2 Rumors and Leaks Explained
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New Xbox Game Pass Co-Op Game Was Just Shadow Dropped
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Why Video Game Release Dates Get Announced So Early
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14 Years Ago, Final Fantasy Versus 13 Began Falling Apart and Led to Final Fantasy 15
Final Fantasy 15 may not be renowned as the series' most groundbreaking entry, but its development story is far more complex than one might expect.
Elden Ring vs. Baldur's Gate 3: Which GOTY is Actually Better?
Back-to-back GOTY winners Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3 are both fantastic, but how do they stack up against each other, all told?
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag's Remake May Be Bringing Back Cut Content, But There's One Storyline That Deserves It the Most
If Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag really is making a comeback soon, it needs to include the original's most promising cut content.
If you’ve picked up Arc Raiders and can’t seem to enjoy it, you’re not alone
Arc Raiders is 2025's biggest extraction shooter, but it's not for everyone—if you bounced off the game, welcome to the club.
“BF6 has beaten Black Ops 7" was not something many expected to hear, yet here we are—and for good reason
Battlefield 6 has officially outperformed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 across several crucial vectors, putting DICE's military sim back on top.
“Preserving The Experience” Why weirdly colorful skins are viewed so negatively in Battlefield 6
Players have expressed extreme vitriol toward the notion of Battlefield 6 having colorful skins like Call of Duty, and here's why.
Dropping the 3.5mm Jack in 2026: The New Steam Controller Is 10 Years Late to a Bad Trend
The new Steam Controller and Steam Machine look promising, but they are lacking a common hardware component, following a bad industry trend.