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Nick Rodriguez

Contributor

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 Game Rant 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.

Latest

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5 PlayStation Plus Games to Play This Week (August 11-August 17)

PlayStation Plus is as strong as ever, and higher-tier subscribers have plenty of hard-hitting games to explore over the next few weeks.

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Whatever Happens in Horizon 3, One Antagonist is Almost Guaranteed to Survive

Although the future of the Horizon franchise is somewhat uncertain, at least one major character will likely continue to be a staple.

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Grand Theft Auto 6's Latest Price Update is a Real Head-Scratcher

GTA 6's pricing has come up again thanks to comments from Strauss Zelnick of Take Two Interactive, but there are still more questions than answers.

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5 Short Games to Play This Weekend

Big, meaty games are all the rage, but sometimes you just need something more easily digestible, and a short game is just what the doctor ordered.

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Mafia: The Old Country Review

Lacking the charisma and novelty of its predecessors, Mafia: The Old Country struggles to escape a sense of constant mediocrity.

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Games Like Stardew Valley Are Getting a Second Wind in August 2025

The cozy gaming scene continues to grow, with this month playing host to a slew of captivating and alluring titles in the vein of Stardew Valley.

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If a Red Dead Redemption Remake Ever Happens, Its Best Possible Addition is Obvious

If Red Dead Redemption ever receives its long-requested remake, one new addition will perhaps be the most important element of all.

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This 3D Stardew Valley-Like Has One Key Difference, and That's a Good Thing

A new Stardew Valley contender is entering the indie games arena, and one major feature could help set it apart from its progenitors.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev's Expansion Plans Are a Blessing and a Curse

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive commented on its plans moving forward, revealing some interesting insights.

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Is the Darksiders Trilogy Worth Playing in 2025?

Darksiders 4 is on its way, so it's the perfect time to start exploring the earlier entries of the series, dated though some of them may be.

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Starfield is Putting Too Many Eggs in One Basket

Credible rumors claim that Bethesda is going full steam ahead on Starfield in 2026, which might not be the wisest course of action.

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3 PlayStation Plus Games to Play This Week (August 3-August 9)

PlayStation Plus continues to expand, and there are plenty of great games both old and new for subscribers to check out this week.

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Red Dead Redemption 3 Has a Tough Decision to Make

If Rockstar does indeed push out Red Dead Redemption 3 someday, it will have to choose between two equally promising and complex paths.

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New Horror Game is PT Meets Amnesia

The recently released and highly regarded Luto looks like a treat for horror fans, especially those with affection for PT and Amnesia.

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With PS5 Getting a Zelda: Breath of the Wild-Like, It's Only Fair For Nintendo to Return the Favor

Inspired by Breath of the Wild, The Knightling is coming to PS5, which should spark a similar "crossover" on the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Goes Hand-in-Hand with Another Horror Game Announcement

While all eyes are on Hellraiser: Revival, Horror Inc. has announced a new Friday the 13th game, setting the stage for a major horror revival.

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If Cyberpunk 2077 2.4 Ever Happens, It Can Pick Up a Ball 2.3 Fumbled

Cyberpunk 2077's highly-touted 2.3 update turned out to be a little disappointing, but a theoretical 2.4 patch could remedy it with one big feature.

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While 007 First Light's Bond May Look Like Nathan Drake, Players Shouldn't Be Expecting Uncharted

007 First Light is introducing players to a new, swashbuckling version of James Bond, but no one should anticipate Uncharted-style action.

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This Game’s Opening Level Is So Perfect, I Keep Starting New Saves Just to Replay It

A strong first level is a must-have for any game worth its salt, but one particular game has an introduction that's just too good to only play once.

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Fable Might Be Oddly Perfect to 'Steal' One of GTA, RDR's Best Features

Although it will likely be radically different, Fable ought to consider taking inspiration from Red Dead and GTA for one major feature.

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