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About Derek Nichols
Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring far off planets, and combing through dungeons with a trusty sword and shield. Originally growing up exclusively with Nintendo products, Derek's perspective grew to include other platforms ranging from Sony, to Microsoft, the PC, and more. As his views and opinions grew, so did the desire to connect with other players and video game fans. In 2011, his writing adventure began on his personal blog, eventually joining up with the GameRant crew in 2015. He currently covers everything from features and guides, to the latest breaking video game news.
Favorite Games
Too many to name! I've been playing games since the NES days, so there are a ton of games from a variety of generations. Just a few standouts for me are Super Metroid, BioShock, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and many more.
Industry Focus
Largely focusing on the video game industry as well as all of the breaking news related to various games, companies, and events that take place.
Favorite Console
Derek grew up in a Nintendo household, but was still able to experience the heyday of classic systems like Sega Genesis, PSX, and PS2 over at friends' houses. Eventually, Derek went multiconsole and hasn't looked back, getting to experience all the great titles that each one has had on offer over the years.
Latest
Rumor: Fable Reboot Might Be at Risk of Getting Delayed Yet Again
A new rumor circulating online could be pointing at potential bad news for fans waiting for Playground Games to release the anticipated Fable reboot.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Reveals Patch Notes for April 10 Update
Treyarch releases a new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, smoothing out a variety of issues across multiplayer, zombies, and endgame.
Crimson Desert Reveals Upcoming Content, Features, and Improvements
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss shares a major preview of its plans to bring new content and features to the game, while addressing player concerns.
Crimson Desert Boats Are Causing Problems for Players
During the exploration of Crimson Desert's massive open world, players are discovering that the game is causing issues with boats.
Marvel Rivals Releases New Update for April 2026
NetEase releases a new update for Marvel Rivals, bringing new content, a limited time event involving Deadpool, and additional improvements.
Pokemon Pokopia Gets Official New Update for April 2026
Nintendo releases a new update for its hit title, Pokemon Pokopia, making further improvements while also addressing remaining player issues.
2XKO Releases New Champion Akali and Massive Balance Update
Riot Games releases its newest champion, Akali, for its League of Legends fighting game 2XKO alongside a massive new update and store refresh.
Marathon Gets New Update for April 2026
Bungie releases update 1.0.5.3 for Marathon making a few adjustments to popular equipment like the Bubble Shield alongside some other tweaks.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Gets New Update for April 2026
Ubisoft releases a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows, with the April 2026 patch notes revealing new content and features coming to all players.
Overwatch Finally Reveals Anran Redesign Following Fan Backlash
Blizzard reveals the redesigned look Anran following the backlash the character received from fans as well as the character's voice actor Fareeha.
Pokemon GO Replay Event Brings Back Gigantamax Starters
Niantic reveals the upcoming Replay: GO Bigger event for Pokemon GO, bringing back a number of fan favorite Gigantamax starters for a limited time.
ARC Raiders Reveals Plans To 'Reduce Friction' in Future Updates
Following recent changes to in-game crafting, Embark Studios reveals plans to continue addressing community pain points and feedback in ARC Raiders.
Marathon Announces Live Nerf to Popular Endgame Weapon
Marathon's game director, Joe Ziegler, announces that the endgame weapon, Biotoxic Disinjector, received a live nerf and other adjustments.
Crimson Desert Releases Patch Notes for April 4 Update
Pearl Abyss releases a new update for Crimson Desert, continuing to fix remaining issues while adding highly requested and quality of life features.
Battlefield 6 Teases Upcoming Content and Future Updates
Battlefield Studios gives fans an update on the near-term future of Battlefield 6, highlighting upcoming improvements and additional content.
Marathon Teases Major Changes Coming In April's Mid-Season Update
Bungie gives players a sneak preview of Marathon's huge mid-season update, highlighting a couple of changes, including tweaks to the Recon Shell.
The Division 2 Adds New Weapon Rarity and Endgame Challenge Mode
The Division 2 releases Rise Up, a new season adding more content and changes to the game, including a unique endgame mode and weapon rarity.
Marathon Reveals Patch Notes for March 31 Update
Bungie releases a new update for Marathon, continuing to address various issues, adjusting gameplay, and applying a movement nerf to the Thief shell.
Crimson Desert Players Figure Out Creative Way to Cook Meat
Thanks to the flexibility and openness of Crimson Desert, players have found a creative and unique way to cook any meat they have while exploring.
Borderlands 4 Planning More Shared Progression Changes Based on Feedback
Gearbox Software reveals plans to address common issues in Borderlands 4, also confirming another shared progression change based on feedback.