Nick Rodriguez
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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 GameRant 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
One of This Summer's New Survival Games Is Like Valheim if It Took a Semester at Hogwarts
Witchspire is an upcoming early access survivalcraft game that's looking to inject the genre with a healthy dose of magic and whimsy.
Valor Mortis Is a Stunning Lovechild of Lies of P and BioShock
GameRant went hands-on with upcoming Soulslike Valor Mortis, and while it's always had promise, it's now clear that it's something truly special.
God of War's Norse Games Are Officially a Trilogy
God of War Laufey might be a bold new direction for the God of War franchise, but it also might put a nice bow on the Norse saga.
Until Dawn 2's Sequel Status is a Bit Confusing, But It Makes Sense
Until Dawn 2 might seem like it's taking an odd direction as a sequel, but there could very well be more to it than meets the eye.
Marvel’s Wolverine’s Official Jean Grey Reveal is Far More Than Meets the Eye
Jean Grey has officially been confirmed as part of Marvel's Wolverine, and it may indicate more, similar things to come in future games.
Rayman Legends Retold is Proof Not All Remakes Need to Exist, But There's No Problem
Rayman Legends Retold is a prime example of an unnecessary remake, but also a reminder that unnecessary remakes have no major downsides.
All Insomniac's Venom Rumors and Leaks Explained: Story, Setting, and More
Insomniac hasn't officially announced a Venom game, but there seems to be an exciting project in the works, if rumors and leaks are to be believed.
What The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC Tells Us About The Witcher 4's Release Date
The Witcher 3's new DLC Songs of the Past is certain to make a splash when it launches next year, but what about The Witcher 4's release date?
The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC is Officially Going in an Unexpected Direction
No matter what, The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion Songs of the Past will almost certainly take an unpredictable route with its story.
The Rise of Disco-Like Games Explained
Disco Elysium is a beloved and critically acclaimed video game, one that's spawned a number of similar narrative-driven RPGs.
Dell Alienware AW2726DM Monitor Review: Stunning OLED Visuals for a Steal
Dell's new Alienware 1440p OLED monitor is just $350, and it's quite possibly the best budget QHD-OLED display you can find today.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Has Me Thinking About Another Game Every Time I Play It
I've been enjoying my time with LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, but I must admit that it's got me hankering for a different Batman experience.
PlayStation's Live-Service Game Push Has Killed 15 Games and Studios
PlayStation seems to be reneging on its unwelcome offer to release a flood of live-services, and this hasn't been without consequence.
The Most Iconic Builds of Every FromSoftware Soulslike Game
FromSoftware games live and die by their build variety, which has led to some iconic and unforgettable player-created loadouts.
What Elden Ring Nightreign Players Should Expect From The Duskbloods
The Duskbloods will be FromSoftware's second co-op game in a row after Elden Ring Nightreign, but make no mistake: they are quite different.
Assassin's Creed Hexe: Historical Figures to Expect Based on the Wurzburg Witch Trials
If Assassin's Creed Hexe takes place during the Wurzburg witch trials, as has been rumored, we can predict a few historical figure appearances.
Why Detective Mode Was the Worst Thing to Happen to Stealth Games
Detective Mode is a prominent feature in stealth and investigation games, and I really wish that it hadn't become as popular as it has.
The Silence Around Elden Ring Nightreign DLC 2 is Deafening
Elden Ring Nightreign turned a lot of heads with The Forsaken Hollows expansion, but a follow-up is far from a forgone conclusion.
GoldenEye 007 Is the Worst Thing to Ever Happen to James Bond Games
1997's Goldeneye 007 is undeniably a classic, but its success might have harmed James Bond's gaming endeavors in the long run.
Why Every Spy Game Should Force You to Fail (And Why They Don't)
Video games based on spies usually encourage the player towards tactical perfection, but they can still succeed by forcing failure.