Nick Rodriguez-Contributor

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 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

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After ZeniMax Layoffs, The Elder Scrolls Online May Never Be the Same

ZeniMax Online Studios, maker of The Elder Scrolls Online, has been slammed with serious layoffs that could cause problems down the road.

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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Hands-On Preview: Speed Freaks Welcome

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush leans hard into its toy car premise, and promises to be one of the most exciting racing games of 2026.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Beating Every Other Gaming Handheld Where It Matters Most

The Nintendo Switch 2 might not be the most stunning handheld device on paper, but it's probably going to lead the market space for a long time.

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Starfield Just Made Marathon's Player Count Problem Impossible to Ignore

Starfield wasn't exactly a booming success, but Marathon's player counts almost make it look like one, which is a big problem.

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Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak's Generational Leap Away from Pokémon - Hands-On Preview

Game Freak is stepping away from Pokémon next month with a new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation. Here is what you can expect from our hands-on.

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Beast of Reincarnation Director Discusses Game Freak's 'One-Person, One-Dog' RPG

In a conversation with GameRant, Beast of Reincarnation's director, Kota Furushima, touches on the game's canine companion, battle system, and more.

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Beast of Reincarnation Hands-On Preview: Game Freak's Generational Leap

GameRant went hands-on with Beast of Reincarnation, the upcoming about-face project from Pokemon developer Game Freak, and it's something special.

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Fable Bringing Back Jack of Blades Is the Reboot's Most Dangerous Move

Jack of Blades is officially returning in the Fable reboot, but his reprisal is anything but a surefire success, and needs to be carefully handled.

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Switch 2 Remake Should Go Fully Open World

It's hard to say just how far Nintendo is going to go with the recently announced Ocarina of Time remake, but it may want to take a big leap.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Director Is Right About Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Guillaume Broche, director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recently made some salient and noteworthy comments about Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Marvel's Wolverine Made the Right Call Avoiding Spider-Man's Best Feature

With any luck, Marvel's Wolverine will retain the strengths of Marvel's Spider-Man, but Insomniac is wise to change one key feature.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Official Release Window Could Not Be More Perfect

Square Enix has confirmed a specific release window for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, which is extremely fitting given the history of the franchise.

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Gears of War: E-Day Co-Developer's Most Underrated Shooter Needs a Sequel

Gears of War: E-Day looks promising, but once it's out of the way, one of its developers should take another crack at a different IP.

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Razer Soma Chroma Review: Comfortable, Supportive, and Weird

The new Soma Chroma chair by Razer is about as comfortable as its price point allows, but it does have some out-there features.

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Game of Thrones Failures Players Can Fix in War for Westeros

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros promises to give players the reins to some of the show's greatest battles, changing their outcomes for good or ill.

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Marathon Is Undeniably to Bungie What Mass Effect 5 Is to BioWare

While the two have little in common, Marathon and Mass Effect 5 serve similar roles for their respective studios, and both have a lot riding on them.

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Baldur's Gate 3's Companions Set an Impossible Standard for The Elder Scrolls 6

Baldur's Gate 3 is renowned for its memorable and entertaining characters, and it leaves some big shoes for The Elder Scrolls 6 to fill.

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God of War Laufey Completely Changes Faye's Role in the 2018 Reboot

2018's God of War has at least one major lingering question that will likely be answered in God of War Laufey, greatly recontextualizing the game.

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Warframe's Destiny Tribute Event Sends an Important Message

Warframe has honored Destiny 2 with a heartfelt tribute, and it should be welcomed as a positive reminder for both games' audiences.

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Why Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine Is a Better Long-Term Investment Than a PS5

The Steam Machine's heartbreaking price point might understandably turn some people off, but it's still a better investment than a console.

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