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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 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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God of War Laufey Faces One Massive Gameplay Hurdle

God of War Laufey has positioned itself for greatness, but it needs to overcome the shadow of its well-received predecessors first.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Junon Weapon Cloud and Yuffie
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Has One Huge Advantage Remake and Rebirth Never Had

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is bringing the beloved remake saga to an end, which aligns nicely with its newfound cross-platform release strategy.

Kratos holding Atreus by the shoulders in God of War 2018
God of War Laufey Is a Second Chance to Pay Off Hidden Secret in the 2018 Game

God of War 2018 ends with a bombshell revelation that impacts the story of Ragnarok, but could truly pay off in God of War Laufey.

A close up image of the d pad on a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller with the Windows Logo on top
One of The PS5's Best Features Is Now Available on PC, But It’ll Cost You
PS5

The PlayStation 5 has a lot of great features that aren't available on PC, but an third party is making great strides in this area.

An anime illustration of all the major characters from Persona 4
Persona 4 Revival: Where You Know its Voice Cast From

With part of Persona 4 Revival's cast being recently unveiled, it's worth taking a quick look at each revealed member's acting history.

A low-angle shot of Zack Fair with the buster sword over his shoulder in Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core
'An Even Bigger Role This Time' - Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Talks Zack Fair and Vincent Valentine

In a conversation with GameRant, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi made some promising comments about two fan-favorite characters.

Key art for God of War Laufey featuring Faye and Gelatinous Cube standing on the edge of a cliff in Everywhen
One of God of War Laufey's Boss Fights is Already Clear

God of War Laufey is quite a mysterious project when you get right down to it, but we can speculate about what may and may not transpire.

A giant Egyptian god cat that belongs to Sekhmet in God of War Laufey
God of War Laufey Isn't the First Franchise Entry to Feature Egyptian Mythology

God of War is officially looping in Egypt with God of War Laufey, but this isn't the first time the series has made such a foray.

Sekhmet holding Laufey's face in Everywhen
God of War Laufey Gets a Lot Wrong About the God of War Sekhmet

God of War Laufey is finally introducing Egyptian mythology via Sekhmet, a goddess who looks decidedly different than her traditional depiction.

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A shot of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Vincent Valentine During Combat
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Talks Possibility of DLC Like Integrade

In a recent talk with GameRant, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi made some rather interesting comments about possible DLC.

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Pragmata key art of Hugh and Diana in front of Resident Evil Requiem Key Art
Capcom's Hot Streak Needs to Be Studied

Capcom maintains its historic run in 2026, continuing to pump out banger titles like it's nothing, and that needs to be examined as much as praised.

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A low-angle shot of Sephiroth from the Resident Evil 7 Revelation Trailer
What "Revelation" Suggests as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's Subtitle

Like its predecessors, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation has an R-themed subtitle, although it's highly unlikely that this word choice is arbitrary.

Key art featuring several yotai hunters from Kemuri
New Game Kemuri Has Massive Anime Meets Sunset Overdrive Vibes

Ikumi Nakamura's new studio UNSEEN has finally unveiled its debut game Kemuri, which looks to introduce a healthy dose of insanity.

All party members from Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Interview: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Talks Ending the Saga, Possible DLC, and Expanding Lore

Speaking with GameRant, Final Fantasy 7 remake director Naoki Hamaguchi draws back the curtain on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

A Rhythm-Based Battle Against a Pink Rhino in Ratatan
Patapon's Spiritual Successor Marches Into This Summer With a Hades-Style Rhythm War

If you were ever a fan of the Patapon franchise, then you owe it to yourself to keep an eye on Ratatan, its roguelike successor.

The Player-Character Summoning Magical Trees in Witchspire
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.

An image of William looking toward the camera in Valor Mortis
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.

Laufey Looking at her left arm while talking to the Gelatinous Cube in God of War Laufey
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.

A diagetic shot of Dacre Montgomery's character from Until Dawn  2
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.

A shot of Jean Grey Preparing to use her psychic powers in Marvel's Wolverine
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.