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
The Witcher 3's New DLC Release is CDPR's Worst-Kept Secret
It's looking more and more likely that The Witcher 3 is going to get another expansion this year, despite CD Projekt Red trying to keep it secret.
Why RPGs Are More Likely to Trigger Post-Game Depression
A recent study suggests that feelings of sadness after beating a game are rather common, and interestingly, RPG players may be particularly at risk.
Nearly 26 Years Later, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Feels More Unique Than Ever
It may have many successors, some better than others, but The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask still stands out among the crowd.
Resident Evil's Most Brutal Deaths
Resident Evil is replete with hardcore, crazy, hilarious, and downright disgusting death sequences, which have helped shape its legacy.
These Are Leon's Best One-Liners from the Last 30 Years of Resident Evil
After almost three decades' worth of Resident Evil games under his belt, Leon Kennedy has amassed quite a collection of cool action-hero quotes.
The Witcher 4 Will Feel Like a Whole New Game (Compared to Geralt's Adventures)
The Witcher 3 stands tall as a gaming landmark, but it's likely that The Witcher 4 will be so different it's almost unrecognizable.
Every Biome Confirmed for Subnautica 2 So Far
Like the first game, Subnautica 2 is expected to boast a wide array of distinct underwater biomes, some of which have been partially revealed.
Between Marathon and ARC Raiders, It's Clear Which One Took The Bigger Risk (And It Paid Off)
Marathon and ARC Raiders are two of the biggest extraction shooters of the past few years, but one is clearly more experimental than the other.
New Steam Game Will Make You Painfully Nostalgic for the Days of Blockbuster and Family Video
Blockbuster may be little more than a faint memory in the modern age, but its spirit is carried on through the recently released Retro Rewind.
Grand Theft Auto's 3 Universes Explained (and How GTA 6 Fits In)
Although most players are only familiar with one of them, Rockstar has been clear about there being three distinct universes in Grand Theft Auto.
Echoes of Aincrad's Death Game Mode Explained
Echoes of Aincrad, the upcoming Sword Art Online game, will include a very interesting, challenging, and fitting game mode.
Cyberpunk 2077's "One More Update" Cycle Continues
Cyberpunk 2077 is still getting updates, continuing CD Projekt Red's practice of elevating the game beyond expectations and despite prior claims.
Dan Houser’s Red Dead Redemption 3 Comments Hint Rockstar Could Be Playing With Fire
Comments from former Rockstar head Dan Houser seem to support a common notion: that Red Dead Redemption 3, in name, is a bad idea.
The Most Memorable Irish Characters in Gaming History
The island of Ireland has made invaluable contributions to all forms of media, and that includes iconic, unforgettable video game characters.
Everything Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has Left to Cover
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and its predecessor cover about half of the original's story, meaning Part 3 will be jam-packed with story content.
5 RPGs Where the Luck Stat ACTUALLY Matters
Some luck of the Irish can go a long way in an RPG, although some games offer better incentives for leaning on luck than others.
Every Lawsuit Against Steam Storefront Owner Valve Explained
Valve, the company behind games like Half-Life 2 and the massive gaming storefront Steam, has found itself in the legal crosshairs of several parties.
March 26 is a Super Busy Day for Video Games
This year is shaping up to be a busy one for the games industry, and March 26 seems to be a particularly packed release date.
Why Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition's Knight Class Is Not Causing Mass FOMO
Slated to release later this year, the Switch 2 version of Elden Ring will include new gear, features, and classes, but don't worry about missing out.
New Hardcore Survival Game on Steam Throws You Into Tarkov-Level Chaos and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Dread
An upcoming project on Steam promises an intense survival simulation experience, with shades of the adventure and extraction shooter genres.