
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 Game Rant and Screen Rant, 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 ing 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.
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Why Hogwarts Legacy Looks Like A Trilogy
Although not confirmed, it seems like Hogwarts Legacy is more likely to be the start of a series of games rather than a standalone release.

You’re Playing Skyrim Wrong
Skyrim is considered one of the best RPGs ever, and for good reason, but there are ways that players can improve their own experiences.

Elden Ring's Joke Messages Ranked From Worst To Best
Elden Ring messages provide plenty of fun inside jokes and memes, but which of the long-running gags are the funniest and most interesting?

Everything Marvel's Spider-Man Game Should've Borrowed From Neversoft's
Marvel's Spider-Man on the PS4 brought a lot of great features to the table, but there are things it could have taken from Neversoft's 2000 game.

Bans English Gaming Words Including "Esports" & "Streamer"
As part of a push to preserve the French language, French officials have issued a ban on various words related to esports and professional gaming.

Elder Scrolls 6 Needs More Quests Like Skyrim's Mind Of Madness
The Mind of Madness one of Skyrim's best quests thanks to its ingenuity and creativity, and The Elder Scrolls 6 should use it for inspiration.

What Cyberpunk 2077's Leaked Dialogue Could Mean For New DLC
A recent leak has unveiled lots of new details regarding Cyberpunk 2077 content and dialog, but what do these details mean for future DLC?

When Jedi: Survivor Takes Place On The Star Wars Timeline
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is set to continue the story of Cal Kestis and his allies, but how does the game fit in with the Star Wars timeline?

Hitman 3 Gets Ray-Tracing On PCs That Can Handle It
Hitman 3 just got a ray-tracing update on PC, but turning the setting on can come at a great performance cost, even on higher-end builds.

Bloodborne Gets The 4K Remaster It Deserves In New Video
While fans are still pleading for a Bloodborne remaster or PC release, one YouTube channel has shown what the game would look like in 4K.

Skyrim's Map Compared To Elden Ring's Lands Between
Though both games are iconic open-world experiences, Skyrim's chilly landscape is considerably different from Elden Ring's Lands Between.

Alien: Isolation Reimagined In Stunning Unreal Engine 5 Trailer
A recent fan-made video shows what the beloved survival horror game Alien: Isolation could look like if it were developed in Unreal Engine 5.

Player's Cat Enters Minecraft In Impressive Ocean Art Build
A talented Minecraft player recently shared a work-in-progress picture of a stunningly impressive in-game art piece based on their cat.

Charming Pokémon Emerald Fan Animation Is Pixel-Perfect Nostalgia
Pokémon Emerald is one of the most iconic and memorable entries in the series, and fans were recently reminded of this with some adorable fan art.

Clever Elden Ring Message Reminds Players To Watch Obi-Wan Kenobi
A clever Elden Ring note pays tribute to one of the most iconic lines from Star Wars's Obi-Wan Kenobi, reminding players to watch the new show.

New Dishonored Game May Be In Development At Arkane Studios
Dishonored hasn't seen a release since 2017, but a new job listing from Arkane Studios may hint that a new entry in the series is in development.

V Rising's Best Vampire Power Probably Isn't What You Think
V Rising is defined in part by its countless unique and powerful vampire abilities. However, there is one power that is better than the rest.

Hogwarts Legacy Fixes A Big Problem PS5 Games Have Had Since Launch
Hogwarts Legacy is set to utilize the advanced mechanics and features of the PS5's DualSense controller in a way that most current-gen games haven't.

Best Lord Of The Rings Games Based On The Books
While many players may associate LOTR games with movie tie-ins or spin-offs, there are plenty of great releases based solely on Tolkien's books.

Is Hardspace: Shipbreaker On Game At Launch
Hardspace: Shipbreaker has proven to be a solid, satisfying sci-fi simulation game, but any new game is an easier risk to take if it's on Game .