Derek Nichols
Editor/Writer
Contributing since March, 2015
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About Derek Nichols
Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring far off planets, and combing through dungeons with a trusty sword and shield. Originally growing up exclusively with Nintendo products, Derek's perspective grew to include other platforms ranging from Sony, to Microsoft, the PC, and more. As his views and opinions grew, so did the desire to connect with other players and video game fans. In 2011, his writing adventure began at his personal blog, eventually joining up with the Game Rant crew in 2015. He currently covers everything from features and guides, to the latest breaking video game news.
Favorite Games
Plenty of games from a variety of generations, like Super Metroid, BioShock, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and many more.
Industry Focus
Gaming
Latest Articles
Splinter Cell Fans Should Keep an Eye on June 10
Recent teases from Ubisoft Toronto may be good news for Splinter Cell fans hoping for new details regarding the upcoming remake.
Helldivers 2 Gifts Players Free Content Based on a Recent In-Game Event
Arrowhead Game Studios announces a free gift for Helldivers 2 players based on an in-game event taking place on one of the more infamous planets.
Major Helldivers 2 Update Brings New Gameplay Features, Balancing, and More
Update 1.000.200 for Helldivers 2 brings a big list of mission and weapon balancing as well as new gameplay modifiers and planetary hazards.
Helldivers 2 Players Want One Major Map Feature Added to the Game
Following a recent narrow major order defeat, Helldivers 2 players want Arrowhead Game Studios to add a major feature to the in-game map.
LEGO Fortnite Player Discovers Wholesome Feature
One LEGO Fortnite player accidentally discovers a hidden and wholesome interaction feature while playing cooperatively with a friend.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for March 29
Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic and legendary items are on sale and whether any are worth the shards.
Destiny 2 Announces Big Changes to Brave Weapons for Into The Light Event
In response to player feedback, Bungie announces a few changes to the Brave weapons coming to the Destiny 2 Into the Light event.
Pokemon GO Announces Wonder Ticket Part 2
Niantic announces a second part for the Pokemon GO Wonder Ticket including all of the rewards and special encounters players can partake in.
Another Helldivers 2 Item Causes the Game to Crash
Arrowhead Game Studios warns Helldivers 2 players against using a seemingly innocuous item due to it causing the game to crash.
Baldur's Gate 3 Releases Hotfix Update 23
Larian Studios releases Hotfix 23 for Baldur's Gate 3, which addresses numerous crashes, bugs, and other issues impacting the overall experience.
The Finals Update Adds Bunny Bash Easter Event, Balances Weapons, and More
Update 2.2.0 for The Finals adds a new limited time holiday event called Bunny Bash for the Power Shift mode, balances weapons, and much more.
LEGO Fortnite Update Adds Custom Vehicle Builds, New Tools, and More
Epic Games releases Update 29/10 for LEGO Fortnite, adding the ability to create custom vehicles, use new tool features, and more.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Player Spots Hilarious Developer Message on Rio Map
One Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 player notices a cheeky developer made message hidden in plain sight on the Rio multiplayer map.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for March 22
Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic and legendary items are on sale and whether any are worth the shards.
Splatoon 3 Releases Update 7.1.0
Nintendo releases Update 7.1.0 for Splatoon 3, which makes changes to Splatfest and Salmon Run, while also fixing numerous bugs.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Joker Update Patch Notes Revealed
With Season 1 set to launch on March 28, Rocksteady reveals the full Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League patch notes and a look at the new content.
The Finals Update Adds New Features to Private Matches and Other Game Improvements
The first update in season 2 for The Finals adds new features to private matches, bug fixes, and other general game improvements.
Fortnite Update Adds Rise of Midas Special Event
Epic Games confirms the return of Midas in a new Fortnite event, bringing new quests, rewards, and LTM mode alongside a game update.
Baldur's Gate 3 Releases Hotfix Update 22
Larian Studios releases Hotfix 22 for Baldur's Gate 3, which fixes a number of issues related to cross save and makes big Xbox improvements.
Hellblade 2 Confirms Highly Requested Feature For Launch
Ninja Theory confirms a fan-favorite feature from the previous title is returning in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 when the game launches later in May.