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
Helldivers 2 Teases Future Potential Customization Feature
Arrowhead Game Studios teases a Helldivers 2 fan requested customization feature that could possibly arrive in a future update.
Rainbow Six Siege Director Comments on the Future of the Game
Rainbow Six Siege Director Alexander Karpazis discusses the future of the game and whether or not a dedicated sequel is planned.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for February 23
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 Confirms Big Changes for Prophecy Dungeon Weapons
Bungie reveals changes coming to Destiny 2's Prophecy Dungeon with the weapon pool being updated and new perks getting added in.
Helldivers 2’s Latest Update May Help With Long Queue Times
Helldivers 2 releases a new update that makes a major backend change to help the long queue times players have been facing since the game's launch.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Update Adds Special Character to the Game
The latest Assassin's Creed Mirage not only adds the long awaited Permadeath mode, but another hidden special character for players to locate.
Helldivers 2 Passes Another Massive Player Count Milestone
Even with ongoing capacity issues, the popularity of Helldivers 2 continues as the online game smashed another concurrent player milestone.
2 Xbox Exclusives Are Officially Jumping Ship to the Nintendo Switch
After confirming four exclusive Xbox games are going multi-platform, Nintendo reveals two that are making the jump to the Switch.
Helldivers 2 Releases Important New Update
Arrowhead Game Studios releases a new update for Helldivers 2 featuring fixes for matchmaking problems, game crashes, and much more.
Helldivers 2 Player's Eagle 500KG Bomb Attempt Goes Hilariously Wrong
One Helldivers 2 player attempts to use the Eagle 500KG bomb stratagem though the powerful airstrike quickly goes hilariously wrong for them.
Fortnite Player Discovers Hilarious Glitch That Causes Vehicles to Go Flying
One Fortnite player discovers and shares a hilarious glitch that can launch and vehicles across the map and sometimes completely off of it.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for February 16
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.
Helldivers 2 Latest Patch Addresses Crashes, Matchmaking, and More
Arrowhead Game Studios releases a new update for Helldivers 2, bringing more fixes and server stabilizations as well as defend event improvements.
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 Is Live Now, and It's Huge
Larian Studios releases Patch 6 for Baldur's Gate 3, bringing with it a massive list of updates and improvements as well as a huge file size.
Helldivers 2 Dev Addresses Possibility of Adding PvP
Arrowhead Studios comments on the possibility of adding a PvP dedicated mode in a future update for its popular online shooter, Helldivers 2.
The Finals Update 1.8.0 Adds New Limited Time Valentine's Event and Other Fixes
Embark Studios releases Update 1.8.0 for the finals, addressing more issues and bugs while also adding a new Valentine's Day event.
Diablo 4 Players Are Not Happy About Dark Pathways DLC
Diablo 4 players are frustrated and angry over the Dark Pathways microtransaction based on the content included and its price.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Leaked Joker Audio Reveals New Story Details
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League players discover leaked audio for Joker, revealing new details about his Elseworlds backstory.
Overwatch 2 Fan Notices Subtle Detail That is Unique to Junker Queen
While messing around in the practice range mode, one Overwatch 2 fan notices a strange yet subtle detail that only applies to the Junker Queen.
Destiny 2 Giving Players Rare In-Game Item for Free
After teasing a unique emblem for the Lunar New Year earlier this month, Bungie is giving all Destiny 2 players a way to earn it for free.