Derek Nichols, Game Rant

Derek Nichols

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Lebanon, ME, United States

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Past articles by Derek:

Joker Skins That Need to Appear in Mortal Kombat 11

With Joker arriving in Mortal Kombat 11 at the end of the month, here are some iconic skins that need to be added into the game. → Read More

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for Jan 17

Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic items he has for sale on January 17, and whether any are worth the shards. → Read More

Fans Aren't Happy About the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Byleth DLC

Nintendo reveals Byleth as the fifth Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character which leaves many fans disappointed based on these social media posts. → Read More

Bungie Says Destiny 2 Corridors of Time Puzzle is a 'Marathon'

As players continue to attempt to solve the Corridors of Time quest in Destiny 2, Bungie provides a small update and reference to a classic game. → Read More

Destiny 2 Player Suggests Brilliant Way to Solve Ghost Perk Problems

With numerous issues facing Destiny 2 at the moment, one fan suggests a very interesting way to fix the current perk issue with Ghost Shells. → Read More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Players Discover Instant Kill Zone on Ground War Map

While playing Ground War in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, players discover a hidden and surprising enemy that results in an instant death. → Read More

Destiny 2 is Struggling to Satisfy Hardcore Players Once Again

Veteran Destiny 2 players begin to voice their concerns over the current state of the game, seasonal structure, and its potential longevity. → Read More

Destiny 2 National Geographic Video Highlights the Flora and Fauna

One Destiny 2 player creates an impressive cinematic video highlighting the base destinations and the beauty of the environments and plant life. → Read More

Destiny 2 Infographic Offers Pinnacle and Ritual Weapon Breakdown

With nearly seven years of pinnacle weapons in Destiny 2, one player has taken the time to round them all up and create a detailed infographic. → Read More

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for Jan 10

Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic items he has for sale on January 10, and whether any are worth the shards. → Read More

Borderlands 3 Hotfix Nerfs Anointed Enemies and More

Gearbox Software releases the first hot fix of 2020 for Borderlands 3, addressing a few community reported issues including one for Anointed enemies. → Read More

Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansions Bringing Back Missing Pokemon, Including Garchomp

Nintendo's latest direct shows off new Pokemon Sword and Shield expansions and confirms the return of over 200 classic Pokemon including Garchomp. → Read More

Bungie Explains Why Some Non-Raid Destiny 2 Activities Don't Have Matchmaking

Bungie responds to Destiny 2 players who have begun to voice their opinions on how to make matchmaking work for limited time, high power activities. → Read More

New Destiny 2 Exotic Weapon Has a Hidden Perk

After unlocking the Devil's Ruin exotic sidearm, Destiny 2 players discover a hidden perk on the weapon that prevents the need for reloading. → Read More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Dev Hints at More Operator Styles

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare art director Joel Emslie hints at even more military style operators being added to the game in a future update. → Read More

Destiny 2 Glitch Gives Titans Insane Melee Damage Forever

Destiny 2 players uncover a new in-game glitch related to the Wormgod Caress that gives Titans a major and permanent melee damage increase. → Read More

Platinum Games Teases Big Announcements for 2020

PlatinumGames studio president Kenichi Sato and studio head Atsushi Inaba tease big announcements from the studio coming throughout 2020. → Read More

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for Jan 3

Here is the scoop on where to find Xur in Destiny 2, what exotic items he has for sale on January 3, and whether any are worth the shards. → Read More

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Was Surprisingly Hard to Add to Roster

A recent interview with members of Square Enix reveal how difficult it was to add a particular character into Super Smash Bros Ultimate. → Read More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Adding Highly Requested Feature

In response to a fan on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare sub-Reddit, art director Joel Emslie gives an update regarding a highly requested fan feature. → Read More