Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
Final Fantasy, Assassin's Creed, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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About Josh Cotts

Josh Cotts is a Senior Contributor at TheBestWarGames. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies and has been recognized for his writing ability since grade school. He has been gaming for over 30 years, with a long-standing love for RPGs, action-adventure games, and narrative-driven experiences. While he now prioritizes family above all else, with gaming mostly reserved for late nights after everyone is asleep, it remains his biggest hobby and a way to briefly escape into his favorite virtual worlds.

Industry Focus

Josh covers a wide range of game genres, with a particular passion for RPGs and narrative-driven experiences. His work focuses on game design, player agency, and how mechanics, worldbuilding, and storytelling come together to shape memorable experiences.

Favorite Games

Josh is unique in that he can enjoy and appreciate almost any video game. Thankfully, this makes him a very versatile writer and allows him the ability to write about almost any topic.  That being said, his favorite franchises and those he is most knowledgeable in are The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Star Wars, Marvel's Spider-Man, Assassin's Creed, Super Mario, Destiny, and God of War.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

It's difficult to narrow down what his proudest gaming achievement would be, as he has a long history with gaming.  That being said, one of his more recent gaming achievements involves logging a collective 5,000+ hours in Destiny 2.  He is also proud of the many games that he has completed all of the achievements/trophies for, which make up an extensive list.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Design Director Responds to Players Who Find the Game Too Hard
"This is Not the Game for Them" Kingdom Come 2 Design Director On Players Who Think The Game is Too Hard

In an interview with TheBestWarGames, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 design director Viktor Bocan explains why the game was never meant to be easy.

Steam Extraction Shooter Like ARC Raiders Borderlands Gravebound
New Extraction Shooter on Steam Takes Borderlands’ Style and Crushes It Together With ARC Raiders

Gravebound mixes Borderlands' style with ARC Raiders' gameplay, offering a faster and louder take on extraction shooters during Early Access.

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Fable New Game Controversial Change to Original
The New Fable Game Is Making a Controversial Change to One of the Franchise's Most Iconic Features

Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot is ditching one of the series' iconic features, sparking controversy among fans.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Rebirth Best Mini-Game Even Better
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Is Bringing Back Rebirth's Best Mini-Game, But It's Going to Be Even Better

Queen's Blood is returning in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, and Square Enix says the fan-favorite mini-game will be even better.

Fable Property Real Estate Even Better
Fable Is Making One of the Original Trilogy's Best Features Even Better, And It's Easily Going to Eat Up My Time

The Fable reboot is bringing back one of the series’ best systems, and this time, owning Albion feels personal in ways it only hinted at before.

What You NEED to Know About Marathon, Halo and Destiny 2 Developer Bungie's Next Game
What You NEED to Know About Marathon, Halo and Destiny 2 Developer Bungie's Next Game

Marathon has carried a lot of baggage, but here’s what Bungie’s next game actually is and how it’s meant to be played.

Hytale Dev Has Plans to Flesh Out Its Cozy Side, And This Stardew Valley Lover Is Here For It
Hytale Dev Has Plans to Flesh Out Its Cozy Side, And This Stardew Valley Lover Is Here For It

Hytale’s devs are betting big on farming and cozy systems, and as a Stardew Valley fan, that long term focus is exactly what has me paying attention.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Testers Thought the Stealth System Was Bugged Because It Felt Too Real
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Testers Thought Its Stealth System Was Bugged Because It Felt Too Real

The Best War Games sat down with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 design director Viktor Bocan, who explained why testers mistook its realistic stealth for a bug.

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Hytale Insane Spawn Mechanics
Hytale's Insane Spawn Mechanics Just Made Me Do Something I'll Never Forgive Myself For

After Hytale's insane spawn mechanics recently got the best of me, I decided to make a few changes that I'll never forgive myself for.

Steam Open World Survival Game StarRupture Is Blowing Up
New Open World-Survival Game on Steam Is Blowing Up

A new open-world survival game on Steam just hit a massive milestone, selling over 500,000 copies in only two weeks of early access.

Sunkissed City Steam Stardew Valley Developer
New Farm Life Sim on Steam Comes Straight From a Former Stardew Valley Dev

Built by a former Stardew Valley developer, this upcoming Steam farm life sim takes familiar ideas and plants them in an urban sandbox.

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ARC Raiders Speranza Social Hub Feature Possible
ARC Raiders Design Director Confirms Highly Requested Feature Is on Embark’s Radar

ARC Raiders’ design director confirms a long-requested idea has been discussed at Embark, saying the team may revisit it when the timing makes sense.

Hytale Update 2 Hide Helm Armor Feature
Hytale Update 2 Officially Adding Highly Requested Feature

Hytale Update 2 is already on the way, officially adding a highly request feature after strong early access feedback from players.

Steam Game Like Legend of Zelda Battle Royale Scramble Knights Royale
New Game on Steam Takes The Legend of Zelda's Presentation and Gives It a Fun BR Twist

Scramble Knights Royale blends Zelda-inspired exploration with battle royale PvP, creating a unique adventure experience on Steam.

Hytale Reinstalling Portal Knights Sandbox RPG
I'm Loving Hytale, But Early Access Has Me Reinstalling This Forgotten Sandbox RPG Gem

Hytale has its hooks in me already, but its early access gaps sent me back to a forgotten sandbox RPG that still proves how good this genre mashup is.

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Steam RPG Like SNES Final Fantasy One Fenix Down
New SNES, Final Fantasy-Inspired RPG on Steam Has Been in Development for 10 Years

After nearly ten years in development, ONE FENIX DOWN is finally nearing release, and its SNES-inspired ambitions may justify the long wait.

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New Factory Building Game on Steam Looks Like Satisfactory 2 with Space Exploration

A new factory building game on Steam combines Satisfactory-style automation with space exploration, and it feels designed for how my brain works.

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PS5 Game 35 Million Gamers Arknights Endfield
Over 35 Million Gamers Are Planning on Playing a Big New PS5 Game Coming Out Next Week
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Over 35 million players have pre-registered for Arknights: Endfield ahead of its launch next week, showing rare momentum for a console gacha game.

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Valve Has Just Revealed All the Major Steam Sale Events for 2026, And You Should Mark Your Calendar Accordingly

Valve has revealed Steam’s full 2026 sale calendar, giving PC gamers a clear roadmap for when to wait, wishlist, and expand their backlog.

Arcade Paradise Sequel Doing Laundry
I Didn't Expect a Game About Doing Laundry to Make Me Want a Sequel, But Here We Are

Arcade Paradise starts as a quirky laundromat sim, then opens up into something so absorbing that by the end, it left me wanting a full sequel.

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