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