Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

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Staff Writer

December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed
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About Josh Cotts

Josh Cotts is a Senior Contributor at The Best War Games. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies and has been commended since grade school for his writing ability. When writing, he prefers to do firsthand research if possible, even if the information he needs can be found somewhere else online, as he has found that fully trusting other sources often produces errors.  He also prides himself in designing many of his own images for his articles using his skills in Photoshop.

Industry Focus

Josh began his work with The Best War Games as a Gaming Features Writer in December 2023 and became a Senior Contributor in February 2024.  In the past, he has specialized in writing reviews and guides, as he is known as the "Grind King" among his friends, due to his ability to quickly 100% games.  However, he also thoroughly enjoys writing opinion and analysis pieces, explaining complex lore, hidden meanings, etc.

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 3,000+ 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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Based on the limited amount of information revealed about her so far, Intergalactic's Jordan A. Mun may be a lot like The Last of Us' Joel Miller.

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Death Stranding 2 May Be More About Burning Bridges Than Building Them

Based on Death Stranding 2's latest tagline and the themes that surround it, the anticipated sequel looks primed to undo the work of the first game.

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Gears of War: E-Day’s Setting Leaves Little Room for Heroics

Given Gears of War's extensive lore, the fate of Gears of War: E-Day's primary location is already set in stone, leaving little room for COG heroics.

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Five Years Ago, Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Biggest Gamble Paved the Way for Rebirth’s Freedom

Five years ago, Final Fantasy 7 Remake introduced characters who would go on to pave the way for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to make some changes.

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Why Metroid Prime 4’s Art Direction Matters More Than Its Graphics

Metroid Prime 4 proves again that great art direction beats flashy visuals, using light, sound, and space to pull players deep into its alien world.

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Why Ghost of Yotei Could Still Go to the Mainland

While Ghost of Yotei has been confirmed to take place in Ezo, it could still take Atsu to the mainland for some unique storytelling opportunities.

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Why Elden Ring Nightreign’s Story Could Redefine the Erdtree’s Mythos

While the Erdtree is treated as the central axis of divine order in Elden Ring, its absence in Nightreign leaves questions about its true purpose.

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How Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Could Challenge Players’ Perception of Faith

Set on a planet isolated for centuries, Intergalactic looks poised to explore how long-standing faith can evolve into something more controlling.

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Ghost of Yotei Could Turn Jin Sakai’s Legacy Into a Liability

After Jin Sakai's success as the Ghost in Ghost of Tsushima, it would make sense for Atsu to not be the only Ghost roaming Ezo in Ghost of Yotei.

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Mario Kart World Feels Like the Rare Sequel One Racing Classic Never Got

Mario Kart World's open-world structure makes it feel like the sequel that one 1997 Nintendo 64 racing classic never received but arguably deserved.

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Why the Legend of Zelda Series Should Make the Oracle Games a Trilogy 25 Years Later

25 years later, it might finally be time for The Legend of Zelda to remake its Oracle games and release a third entry to complete the trilogy.

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Why Death Stranding 2’s World Feels Both Familiar and Uncharted

Death Stranding 2 revisits key biomes with expanded scale, visual variety, and new hazards that give each environment a more distinct identity.

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How Borderlands 4 Could Redeem One of Its Predecessor's Most Controversial Characters

One of Borderlands 3's most controversial characters is expected to return in Borderlands 4, but it will need to tweak a few things to redeem them.

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Ghost of Yotei's Secret Ingredient Could Be its Verticality

Ghost of Yotei's apparent emphasis on verticality could be its secret to topping the open world and environmental standard set by its predecessor.

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The Pros of Mass Effect 4 Potentially Starting Fresh

While it hasn't been confirmed whether it will go this direction or not, there are some advantages to the next Mass Effect potentially being a reboot.

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In Defense of Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Yellow Paint

There is once again a big controversy surrounding yellow paint in games, this time about Assassin's Creed Shadows, but here's why it actually works.

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Ghost of Yotei's Revenge Arc Shouldn’t Ignore a Core Theme of Assassin's Creed Shadows

With Ghost of Yotei and Assassin's Creed Shadows both following revenge arcs, the former shouldn't shy away from one of the latter's prominent themes.

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Death Stranding 2 Beach Wish List

With Death Stranding 2 being poised to deliver a greater emphasis on the Beach, there are a few unique Beaches and Beach elements it should explore.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Shouldn’t Miss Out on a Golden Opportunity to Shake Up the Castle

One change could make Hogwarts Legacy 2 feel truly alive, turning each return to the castle into a magical, ever-changing experience worth revisiting.

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Borderlands 4 Would Be Wise to Leave One Question Unanswered After Its State of Play

While an upcoming State of Play is likely to reveal some substantial details about Borderlands 4, it should leave one big question unanswered.

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