Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

Editorial Team

Staff Writer

December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed
  • 1564
    articles
  • 76
    News
  • 1453
    Features
  • 31
    Reviews
  • 4
    Other

Page 43

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.

Latest

Avowed companion Mass Effect fans
One Avowed Companion May Be Perfect for Mass Effect Fans

One of Avowed's companions may mean a lot to Mass Effect fans, on account of their voice actor belonging to one of BioWare's most beloved characters.

2:20
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Big Hand
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Played a Big Hand It Won't Get Back

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle leaned into the titular character's personality so much that it ended up playing a big hand that it won't get back.

14
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Jan Zizka Breakout Star
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Jan Zizka Is the Game’s Breakout Star

Of all the new characters introduced in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Jan Zizka is undoubtedly the best, with his lovable personality and complex arc.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Encourages Stealth
How Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Encourages Stealth Gameplay

Even more so than the first game did, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 encourages players to approach things from a stealthy standpoint to achieve success.

Final Fantasy 8 Junction System Defense
In Defense of Final Fantasy 8's Junction System

Final Fantasy 8’s Junction system was criticized at launch and remains divisive among fans today, but there are some counter points to that criticism.

4
Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Timeline Placement
Echoes of Wisdom's Place on the Zelda Timeline Is Hopefully the Start of a Trend

With Echoes of Wisdom settling into one of the Zelda timeline's official branches, it should start a new trend for the series' lore moving forward.

3
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Henry Swimming
Why Can’t Henry Swim in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?

Unlike many games that don't allow their protagonist to swim, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has a very reasonable explanation as to why Henry cannot.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 World Large Borders
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s World Is Much Larger Than Its Borders

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's world is massive, with plenty of space to explore, but that world goes beyond its borders in some rather unique ways.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Unique Duels
How Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Makes Every Duel Feel Unique

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 makes leaps and strides to ensure every one of its duels feels unique, especially after the first game's static combat.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Stealth
What Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gets Right About Stealth That Other RPGs Don’t

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's stealth mechanics are beyond what other RPGs offer, with more immersion and realism for a more rewarding experience.

2
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Theresa
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Smart to Address the Theresa in the Room

Theresa was Henry's primary love interest in the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance, so the sequel is smart to address her status with the protagonist.

7
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Ordinary Protagonist Extraordinary World
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Ordinary Protagonist Is Key to Its Extraordinary World

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Henry is just an ordinary protagonist, but it is his normalcy that allows the spotlight to be on the world around him.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Context Over Content
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Proof That Open Worlds Thrive on Context More Than Content

While many open-world games feel the need to be packed with content to make them feel significant, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 prioritizes context.

2
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Elder Scrolls Oblivion Progression
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Levels Up The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion's Progression System

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 takes The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion's progression system and improves it for a refined and natural form of progression.

2
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Dialogue Skipping
If You Skip the Dialogue in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, It Might Skip You

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is full of dialogue, and while it might be tempting to skip it, it's better left untouched if players want be successful.

1
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Unwritten Rules
The Unwritten Rules of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Explained

Before heading into the massive medieval world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, players should familiarize themselves with some of its unwritten rules.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Map
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Map Makes the Original’s Feel Like a Tutorial

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 still borrows the fundamental mechanics of the original game, but it exceeds its predecessor in almost every other way.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Small Choices Significant
How Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Makes Even the Smallest Choices Feel Significant

While many RPGs rely on the biggest choices that players make, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can make even the smallest choice have a big outcome.

Fable Hero Villain Dichotomy
How Fable Could Improve the Series' Hero-Villain Dichotomy

The binary morality system of the Fable series has long been a point of contention that the upcoming reboot now has an opportunity to overhaul.

3
The Witcher 4 Elden Ring Open World
How The Witcher 4's Open-World Design Could Rival Elden Ring

By taking some notes from Elden Ring's open-world design, The Witcher 4 could effectively surpass that with its penchant for memorable storytelling.