Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed
  • 1566
    articles
  • 77
    News
  • 1454
    Features
  • 31
    Reviews
  • 4
    Other

Page 47

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

Legend of Zelda Open World Time Travel
How The Legend of Zelda's Open-World Turn Could Make the Most of the Franchise's Love of Time Travel

Considering The Legend of Zelda's love for time travel and its turn to an open-world format, it should implement some classic time-travel mechanics.

4
Final Fantasy 17 Protagonist High Ceiling
Final Fantasy Has a High Ceiling for FF17's Protagonist to Shatter

Now that the Final Fantasy series has seen some great protagonists over the last few games, Final Fantasy 17's protagonist has a high bar to clear.

Elder Scrolls Skyrim Dragonborn Oblivion Hero of Kvatch Comparison
How Skyrim's Dragonborn Compares to Oblivion's Hero of Kvatch

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim's Dragonborn and TES 4: Oblivion's Hero of Kvatch have some distinct differences in their identity, role, and abilities.

Gears of War E Day Perfect Release Date
Gears of War: E-Day Already Has the Perfect Release Date Available to It

Gears of War: E-Day may be expected to launch this year, but on the off chance it doesn't, it already has the perfect release date lined up for it.

3
Final Fantasy Spin Off Dragon Quest Builders Square Enix
Final Fantasy Has the Perfect Blueprint for a Spin-Off in Another Square Enix Franchise

A Final Fantasy spin-off could go in an interesting direction if it used another Square Enix franchise as a blueprint for its premise and mechanics.

Judas 2025 Release Date Unlikely
A 2025 Release Date for Judas Seems More Unlikely by the Day

A 2025 release for Judas is looking less likely by the day, since its projected window is quickly approaching and it still doesn't have a firm date.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Reveals Playtest Time Restrictions
Elden Ring Nightreign’s Bosses Have One Major Challenge Ahead of Them

Elden Ring Nightreign's bosses are expected to be difficult, but the game's reliance on cooperative gameplay could challenge those expectations.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential
January 2025 Shows PS Plus Essential Failing to Live Up to Its Name

PS Plus' Essential offerings have gone downhill over the last year, and January 2025's lineup just shows that trend likely won't end anytime soon.

5
Final Fantasy 17 FF13 FF6 Lead Female Protagonist
Final Fantasy 17 Should Follow FF13, FF6's Lead in One Important Area

Final Fantasy 17 could shake things up by doing something Final Fantasy 13 and Final Fantasy 6 did that very few Final Fantasy games have done.

18
Borderlands 4 Open World Charming Features
Borderlands 4's Open-World Clarification Is Good News, But There's Still One Concern

While it has been confirmed that Borderlands 4 will not be fully open world, its presumably sizable world still raises concerns about its quests.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Mirage Parkour Comparison-1
Comparing Assassin's Creed Shadows' Parkour to AC Mirage

Assassin's Creed Shadows is introducing some fresh parkour mechanics to the formula, making it quite a bit different from what AC Mirage offered.

1
Ghost of Yotei Legends Elden Ring Nightreign
If Ghost of Yotei Brings Back Legends, It May Want to Watch Elden Ring Nightreign Closely

If Ghost of Yotei plans to bring back Ghost of Tsushima's Legends mode, there are some things it could potentially learn from Elden Ring Nightreign.

Path of Exile 2 Early Access Roadmap Wish List
Path of Exile 2 Early Access Roadmap Wish List

While Grinding Gear Games has yet to release a roadmap for Path of Exile 2's early access period, there are plenty of things that one should include.

bioshock-4-2025-game-rant
What to Expect From BioShock 4 in 2025

It's highly unlikely that BioShock 4 will launch in 2025, but that doesn't mean fans have nothing to look forward to this year regarding the title.

3
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay Necessary Evil
Assassin’s Creed Shadows' Latest Delay May Be a Necessary Evil

Despite the fact that fans will now have to wait even longer to play Assassin's Creed Shadows, it's most recent delay may be a blessing in disguise.

gears-of-war-e-day-2025-game-rant
What to Expect From Gears of War E-Day in 2025

2025 is likely going to be a big year for Gears of War: E-Day, as it takes the series back to its horror roots in the fight against the Locust Horde.

Monster Hunter Wilds Second Open Beta
Monster Hunter Wilds' Second Open Beta Is a Double-Edged Sword

Capcom has officially confirmed a second open beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds in February, but it doesn't come without a massive downside for some.

Gunnar Glasses CES 2025
Gunnar's CES 2025 Presentation Featured Its Most Advanced Glasses Yet

Gunnar featured eyewear at CES 2025 with groundbreaking tech, versatile frames, and bold designs, possibly making this year its most innovative yet.

Monster Hunter Wilds dating sim
Why Is Monster Hunter Wilds Tagged as a Dating Sim?

Monster Hunter Wilds has been tagged as a dating sim on Steam for over six months now, thanks to players' affection for one of the game's characters.

wolverine-2025-game-rant
What to Expect From Wolverine in 2025

While it's still unclear whether Insomniac Games' upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game will launch in 2025, there is still the possibility that it will.

4