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 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 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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PS Plus Free Games for January 2025 Explained

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It might be a long shot, but Ghost of Yotei could show an entirely different side of one of Ghost of Tsushima's most iconic and peaceful creatures.

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Based on the little information that has been provided about Intergalactic, it seems Naughty Dog might be shifting away from its norm in one key area.

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While it's understandable that GreedFall 2's development would be moving slowly in early access, it ultimately raises a question about its developer.

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With the release of Judas rapidly approaching, fans can expect an update on the game very soon, along with its distinct features once it arrives.

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Path of Exile 2 is like Diablo 2 in a lot of ways, but it ultimately shows that Diablo 4 made a good move in getting rid of an annoying D2 feature.

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There is simply too much noteworthy about Star Wars Outlaws' premise to let it slip away into the past without a second chance in a new format.

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Elder Scrolls Fans Could Be Getting Their Fill of Oblivion in 2025

As the Skyblivion mod is set for launch and rumors of a potential Oblivion remaster persist, Elder Scrolls fans could get their fill in 2025.

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Tales of Series Remaster Wish List

As Bandai Namco moves forward with the "Tales of Series Remaster Project," there are several games in the series that should are more than worthy.

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Assassin's Creed Origins may be a seven-year-old game getting review bombed, but the effects of that might be more widespread than they seem.

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Ghost of Yotei is officially slated for a 2025 release, and fans can expect a brand-new story with a new protagonist, as well as updates on the game.

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While the time jump between Ghost of Tsushima and Yotei makes sense for what Sucker Punch is doing, it missed a period that might have been perfect.