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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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred's Tenets of Akarat Explained

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Taash has already become one of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's most popular romance choices, but players might still wish to know more about her.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred introduces three new monster families in the Hollows, the Dregs, and the Lacuni, each unique in their lore and appearance.

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How Diablo 4's Spiritborn Class Breaks Away From Core Classes

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces the new Spiritborn class, which happens to break a long series tradition in its approach to gameplay.

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Every Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Mercenary Explained

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Every New Active and Passive Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Skill Explained

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces one new active skill and five new passive skills for each of the base game's classes.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred's Character Progression Changes Explained

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