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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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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's Rumored Remake Has A Critical Decision to Make
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is widely regarded as one of the best games in the Assassin's Creed series, with many fans considering it the top installment. As a result, rumors of a potential remake have excited fans. There are two potential approaches: a faithful recreation using modern technology or a more drastic reimagining. Both options present challenges. A faithful remake would honor the original, but a more ambitious overhaul could also bring risks if it strays too far from what made the original successful.
Avowed Can’t Afford to Pull Punches With One Playstyle
Ahead of its February 2025 launch, Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed needs to ensure one playstyle is on par with the rest to balance its combat.
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's Rumored Remake Would Have One Big Decision to Make
If the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake rumors are true, it will have a big decision to make regarding the evolution of the final product.
One Year Later, Starfield Is Hitting Its Stride
It may have taken a year to get there, but Starfield is a much better game now than it ever was, thanks to numerous quality-of-life updates.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Swordfighter Form May Solve the Master Sword Problem
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was first announced, it was believed that Zelda's only weapon would be the Tri Rod, potentially replacing the series' traditional sword combat and the iconic Master Sword. However, a recent trailer introduced Zelda's Swordfighter Form. This alternate form allows Zelda to temporarily transform into a swordfighter, resembling Link and bringing back a familiar combat style. This new form may even replace the traditional role of the Master Sword in the game.
Spider-Man 3 Will Likely Close Out the Insomniac Series, But It Doesn't Have To
Marvel's Spider-Man 3 looks set to end the series Insomniac started in 2018, but there may be something else it could do with it first.
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Star Wars Outlaws does an excellent job of recreating A New Hope's Mos Eisley, but there are a few differences Star Wars fans should pick up on.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Dragon’s Dogma 2 Have More in Common Than You Think
Surprisingly, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Dragon's Dogma 2 share some key characteristics in common despite being entirely different games.
Star Wars Jedi Walked So That Star Wars Outlaws Could Run
Respawn's Star Wars Jedi series has paved the way for more story-driven Star Wars games, and Star Wars Outlaws has now been added to that list.
Star Wars Outlaws’ First Post-Launch Addition Already Feels Clear
Star Wars Outlaws may already have DLC lined up on its post-launch roadmap, but there is one addition that needs to happen sooner rather than later.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Can’t Let One Character Fall by the Wayside
If Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 hopes to do right by fans of the first game, it will ensure it honors one of its best characters by including them.
Star Wars Outlaws’ Best Mini-Game May Not Be What You Think
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The Unwritten Rules of Star Wars Outlaws Explained
There are several exploration and combat unwritten rules players should be aware of before diving into the vast world of Star Wars Outlaws.
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Black Myth: Wukong's Zhu Bajie is one of the game's best characters, but he may or may not be so similar to his character in Journey to the West.
Avowed's Delay Logic Is a Double-Edged Sword
Microsoft may have chosen to delay Obsidian Entertainment's fantasy RPG Avowed for a good reason, but it doesn't come without a downside.
How Star Wars Outlaws’ Space Flight Compares to Starfield’s
Star Wars Outlaws space flight has often been compared to Starfield's ahead of its release, and it turns out those comparisons are warranted.
Star Wars Outlaws’ Nix Is the Game’s Breakout Star
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The Best War Games interviews MachineGames about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, with an emphasis on how the films were realized as a video game.