Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

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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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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Needs to Go All in on Enemy Types

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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings has been a rich source for various adaptations, including video games. Despite some recent inconsistencies in the quality of these games, successes like the Shadow of Mordor series and The Lord of the Rings Online show the franchise's enduring appeal. Now, Private Division and Weta Workshop's Tales of the Shire aims to add to the growing library of LotR games with a unique focus on the cozy life of Hobbits. The extent of content in Tales of the Shire and potential post-launch DLC remains unconfirmed. However, if substantial DLC packs are planned, the game should expand its LotR premise by exploring regions beyond Bywater, specifically within the Shire's Westfarthing.

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Tales of the Shire is an incredibly unique Lord of the Rings adaptation, and the franchise should continue the same trend with its other races.

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