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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Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Last Encounter Is a Multitasking Nightmare (or a Multitasker's Dream)

The final encounter in Destiny 2: The Final Shape's campaign requires players to juggle a multitude of mechanics while trying to defeat the boss.

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How Ghost of Tsushima 2 Can Improve its Approach to Multiple Endings

Ghost of Tsushima's multiple endings are climactic, but there is still more that a sequel could do to make its endings even more meaningful.

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Destiny 2: How The Final Shape's D1 Tower Compares to the Original

Destiny's Tower returns in Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Pale Heart location as a reimagined experience with the same layout but minor differences.

Tales of the Shire Hobbit behind the desk at the Green Dragon Inn
Tales of the Shire Needs to Go the Whole Nine Yards With the Green Dragon Inn

Tales of the Shire's version of the famous Green Dragon Inn from The Lord of the Rings should be one of its most useful and important locations.

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How Destiny 2: The Final Shape Explains Cayde-6's Return

Destiny 2 fans have known about Cayde-6's return in The Final Shape for some time now, but the campaign finally explains how he was resurrected.

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Destiny 2's Subclass-Themed Shaders Are a Controversy Waiting to Happen

Destiny 2: The Final Shape has added some new subclass-themed shaders to the game, but they are bound to cause controversy at some point.

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Why Destiny 2's Legendary Campaign Should Be Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Legendary campaign provides a rewarding experience, but the expansion shouldn't stop there with the popular mode.

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What Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Combat Change Rumors Could Mean for Mass Effect

If Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's rumored combat changes are true, there's little reason why BioWare's Mass Effect franchise wouldn't shift with it.

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Why GreedFall 2's Protagonist Is Already Totally Different From De Sardet

The premise of GreedFall 2 suggests its protagonist will likely face some difficulties that GreedFall's De Sardet never had to experience.

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The Final Shape's Pale Heart Should be a Blueprint for Bungie

The Pale Heart in Destiny 2's Final Shape expansion offers a unique and diverse experience for players, setting a new standard for future locations.

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Destiny 2's Episodes Need To Make a Big Change

When Destiny 2 starts releasing post-launch content for its most recent DLC, the game needs to stray from its seasonal drop roots to make a splash.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Breaks a Major Franchise Tradition

According to Monster Hunter Wilds' first trailer, it will be breaking one of the franchise's longest-standing traditions concerning its protagonist.

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Avowed open world with June 9 calendar date
June 9 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Avowed

Fans of Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming RPG Avowed should mark June 9 on their calendars, based on rumors of a possible showcase for the game.

Cayde and Crow from the Into the Pale Heart cinematic in Destiny 2
Destiny 2’s Season 23 Ending Cinematic Lays the Groundwork for a Perfect Final Shape Reward

Based on the final cinematic for Destiny 2's Season of the Wish, there is one clear reward that should be made available in The Final Shape.

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Hades 2 Element Tier List

There are four different elements in Hades 2, each of which can be ranked according to their overall power and effectiveness in battle.

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How Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Will Use Elden Ring's Most Unique Feature

While other FromSoftware DLC expansions are masterpieces in their own right, Elden Ring's has one major advantage over them.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Has a Built-In Advantage Over Other FromSoftware DLCs

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC stands out from other FromSoftware DLCs in one rather significant way they can't hope to match.

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The Witcher 3 REDkit Explained

The Witcher 3's REDkit is a powerful modding tool that allows players to thoroughly customize the game's world for a highly personalized experience.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Can't Abandon One of the Base Game's Biggest Strengths
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Should Focus On One of the Base Game's Biggest Features

Shadow of the Erdtree is almost here. From Software should really make sure this feature isn't left behind.

Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy 16 with Shiva and Phoenix in the background
Final Fantasy 16 Eikon Tier List

After The Rising Tide, there are now eight Eikons in Final Fantasy 16, each of whom grants Clive unique abilities he can use to dominate his foes.

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