Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

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December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
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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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The open-world areas of Stellar Blade and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are similar in some ways, but Stellar Blade's approach might still be a step above.

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Tales of the Shire's Bywater Explained

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How Stellar Blade Uses an Unlikely Feature to Develop EVE’s Character

Along with any character development she receives during Stellar Blade's main story, EVE is further developed through an unexpected feature.

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Stellar Blade's First Post-Launch Addition Feels Clear as Day

With such a stunning visual display, Stellar Blade's first post-launch addition of an increasingly popular feature feels like the logical way to go.

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Stellar Blade's New Game Plus Explained

Stellar Blade's New Game Plus does more than simply carry over progress from a previous playthrough with plenty of new suits, skills, and more added.

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Every Feature Confirmed for Tales of the Shire So Far

Weta Workshop's Tales of the Shire includes a variety of cozy features, many of which longtime fans of the genre should already be familiar with.

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Dragon's Dogma 2's Friction May Be Its Secret Weapon

Dragon's Dogma 2 has plenty of controversial features, but they may be the very characteristics that make it such a standout experience.

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Explaining Every Fable 4 Rumor So Far

With very few official updates as of late, Fable 4 continues to be shrouded in rumors, some of them more prominent and worth noting than others.

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FF16 Rising Tide: Who is Waljas?

Waljas is the central character of Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide, so it would do well for players to know all about him to understand the story.

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Why Final Fantasy 16’s Rising Tide DLC Is Best Experienced Before Finishing the Main Story

Due to the inclusion of a character from its main story, Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC is best experienced before finishing the base game.

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Final Fantasy 16: Rising Tide Missed One Huge Opportunity With Its Combat

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide doesn't shy away from expanding Clive's arsenal of skills, but it missed out on improving one common criticism.

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How Dragon's Dogma 2 Explains Away Not Playing an Elf

Despite the unprecedented level of freedom players have in Dragon's Dogma 2, they are unable to play as elves but with justifiable reason.

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Tales of the Shire Shouldn’t Shy Away From Its ‘Shire Crossing’ Nickname

Tales of the Shire is being jokingly referred to as "Shire Crossing" due to its Animal Crossing similarities, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

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Star Wars Outlaws: Every Special Edition and Pre-Order Bonus Explained

Those looking forward to Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment's Star Wars Outlaws may wish to know about its various editions and pre-order bonuses.

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The Biggest Downside of Final Fantasy 16’s Rising Tide DLC Is Clear

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC does a lot of things right, but there's one glaring downside that's nearly impossible to ignore.

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Final Fantasy 16’s Rising Tide DLC Doesn’t Fix the Base Game’s Problems, But That’s Okay

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC may still have some of the base game's biggest problems, but it remains faithful in the most redemptive ways.

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Leviathan Finally Completes Clive’s Arsenal in Final Fantasy 16: Rising Tide

After almost a full year since the launch of Final Fantasy 16, its Rising Tide DLC completes Clive's arsenal of abilities with those of Leviathan.

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Sand Land is a charming adventure with memorable characters and satisfying progression, but its open world is about as dry as its desert.

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Hogwarts Legacy's Most Touching Easter Egg Is Likely to Go Unnoticed

A very special Easter egg included in Hogwarts Legacy is likely to go unnoticed by many players who are unaware of its location and purpose.

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Why Horizon 3 Should Double Down on Mini-Games Like Machine Strike

Horizon Forbidden West's Machine Strike mini-game was a hit, but its sequel should arguably double down on mini-games in light of recent successes.