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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The Arisen facing the Dragon at the end of Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2's True Ending Explained

Dragon's Dogma 2 has multiple endings, but only one of them is considered the true ending and eventually leads to Dragon's Dogma 2's endgame area.

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Horizon 3: Why Aloy May Be Anchored to a Close Location

Because of the Base that Aloy and her companions have become well established at in Forbidden West, Horizon 3 may not be able to venture too far away.

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GreedFall 2 Could Benefit From Copying Dragon Dogma 2's Interior Homework

GreedFall 2 should take a note from Dragon's Dogma 2's infrastructure and improve upon its predecessor's copy-and-paste approach to interior design.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Could Draw on Goblet of Fire to Spotlight Some Underserved Lore

Hogwarts Legacy 2 should look to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire for inspiration concerning what other Harry Potter schools it could represent.

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If Rumors Are True, Assassin's Creed Red's Protagonists Are Nothing Like Past Games

Several rumors surrounding Assassin's Creed Red seem to indicate that it could be breaking a major franchise tradition concerning its protagonists.

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Why Judas Having Its Own 'Would You Kindly" Moment Is Very Likely

Judas creator Ken Levine is likely bent on making sure the game has a massive plot twist akin to BioShock's famous "Would you kindly" moment.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has The Perfect Blueprint to Improve Wands

Hogwarts Legacy 2 should lean more heavily into role-playing elements when it comes to its wands, allowing much deeper customization than before.

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Ghost of Tsushima 2 Should Find the Courage to Take Its Darkest Moment Further

Ghost of Tsushima's darkest moment should serve as a starting point for more emotionally charged gut-punch moments in Ghost of Tsushima 2.

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How Judas' Narrative LEGO Design Pushes the Boundaries of Player Agency

Judas' coined "narrative LEGO" design pushes the boundaries of player agency by procedurally generating the story according to players' choices.

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Mass Effect 4 Could End Up Shooting Itself in The Foot If Its Future Trailers Aren't Transparent

It is in the best interest of Mass Effect 4 for its trailers to be upfront about the fate of one of the original trilogy's most beloved characters.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2’s First Post-Launch Addition Feels Clear as Day

Dragon's Dogma 2 should add one popular customization system to the game in a post-launch update, as it is already a highly requested feature.

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One Peculiar Dragon’s Dogma 2 Feature Should Find Its Way Into Monster Hunter

Dragon's Dogma 2 has one peculiar baked-in feature that could add a degree of immersive realism to Monster Hunter's fantastical whimsy.

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Beloved Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Mechanic is Missing an Obvious Feature

Unfortunately, one Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth mechanic neglects to take advantage of a feature included in many modern titles with the same tool.

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What to Expect From Hogwarts Legacy's Summer 2024 Update

Hogwarts Legacy's 2024 summer update will bring new features and updates to the game, but according to developers, expectations should be tempered.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Doubles Down on Elden Ring’s Open-World Formula

Dragon's Dogma 2's open world takes the best cues from Elden Ring and tailors to a sense of discovery becoming increasingly rare in open-world games.

Dragon holding a heart in Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2 Feels More Like a Remake Than a Sequel

For the most part, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 sticks to its guns and really serves as more of an updated version of its predecessor than a sequel.

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Dragon's Dogma 2's Passage of Time Mechanic Explained

Passage of Time is an ever-present behind-the-scenes mechanic in Dragon's Dogma 2 that affects everything from quests to NPCs to certain items.

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Borderlands 4 Already Missed One Boat, and It Can't Miss The Other

The clock is ticking for a timely Borderlands 4 announcement, especially while the film is a hot topic, so the next game should reveal itself soon.

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Star Wars KOTOR Needs to Be the Little Remake That Could

Despite countless developmental problems, the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake needs to defy all odds and see the light of day soon.

Jin making a kiss face with hearts around him in Ghost of Tsushima
The Case for Love in Ghost of Tsushima 2

There is a strong case for Jin finding love in Ghost of Tsushima 2, both from a character development standpoint and a friendship he already has.