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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Despite its obvious benefits, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Psyched Up mechanic still has a downside while selecting missions.

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The Next Final Fantasy Game Should Drop One Key FF16 Feature

Heading into the next mainline Final Fantasy game, Square Enix should drop one Final Fantasy 16 feature concerning its playable character.

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The Best Monster Hunter World Builds Ahead of MH Wilds

With Monster Hunter Wilds still at least a year away, Monster Hunter World players should prioritize these builds to get the upper hand in battle.

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Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Keeps Its Promise, But It Doesn't Hit as Hard as It Should

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's emotional impact might have benefited from a prequel based on the Justice League.

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Monster Hunter Wilds' Story Needs to Break One Franchise NPC Tradition

Regardless of the reason, it's time for Monster Hunter Wilds to do something the franchise rarely does with its NPCs.

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Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's Classes Don't Need to Reinvent the Wheel, But They Might Be

According to leaks, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is planning a complete overhaul of the way the franchise has handled character classes in the past.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Yellow Paint Controversy Explained

Despite being one of 2024's most anticipated games, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is currently under scrutiny due to some yellow paint found in its demo.

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If Borderlands' recent tease on its X page is leading up to a Borderlands 4 reveal, there are a few things the reveal would need to get right.

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Classic Assassin's Creed Fans Should Keep An Eye on Rise of the Ronin

The latest State of Play trailer for Rise of the Ronin showcases some features that are very similar to classic Assassin's Creed titles.

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How Judas’ Choice-Driven Narrative Sets It Apart from BioShock

Judas may look a lot like Bioshock, but its choice-driven narrative seems to set it enough apart from the beloved franchise.

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Death Stranding 2 'Steals' One of God of War's Best Features, and That's a Good Thing

Death Stranding 2 is as unique and bizarre as its predecessor, though one odd character could likely be inspired by someone in God of War.

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Enshrouded Currently Has a Leg Up on Palworld in One Major Way

Enshrouded is one of Palworld's biggest competitors at the moment, and it has a major feature that Pocketpair's title currently lacks.

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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach's Biggest Improvement Over the Original Is Already Clear

Death Stranding 2 is already poised to be a huge improvement over its predecessor, based on one thing established by the new gameplay trailer.

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Death Stranding 2's Biggest Mystery is No Closer To Being Solved After The State of Play Trailer

Even after the latest State of Play trailer for Death Stranding 2, Elle Fanning's role in the sequel remains shrouded in mystery.

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Judas Might As Well Be BioShock 4

Judas is the next IP coming from Ken Levine, Creative Director of BioShock, and it resembles BioShock so closely it might as well be BioShock 4.

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How Palworld Can Expand Its Base-Building Features Throughout Early Access

Palworld's base building works for what it is, but it could still see a lot of additional features added throughout its early access period.

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Palworld Mount Pal Tier List

There are a multitude of Pal mounts in Palworld, so players are likely to be curious about which Pals are best in terms of speed and power.

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Starfield's Best Weapons Ahead of the Shattered Space DLC

There are still plenty of powerful weapons Starfield players should pick up before the Shattered Space DLC releases later this year.

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Predicting Stardew Valley's New Farm Type in Update 1.6

The new farm type coming in Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has yet to be disclosed, but it's still possible to speculate on what it could be.