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About Josh Cotts
Josh Cotts is a Senior Contributor at TheBestWarGames. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies and has been recognized for his writing ability since grade school. He has been gaming for over 30 years, with a long-standing love for RPGs, action-adventure games, and narrative-driven experiences. While he now prioritizes family above all else, with gaming mostly reserved for late nights after everyone is asleep, it remains his biggest hobby and a way to briefly escape into his favorite virtual worlds.
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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In Pokemon Winds and Waves, the version you buy determines your trainer’s starting outfit, adding a stylish twist to version exclusives.
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Pokemon GO's New and Returning Player Experience Isn't Great, But Niantic Wants to Fix That
In a recent interview with TheBestWarGames, developer Niantic confirmed plans to improve the game's new and returning player experience moving forward.
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Death Stranding 2's PC specs have been officially revealed, including some exclusive features players will only find on the platform.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Is Leaving Game Development for New Role
Daniel Vavra is stepping away from game development to guide a live-action future, leaving Kingdom Come: Deliverance's next chapter in new hands.
New Farm Life Sim on Steam Is a Cozy Hodgepodge of Stardew Valley and Hogwarts Legacy, and I'm Already Bewitched
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