Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

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Staff Writer

December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed
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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 began his work with The Best War Games as a Gaming Features Writer in December 2023 and became a Senior Contributor in February 2024.  In the past, he has specialized in writing reviews and guides, as he is known as the "Grind King" among his friends, due to his ability to quickly 100% games.  However, he also thoroughly enjoys writing opinion and analysis pieces, explaining complex lore, hidden meanings, etc.

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 3,000+ 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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There is enough in common between Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Oblivion Remastered that fans of the former would find a lot to enjoy in the latter.

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Oblivion Remastered May Quietly Set the Tone for The Elder Scrolls 6's World Design

Oblivion Remastered brings back a more deliberate world design that could signal a return to form for The Elder Scrolls 6 after Skyrim’s repetition.

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With its heavy emphasis on environmental storytelling, Oblivion Remastered proves the original game's world is just as much a character as its NPCs.

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Ghost of Yotei’s bounty system could shine if it ties into Atsu’s story, offering not just rewards but revelations that reshape her path to revenge.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Esquie Is the Game’s Breakout Star

Whether it's his adorable, lovable, and all-around good nature or that he is extremely useful, Clair Obscur's Esquie is the game's best character.

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Oblivion Remastered Is More About Closure Than It Is Nostalgia

Thanks to some much-needed improvements to the original game, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered brings closure to 20-year-old criticisms.

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How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Quietly Justifies Its Most Powerful Element

The most powerful element in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Fire for its Burn mechanics, but the reason for that is actually rooted in the story.

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Oblivion Remastered Feels Like a Mirror Held Up to the RPG Genre

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is a reflective lens that highlights RPG evolution while proving the appeal of certain design philosophies.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Gommage is ultimately what gets its entire narrative moving, making it one of the game's most important bits of lore.