Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

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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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Considering the fact that each Borderlands game features a specific song in its intro, it's time to look at which song would best fit Borderlands 4.

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After the first Death Stranding's inclusion of a fun easter egg from Kojima's P.T., it would only make sense for Death Stranding 2 to do the same.

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Mass Effect 4 Should Avoid One BioWare Narrative Staple Like the Plague

While a certain narrative trope worked for a time in the original Mass Effect trilogy, the next game in the series should consider avoiding it.

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While it might be nice to see Geralt back in The Witcher 4, his potential mentor role could end up backfiring for Ciri, the protagonist of the story.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Tears of the Kingdom Muddy the Waters for the Master Sword

After Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Tears of the Kingdom, it's getting harder to tell how The Legend of Zelda feels about one of its most famous icons.

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Tales of the Shire Can Still Address One of Its Biggest Criticisms Before Release

While its release date is quickly approaching, Tales of the Shire might still have enough time to tweak an area that has already garnered criticism.

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While almost all of Elden Ring is shrouded in mystery, one character has remained unexplored, and Elden Ring Nightreign should put an end to that.

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As its reported release window draws near, Judas is poised to get another reveal, but it needs to be a big one to compensate for a lack of details.

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After countless months of PS Plus' Essential offerings falling incredibly short of the mark, it is looking like PS Plus Extra may soon take its place.

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Echoes of Wisdom Makes a Case for Another Return to a Past Zelda Art Style

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's success and charm are two good reasons why the series should consider returning to a classic art style from its heyday.

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One Feature Seems Like a No-Brainer for Red Dead Redemption 3

Considering the important role it has played in the series up to this point, one gameplay feature seems like a no-brainer for Red Dead Redemption 3.

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One Genre Could Be Oddly Perfect for a Final Fantasy Spin-Off

The Final Fantasy franchise has yet to fully explore one genre that would be perfect for a spin-off, considering the series' affinity for dark themes.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Cut Content Explained

Like many games, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was unable to make it through development without some substantial cuts made to its content.

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Intergalactic’s Small-Scale Approach Could Have a Big Upside

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The Argument for Final Fantasy 17's Protagonist to Follow in FF10's Footsteps

While nothing is yet known about Final Fantasy 17 or its protagonist, there is an argument for the next game to follow Final Fantasy 10's example.

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask introduced something unique to the series that has yet to be replicated, but the wait has now gone on too long.

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Missing One Important Feature From the Original

It's no secret that Dragon's Dogma 2 made several changes and improvements to the first game's formula, but one of its biggest changes is unfortunate.

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February 2025 may be one of the most stacked months in gaming history, but Monster Hunter Wilds has a few tricks that could bring it to the top.