Josh Cotts-Staff Writer

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December, 2023
B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies from Arizona State University
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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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GreedFall 2's Early Access Model Makes Perfect Sense After Baldur's Gate 3

GreedFall 2's early access model is fairly similar to Baldur's Gate 3, and seeing as how BG3 massively succeeded, it only makes sense.

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Tales of the Shire Has One Franchise Path to Rule Them All

Tales of the Shire is an incredibly unique Lord of the Rings adaptation, and the franchise should continue the same trend with its other races.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Next Trailer Should Team Up With Another Nintendo Announcement

Metroid Prime 4 has received one trailer so far, but its next will be its most important and should be revealed with another Nintendo announcement.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Needs To Fix A Crucial Shortcoming of BOTW and TOTK

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom looks like it will add a stronger narrative that was lacking in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

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Borderlands 4 Can Use a BL3 Approach to Make Sure Players Are Awarded for Their Patience

After many missed opportunities to reveal itself, Borderlands 4 may need to copy the reveal and release strategy of its predecessor.

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Star Wars Outlaws' Economy Needs to Burn a Hole in Kay's Pocket

Star Wars Outlaws needs to do everything in its power to avoid a common economic pitfall in games that focus on acquiring massive wealth.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Looks Like It Will Bring Back A Longtime Series Tradition

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom looks like it will finally bring back the longtime tradition of companions aiding the hero through the game.

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Tales of the Shire's Bird Guides Have Serious Ghost of Tsushima Vibes

Tales of the Shire includes birds as quest guides, a need feature that will undoubtedly sound familiar to fans of Ghost of Tsushima.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Is a Sign of Life for One Ailing Series Tradition

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may be continuing to innovate in some ways, but there is one series tradition it is reviving that is hopefully here to stay.

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Assassin's Creed 3's Takedown Animation Shouldn't be the Only Callback in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows may be aiming to provide players with an original Assassin's Creed experience set in feudal Japan, but that's not stopping it from pulling scrapped resources from a previous installment in the series.

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Hobbits Have a Natural Downside That Tales of the Shire Has to Consider

Despite all it has going for it, Tales of the Shire has one thing to consider that will ultimately determine its ability to hold players' interest.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom May Be Set to Join an Exclusive Series Club

Most Legend of Zelda games have one major thing in common, but it looks like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may be joining the outliers.

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Fable Should Fetch an Old Friend From the Original Trilogy

Fable shouldn't be so quick to dismiss all of the original trilogy's features, especially one that was introduced in the second installment.

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PS Plus Monthly Games for August 2024 Wish List

With July 2024's PS Plus selection coming to an end, it's time to look at what might be the best lineup for August 2024 based on current trends.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' One Piece Controversy Explained

The controversy surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows continues, as eagle-eyed fans have spotted possible plagiarism in a Ubisoft popup held in France.

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One Optional Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Location Could Be Giving Players a Taste of Part 3

While it's not required, players can explore a location in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to get a taste of another location that may appear in Part 3.

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The Pros And Cons Of A Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Remake

The gaming scene has seen many remakes lately, and the latest rumor suggests a PS5 remake of Horizon Zero Dawn is coming. Let's talk pros and cons.

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The Next God of War Can't Walk Back Some of the Norse Saga's Best Additions

The next God of War game can't afford to neglect a tradition it started in God of War Ragnarok without it potentially feeling like a step backward.

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Judas' Titular Protagonist Explained

Judas' titular protagonist plays one of the most central roles in a Ken Levine game to date, with a backstory that directly impacts the game's story.

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Fallout 5 Can Step Up Its Building Game By Following Starfield's Lead

One highly creative feature from Bethesda's sci-fi adventure Starfield has every reason to find its way into the developer's next Fallout game.

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