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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How Final Fantasy 16: Rising Tide Addresses the Biggest Complaint About the Base Game

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC effortlessly addresses the biggest complaint about the base game with Leviathan, Timekeeper, and Kairos Gate.

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Stellar Blade’s ‘Dungeons’ Showcase Its Horror Potential

Stellar Blade's dungeon-like Levoires showcase its potential to be a genuine horror experience, which is something a sequel should arguably run with.

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How Stellar Blade’s Open-World Zones Compare to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s

The open-world areas of Stellar Blade and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are similar in some ways, but Stellar Blade's approach might still be a step above.

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Weta Workshop's upcoming cozy life sim Tales of the Shire takes place in the village of Bywater, which has a much deeper history than some might know.

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Along with any character development she receives during Stellar Blade's main story, EVE is further developed through an unexpected feature.

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Stellar Blade's First Post-Launch Addition Feels Clear as Day

With such a stunning visual display, Stellar Blade's first post-launch addition of an increasingly popular feature feels like the logical way to go.

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Stellar Blade's New Game Plus does more than simply carry over progress from a previous playthrough with plenty of new suits, skills, and more added.

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Dragon's Dogma 2 has plenty of controversial features, but they may be the very characteristics that make it such a standout experience.

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FF16 Rising Tide: Who is Waljas?

Waljas is the central character of Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide, so it would do well for players to know all about him to understand the story.

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Due to the inclusion of a character from its main story, Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC is best experienced before finishing the base game.

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Final Fantasy 16: Rising Tide Missed One Huge Opportunity With Its Combat

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide doesn't shy away from expanding Clive's arsenal of skills, but it missed out on improving one common criticism.

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Despite the unprecedented level of freedom players have in Dragon's Dogma 2, they are unable to play as elves but with justifiable reason.

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Tales of the Shire Shouldn’t Shy Away From Its ‘Shire Crossing’ Nickname

Tales of the Shire is being jokingly referred to as "Shire Crossing" due to its Animal Crossing similarities, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

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Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC does a lot of things right, but there's one glaring downside that's nearly impossible to ignore.

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Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC may still have some of the base game's biggest problems, but it remains faithful in the most redemptive ways.