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 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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Passage of Time is an ever-present behind-the-scenes mechanic in Dragon's Dogma 2 that affects everything from quests to NPCs to certain items.

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Borderlands 4 Already Missed One Boat, and It Can't Miss The Other

The clock is ticking for a timely Borderlands 4 announcement, especially while the film is a hot topic, so the next game should reveal itself soon.

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Star Wars KOTOR Needs to Be the Little Remake That Could

Despite countless developmental problems, the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake needs to defy all odds and see the light of day soon.

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The Case for Love in Ghost of Tsushima 2

There is a strong case for Jin finding love in Ghost of Tsushima 2, both from a character development standpoint and a friendship he already has.

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Avowed Will Have Multiple Endings, and They Are Probably Like The Outer Worlds

Obsidian has confirmed that Avowed will have multiple endings, and they are most likely going to function similarly to The Outer Worlds' endings.

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Star Wars Outlaws Already Excels in One Form of Diversity

Judging by the diversity of Kay's companions in Star Wars Outlaws, the game is on the right track to present a world true to the Star Wars universe.

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GreedFall 2 Can't Pull Another Horizon With Its Release Date

With GreedFall 2's early access now confirmed for a summer release, it's vital to the game's success that it be strategic about its release date.

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Palworld Fans Should Keep an Eye on Creatures of Ava

Creatures of Ava is an upcoming "creature-saver" game by indie developer Inverge Studios that Palworld fans should keep a close eye on.

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Why Borderlands 4 Playing It Safe May Be The Best Route to Take

In light of some relatively recent unfortunate events regarding the Borderlands franchise, Borderlands 4 might be better off playing it safe for once.

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2024 Might Still Be a Big Year for Haunted Chocolatier

Even though it may not launch this year, 2024 may still be a big year for Haunted Chocolatier, so long as ConcernedApe remains committed to it.

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How BioShock 4's Plasmids Can Step Up Their Game

Barring BioShock 4's eventual release, it should consider shaking up the Plasmid formula and offering a more robust system of special abilities.

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Death Stranding 2's Emphasis on Combat Is a Game-Changer

Unlike the first game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach seems to have a stronger emphasis on combat, which potentially changes the game entirely.

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After Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, More Mounts Would Be a Logical Progression

Now that Tears of the Kingdom has opened Pandora's box with its custom mounts, the series shouldn't be so quick to depart from the idea.

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How Dragon's Dogma 2's Mystic Spearhand Differs From the First Game's Mystic Knight

Despite being closely related, Dragon's Dogma 2's Mystic Spearhand differs in some significant ways from the first game's Mystic Knight.

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March 21 Will Be a Big Day for Horizon Forbidden West

March 21 will be a big day for Horizon Forbidden West, as the hit sequel is following in the footsteps of its predecessor to another platform.

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Assassin's Creed Hexe Protagonist Rumors Explained

Assassin's Creed Hexe's protagonist may be unlike any the series has seen thus far if the rumors about her and Hexe's setting turn out to be true.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is All But Officially Confirmed

Judging by Hogwarts Legacy's sales and every rumor and leak so far, there is little reason to believe that Hogwarts Legacy 2 isn't in development.

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How GreedFall 2's Teer Fradee Might Differ From the First Game

As GreedFall 2 is set three years before the first game, its island of Teer Fradee will likely be different in some rather significant ways.

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Avowed Skipping a Popular RPG Feature Spells Trouble for The Outer Worlds 2

As it did with The Outer Worlds, Obsidian is skipping a companion feature in Avowed, which means it will likely do the same in The Outer Worlds 2.

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Destiny 2's New Gjallarhorn Armor Set Should Spark a Chain Reaction

Destiny 2's new Gjallarheart gear set should start a new trend in Destiny 2's Eververse ornaments by adapting other exotic weapons into armor sets.