Josh Cotts
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About Josh Cotts
Josh Cotts is the Lead Features and Lists Editor at GameRant. 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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At This Point, Fallout 5 Doesn't Even Need to Happen
Fallout 5 doesn't even need to happen for the franchise to keep growing, and that puts it in a unique position for a Bethesda franchise.
PlayStation's Live-Service Optimism Makes No Sense After Bungie Layoffs
PlayStation still wants live-service games to define its future, but the latest Bungie layoffs make that optimism harder to defend.
GTA 6's No-Disc Physical Copy Is Still a Much Bigger Deal Than It Sounds
GTA 6's no-disc physical copy may sound like a small retail detail, but it could say a lot about the future of physical games.
After Bungie Layoffs, Destiny 3's Future Looks Bleaker Than Ever
After Bungie's latest layoffs, Destiny 3 feels like a pipe dream fading with Destiny 2's final era, more than it ever has.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's 6 Million Sales Are Great News, But There's a Catch
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's 6 million sales are great news for Warhorse, but it may also push the studio toward a much safer future.
After 26 Years, Majora's Mask Finally Has a True Spiritual Successor
Twenty-six years later, a new RPG is finally capturing the dark, time-sensitive brilliance that made Majora's Mask a masterpiece of consequence.
GTA 6 Needs to Make GTA Online Officially Free-to-Play
GTA 6 making GTA Online natively free-to-play could significantly reduce its barrier to entry, bringing millions more into the player base.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Proves Open-World RPG Timelines Are Officially Broken
The Elder Scrolls 6 has waited so long that its biggest problem may no longer be the calendar, but the entire console generations it left behind.
New Co-Op Horror Game on Steam Fixes Lethal Company's Biggest Flaw
Steam's next co-op horror contender may have found the one thing Lethal Company loses over time, a way to keep the joke from killing the fear.
Switch 2's N64 Remake Streak Needs Xbox to Hand Over an Iconic 90s Mascot
Switch 2's Nintendo 64 remake streak has one obvious gap left, but filling it would require Xbox to open a door Nintendo no longer controls.
After Ocarina of Time, Switch 2's Next Zelda Remake Feels Obvious
Switch 2's Ocarina of Time remake may have already pointed Nintendo toward the next Zelda classic waiting in line.
Switch 2 Just Handed Mario a Record Nobody Wanted
Switch 2 has made Mario history, but Nintendo fans probably won't be celebrating this record anytime soon.
New Metroidvania Game on Steam Blends Silksong and Slime Rancher to Fix the Genre's Biggest Problem
Dewdrop Dynasty looks like the rare Metroidvania that understands a ruined kingdom is not the only way to make exploration matter.
Destiny 2's Final Patch Makes Halo: Campaign Evolved's Release the Ultimate Full-Circle Moment
Destiny 2's final patch turns Halo: Campaign Evolved into an unexpected mirror for Bungie's long, strange journey beyond Master Chief.
The Adventures of Elliot Solves a Frustrating Classic Zelda Problem
The Adventures of Elliot may look a lot like Zelda, but its smartest trick is how it handles a problem it took Nintendo a while to solve.
GTA 6's Next Trailer Will Be Rockstar's Point of No Return
GTA 6's next trailer will likely be the moment Rockstar turns its November release date from another target into the definitive finish line.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: All Pre-Order Bonuses and Special Editions Explained
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has several editions to choose from, and its pre-order bonuses may make one version easier to pick.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has One Peter Parker Problem Insomniac Already Solved
Spider-Man: Brand New Day gives Peter Parker a fresh start, but Insomniac already proved resets only work when they actually go somewhere.
Shrek 5 Trailer Officially Brings the Ogre Back, But It Shouldn't Be His Only Comeback
Shrek 5 is bringing the ogre back after 17 years, but DreamWorks has another strange franchise comeback sitting in plain sight.
Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox Game Pass Launch Comes With a Good Problem
Gears of War: E-Day has Xbox Game Pass on its side, but that easy access gives the series a harder job than it may seem.