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About Josh Cotts
Josh Cotts is a Senior Contributor at Game Rant. 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 began his work with Game Rant as a Gaming Features Writer in December 2023 and became a Senior Contributor in February 2024. In the past, he has specialized in writing reviews and guides, as he is known as the "Grind King" among his friends, due to his ability to quickly 100% games. However, he also thoroughly enjoys writing opinion and analysis pieces, explaining complex lore, hidden meanings, etc.
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 3,000+ 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.
Latest

How Elden Ring Nightreign's Approach to Character Progression Lowers Its Barrier to Entry
Elden Ring Nightreign is breaking a FromSoftware tradition in its approach to character progression, increasing its accessibililty in the process.

How Avowed Makes Its Side Quests Worthwhile
Side quests aren't always worth doing in an RPG, but Avowed ensures that players who take the time to complete them are rewarded for their efforts.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Cut Content Explained
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 had a variety of content that was either cut or unused before it finally launched, some of which would have changed the game.

Ghost of Yotei’s Atsu Might Live Long Enough to See Herself Become the Villain
Atsu's quest for "underdog vengeance" in Ghost of Yotei might put her on a much darker path than Jin, potentially making her more of an antihero.

Avowed’s Combat Is Obsidian’s Answer to The Elder Scrolls’ Biggest Weakness
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series has long been a gold standard for first-person RPGs, but when it comes to combat, Avowed blows it out of the water.

Avowed's Parkour Puts Skyrim's Horses Back in the Stable
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim's horses are notorious for their insane climbing abilities, but Avowed's parkour system gives them a run for their money.

Borderlands 4’s Timekeeper Needs to Atone for a Series-Long Antagonist Sin
Borderlands 4's Timekeeper already looks like a compelling villain, but he'll need to do more than look the part to make up for a series-long sin.

The Unwritten Rules of Avowed Explained
Avowed is a fairly straightforward RPG, but players may still benefit from a few of its unwritten rules before heading out into the Living Lands.

Avowed Has a Sound Alternative to Map Markers
Avowed has a very unique way of guiding players through its world, and it does it without using map markers to notate the location of collectibles.

PNY’s PRO Elite Prime microSD Card Is Where Speed Meets Storage
PNY’s PRO Elite Prime microSD card and Performance Prime reader offer unparalleled speed and storage, making them perfect for gamers and creators.

Avowed's Dialogue Puts the 'Role-Playing' in RPG
Avowed's dialogue is some of the best when it comes to role-playing games, offering a diverse and numerous array of ambiguous options to choose from.

Avowed's Brief Introduction May Be More Barrier Than Bridge
With Avowed being an extension of the Pillars of Eternity universe as well as a new IP, it could have used a longer intro to establish a few things.

Why an Elder Scrolls 6 Set in Hammerfell Likely Wouldn't Leave Skyrim Behind Entirely
If The Elder Scrolls 6 is indeed set in Hammerfell, as many believe it will be, its geography would mean it wouldn't need to abandon Skyrim entirely.

Final Fantasy 16 Getting the FF10-2 Treatment Would Rhyme Perfectly
Despite the unorthodox direction Final Fantasy 10-2 took after its predecessor, Final Fantasy 16 could benefit from going in a similar direction.

The Case For and Against Assassin’s Creed Establishing a New Ezio
Assassin's Creed 2's Ezio Auditore set a new course for the franchise that it has yet to repeat, and there exists a case both for and against that.

One of Elden Ring Nightreign's Biggest Broken Traditions Is a Speedrunner's Dream
Elden Ring Nightreign is breaking a lot of FromSoft traditions, but one of its biggest broken traditions should make it much easier for speedrunners.