Josh Cotts
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About Josh Cotts
Josh Cotts is the Lead Features and Lists Editor at GameRant and has been with the publication since December 2023. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies and has long been recognized for his writing ability. He formerly wrote for CBR for two years, where he quickly became one of the primary authority writers for the site before he was recommended to GR by the leads there. He has been gaming for over 30 years, with a long-standing love for games like The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Assassin's Creed, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance, as well as broader genres like RPGs, action-adventure games, survival-horror games, and narrative-driven experiences.
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, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Dragon Age, Star Wars, Marvel's Spider-Man, Assassin's Creed, Super Mario, Destiny, and God of War.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Logging a collective 6,000+ hours in Destiny 2. He is also proud of the many games that he has completed all the achievements/trophies for, which make up an extensive list.
Latest
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: About 10 Years Too Late
The Blood of Dawnwalker has strong ideas and a compelling story, but repetitive design, uneven systems, and constant jank hold it back.
Pokemon Says World Championships "Have To" Move Outside the US, But There's a Catch
The Pokemon World Championships need to keep moving around the globe, but the event's massive growth is making that harder than ever.
7 Near-Perfect SNES Action RPGs With More Freedom Than You Get Today
Some SNES action RPGs gave players more freedom over their parties, worlds, and adventures than plenty of modern games do today.
Metro 2039 Developers Want to Clear Up One Big Misunderstanding About the Series
In an interview with GameRant, Metro 2039's developers explain why patience is key to understanding the series.
One of 2026's Best Open-World Games Just Got Even Better (And It's Even On Sale)
One of 2026's best open-world games just got a major upgrade, and it's now 20% off for the first time.
New Elden Ring Meets Dishonored Action RPG on Steam Just Sold Me on First-Person Soulslikes
This Elden Ring meets Dishonored action RPG sold me on first-person Soulslikes with brutal combat and a gorgeous alternate-history world.
10 Details You Probably Missed in the GTA 6 Extended Look
GTA 6’s Extended Look was packed with small details, hidden mechanics, and easy-to-miss moments that reveal even more about Leonida.
New Dungeons & Dragons Sim on Steam Just Proved Cozy Games Don't Need Farming
This new Dungeons & Dragons game on Steam is proving cozy games can deliver everything players love about the genre without another farm.
Why The Witcher 3 Is Still One of the Best RPGs You Can Play in 2026
More than a decade later, The Witcher 3 still holds up, and its upcoming remaster gives players another reason to return.
Metro 2039: We Are So Back - Video Preview
Metro 2039 brings us back to post-apocalyptic Moscow with darker, survival-focused roots. Our brief demo solidified our hype for the full release.
Metro 2039 Hands-On Preview: We Are So Back
GameRant goes hands on with Metro 2039, 4A Games' upcoming entry that brings the series back to its darker, more survival-focused roots.
New Stardew Valley Meets How to Train Your Dragon Game on Steam Left Me Hungry for More
This cozy Steam game feels like Stardew Valley meets How to Train Your Dragon, and its demo left me wanting far more than two hours.
7 Open-World RPGs That Give You Almost Too Much Freedom
These open-world RPGs give players so much freedom that figuring out what to do next can sometimes become the hardest part.
New Open-World RPG on Steam Gave Me That Classic Elder Scrolls Feeling I've Missed
This new open-world RPG on Steam gave me the freedom, weirdness, exploration, and even a little of the jank I associate with classic Elder Scrolls.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Is Giving EA Sports FC 27 Something FIFA 23 Never Had
Ted Lasso Season 4 has AFC Richmond back in the spotlight, and EA Sports FC 27 couldn't have picked a better time to bring the club back.
7 Long Tactical RPGs That Take Forever to Complete, Ranked
These tactical RPGs demand a serious time investment, with massive campaigns and enough content to keep players busy for over 100 hours.
New Zelda Meets Monster Hunter RPG on Steam Is Dangerously Addictive
This new Steam RPG combines Zelda-like exploration with Monster Hunter-style progression, and that loop is incredibly hard to put down.
5 Reasons The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Be Xbox Exclusive (And 5 Reasons It Shouldn't)
The Elder Scrolls 6 could be one of Xbox's biggest exclusives yet, but there are just as many reasons Microsoft should release it elsewhere.
6 Open-World Games to Play While You Wait for GTA 6 on PC
These six open-world games should make the wait for GTA 6 on PC a little easier, especially if you need another world to get lost in.
New Animal Crossing Meets PaRappa the Rapper Game on Steam Had My Head Bobbing
Fans of Animal Crossing and PaRappa the Rapper should put this charming rhythm-filled cozy adventure on their Steam wishlist.