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Josh Cotts

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  • Features and Lists Lead Editor, GameRant
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Covers:  His favorite franchises and those he is most knowledgeable in are The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Star Wars, Marvel's Spider-Man, Assassin's Creed, Super Mario, Destiny, and God of War.
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Josh Cotts is a Senior Features Writer 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 ima…

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Sand Land Review

Sand Land Review

Sand Land is a charming adventure with memorable characters and satisfying progression, but its open world is…

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REVIEW: Final Fantasy XVI Is a Breath of Fresh Air for the Franchise

REVIEW: Final Fantasy XVI Is a Breath of Fresh Air for the Franchise

Final Fantasy XVI breathes new life into the franchise with fresh combat mechanics and an epic story that won…

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REVIEW: Starfield Is an Unforgettable Experience of Galactic Proportions

REVIEW: Starfield Is an Unforgettable Experience of Galactic Proportions

Starfield is one of the largest games ever made, and yet it manages not to be held back by its size as it han…

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Is This The Survival Horror Masterpiece You're Looking For?

Is This The Survival Horror Masterpiece You're Looking For?

Alan Wake 2 might actually be better than its predecessor! Genuinely terrifying, with great characters and ch…

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REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Mirage Is the Return to Form the Franchise Needed

REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Mirage Is the Return to Form the Franchise Needed

By combining classic Assassin's Creed elements with brand-new features, Assassin's Creed Mirage is a triumpha…

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REVIEW: Sonic Superstars Is Proof That Old-School Sonic Is Still the Gold Standard

REVIEW: Sonic Superstars Is Proof That Old-School Sonic Is Still the Gold Standard

Sonic Superstars is the perfect love letter to classic Sonic titles, delivering a nostalgic experience that w…

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Just Fixed the N64 Classic's Most Annoying Exploration Problem

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After watching Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma play through a bit of the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 during the franchise's dedicated 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct, all I really want to do right now is play it.
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is About to Face the Most Important Test of Any Classic Remake

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By Josh Cotts
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Gameplay for the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake was finally revealed during the recent Zelda 40th anniversary Direct, and while opinions have been somewhat divided on its visuals, I am personally very pleased. Clearly, an incredible amount of detail has been poured into the remake, and somehow, Ocarina of Time also managed to sidestep Breath of the Wild's open-world formula and still look bigger.
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5 Open-World RPGs Where Being Poor Is Part of the Fun

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By Josh Cotts
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One of my favorite pastimes in any open-world RPG is making money, and I will do whatever I have to do to get more of it. I'll hoard as much loot as I possibly can until my pockets are practically overflowing, and then I'll crawl across the map, if a weight limit makes me, to the nearest vendor to sell it all. In open-world RPGs that allow stealth and thievery, I'll steal as much as I possibly can without getting caught, and then I'll sell that too.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Gaming Features Writer at CBR

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Misinformation spreads very quickly on social media