Josh Cotts
(He/Him)
As seen in:
GameRant,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN India,
MSN Malaysia,
MSN Money Canada,
MSN Singapore,
MSN UK,
Flipboard,
Military.com,
CBR
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.
Christ Follower | Husband | Father | Pastor | Singer/Songwriter | Features and Lists Lead Editor at GameRant
Interview
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
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Mary Jane Watson
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Providing an original, thought-provoking perspective on a subject matter
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
No preference
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Steam
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Game developers
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to write and I love exposition
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Final Fantasy 16
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't forget to take breaks
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Final Fantasy 16 Review
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Should Final Fantasy Rework its Turn-Based Combat or Leave it in the Past?
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Spending time with my family
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Screen Rant
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I always cover my own ideas
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.