Josh is Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 18 years experience in both online and print journalism, and was awarded a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Josh has contributed to world-leading video game, entertainment, tech, music, and comics brands, including games™, Retro Gamer, SFX, 3D Artist, Metal Hammer, and Newsarama. In addition, Josh has edited and written books for Hachette and Scholastic, and worked across the Future Games Show as an Assistant Producer. He specializes in video games and entertainment coverage, and has provided expert comment for outlets like the BBC and ITV. In his spare time, Josh likes to play FPS games and RPGs, practice the bass guitar, and reminisce about the film and TV sets he worked on as a child actor.
Latest articles by Josh West

Upcoming PC games: New PC games for 2026 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming From Code Vien 2 to Nioh 3, here are the biggest new PC games for January and the rest of 2026

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Exploring the best Nintendo 3DS games to celebrate the beloved handheld's finest moments, from Kirby to Phoenix Wright

Best Xbox Series X games: The 25 greatest Xbox games to play in 2026
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Elden Ring to Gears 5, here are the best Xbox Series X games to play today

BioShock 4: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide We finally have some fresh BioShock 4 news in 2025

As Life is Strange Reunion brings Max and Chloe back, Deck Nine promises it "isn't just for people who sacrificed Arcadia Bay"
By Josh West published
Preview Big in 2026 | Max and Chloe are given one final chance at a reunion later this year

Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 because the FPS is "best played when we have a large, healthy community"
By Anthony McGlynn published
News Master Chief is making his way over to PlayStation

The Coalition believes that Gears of War: E-Day "has the potential to be one of the best stories in the Gears franchise"
By Josh West published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Our Xbox 2026 Spotlight series continues with an exclusive interview with The Coalition to discuss the next mainline Gears of War game

Best PS5 games: The 25 greatest PlayStation 5 games in 2026, ranked
By Josh West last updated
Best list From Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to Helldivers 2, here's the best PS5 games you need to play in 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful remake tasked with relaunching a legendary franchise for a new generation of players
By Josh West published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Our Xbox 2026 Spotlight series kicks off with a new Halo Studios interview, exploring the promise and potential of its Combat Evolved remake

Marathon: Everything we know so far about the upcoming game
By Josh West last updated
Guide Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has been delayed but a new release date may be with us soon

25 Best Rockstar Games of all time, ranked
By David Meikleham last updated
Best list The best Rockstar games you should play ahead of GTA 6, from Bully to Red Dead Redemption and beyond.

The 25 best PC games to play in 2026
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Put the best PC games to the test and make the most of your computer, no matter your genre of choice

Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2026 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming All the upcoming PS5 games coming our way in 2026 and beyond

The 25 best PS3 games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best PS3 games that you should go back and replay today, from Dark Souls to The Last of Us

The Last of Us director's biggest inspiration for his new game was Ico, the first game to ever make him cry
By Kaan Serin published
News Bruce Straley says "before that, games were just games to me"

The 25 best DS games of all time
By Darran Jones last updated
Best List From Mario Kart to Chrono Trigger, here's our list of the best DS games of all time

The 25 Best Action Games to Play in 2026
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best action games offer dynamic experiences across the board, from combat to traversal and beyond

Ex-Naughty Dog director says Zelda: Wind Waker was the main inspiration for his new game's art style
By Jordan Gerblick published
News You can definitely see the Wind Waker vibes in Coven of the Chicken Foot

Upcoming Switch games for 2026 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming Here are all the upcoming Switch games coming in 2026 and beyond

The 25 best Nintendo Switch games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Buying Guide Here's the best Switch games of all time, from Pikmin 4 to Animal Crossing

Marvel's Blade: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Slay it your way in Marvel's Blade, an upcoming Xbox Series X console exclusive from the makers of Deathloop

The Last of Us co-director wants to deliver a "unique type of storytelling" with Coven of the Chicken Foot, a lush love letter to ICO
By Josh West published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | The debut adventure from Wildflower Interactive has big ambitions in a challenging genre: "We've had to come up with innovative ways to work in the complicated companion space"

Assassin's Creed Hexe: Everything we know about the new flagship AC game
By Josh West last updated
Guide It's officially 2026, and Assassin's Creed Hexe still has my full attention
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