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

"The freedom of true dragon flight" is fueling a new era for Spyro the Dragon
By Josh West Published
Summer Preview Summer Preview | We speak with Toys for Bob to learn more about the Spyro sequel nobody was expecting

The biggest Gears of War: E-Day gameplay changes should have a transformative impact on the series' tired multiplayer
By Josh West Published
Member Exclusive Member Exclusive | As The Coalition details the biggest updates to cover and movement in Gears' history, I can't help but get excited about the PvP

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 Forza Horizon 6, here are the best Xbox Series X games to play today

Mojang says it's "purposefully not calling" Minecraft Dungeons 2 an open-world game
By Josh West Published
News Minecraft Dungeons 2 is bigger in every way when compared to its predecessor, but Mojang admits there are some limits

The 10 best Resident Evil games of all time
By Josh West Last updated
Best List Discover the best Resident Evil games of all time, plucked from the survival horror series' 30-year legacy

The 25 best PS Vita games of all-time
By Darran Jones Last updated
Best List From Mortal Kombat to Hotline Miami, these are the best PS Vita games that helped transform Sony's powerhouse of a portable console

Halo: Campaign Evolved reignites Halo's longest-running argument
By Andrew Brown Published
Features Summer Preview | The upcoming remake will let Master Chief sprint – we caught up with Halo Studios to hear why it's making the change

GamesRadar+ Summer Preview: The biggest games of Summer Game Fest 2026
By Josh West Last updated
The GR+ Summer Preview 2026 is your gateway to this summer's biggest, boldest, and brightest video games that will shape your future play

Senua is excactly what Ninja Theory needs and Hellblade deserves right now
By Josh West Published
Summer Preview Summer Preview | It's all change at Xbox right now, which is why Ninja Theory unleashing a lush action-adventure game couldn't have come at a better time

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a breath of fresh air after the horrors of Diablo 4
By Josh West Published
Summer Preview Summer Preview | Hands-on with Minecraft Dungeons 2, a four-player dungeon crawler that is a perfectly good time

The Coalition says that Gears of War: E-Day "isn't a reaction to Gears 5" – it's a return to the series' roots
By Josh West Published
Summer Preview Summer Preview | The Coalition takes you inside Gears of War: E-Day, the upcoming Xbox console exclusive that marks 20 years of Gears

God of War Laufey's Faye allowed Sony Santa Monica to merge the series' old and new eras, says lead
By Kaan Serin Published
News "I definitely cut my teeth on the first God of War"

Clutch preview: A stylish open-world racing game that is trying to do too much too quickly
By Josh West Last updated
Preview Summer Preview | Maverick Games was formed by former Forza Horizon developers to deliver a new type of open-world racing game

The Blood of Dawnwalker's modern-day twist promises an RPG "saga" with carried-over saves, devs say
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson Published
Interview Interview | With saves carried forward into planned sequels and an explosive new trailer at Summer Game Fest, developer Rebel Wolves wants to inspire and be inspired

Fable drops the original games' good and evil binary for a "subjective and multifaceted" reputation system
By Kaan Serin Published
News Playground Games takes a different approach to morality

Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev says the "loud and consistent" fans helped manifest the series' first new game in years
By Scott McCrae Published
News "Going independent was taking on massive, massive risk," says studio head Paul Yan

Project Mara: Everything we know about Ninja Theory's canceled experimental horror game
By Jordan Oloman Last updated
Guide Ninja Theory was setting out to deliver an experimental horror in a photorealistic setting in what would have been an Xbox exclusive

Stranger Than Heaven preview: Immaculate vibes collide with a static combat system
By Josh West Published
Preview Summer Preview | First hands-on with Stranger Than Heaven has left me wanting more from this ambitious new Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio adventure

Spyro: A Realm Beyond studio went independent from Xbox "to get back to the games we were known for"
By Jordan Gerblick Published
news Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan says "we were just straying too far off from the types of games that we're passionate about" under Xbox

Fable delay was a "disappointment," Playground boss says
By Iain Harris Published
News Mind you, February is also looking a bit stacked, but anyway

We asked Xbox exec Matt Booty about legacy IP like Banjo-Kazooie
By Catherine Lewis Published
News So... it's not a no

Best Helldivers 2 Primary Weapons to use against the Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate
By Will Sawyer Last updated
Guide Your Helldivers 2 primary weapon is what you'll be using the most, so make sure it's something good

The 10 best MMORPGs and MMOs to play in 2026
By Josh West Last updated
Best List The best MMOs and MMORPGs offer vast digital worlds to explore and conquer, alone or with friends
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