Josh West
I made my start in this business like any good video games journalist should: By starting a fansite with some friends I met in a Halo 2 matchmaking lobby. In the years since, I have served as the Features Editor of GamesRadar+, Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and have worked the freelance circuit covering everything from 3D art and comic books to technology and psychedelic rock. I have a degree in Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing, and in my youth I appeared in a couple of films and TV shows – but my career as a child actor was cut short because I wouldn't cut off my long hair (true story). I am now the UK Managing Editor of GamesRadar+, with a primary focus on Reviews, SEO, and keeping the gears turning during UK hours.
Latest articles by Josh West
The best Striker loadout in Modern Warfare 3
By Josh West published
Guide Undoubtedly the best SMG in MW3 right now, use this best Striker loadout to help you smash the early meta
The best MCW loadout in Modern Warfare 3 right now
By Josh West published
Guide Here's the best MCW loadout to turn this weapon into the best Modern Warfare 3 assault rifle in the early meta
All Starfield factions and how to join them
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide There are lots of Starfield factions to join, and be a member of them all at the same time
The best Remedy games, from Alan Wake 2 to the Fall of Max Payne
By Josh West published
Best List Ranking the best games from Remedy Entertainment that you should play today
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 review: "Stuck paying deference to a past that it seems to barely understand"
By Josh West last updated
Review
What WoW Classic Plus is differs for each World of Warcraft fan, including Blizzard
By Hope Bellingham last updated
News World of Warcraft's vice president says "nobody can agree on what exactly that means"
Games like Genshin Impact to play when you get tired of Teyvat
By Rachel Weber last updated
Features Anime delights await in these games like Genshin Impact
Even as World of Warcraft nears its 20th anniversary, the MMO's executive producer promises that "the Worldsoul Saga is a foundation for our future"
By Josh West published
Interview Exclusive | Holly Longdale on what's next for World of Warcraft, the difficulty of WoW Classic Plus, and so much more
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hated aims to answer questions the campaign left to linger: "You're definitely going to learn the fate of the stone"
By Josh West published
Features Blizzard says that the Vessel of Hatred expansion is a chance for the action-RPG to "take another big step forward"
The Diablo, Overwatch, and Warcraft teams "see a bright future" ahead after the Xbox acquisition of Blizzard
By Josh West published
Interview Blizzard's creative leaders discuss the impact Xbox could have on the developer's biggest games
With Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, and World of Warcraft, Blizzard wants to "pay more attention to what players want, and deliver on that more consistently"
By Josh West published
Interview Blizzard has outlined its 2024 schedule and it's all about giving players more of what they want, faster than ever before.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora release date and everything we know
By Josh West last updated
Features All the latest Avatar Frontiers of Pandora news and gameplay details ahead of its December launch
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred doesn't feature returning Paladin or Witch Doctor classes as Blizzard feels "responsible to offer new ways to play"
By Hirun Cryer published
News The debut expansion has some returning locations, but no returning classes
Want to run five Fire Mages through a Delve in World of Warcraft: The War Within? Blizzard says, "We'll absolutely let you"
By Josh West last updated
News At BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard tells me why this new activity is perfect for solo players and groups short on time
Where to find all Hogwarts Legacy Gobstone locations
By Josh West last updated
Guide How to find all of the gobstones hidden in Hogwarts, and how to get them down
Diablo 4 devs say you shouldn't expect Master Chief or any other Xbox characters to invade Sanctuary anytime soon
By Josh West published
News Speaking to the Xbox deal, game director Joe Shely says he's excited for Xbox to "help us continue to do the things that we're good at"
Diablo 4 seasons will overlap with expansions like the Vessel of Hatred
By Josh West published
News Expansions "won't pause" new seasons
BlizzCon live coverage
By Rollin Bishop last updated
LIVE All the news from the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony and more
Diablo 4 malignant rings will "live forever inside of the ecosystem"
By Josh West published
News Although Blizzard tells me that the surprise return of Malignant Powers is an exception, not the rule
BlizzCon 2023 recap: The triumphant return of Chris Metzen pushes Blizzard past some missed opportunities
By Josh West published
Opinion OPINION: World of Warcraft stole the show at BlizzCon this year
You're not alone, even World of Warcraft's production director is excited about cross-character transmog arriving in The War Within
By Josh West published
News Warbands may seem like a small improvement in the grand scheme of the Worldsoul Saga, but it could have a massive impact
Could World of Warcraft finally come to console? The MMO's executive producer says "we talk about it all the time"
By Josh West published
News World of Warcraft exec says it's "pretty well positioned" to finally bring the MMO to console
BlizzCon 2023 schedule: Dates, times, and rewards detailed
By Josh West last updated
BlizzCon 2023 BlizzCon is finally here! Here's everything you need to know about the Blizzard Entertainment celebration