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 25 best Dreamcast games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List From Sonic Adventure to Soulcalibur, here are the best Sega Dreamcast games ever made

The 10 best Star Wars games to play in 2026
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Star Wars Outlaws to The Old Republic, here's the best Star Wars games you should play right now

25 Best Wii Games of All Time, Ranked
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Super Mario Galaxy 2 to Wii Sports Resort, discover our ranking of the best Wii games of all time

3 new to Game Pass games to play this weekend (Jan 30-Feb 1)
By Josh West published
These are the Game Pass games for PC and Xbox you should download this weekend

10 Games like Subnautica that'll plunge you into mysterious worlds
By Samuel Horti last updated
Best List Explore lush worlds, uncover mysteries, and fight for survival in the best games like Subnautica to play today

10 Games like God of War Ragnarok you should play next
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features Deific adventures await in this ranking of the best games like God of War

Big in 2026: The ultimate guide to the video games that will shape 2026 and beyond
By Josh West last updated
2026 Preview Our annual new year preview returns to spotlight the 50 most anticipated upcoming video games, and the people developing them

Best local multiplayer Switch games to play in 2026
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games

10 Best Call of Duty Games of All-Time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Here's how we rank the best Call of Duty games ever in 2026, from Black Ops 6 to Modern Warfare 2

Highguard: Everything you need to know about the new F2P shooter
By Josh West last updated
Guide Highguard is a PvP raid shooter from Respawn Entertainment veterans, and it's out now!

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred gives its devs "a chance to just get really horrible, and I say that the best way possible"
By Joe Chivers published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | The game's latest expansion dives deep into series lore and horrific gore

The head of Xbox Game Studios on Developer Direct reveals, multiplatform strategy, and hard lessons learned from 2025
By Josh West published
Exclusive Exclusive Interview | Craig Duncan sets the stage for Xbox's most important year of the generation

Forza Horizon 6 looks like the pinnacle of open-world racing games: "It really is just about driving wherever you want and exploring"
By Josh West published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Our Xbox 2026 Spotlight series continues with an exclusive interview with Playground Games to discuss the most expansive Forza game ever made

Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026
By Rollin Bishop last updated
Recap All the announcements, reveals, and news about Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and Kiln

Terminator Survivors: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide Your complete guide to the latest on the Terminator Survivors release date delay, trailer, and gameplay news

With Clockwork Revolution, inXile aims to "bring the level of reactivity from our isometric titles into something first-person"
By Josh West published
Exclusive Big in 2026 | Our Xbox 2026 Spotlight series continues with an exclusive interview with Brian Fargo, studio head of inXile Entertainment

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

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

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 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"
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