Josh West

Josh West

Editor-in-Chief, GamesRadar+

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

John Wick stares into the camera while wearing a suit
Everything announced at the PS5 State of Play February 2026

By Josh West last updated

Recap PlayStation State of Play summary with the latest news, reveals, and gameplay trailers from the PS5 showcase

Recap
Big in 2026
Control Resonant may be an action-RPG, but Remedy isn't veering into hellishly-challenging territory: "There are no parries, there is no back-and-forth with a single enemy"

By Josh West Published

Exclusive Big in 2026 | Remedy pushes Control is a bold new direction as the Hiss spill into the streets of Manhattan

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Big in 2026
World of Warcraft has always asked us to call Azeroth home, but Midnight's new player housing is the first time you'll have one to call your own

By Josh West last updated

Preview Big in 2026 | World of Warcraft: Midnight's player housing is the sort of thing my guild would have killed for back in 2004

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Dreamcast
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

Best List
Best Wii games: The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword screenshot.
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

Best List
Xbox Game Pass logo on a green background
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

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Subnautica deep sea
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

Best List
Games like God of War Ragnarok: Kratos fighting a giant monster on a mountain top.
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

Features
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

2026 Preview
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
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

Best List
Highguard screenshots
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!

Guide
Key art for Resident Evil Requiem showing Grace with a flashlight, with a larger image of Leon in shadow behind her against rainy streets
Resident Evil Requiem: The Last Preview

By Oscar Taylor-Kent Published

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Key art for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred showing Mephisto, a spiky and angular demon, against a red, lightning backdrop, arm and claw raised menancingly, cropped to show more of him, and with the GamesRadar+ Big in 2026 branding frame
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

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Halo: Combat Evoled screenshot showing a grunt running away from an explosion in the sand
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

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Forza Horizon 6 key and May 19 release date
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

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Fable 4 key art cropped without logo featuring protagonist in middle ahead of castle with sword and magic
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

Recap
Terminator: Survivors screenshot showing a Terminator: Survivors screenshot showing a T-800 emerging through flame without its human skin suit
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

Guide
Clockwork Revolution
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

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Life is Strange Reunion screenshot showing Chloe back in the Blackwell bathroom as an adult
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

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Halo: Campaign Evolved gameplay screenshot showing Master Chief in Unreal Engine 5
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

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Gears of War: E-Day gameplay screenshot showing a blood soaked Marcus and Dom
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

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Halo: Campaign Evolved keyart showing Master Chief on Installation 04
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

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Ico
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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Coven of the Chicken Foot gameplay screenshot
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

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The best Nintendo Switch Games with the Nintendo Switch console overlaid.
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

Buying Guide
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