Josh West
Josh West joined GamesRadar+ in 2018 as its Features Editor, and now serves as the website's Editor-in-Chief. He previously worked as Deputy Editor of games™ magazine. Josh's writing has appeared in 3D Artist, Edge, Gamesmaster, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Official Xbox Magazine, Official PlayStation Magazine, Play, Retro Gamer, SciFi Now, and SFX. In his youth, he performed background roles in movies like Harry Potter and TV shows like The League of Gentlemen. With over 15 years of industry experience, you are most likely to find Josh leveraging his expertise in action-adventure games, MMOs, RPGs, and shooters to bring the readers of GR+ closer to the video games that they truly care about.
Latest articles by Josh West
![Big in 2024 Ultros](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ocAmFTdaznUXRjrgav3HJb-320-80.jpg)
My most-anticipated Metroidvania of 2024 is a trippy cosmic adventure that's already threatening to give me an existential crisis
By Josh West published
Preview Big in 2024 | My friends are already begging me to shut up about Ultros
![Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C2zdxcYLiwS2QND7qSSUR-320-80.jpeg)
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2024: everything we expect to see this year
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Black Friday Will we have a new console? Will the current generation see massive discounts? This is everything we expect to see in 2024's Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals.
![Indiana Jones and the Great Circle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CeyLFqeZMZ4Eu4pVSXNvGU-320-80.jpg)
What to expect from Xbox Series X in 2024: Massive AAA exclusives, a banner year for Game Pass, and new hardware
By Josh West published
Opinion Opinion | 2024 is the year where Xbox Game Pass will become unstoppable, and where Microsoft finally delivers on its commitment to deliver trend-setting first-party exclusives
![Screenshot featuring Toad and Toadette from the Wii U version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yo5Uxf26ccdZu5GF9PxYPK-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best Wii U games
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Yes, there is enough Wii U games for a top 25
![The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XarYhpoDPTEKbYtxPzyfTb-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best Wii games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best Nintendo Wii games ever made from Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFicCrzUnNAK4r3yyce5Tc-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best N64 games of all-time
By Darran Jones last updated
Features From GoldenEye 007 to Super Mario 64, here are the best Nintendo 64 games ever made
![SNES](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZMnrzNes7GgEDpCHJuwvE6-320-80.jpg)
The best SNES games of all-time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From ActRaiser to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, we rank the best SNES games
![Halo Infinite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2SRFcb7MazUBWHnFDg6eRD-320-80.jpg)
The 10 best Halo games of all-time
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list From old-school classics to newer entries, the best Halo games show off some of Bungie's most exciting sci-fic shooter experiences
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xeSNTAgjovvDRWwYUzPLUN-320-80.jpg)
5 things you need to know about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
By Josh West published
For fans and newcomers alike, here's what you should expect to find in one of the year's biggest PS5 RPGs
![Wonder Woman game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S8jwRXY7C9VDABHCt4sCmW-320-80.jpg)
Wonder Woman game: Everything we know so far
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Features DC's Themysciran princess will star in a new Wonder Woman game from developer Monolith
![Project 007](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h4PHGX2UggkCFD2qKra5KW-320-80.jpg)
Project 007: Everything we know about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell last updated
Features James Bond origin story Project 007 is an upcoming action game worth keeping your eye on in 2024
![Contraband](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mULn7DAxo8FTQDLr37aDRT-320-80.jpg)
Contraband: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Features Contraband is a co-op heist game set in a fictional 70s locale, and we're already excited
![The Legend of Zelda](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S39SkzoX7aXUa3BgSLWLHX-320-80.jpg)
The 50 best games of the '80s, ranked
By Edge Staff published
Best List From Raid On Bungeling Bay to Elite, here's out definitive ranking of the best games of the '80s
![Big in 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SjCGALSWRKpDcfxs26SRtC-320-80.jpg)
6 Xbox Series X exclusives that should be on your radar in 2024
By Josh West published
Features Big in 2024: Here are six Xbox Series X console exclusives that you won't want to miss this year
![Big in 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HzB8BkkzDB8P8gr2BRUV6Q-320-80.jpg)
6 PS5 exclusives that should be on your radar in 2024
By Josh West published
Features Big in 2024: Here are six PS5 console exclusives that you won't want to miss this year
![Marathon key art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BFbEVmp3R8LaY9Vr7JPuCm-320-80.jpg)
Marathon: Everything we know about Bungie's new FPS so far
By Josh West last updated
There's a new Marathon game coming from Bungie, and it's a PvP extraction shooter where you'll fight to survive and thrive
![Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DUdfvZ9WpdqoL87AYEaxAk-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming Xbox One games for 2024
By Josh West last updated
Every new Xbox One game coming in 2024, including whether they're coming to Game Pass
![Ultros screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3ASPkVoa3ZeXi3CYEsXgU9-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming PS4 games for 2024
By Josh West last updated
While PS5 may be the focus for many developers, there's still new PS4 games coming in 2024 that you need on your radar
![The Witcher 4 Polaris](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UJcjeBWMbymBTgQEqr29PC-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming CD Projekt Red games: From Cyberpunk Orion to a new Witcher trilogy
By Josh West last updated
Features With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty out the door, it's time to start getting excited about a new slate of Witcher games
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth screenshot showing Cloud in conversation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uo5gY67ZHc9T9FHF24LPxS-320-80.jpg)
The must-play video games of winter 2024
By Josh West published
Features Big in 2024: Here's the biggest new games you need to have on your radar for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X
![Big in 2024: GamesRadar+ preview of the biggest games of the year](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kk4DZRSfZk9zCSsafwe5CE-320-80.jpg)
2023 was one of the best years for gaming ever – so what does that mean for 2024?
By Josh West published
2023 was one of the best years for gaming ever – so what does that mean for 2024?
![Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hi5R4MjNJGTAvGsyhVbgW5-320-80.jpg)
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty guide to surviving Dogtown
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide The Phantom Liberty expansion adds loads to Cyberpunk 2077, including a new, twisting story full of choices
![Elden Ring co-op](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nCirhPiZkZsFUrngVyxstX-320-80.jpg)
10 games like Elden Ring for when you've conquered The Lands Between
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Features From gruelling combat to medieval fantasy, these games like Elden Ring give you something rich to sink your sword into
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