Josh West
Josh West joined 12DOVE 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
![Super Smash Bros Ultimate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ThPDZJF8CCkrVqskHJj5UH-320-80.jpg)
Best local multiplayer Switch games
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games
![Witcher 3: Wild Hunt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXR5bm2Skv6LGnuPGZXMKg-320-80.jpg)
10 games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Seek the best games like Skyrim if you're ready to retire from being the Dragonborn
![The Day Before](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GJDKh8NscjVUnYEJccv8SC-320-80.jpg)
The Day Before: Everything we know about the canceled survival shooter
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature The Day Before hit early access on December 7, and its developer announced it was shutting down four days later
![Alan Wake 2 tips](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XHuLpcZDPhJMDv9o9v5qz4-320-80.jpg)
13 Alan Wake 2 tips we wish we knew before playing
By Josh West last updated
Guide Essential Alan Wake 2 tips to help you survive Bright Falls and the Dark Place
![GamesRadar+ Games of the Year 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JPBsZ5Z89No2vHuRvz3UVJ-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best games of 2023
By Josh West last updated
GOTY 2023 | 12DOVE has cast its votes, had its arguments, and picked the very best games of the year
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How long is Alan Wake 2?
By Josh West last updated
Guide In for the story or hunting hidden collectibles, here's how long it will take to beat Alan Wake 2
![Alan Wake 2 review screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8e6WgVHkDuPhorrQdWZVp5-320-80.jpg)
Should you play Alan Wake before diving into Alan Wake 2?
By Josh West last updated
Guide Alan Wake 2 is a true sequel, but you don't necessarily need to fully grasp the Remedy Connected Universe to enjoy it
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How to eject an Xbox Series X disc
By Josh West last updated
Guide Need to eject a disc from your Xbox Series X? Here's how
![Xbox Series X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WJFVTdvmwkFfA5g8AuVqqR-320-80.jpg)
Can the Xbox Series X play Blu-ray movies?
By Josh West last updated
Guide How to watch movies on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
![Light No Fire screenshot featuring a lush environment and strange creatures](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N5dCMf27yNu3JwMF6sC8YE-320-80.jpg)
Light No Fire is the No Man's Sky devs blurring the lines between Valheim, Death Stranding, and the open adventure of Lord of the Rings
By Josh West published
News Hello Games looks beyond No Man's Sky with one outrageous procedurally generated planet
![Xbox Series X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qk7aoopBXH3kQe8JVsVmAV-320-80.jpg)
Xbox Series X standby mode and energy saver explained
By Josh West last updated
Guide Understand the two Xbox Series X power and startup modes
![Xbox Series X dashboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZUA7e88qfsVE9LeHvBN2yV-320-80.jpg)
How to install Xbox Series X games
By Josh West last updated
Guide There are a few ways to install Xbox Series X games on your new console
![GTA 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3D9dh6TgNMUXwC7kYD5rP-320-80.jpg)
GTA 6 trailer release live coverage
By Sam Loveridge last updated
GTA 6 GTA 6 trailer 1 is here early! Watch it here
![GTA 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5fBb9xyKyhuypqTHgKurYJ-320-80.png)
The 5 most impressive things about the GTA 6 trailer
By Joe Donnelly published
Opinion Opinion | The 12DOVE team takes a closer look at what makes Vice City tick
![Cyber Monday curved monitor deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UnBG8zsnqQ7pydZFms45ET-320-80.jpg)
Cyber Monday curved monitor deals 2023: all the biggest discounts still around
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday curved monitor deals are done for another year, but there are still some displays holding onto discounts for your consideration.
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Five of my favorite board games to pick up in the Cyber Monday sales
By Oliver Harrop last updated
Feature Opinion | You need these in your collection
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Cyber Monday Xbox deals live: The biggest savings now available
By Josh West, Jack Shepherd last updated
We are tracking the latest Cyber Monday Xbox deals on consoles, controllers, games, and more. So if you're looking for an Xbox discount this Cyber Monday, you'll want to follow along with our deal hunting live
![Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tivUQHAKBAFXGs7HzWCnmA-320-80.jpeg)
Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals in Australia for 2023: all the best sales already live
By Tabitha Baker, Josh West, Jordan Gerblick, Jack Shepherd published
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals have landed, and here are the best of the bunch
![Hogwarts Legacy guide - using Protego](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ucniQ5cm3AwtFLWHGUmwc9-320-80.jpg)
Hogwarts Legacy guide to help you master spells and save Hogwarts
By Josh West last updated
Feature The best Hogwarts Legacy guide to everything from magic to riding a hippogriff
![Hades trailer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5A8WpV6XZ44sbWi9VqCMLc-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best Roguelike games to play today
By James Bentley last updated
Best List The best roguelikes and roguelites that will keep you coming back for one more round
![Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6cLaxozPx4qrmyXCnGSHjn-320-80.jpg)
Best Modern Warfare 3 guns to help you dominate the early game meta
By Josh West last updated
Guide My pick of the 10 best MW3 guns that are going to give you an edge online right now
![Best Holger 556 loadout Modern Warfare 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ck89bMqe6uzxQxyBkA8Do-320-80.jpg)
The best Holger 556 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
By Josh West published
Guide This is the best Holger 556 loadout and class build in MW3 right now to help you dominate with this versatile AR
![Best SVA-545 loadout Modern Warfare 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ohNLTTvhTQBhCyXJMMboiC-320-80.jpg)
Best SVA 545 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
By Josh West published
Guide This MW3 SVA 545 loadout will help you get ready to deal with the meta emerging around this powerful assault rifle