Joshua Duckworth-Executive Editor

Joshua Duckworth

Executive Editor

November, 2017
Master's Degree in English | Jacksonville State University
Xbox, Ubisoft, RPG
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About Joshua Duckworth

Joshua started at GameRant in 2017 where he fell in love with a company that supports creativity, treats video games with the respect they deserve, and is complete with people whose passions match his. It's this passion he hopes to communicate in every post, in every conversation about the industry, and so forth. Outside of gaming and GameRant, Joshua spends a lot of time with his lovely wife and children, keeps pulling for Cody Rhodes in WWE, and manages the farm he inherited from his grandfather.  If you name a video game, Joshua can rant about it—that's a guarantee.

Industry Focus

Joshua's passion for the industry is all-consuming, and his typical content coverage is as varied as the game industry itself. Joshua covers news, features, interviews, previews, and more on a weekly basis, and whether it's the next expansive AAA title or the most innovative indie game, his eyes are always on the horizon.

Favorite Games

His favorite franchises include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed, and anything with deep storytelling and lore. He loves anything with deep and intensive gameplay experiences, but there are bonus points for anything that sends him down lore-shaped rabbit holes.

Favorite Console

Joshua's favorite console is the Xbox Series X, as that is where he plays the majority of his games. He owns a custom-built gaming PC, a PS5, and a Switch, as well as a plethora of older consoles such as the PS2 and Nintendo GameCube. 

Latest

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Steam Users Have Limited Time to Claim Asymmetric Co-Op Game 100% Free

A new asymmetric co-op game on Steam, which has both players completing different objectives, is free to claim and keep for a limited time.

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Steam Users Have Limited Time to Claim 2 Games Completely Free of Charge

Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion is back, making the last two games of May 2026 available for a limited time.

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First Persona 6 Confidant Character Leaks Online

A new image of a Persona 6 confidant character leaks online and is corroborated by a known leaker in the community.

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Steam Makes Popular 6-Player Co-Op Game Free Until June 1

A free Steam game promotion gives players a limited time to check out a 6-player co-op RPG with a Mostly Positive review rating after 90K players.

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Xbox Games Showcase Game for June 7 Announced Ahead of Time

While Xbox hasn't confirmed the entire slate of games appearing at the Xbox Games Showcase, one title has been confirmed ahead of time.

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Brand New Hit Soulslike Game on Steam Launches to 97% Very Positive Reviews

The latest Soulslike game to launch on Steam is already a verifiable hit, immediately earning hidden gem status as a 2026 Soulslike game.

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Steam Users Have Until June 3 to Claim 2019 Multiplayer Game for Free

As part of Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion, users can claim a multiplayer game from 2019 that has 90% Very Positive Reviews completely free of charge.

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Assassin's Creed is Signaling the End of the Open-World RPG Era

In many ways, Assassin's Creed Mirage and Black Flag Resynced are the straws that broke the camel's back for the open-world RPG era.

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Krafton to Pay $250M Bonus to Subnautica 2 Devs

Reports indicate that "AI-First" company and publisher Krafton agrees to pay the contested $250 million bonus to Subnautica 2 developer UWE.

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New Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Leaks Online

A reliable leaker who has basically never been wrong leaks key details for an upcoming release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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It's Officially Time to Delay the Next Generation of PlayStation and Xbox Consoles

Recent news proves that the current economy cannot handle the supposed releases of the PS6 and Xbox Helix in 2027, not without a major turnaround.

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Steam Users Can Claim a 2019 Casual Simulation Game on June 2 Completely Free of Charge

On June 2, Steam users will be able to claim a 2019 simulation game with 90% Very Positive Reviews for free after just a few steps.

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The Official Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Will Have a $30 Battle Pass

Despite raising nearly $13 million in funding, the upcoming Dungeon Crawler Carl game will also, oddly, feature a Battle Pass of sorts.

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Fallout Remaster Rumors Carry a Huge Red Flag I Just Can't Ignore

Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are purported to receive remasters or remakes in the near-ish future, but the timeline is quite heartbreaking.

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Brand New 2026 Release is Officially the New Highest Rated Game of the Year

A brand new action-adventure game for 2026 takes the "highest-rated game of the year" title away from Xbox Game Studios' Forza Horizon 6.

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PS Plus Users Have Until June 16 to Claim Bonus Freebie for a Popular EA Game
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Due to some unusual moves on PlayStation's behalf, PS Plus subscribers are able to claim and download a little bonus freebie until June 16.

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New Persona 6 Leaks: Dual Protagonists, Release Window, and More

New rumors and leaks surface online about the upcoming release of Persona 6 from developer Atlus and publisher Sega.

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Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion Has 5* Upcoming 100% Free Games for June 2026

Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion is currently slated to get at least five games in June, although more are on the way and one has a slight caveat.

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2021 PS5 Exclusive Has Shut Down Forever (Out of Nowhere)
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A PlayStation 5 exclusive from 2021 has been completely delisted and shut down on the PlayStation Store without any warning from the dev or Sony.

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The Witcher 3's New DLC Could Be Getting an Official Update on May 28

An announcement from developer CD Projekt Red leads some fans to believe that confirmation for the rumored new Witcher 2 DLC in 2026 is inbound.

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