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. 

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PC Users Have Extremely Limited Time to Get 2020 Survival Horror Game for Free, Claim ASAP

Thanks to GOG (or Good Old Games), PC users can claim a 2020 survival horror game completely free of charge.

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Fable Reveals Pre-Order Bonuses and Collector's Edition Content

For those wanting extra goodies, Xbox reveals Fable's Pre-order bonuses, Premium Edition, and Collector's Edition, with the latter costing $199.99.

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New Xbox Console and Controller Officially Revealed

During the Xbox Games Showcase, fans around the world get their first look at a special new model of the Xbox Series X console and controller.

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PC Users Have Limited Time to Claim an Entire Gaming Trilogy Completely Free

Thanks to a limited-time deal, PC users can currently claim an entire trilogy from VICTORIA Games (that's also DRM-free) without paying a dime.

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Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion Still Has At Least 3 Upcoming 100% Free Games for June

While it's been a busy week for Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion, there's still a handful of confirmed games to look forward to, plus some right now.

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July 10 is Going to Be a Big Day for Palworld

Palworld developer Pocketpair gives fans their first look at content coming in its 1.0 release and exactly when that takes place.

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Stellar Blade Sequel Officially Revealed

At Summer Game Fest, developer Shift Up gives fans of the franchise their first official look at Stellar Blade's sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Finally Revealed

Summer Game Fest gives gamers their first look at the final part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, officially titled FF7 Revelation.

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OG Assassin's Creed Creator Reveals New Game With Serious AC Hexe Vibes

The original creator of the Assassin's Creed franchise reveals his brand new game (with a playable prologue) that is oddly similar to AC Hexe game.

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First PlayStation Plus Monthly Game for September 2026 Confirmed Early

Summer Game Fest officially reveals the first PlayStation Plus extra game to join the monthly line-up later this year, in September 2026.

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Steam Users Have a Chance to Get LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for Just $1

Steam users looking for an extremely good and cheap game have a chance to get LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for Just $1 on a limited deal.

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Persona 6 Reveal Leaked

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of Persona 6 for years, and now, they know where it will happen with a high degree of certainty.

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Until Dawn 2 Was Officially Teased in the Movie

Developer Firesprite and publisher Sony recently revealed Until Dawn 2 to the world, but it was actually teased a year ago in 2025.

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New Nintendo Switch 2 Model Officially Revealed

Nintendo officially confirms a brand new model of the beloved Nintendo Switch 2 and the key improvement it brings.

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PlayStation Users Have Until June 11 to Get New Freebies via This Official Promo Code
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In addition to PlayStation's Days of Play sales event, PS5 users can claim and download a handful of freebies for their consoles.

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Fallout 3 Remake Insider Narrows Down Its Release Date

A known Microsoft and Bethesda insider, who has a proven track record, narrows down the release window of the Fallout 3 remake.

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'We Are in the Endgame Now' GTA 6 Marketing About to Ramp Up

The clock is officially ticking down to the next phase of Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive's Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing plans.

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Steam Users Can Get 8 Video Games Worth $245 for Just $15, Includes Several 9/10 Hits

Thanks to a cheap, cheap bundle, Steam users can currently get 8 Keys for popular video games, many of which are certified 9/10s.

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"This is Not God of War" Original Creator Criticizes God of War Laufey

During a livestream of the State of Play, original God of War creator David Jaffe has some choice words for God of War Laufey's reveal.

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God of War Laufey Officially Revealed

Developer Santa Monica Studio and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment finally reveal the next major entry in the beloved God of War franchise.

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