James is a writer on The Best War Games. Ever since picking up a Sega Saturn controller at age 4, he's been in love with video games. From raiding tombs to crashing bandicoots, he's done it all for 3 decades and even written a dissertation about video games as an art form. You'll most likely find him scouring the latest FromSoftware release for the tiniest scraps of lore, exploring the furthest reaches of Tamriel, or renovating his castle in Enshrouded.
Favorite Games
I first fell in love with RPGs while playing Diablo 1 in co-op with my little brother on the PS1. From there I've put hundreds of hours into all time classic series like Final Fantasy and The Elder Scrolls, as well as 100% runs and level 1 challenges in all the Souls games. I'm also a massive fan of survival games, with Enshrouded being my top pick for it's unique blend of mechanics - it's everything I've ever wanted in one place.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Being the last Miqo'te standing and taking down Titan EX in Final Fantasy XIV alone after the rest of my Free Company wiped. One last-ditch Limit Break 3 from my Black Mage put an end to a five straight evenings of attempts. I can still hear the cheers.
Favorite Console
I'm a PC player, but the PS2 will always hold a special place in my heart for the countless hours I poured into top-tier titles like Dragon Quest 8, Champions of Norrath and Final Fantasy XI. And I'll always love Ocarina of Time and Jet Force Gemini on the N64. As a grown-up with kids, the Switch has fast become my go-to console of choice when I'm not at my desktop.
