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October, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Final Fantasy 14, Pokemon, World of Warcraft
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About James Ratcliff

James Ratcliff joined TheBestWarGames in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a third-generation Texan who has written professionally for over a decade at local newspapers, addressing various topics for his readers. Since 2024, James has shifted his complete focus to covering gaming news.

Favorite Games

James enjoys playing Final Fantasy, Zelda, Pokémon, and Warcraft series games! He is an avid Final Fantasy 14 player, and his main character is a Viera. Currently, his favorite Jobs are Paladin, White Mage, Viper, and Machinist. James plays on the Aether data center, and is willing to help newcomers!

Industry Focus

James focuses mainly on Gaming News but occasionally posts Features, Interviews, and Tier Lists. His favorite series to write about include Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Warcraft, and Zelda, as well as various indie titles like Vampire Survivors, Palworld, and Among Us. 

Favorite Console

At age 6, James was gifted a Sega Genesis that included Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as the pack-in game. Though James' first console was the Genesis, his favorite is the PS2! With titles such as Final Fantasy 10, Kingdom Hearts 2, and Okami, Sony's second console holds a special place in his collection.

Latest

Palworld players built an impressive mega tower with 243 levels
Palworld Players Build Massive 243-Level Mega Tower and They Did It Without Using Mods

A group of Palworld players share an amazing 243-level tower that they created within the game, and claim they did so without using any mods.

YouTube is down right now worldwide
YouTube Is Down Right Now

YouTube is experiencing worldwide loading issues, as users report that the site and mobile app are crashing and not loading videos properly.

The ROG Xbox Ally X handheld just saw a 30,000 yen price increase in Japan due to the ongoing RAM crisis.
Xbox ROG Ally X Handheld is Getting More Expensive in at Least 1 Region

Reports indicate that the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming system is suddenly now more expensive to buy in at least one region of the world.

FF7 Remake Part 3 director says the game is in its final push phases of development
"We're in the Final Push Phase" Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Gives Encouraging Part 3 Update

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 game director Naoki Hamaguchi says that development of the highly anticipated title is in its final optimization phases.

The Witcher Remake has been pushed back to 2028, as Fool's Theory has reportedly been moved to work on The Witcher 4.
The Witcher Remake Release Window Teased

Fans eager for more news about The Witcher Remake may be waiting a bit longer, as a source shares information about the state of the project.

TT Games clarifies that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will only require 16GB of RAM, down from 32 GB, on PC
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Updated System Requirements Are Good News for PC Players

PC players looking to try out LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will have a much easier time meeting the minimum system requirements.

Nintendo issues DMCA takedown notices to several GitHub repositories of Switch emulators.
Nintendo is Cracking Down on More Switch Emulators

Nintendo's latest push to protect its intellectual property results in several Switch emulators receiving takedown notices from the gaming giant.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year and other honors at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, and More Games Win Big at the 29th Annual DICE Awards

Some of 2025's best games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince, take home some hardware at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.

Corsair swaps RAM kit packaging from yellow boxes to transparent plastic as a way to combat fraud.
Corsair is Rolling Out Changes to Its RAM to Combat Scammers

Corsair makes an important change to its RAM kits as a countermeasure against scams amid the ongoing PC component crisis.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Patch 3.0.0
Some Metal Gear Solid Games Just Got A Big Update

Amid a news-filled week for Metal Gear Solid fans, some of the franchise's classic games received a major update across all modern platforms.

Konami reveals Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, which includes MGS4: Guns of the Patriots and MGS: Peace Walker.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 is Coming and It's Freeing MGS4 from PS3 Prison

Konami surprises Metal Gear Solid fans and frees MGS4: Guns of the Patriots from over a decade of PS3 exclusivity via a new collection.

World of Warcraft gold rewards are currently missing
World of Warcraft Players Are Missing Some of Their Rewards in the Midnight Pre-Patch

World of Warcraft players may have lighter wallets during the Midnight Pre-Patch, as some rewards are currently missing from specific content.

Blades of Fire is coming to Steam on May 14
Steam is Finally Getting One of the Most Underrated Action-RPGS of Last Year, and It's Coming With a Massive 2.0 Update

After a period of exclusivity on other platforms, one of the most underrated action RPGs of 2025 is finally coming to Steam later this year.

A Pokemon fan artist draws different versions of Yamask and its evolution based on other elemental types like Rock and Fairy.
Pokemon Fan Gives Yamask Different Versions for Every Pokemon Type

A Pokemon fan artist gives the ghostly critter Yamask some different appearances based on each elemental type that the franchise currently has.

Mewgenics is blowing up on Steam
Brand-New Critically-Acclaimed Roguelike Game is Absolutely Blowing Up on Steam

The latest roguelike to hit Steam reaches critical acclaim just hours after its highly-anticipated launch on Valve's PC gaming storefront.

Modern ports of the PS1 game Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix are launching February 27 for Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch
Classic PS1 Game From 25 Years Ago is Making a Surprise Comeback Later This Month

Fans of the original PlayStation and its graphics are in luck, as a classic PS1 title from 2001 will arrive on modern platforms later this February.

Rumor Nexon and Blizzard are working together on an unannounced StarCraft project
Rumor: Blizzard Could Be Partnering With ARC Raiders Publisher to Develop New StarCraft Game

A new rumor claims that Blizzard could be teaming up with the publisher behind ARC Raiders on a surprising StarCraft project.

Discord will be rolling out global age verification measures starting early March.
Discord Announces Big Change Coming in March [UPDATE]

Discord announced a significant change that will affect all its users across the globe throughout March, and states the reasons behind its decision.

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Asmongold asks district court to dismiss Mizkif's defamation lawsuit against him for lack of actionable conduct.
"Nothing He Is Upset About Is Actionable" Asmongold Has Asked the Court to Dismiss Mizkif's Lawsuit Against Him

Popular Twitch content creator Asmongold has requested a Texas district court to dismiss the ongoing lawsuit against him from Mizkif.

Insider Jez Corden states Microsoft is not committed to a 2027 launch for the next Xbox console, contradicting AMD's claims.
Insider Comments on Next-Gen Xbox’s Potential Launch Window

A gaming industry insider reports that the potential launch of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console still depends on some ongoing factors.

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