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