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About James Ratcliff
James Ratcliff joined The Best War Games 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, addressing various topics for his readers.
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
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Suggests a Brand-New Hardware Revision Is Already on the Way
Less than a year into the Nintendo Switch 2's shelf life, some rumors state that hardware revisions to the popular console may be planned.
Marvel Rivals Season 6 Update Patch Notes Revealed, and It Includes Some Important Fixes
Marvel Rivals Season 6 is now live, and the new update contains some important bug fixes alongside the long-awaited release of Deadpool.
New World: Aeternum Confirms the Exact Date That It Is Shutting Down
Amazon Games confirms when its open-world MMORPG, New World: Aeternum, will permanently shut down its servers across the globe.
Nvidia Reportedly Ends Production on One of Its Current GPUs
Tech giant Nvidia reportedly stops production of one of its current RTX 50 series graphics cards, and the ongoing RAM crisis is to blame.
God of War TV Series Reveals Who Is Playing Kratos
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television unveil who is playing Kratos, the titular God of War, in the upcoming Prime Video series.
It's Not Just You, Several Major ISPs Are Having Problems Right Now
Some of the largest Internet service providers in the United States are having major issues, as users report getting no signals on their devices.
Rockstar Games Bans GTA Online Charlie Kirk Missions
Grand Theft Auto Online removes user-created missions based on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, following an update from December 2025.
Marvel Rivals Confirms Deadpool's Role, and It's Something Never Done Before in a Hero Shooter
Marvel Rivals shares the first gameplay snippets of Deadpool, and confirms The Merc With A Mouth will bring something new to the hero shooter genre.
Xbox Releases Odd Elder Scrolls 6 'Teaser' That You Shouldn't Believe
Ahead of the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, Xbox potentially teases The Elder Scrolls 6 and similarly-named titles on social media.
Persona 6 News May Be On the Way After All
Despite fan backlash to the Persona 30th Anniversary live stream, Persona 6 may still get news in the near future, if new evidence is to be believed.
January 30 Will Be the End of an Era for Nintendo
Nintendo Switch players have until Friday, January 30 to take advantage of one of the system's most handy features before it goes away forever.
Now is a Great Time to Return to Final Fantasy 14 If You Haven’t Played for a While
Final Fantasy 14 players who have lapsed on their monthly subscriptions can temporarily return to experience new content at no additional cost.
PS5 Has 4 New Free Downloads You Should Check Out, No PS Plus Required
PlayStation users looking to try out some upcoming games and save some money can play snippets of these four games without needing PS Plus.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Wants to See Some New Blood Lead a FF6 Remake Project
Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi states his reasons for not wanting to direct a potential remake of Final Fantasy 6.
Expedition 33 is About to Win Yet Another Game of the Year Award
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the chance to win more prestigious awards, including another Game of the Year trophy, months after release.
Nintendo Switch Online Shadowdrops Another Classic GameCube Title
Nintendo surprises Switch Online users with the first shadowdrop of 2026, as an anticipated GameCube classic is now available for fans to play.
New Fallout Release Officially Coming in June with a Hefty Price Tag
Fallout fans will have a new release to look forward to in June, but the upcoming package will carry a steep price tag for buyers to consider.
Pokemon GO Reveals New Shiny Debut for Upcoming January 2025 Event
Pokemon GO players looking to add a Shiny Gen 9 critter to their collections will have the first opportunity to do so via a late January event.
Pokemon Crystal Clear Turns It Into an Open-World Game, and You Have to Check It Out
Fans of Pokemon Crystal should check out Crystal Clear, a fan-made version that offers customization and exploration the original game did not.
Build-a-Bear Reveals New Gen 1 Pokemon Plush, And You Can Buy It Now
Pokemon fans looking to add a new Build-a-Bear plush to their collection now have a new Gen 1 critter that they can buy while supplies last.