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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.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Leak Could Be Good News For Switch 2 Fans
A gaming industry insider states on social media that Red Dead Redemption 2 fans with a Switch 2 console could soon be in luck.
GameStop Issues Statement on Pokemon Shiny Legendary Event Controversy
GameStop responds to customer complaints following a second wave of Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Nintendo Suing Known Switch Pirate For $4.5 Million
Nintendo continues its crackdown on piracy, suing a known pirate of Switch games for $4.5 million in damages as part of an ongoing case.
Unity Developers Rush to Update Games After Significant Vulnerability is Discovered
Unity issues a warning to game developers that a vulnerability in the game engine must be patched as quickly as possible.
Steam Users Call for Accounts to Be Passed on After Death
Some Steam users call on Valve to offer a legal way that allows an account and all its game licenses to be transferred to someone after death.
Microsoft Reportedly Testing Free Version of Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming could soon get a free version for players to try out, though the plan comes with a few caveats to consider carefully.
Pokemon Issues Apology Over Paradox Tera Raid Event Bug
The Pokemon Company issues a rare apology after players file reports that the ongoing Paradox Tera Raid event is not performing as intended.
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Amazon Prime reveals the full slate of titles that subscribers can claim via Prime Gaming through October, including some popular PC gaming classics.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Leaks Mega Feraligatr
A new Pokemon Legends: Z-A leak on social media reveals some key information about Mega Feraligatr, including its type and appearance.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Early Copies Are Already Out in the Wild
Pokemon Legends: Z-A has officially broken its October 16 street release date, as copies of the anticipated game have made it into some users' hands.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Not Happy About The Game's New Cosmetics
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Marvel Rivals Reveals Daredevil Gameplay
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Marvel Rivals Gives A First Look At Season 4.5 Update Features
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games gives fans a preview of what to expect in the upcoming Season 4.5 content update.
Rumor: World of Warcraft Midnight Release Date Leaked
The release date for World of Warcraft: Midnight could come earlier than players expect, according to a potential leak ahead of an October 1 stream.
The Simpsons Movie 2 is Finally Happening
Disney and 20th Century confirm that a sequel to The Simpsons Movie is finally happening, and will be released two decades after the first one.
Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Title Update 3 Patch Notes
Monster Hunter Wilds reveals all the features included in Title Update 3, highlighted by a special crossover with Final Fantasy 14.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Two New Paradox Tera Raids
Following a hiatus, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal the first new set of Seven-Star Tera Raid battles for trainers to face in early October.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Update 7.35 Release Date
Square Enix unveils when Final Fantasy 14 players can expect Patch 7.35, which includes the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover, to hit live servers.