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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
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.
Konami Comments on Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2
During Tokyo Game Show, Konami offers a small update for fans requesting news about a potential Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2.
The ROG Xbox Ally Could Have Been Cheaper
Following Gamescom, reports suggest that the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds may have been priced below $599 and $999 at one point.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Are Not Happy With Shiny Legendary Event
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players vent their frustrations about an ongoing shiny Legendary distribution event at various retailers across the globe.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Director Shares Update About Part 3
The director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga, Naoki Hamaguchi, gives fans an update about the trilogy's anticipated third chapter.
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser is Retiring
Nintendo of America announces that the branch's President, Doug Bowser, will be retiring from the company after serving in his post for six years.
Wolverine Reveals PS5 Gameplay and Release Window
At the end of the State of Play, Insomniac Games closed the show by showing the release window for Marvel's Wolverine alongside some gameplay footage.
Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals All FF14 Content Coming in Title Update 3
Capcom shares what Monster Hunter Wilds players can expect from the Final Fantasy 14 crossover event coming in Title Update 3.
Palworld Reveals Surprise Collab
Following the success of its Terraria crossover, Palworld announces another unexpected collaboration for gamers to look forward to.
Rumor: ROG Xbox Ally Price Leaked
A retailer has inadvertently let slip the potential price of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld console ahead of its October 16 launch.
Pokemon GO Harvest Festival Event Reveals Rewards and Pokemon Debuts
Pokemon GO shares details about the upcoming Harvest Festival event, heralded by the arrival of two Gen 9 critters to the mobile game.
PS Plus Free Games for October 2025 Reveal May Be Earlier Than Expected
A rumored event could give Sony a window to announce the October 2025 slate of PS Plus freebies a few days earlier than usual.
Super Mario Galaxy Fans Think The Switch 2 Port Looks Worse Than The Original
Super Mario Galaxy players claim that the upcoming Switch 2 ports may not have as much polish as previous versions of Nintendo's classic platform.
Nintendo Making Apparent Changes to Switch Game Cases
Nintendo fans point out that the company made a noticeable change to the cases for some physical games made for the original Switch console.
Final Fantasy 14 Shares Preview of Highly Requested Dawntrail Feature
Final Fantasy 14 gives players another preview of one of Dawntrail's main quality-of-life features that remains in active development.
1 Steam Achievement Has Been Earned by 100% of Players That Own the Game
A recent Steam launch features a notable achievement that is so easy to unlock that 100% of players with a copy of the game have managed.
Nintendo Reportedly Outsourcing Its Customer Support
A new report states that Nintendo of America is outsourcing hundreds of customer service jobs outside the US ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Xbox Is Raising Console Prices Again
Microsoft confirms that the prices of all Xbox Series X/S consoles sold in the US will soon go up for the second time in 2025.