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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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PS6 Handheld Console May Be Dockable
A leaker shares additional information about a potential PlayStation 6 handheld console, including the notion that it may have a TV dock.
Crystal Dynamics Hit With More Layoffs
Crystal Dynamics suffers more layoffs, as the company parts ways with some of its staff after the cancellation of a major project.
Madden NFL 26 Reveals August 28 Update Patch Notes
EA Sports unveils the patch notes for Madden NFL 26's late August Title Update, which includes some changes and features for players to peruse.
Final Fantasy 14 Director Puts One Recent Dawntrail Mystery To Bed
Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida addresses questions about one of Dawntrail's recent plot points that were revealed during the 7.3 content update.
New Job Listing Could Hint at Next God of War Game
A new job listing posted by Sony's Santa Monica Studio may provide some clues into what the next entry in the God of War franchise could be.
Final Fantasy 14 Director Reveals Where Dawntrail's Next Patches Will Take Place
Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida lets slip where the next two main story content updates for Dawntrail will take place.
Final Fantasy 14 Director Shares When Two Dawntrail Features Should Appear
Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida narrows down when players can expect two more of Dawntrail's upcoming features to be released.
World of Warcraft: Midnight Will Turn More Add-Ons Into Baseline Features
Blizzard confirms that more popular World of Warcraft add-ons will be the inspiration behind new features coming to the Midnight expansion in 2026.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Isn't the End of Wukong
Black Myth developer Game Science states that the upcoming Zhong Kui title does not necessarily mean that the tale of Sun Wukong is over yet.
Overwatch 2 Reveals Patch Notes for Season 18
Blizzard reveals what Overwatch 2 players can expect via a preview of the Season 18 patch notes before the update goes live on August 26.
Xbox PC App Will Soon Get a Major Quality-of-Life Update
Xbox confirms that a new quality-of-life option is now available for PC app insiders to try out and provide feedback on during its development.
Final Fantasy 14 Is Being Review Bombed
Final Fantasy 14 players are mass-posting negative Steam reviews of the game in response to recent actions from Square Enix.
Unknown Worlds Files Lawsuit Against Ousted Subnautica 2 Leadership
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds files a lawsuit against its former leadership, accusing them of downloading confidential company files.
Analogue 3D Is Delayed Yet Again
Analogue announces that the release window of the Analogue 3D console, which is stated to play all physical Nintendo 64 cartridges, has been delayed.
More Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Games Potentially Leaked
A new leak reveals details of two additional games that may potentially be included in the upcoming Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection.
Monster Hunter Wilds is Crossing Over With Final Fantasy 14
During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Capcom and Square Enix announce the second crossover between Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy 14.
Zelda Fan Builds Real-Life Wind Waker Boat and It's Absolutely Incredible
A fan of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker crafts and sails on a real-life replica of the King of Red Lions boat, and details the creative process.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcement Teased for August 19
Though Hollow Knight: Silksong still has no release date, a prominent gaming industry personality tells fans to circle August 19 for potential news.
Rumor: New Bethesda Game Could Be Announced at Gamescom 2025
According to sources, Bethesda's plans for Gamescom could include the reveal of a surprise new title during the popular European gaming expo.