James Ratcliff-Senior Author

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Senior Author

October, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Final Fantasy 14, Pokemon, World of Warcraft
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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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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is Bringing Back a Forgotten Game Mechanic

Footage from a Pokemon Legends: Z-A demo confirms that the upcoming title will bring back a forgotten game mechanic that trainers should be aware of.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will soon be rewarded with the chance to obtain another Shiny Legendary creature for their collaborative efforts.

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According to rumors from a gaming industry insider, one of Ubisoft's oldest mascots, Rayman, could finally make his return on modern platforms.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Have Until August 22 to Redeem New Mystery Gift Code

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have one week to claim a special critter for their collections via a new Mystery Gift Code event.

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Rumor: Beyond Good and Evil 2 Will Utilize Generative AI

A gaming industry leaker claims that Beyond Good and Evil 2 will utilize Generative AI as part of its troubled and lengthy development process.

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Battlefield 6 beta testers point out a feature that can do more harm than good during a match and petition EA to remove it from the upcoming title.

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