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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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Edward Kenway Voice Actor Hints at Assassin's Creed 4 Remake
According to sources, a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag may have been inadvertently teased by the voice of the game's lead character.
World of Warcraft Custom Character is a Dead-Ringer for Link from Zelda
A World of Warcraft player shares a dedicated appearance set that transforms their character to look like Link from The Legend of Zelda series.
World of Warcraft Fan Shows Off Xal'atath Cosplay
A World of Warcraft fan creates and shares a cosplay of Xal'atath, the main villain of The War Within expansion and the ongoing Worldsoul Saga.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Impressive Mechanical Dinosaur
A Tears of the Kingdom player shares an ingenious new design as they demonstrate a mechanical dinosaur made of various Zonai devices.
GameStop Buy 2 Get 1 Free Deal is Back, But There's a Catch
GameStop confirms that its Buy 2 Get 1 Free Deal has returned, but the offer comes with a major caveat for customers to bear in mind.
July 3 Will Be A Big Day For GameCube Fans
Nintendo GameCube fans should circle the first Thursday of July on their calendars, as one of its most memorable titles makes a return.
World of Warcraft Reveals July 2025 Trading Post Rewards
World of Warcraft offers players a glimpse of what they can purchase at the Trading Post throughout July, including a new mount and various ensembles.
Married Couple Show Off Final Fantasy 10 Tidus and Yuna Cosplay
A married couple shares their cosplays of Final Fantasy 10 protagonists Tidus and Yuna, one of the franchise's most iconic pairs.
World of Warcraft Reveals Mists of Pandaria Classic Launch Schedule
Blizzard reveals how the launch of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic will be spread out throughout the entirety of July.
Pokemon Fan Art Imagines Evolutions for Zangoose and Seviper
A Pokemon fan artist shows their interpretation of what the Gen 3 creatures Zangoose and Seviper would look like if they could evolve into new forms.
World of Warcraft Fans Will Definitely Want to Tune In to Gamescom 2025
World of Warcraft will join other industry giants in attending the annual Gamescom video game trade show in Cologne, Germany, later this summer.
Beavis and Butt-Head Are Coming to Call of Duty
Activision surprises fans by confirming that Mike Judge's iconic duo, Beavis and Butt-Head, are arriving in Call of Duty's Season 4 Reloaded update.
Gamer Gets Incredible PS1 Deal for $100
A gamer shares an incredible purchase of an original PlayStation console, complete with accessories and several game discs, for just $100.
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Already Has Odd Issues With The Game's Story
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile players discover a problem with the game's main story after spotting something out of place in an outdoor region.
Nintendo Fan Shows Off Custom Switch 2 Game Cases
A Nintendo fan shares pictures of some custom Switch 2 game card cases they made, including multiple angles of their handiwork.
Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Players Develop Easy Solo Strategies For Baxcalibur Tera Raids
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players create and share some easy methods for taking down Baxcalibur the Unrivaled in solo Seven Star Tera Raid battles.
Rumor: Final Fantasy 16 Could Be Heading To Yet Another Platform
Two members of the Final Fantasy 16 development team drop some vague hints that the action-heavy game could head to another platform.
Final Fantasy 14 Shares First Patch 7.3 Details
Final Fantasy 14 pulls back the curtain on Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, which will also be the climax of Dawntrail's main story arc.
Final Fantasy 14's Next Update Will Include Highly-Requested Player Features
The next major content update for Final Fantasy 14 will include some new features and changes in response to player feedback.