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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
Nintendo Fans Can No Longer Earn Gold Points
As of March 25, Nintendo Switch players may no longer earn any more Gold Points from digital and most physical game purchases.
South of Midnight File Size Revealed
Just days after going gold, South of Midnight reveals how much space PC and Xbox console players will need to have available to install the game.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Patch 7.2 Job Changes
Final Fantasy 14 reveals each Job's adjustments in Patch 7.2, with Black Mage, Pictomancer, and the melee DPS role getting the most attention.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Late March Seven-Star Tera Raid
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers will soon have another formidable Seven-Star Tera Raid challenge to face at the end of March.
Zelda: Majora’s Mask Fan Makes Incredible Clay Model of the Game’s Moon
A Majora's Mask fan crafts an outstanding clay model of Termina's iconic and unsettling Moon and shares their handiwork for others to see.
Pokemon Fans Have an Interesting Theory About Chimecho
Some Pokemon fans take to social media to discuss a theory surrounding how Chimecho came into being in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Gone Gold
Sandfall Interactive confirms that its long-awaited RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has concluded development one month before its launch.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Fans Are Worried About Iono
Pokemon TCG Pocket players voice their concerns about an incoming Supporter Card featuring Iono, the Electric Gym Leader of the Paldea region.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Preliminary 7.2 Patch Notes
Square Enix gives Final Fantasy 14 players a preliminary look at what to expect in the highly-anticipated Seekers of Eternity content patch.
Nintendo Switch Online Is Adding 4 Classic SNES Games
Nintendo reveals that Switch Online subscribers will soon have four more SNES classic games to revisit or try for the first time.
Rumor: Possible Switch 2 Screen Details Leak
A new social media rumor about Nintendo's upcoming console may shed some light on the system's handheld gaming capabilities.
World of Warcraft Adds New Armor Appearances, But There's A Catch
For a limited time, World of Warcraft cosmetic collectors now have an opportunity to add some new pieces to their growing wardrobes.
Pokemon Fan Crochets Chimchar and Its Evolutions
A Pokemon fan artist crafts Chimchar, Monferno, and Infernape as crochet dolls and shares their handiwork with their fellow trainers.
PSA: Final Fantasy 14 Event Has An Odd Mistranslation
Final Fantasy 14 players point out that an ongoing event has a strange mistranslation that may confuse others trying to complete an objective.
Silent Hill f PC System Requirements Revealed
Konami reveals the system requirements that PC gamers must meet to play the upcoming Silent Hill f at the minimum and recommended settings.
Upcoming Guild Wars 2 Expansion Has Been Delayed
ArenaNet confirms that the sixth expansion to its long-running MMORPG, Guild Wars 2, has been pushed back from its initial August release window.
Pokemon Fan Carves Scream Tail Figure Out of Wood
A Pokemon fan artist carves a small figurine of the Paradox critter Scream Tail and shares their impressive handiwork for others to see.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is Being Led by a First-Time Director
During a recent awards presentation, the first-time Pokemon Legends: Z-A director enters the spotlight and shares news about the project.
New Nintendo Patent Is Good News for Switch 2 Upscaling
A new Nintendo patent for the Switch 2 is encouraging news for gamers who prefer to play titles with upscaling technology.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Impressive Tank
A Tears of the Kingdom player builds an impressive tank using a mixture of metallic parts and shares their effort for others to see.