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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 at local newspapers, addressing various topics for his readers. Since 2024, James has shifted his complete focus to covering gaming news.
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
Palworld Update Adding Hardcore Mode
As part of the upcoming Feybreak update, Palworld reveals it is adding a Hardcore Mode for players to try out starting December 23.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Launch Highly-Anticipated Shiny Rayquaza Raid
After weeks of preparation, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players may now challenge the legendary Shiny Rayquaza in Tera Raid dens.
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Beta Reveals Overworld Gameplay
Footage from the Final Fantasy 14 Mobile beta test shows how overworld gameplay, including FATEs and mounts, will be handled.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals 7.15 Patch Notes
Square Enix pulls back the curtain on Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.15, which brings new quests and PVP balance updates to the game.
World of Warcraft Survey May Hint at Future Change to Mythic+ Dungeons
A recent World of Warcraft survey indicates Blizzard is contemplating significantly changing Mythic+ Dungeons pending player feedback.
Rumor: Possible Switch 2 Name Leaked Online
According to sources, the alleged name of Nintendo's upcoming console is making the rounds on social media.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Port Release Date and Features Confirmed
Square Enix confirms that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is heading to PC, and reveals the port's new features and release date.
Balatro Releases Ambitious New Update
Balatro, one of the 2024 Game of the Year nominees at The Game Awards, releases an ambitious free update for players to enjoy.
Nintendo Switch Online Adds New NES and Game Boy Titles
Nintendo Switch Online releases two classic titles, with one game each for the NES and Game Boy apps for subscribers to enjoy.
Some Xbox Gamers Can Now Test a Major New Game Pass Ultimate Feature
Microsoft announces that some Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can test a major service feature before its full release.
The 10 Biggest Changes to Final Fantasy 14 in 2024
Alongside the launch of the Dawntrail expansion, 2024 was a year of significant and plentiful changes in popular MMO Final Fantasy 14.
Ninja Reveals Most Money He's Ever Made in One Month as a Streamer
In an interview, popular streamer Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins shares the staggering amount of money he made as a content creator in one month.
Tekken 8 Confirms Its Future Content Plans
Tekken 8 gives fans a preview of what to expect in future content updates with a new trailer showcasing features coming soon to the game.
Gamers Vote for the 30 Best PlayStation Games of All Time
A new poll for PlayStation's 30th Anniversary highlights what some gamers think are the top 30 PlayStation games of all time.
Warcraft 2 Gets New Update
Blizzard releases Warcraft 2: Remastered Patch 1.0.1, the first major update to its classic strategy game in over two decades.
Power Rangers Game Has Exciting Update for Switch Owners
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind developer Digital Eclipse gives an important follow-up on the Switch version of the game.
Intel Officially Reveals Battlemage GPUs
Intel shares the release date, price, and specifications of its Battlemage graphics cards, and compares them to some offerings from AMD and Nvidia
Prime Gaming Reveals Free Games Lineup For December 2024
To close out 2024, Amazon Prime subscribers can claim several free PC games throughout the month, with five titles now available.
PlayStation 2 Fan Seemingly Finds Rare Collectible From The Console's Launch
A PlayStation 2 fan makes a childhood discovery and shares a seemingly rare collectible from the console's 2000 launch on social media.
Final Fantasy 14 Ultimate Raid Marred By Controversy
Final Fantasy 14's latest raid challenge, Futures Rewritten (Ultimate), is under scrutiny after a controversial finish in the world race standings.