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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.
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Developer Revealed
Social media users quickly uncover who the developer of the highly-anticipated Switch title The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Share Ways To Solo Serperior Tera Raids
Hours after Serperior the Unrivaled's appearance in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players develop strategies for defeating the new boss by themselves.
Rumor: Possible Persona 6 Release Window Narrowed Down
According to a source, the highly-anticipated sixth entry in the Persona series has a release window that may be revealed in the coming months.
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online Could Be Adding an Unexpected Feature
According to sources, a popular section of the Nintendo Switch Online could support an unexpected and obscure feature from the company's past.
Red Dead Redemption Fans on PC May Finally Get to Play the Original Game
According to sources, Rockstar Games may be gearing up to port the first Red Dead Redemption game to PC sooner rather than later.
Final Fantasy 16 Dev Doesn't Want Any Offensive Mods Made for PC Version
Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida asks players to refrain from making and using offensive and inappropriate mods for the game's PC port.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Late September Tera Raid Boss
Immediately following the Incineroar raids, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will soon have another Seven-star Tera Raid boss to take on.
AMD FSR4 Could Be 'Fully AI-Based'
AMD's next iteration of its FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling technology may rely on AI to improve gaming performance on supported hardware.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Producer Comments on Part 3
Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase offers his thoughts on what fans can expect in Part 3 of the Remake trilogy.
Pokemon Fan Art Imagines Mega Evolution for Marowak
A Pokemon fan artist gives the bone-wielding creature Marowak a new Mega Evolution form and shares their handiwork with other trainers.
New AMD Driver is a Game Changer
The latest preview driver from AMD brings some of its patented game-enhancing technologies to more of its mainstream product lines.
World of Warcraft Players Are Split on Delve Difficulty
With the first season of World of Warcraft: The War Within underway, players debate the difficulty of the expansion's various Delves.
Pokemon Fan Designs Their Own Ghost-Type Eeveelution
A Pokemon fan artist gives Eevee a spooky makeover with a Ghost-type Eeveelution and shares their handiwork with other trainers.
Rumor: One of the Best Wii U Exclusives Could Finally Be Coming to the Switch
According to one source, Nintendo may release a forgotten Wii U exclusive action role-playing game on the Switch sooner rather than later.
Apple Reveals iPhone 16 Release Date and Prices
During the September 9 Apple Event, the tech giant showcases the new iPhone 16 smartphone lineup alongside the release date and price range.
One Final Fantasy 7 Character Could Carry Their Own Remaster Collection
Although the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga is not finished, remaking another character's tale is one way to give new players the full picture.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-Core 3D V-Cache CPU is Exclusive to Certain Retailers
The new AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor is now available for PC builders to purchase through specific retailers in the US and Germany.
Final Fantasy 14 Director Gives Update on Player Character Model Feedback
Final Fantasy 14 lead Naoki Yoshida responds to player feedback about the game's updated character models that were introduced in Dawntrail.
Rumor: PS5 Pro Design May Have Been Teased By Sony
PlayStation fans think the PS5 Pro's design was quietly teased on social media as Sony prepares to celebrate a major milestone.