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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
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Shows off Ganondorf Cosplay
A Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fan shares some pictures of the incredible cosplay of Ganondorf they made and showed off at a recent convention.
Vampire Survivors Releases New Update for August 2024
The latest free update for Vampire Survivors is now available and brings a new stage, a unique relic, and some new Arcanas for players to try out.
New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Cartridges Will Let You Get the Full Experience in One Package
According to sources, fans looking to pick up the full experience of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on a single cartridge may be in luck.
Splatoon 3 Reveals Starchy Food Splatfest Winner
The August 2024 Starchy Splatfest results are in, and one team claims an outright victory by 200 points over the second-place finisher.
Artist Creates Weapons Inspired by Pokemon
A Pokemon fan artist showcases several new weapon designs on social media, with each set based on some of the franchise's most powerful creatures.
New Stardew Valley-Like Game on Steam Has 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews
A new Steam game with gameplay inspired by Stardew Valley and similar titles is off to a fast start with glowing player reviews.
Pokemon Fan Designs Teddiursa and Its Evolutions As Gen 1 Sprites
A Pokemon fan artist gives Teddiursa, Ursaring, and Ursaluna a retro-inspired look as they design them as sprites from the first generation.
Final Fantasy 14 Is Shutting Down Some Servers
Square Enix announces that some Final Fantasy 14 servers will be going away soon, and gives players some dates to remember.
Final Fantasy 14 Responds to Dawntrail Graphics Feedback
After gathering player feedback concerning Dawntrail's graphics update, the Final Fantasy 14 development team issues a statement on the matter.
Rumor: Nvidia May Release A New GeForce RTX 4070, But There's A Catch
According to sources, Nvidia may launch an updated GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card with a change that could give buyers pause.
Final Fantasy 14 Announces First Event Since Dawntrail's Launch
One month after the launch of Dawntrail, Final Fantasy 14 reveals the expansion's first event that players can experience and earn new rewards.
Pokemon Fan Creates New Evolution for Charcadet
A Pokemon fan designs a new evolution form for Charcadet, and shares details about the inspirations that went into their creation.
Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.05 Update Brings Job Changes and New Treasure Dungeon
Final Fantasy 14 releases Patch 7.05, which brings four Savage raid battles, a new treasure map dungeon, and some Job balance updates.
Pokemon Fan Art Imagines What Agumon Would Be Like as a Pokemon
A Pokemon fan artist chooses the mascot from the Digimon series, Agumon, redesigns it as if it were a Pokemon, and shares their work.
AMD Delays Ryzen 9000 Processor Launch
AMD confirms that the launch of the Ryzen 9000 processors is delayed and sources reveal a potential reason behind the tech giant's decision.
World of Warcraft Giving Free Game Time to Some Players
In light of some technical issues, Blizzard confirms that World of Warcraft players in some regions will receive additional game time as compensation.
The Witcher 3 Players Caught Off Guard by Rare Cutscene
A fan of The Witcher 3 records a video that shows a rare, missable cutscene that Geralt can trigger if he takes action in Novigrad.
Pokemon Fan Designs Mega Evolution for Weezing
A Pokemon fan artist creates a Mega Evolution for the poisonous creature called Weezing and shares their handiwork with other trainers.
World of Warcraft Developers Have Unionized
A team of World of Warcraft developers announce the successful formation of a wall-to-wall union that includes members from multiple departments.
Tomba: Special Edition Trophies Revealed
With Tomba: Special Edition just days away, a source discovers all the trophies players can earn while playing the remade PS1 classic.