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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
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online Could Be Getting DS Games
Nintendo might be exploring potential ways to bring DS games to the Nintendo Switch Online service, according to a recent discovery.
If You Have This Rare Pokemon TCG Card, It's Now Worth Over $1,000
One of the rarest Pokemon TCG cards released in the last two years is now worth over $1,000, with no signs of slowing down.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Players Can Claim a Free Mystery Gift
Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals that players who have preordered the game can now claim an exclusive Mystery Gift at no additional cost.
You Don't Have to Worry About Pokemon Collaborating With Ed Sheeran Again
Some newly uncovered policies from Game Freak indicate the company will no longer collaborate with artists like Ed Sheeran for future Pokemon games.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Will Require A Day One Patch
Pokemon Legends: Z-A players must connect to the Internet to download an important update once the game goes live on October 16.
One of the Best RPGs of the Last 5 Years is Only $10 on Steam Until October 27
Steam users who have not played one of the platform's top RPGs released this decade can now pick it up for just $10 until late October.
Pokemon Gen 10 Leaks Box Legendary Details
Details about what Pokemon has planned for Gen 10's box art Legendary monsters surface online as part of a large swath of leaked information.
Pokemon Legends 2 Was Originally Going to Be Set in Johto
A new leak claims that Pokemon Legends: Z-A was planned to be set in the Johto region before the development team chose to return to Kalos.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Leak Confirms Controversial Change
Pokemon Legends: Z-A will force trainers to utilize a specific game feature by default, according to a new leak ahead of the game's launch.
Warner Brothers Working on Mortal Kombat 3 Movie
Warner Bros. confirms that another film, Mortal Kombat 3, is already in development before the second film in the current movie saga hits theaters.
Borderlands 4 Reveals New Details About Post-Launch Content for 2025
Gearbox shares what Borderlands 4 players can expect throughout the rest of 2025, as the company reveals its paid and free post-launch content plans.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Is Coming Back, But There's A Catch
Square Enix surprises Final Fantasy fans by revealing a new entry in the Dissidia spinoff series, though the upcoming title comes with a caveat.
World of Warcraft Reveals Player Housing Early Access Details
World of Warcraft covers what parts of the highly anticipated player housing feature will be ready once its early access window starts in December.
Xbox Handheld Named One of the Best Inventions of 2025
The upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld has already been crowned one of the top inventions of 2025, just days before its public launch.
Final Fantasy 14 Announces 2025 Halloween Event
Final Fantasy 14 unveils its plans for this year's All Saints' Wake holiday event, including some new rewards that players can get for a limited time.
Final Fantasy Has Good News For Physical Game Collectors
Square Enix announces some surprise Final Fantasy physical bundles that game collectors may want to add to their holiday shopping lists.
Nintendo Switch Online Shadowdrops Three SNES Games
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have three more SNES titles to play, including a game officially released outside Japan for the first time.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reaches Impressive Three-Month Milestone
A video game market report states that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold quite well within its first three months of availability.
Xbox Design Lab Adds New Controllers Based on The Outer Worlds 2
Microsoft reveals new Xbox Design Lab options based on The Outer Worlds 2, just a few weeks ahead of the game's highly anticipated launch.
Final Fantasy 14 Releases Big New Update for October 2025
The latest Final Fantasy 14 content update is now live, bringing with it a new crossover and other activities for players to enjoy at their leisure.