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About James Ratcliff
James Ratcliff joined TheBestWarGames 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
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Corsair makes an important change to its RAM kits as a countermeasure against scams amid the ongoing PC component crisis.
Some Metal Gear Solid Games Just Got A Big Update
Amid a news-filled week for Metal Gear Solid fans, some of the franchise's classic games received a major update across all modern platforms.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 is Coming and It's Freeing MGS4 from PS3 Prison
Konami surprises Metal Gear Solid fans and frees MGS4: Guns of the Patriots from over a decade of PS3 exclusivity via a new collection.
World of Warcraft Players Are Missing Some of Their Rewards in the Midnight Pre-Patch
World of Warcraft players may have lighter wallets during the Midnight Pre-Patch, as some rewards are currently missing from specific content.
Steam is Finally Getting One of the Most Underrated Action-RPGS of Last Year, and It's Coming With a Massive 2.0 Update
After a period of exclusivity on other platforms, one of the most underrated action RPGs of 2025 is finally coming to Steam later this year.
Pokemon Fan Gives Yamask Different Versions for Every Pokemon Type
A Pokemon fan artist gives the ghostly critter Yamask some different appearances based on each elemental type that the franchise currently has.
Brand-New Critically-Acclaimed Roguelike Game is Absolutely Blowing Up on Steam
The latest roguelike to hit Steam reaches critical acclaim just hours after its highly-anticipated launch on Valve's PC gaming storefront.
Classic PS1 Game From 25 Years Ago is Making a Surprise Comeback Later This Month
Fans of the original PlayStation and its graphics are in luck, as a classic PS1 title from 2001 will arrive on modern platforms later this February.
Rumor: Blizzard Could Be Partnering With ARC Raiders Publisher to Develop New StarCraft Game
A new rumor claims that Blizzard could be teaming up with the publisher behind ARC Raiders on a surprising StarCraft project.
Discord Announces Big Change Coming in March [UPDATE]
Discord announced a significant change that will affect all its users across the globe throughout March, and states the reasons behind its decision.
"Nothing He Is Upset About Is Actionable" Asmongold Has Asked the Court to Dismiss Mizkif's Lawsuit Against Him
Popular Twitch content creator Asmongold has requested a Texas district court to dismiss the ongoing lawsuit against him from Mizkif.
Insider Comments on Next-Gen Xbox’s Potential Launch Window
A gaming industry insider reports that the potential launch of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console still depends on some ongoing factors.
One of the Absolute Best PS5 Games of 2024 is About to Get Cheaper
One of 2024's award-winning PS5 titles is about to get a permanent price reduction, and fans will not have to wait long to take advantage of it.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Getting 13 New Cheats That Are Total Game-Changers
The upcoming Switch 2 and Xbox versions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will include 13 cheats that can break the game in different ways.
New Granblue Fantasy Relink Game Confirmed for the Switch 2
Cygames shares the first look at a new Granblue Fantasy: Relink expansion, Endless Ragnarok, and confirms that the hit RPG will be ported to Switch 2.
Prime Gaming Reveals 10 Free Games for February 2026
Amazon Prime subscribers will have 10 free PC games to claim throughout February, with the first two offerings of the month now available to download.
One of the Best Digimon Games of All Time is Coming to Switch and Switch 2
Digimon fans will soon get to play one of the franchise's top-rated games on the Switch and Switch 2 later this year.
A Steam Game Delisted Seven Years Ago Is Coming Back
One of Steam's most hilarious crossover titles is returning after being delisted seven years ago, and brings some improvements for players to enjoy.
Final Fantasy Leaks Reveal Big Plans for FF7 Remake Part 3, Rebirth Switch 2 Port
A gaming industry insider shares potential good news about Final Fantasy 7 Remake's third part, and the upcoming Switch 2 port of FF7 Rebirth.
Nintendo Switch Online Users Now Have Two More Game Boy Classics to Play
Nintendo surprises Switch Online subscribers with a fresh shadowdrop of two classic Game Boy titles from the early 90s.