James Ratcliff-Senior Author

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Senior Author

October, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Final Fantasy 14, Pokemon, World of Warcraft
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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.

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