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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 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.

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Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida narrows down when players can expect two more of Dawntrail's upcoming features to be released.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight Will Turn More Add-Ons Into Baseline Features

Blizzard confirms that more popular World of Warcraft add-ons will be the inspiration behind new features coming to the Midnight expansion in 2026.

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Black Myth: Zhong Kui Isn't the End of Wukong

Black Myth developer Game Science states that the upcoming Zhong Kui title does not necessarily mean that the tale of Sun Wukong is over yet.

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Patch Notes for Season 18

Blizzard reveals what Overwatch 2 players can expect via a preview of the Season 18 patch notes before the update goes live on August 26.

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Xbox PC App Will Soon Get a Major Quality-of-Life Update

Xbox confirms that a new quality-of-life option is now available for PC app insiders to try out and provide feedback on during its development.

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Final Fantasy 14 Is Being Review Bombed

Final Fantasy 14 players are mass-posting negative Steam reviews of the game in response to recent actions from Square Enix.

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Unknown Worlds Files Lawsuit Against Ousted Subnautica 2 Leadership

Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds files a lawsuit against its former leadership, accusing them of downloading confidential company files.

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Analogue 3D Is Delayed Yet Again

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Monster Hunter Wilds is Crossing Over With Final Fantasy 14

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcement Teased for August 19

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Rumor: New Bethesda Game Could Be Announced at Gamescom 2025

According to sources, Bethesda's plans for Gamescom could include the reveal of a surprise new title during the popular European gaming expo.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Reveals New 4-Player Battle Mode

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is Bringing Back a Forgotten Game Mechanic

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Will Be Able to Get Another Shiny Legendary Soon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will soon be rewarded with the chance to obtain another Shiny Legendary creature for their collaborative efforts.

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Rumor: Ubisoft Could Finally Be Bringing Back Rayman

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