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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
College Football 26 Reveals August 2025 Update Patch Notes
EA Sports reveals what College Football 26 players can expect in the August 6 Title Update, including adjustments to Dynasty and Ultimate Team modes.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals 7.3 Job Changes
Final Fantasy 14 pulls back the curtain on the Job balance adjustments coming in Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow.
Witcher 3 Player Makes New Discovery After 1,000 Hours
A Witcher 3 fan points out a special detail they claimed to not know about, even after clocking in roughly 1,000 hours of gameplay.
Xbox Reveals New $90 Controller
In honor of a major milestone, Xbox fans can claim a new $90 controller that comes with some nifty features to justify the price tag.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Have A New Shiny Legendary To Face
Following the Shiny Wo-Chien Tera Raid, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players now have another powerful challenger to face for a limited time.
New Steam Beta Offers Users More Customization Options
The latest Steam client beta build gives users more ways to customize their user interface, along with some fixes to the store menu.
Nintendo Has a Warning for Switch 2 Owners
Nintendo issues a public service alert to Switch 2 owners, as the company encourages users to take caution when playing it in certain conditions.
Marvel Rivals Reveals Season 3.5 Update Patch Notes
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games reveals the full list of additions and changes that players can expect once Season 3.5 goes live on August 8.
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Confirms Another New Game Addition
Digital Eclipse and Atari reveal that another fan-favorite entry will be included in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection as part of the launch lineup.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Preliminary 7.3 Update Patch Notes
Final Fantasy 14 reveals a preliminary glimpse at the content players will experience in Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, starting August 5.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Code Will Give Players Free Shiny Soon
After meeting specific criteria, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players soon have a chance to get a Shiny, powerful creature via the Mystery Gift feature.
Madden NFL 26 Images Compare Switch 2 and Xbox Version Graphics
Madden NFL 26 fans share screenshots that may indicate how the anticipated NFL title looks on the Switch 2 compared to current Xbox consoles.
One of the Best Persona Games is Officially Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
During the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Atlus reveals that one of the best Persona games of all time is receiving a Switch 2 port.
Marvel Rivals Plan to Combat Toxic Game Chat Will Likely Upset Some Players
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games reveals some controversial moderation measures taken to catch and punish toxic in-game chat behaviors.
Mario Kart World Version 1.2.0 Update Nerfs Controversial Item
The latest Mario Kart World update adds some quality-of-life changes and also nerfs the potency of one of the game's more controversial power-ups
Splatoon Raiders Details Leak Online Ahead of Rumored Nintendo Direct
Some rumors about the upcoming spin-off Splatoon Raiders leak online ahead of a rumored Nintendo Direct broadcast potentially coming in late July.
Twitch Is Cracking Down on Viewbotting
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy provides an update on the streaming service's ongoing battle against third-party tools used to inflate a streamer's view count.
Madden NFL 26 Reveals Who is in the 99 Club
EA Sports and the NFL reveal that seven athletes have been granted the highest overall rating in Madden NFL 26, placing them in elite company.
Rumor: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Release Date Leaked
Mortal Kombat fans point out that the release date of the highly anticipated Legacy Kollection has seemingly leaked via an unexpected source.
PSA: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Are Hacking Shiny Tera Raids
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players raise concerns that a hacker is hosting illegitimate Tera Raids that allow them to obtain an uncatchable monster.