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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
October 14 Will Be A Sad Day For Some Final Fantasy 14 Players
Square Enix confirms that certain Final Fantasy 14 players who want to continue their adventures must make some changes by October 14.
Activision Adds New Requirement to Play Call of Duty
With the latest Call of Duty update, Activision adds a new requirement that players must consent to before playing any matches.
Steam Begins Removing Games After Updating Its Publishing Rules
After updating its publishing guidelines to comply with new rules, Steam begins to remove specific games that violate these policy changes.
One of the Rarest Mario Games Just Got a Switch 2 Update
A rare, delisted Super Mario Bros. game receives a surprising update to improve performance when played on a Switch 2 console.
October 28 Will Be A Big Day For Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 players should circle the last Tuesday of October on their calendars, as ArenaNet launches some significant changes to its MMO.
Super Smash Bros. Player Has Become a 7-Day Jeopardy Winner
A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player has become a week-long champion on Jeopardy, amassing more winnings than most Super Smash Bros. competitors.
Rumor: A Nintendo Direct for July 2025 Could Be Happening Soon
A known industry leaker claims that a Nintendo Direct could still take place sometime in July and offers some reasons behind their prediction.
Summer Games Done Quick Raises $2.4 Million For Charity
The annual Summer Games Done Quick 2025 event raises over $2.4 million for charity thanks to a week of speedruns from various games, old and new.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Batman’s Tumbler From The Dark Knight
A Tears of the Kingdom player recreates the iconic Tumbler vehicle from The Dark Knight film trilogy and demonstrates their build in action.
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Announces Paywall for Trading Features
The Final Fantasy 14 Mobile development team explains why some of the game's key trading and economic functions are now locked behind a paywall.
Early Copies of Donkey Kong Bananza Are Out in the Wild
Some copies of Donkey Kong Bananza have appeared on social media ahead of the highly anticipated game's July 17 launch.
PS Plus Subscribers Have Exclusive Dibs on New PlayStation Store Sale
PlayStation Plus members of all tiers have a limited time to take advantage of some early summer discounts on various PS4 and PS5 titles.
Final Fantasy 17 Addresses Clair Obscur Turn-Based Rumors
A Final Fantasy executive clears the air about rumors that the franchise's next mainline entry would return to its turn-based roots.
Nintendo Making Surprise Change to Eshop Cards
A keen-eyed Nintendo fan points out some surprising changes the company made to the designs of various eShop gift cards available at retailers.
July 24 Will Be A Big Day for Final Fantasy 14 Fans
Final Fantasy 14 players seeking more information about Dawntrail's next update should mark down the fourth Thursday of July on their calendars.
Nintendo Addresses Concerns That the Switch 2 is Too Expensive for Young Gamers
Nintendo company president Shuntaro Furukawa responds to a question about the Switch 2's price tag being too much for younger fans to afford.
Subnautica 2’s Early Access Release Is Delayed
Following the sudden removal of the Subnautica 2 leadership team, publisher Krafton states that the game's early access launch will be adjusted.
Xbox Summer Sale 2025 Discounts Over 300 Games
Xbox fans can take advantage of deep discounts during the ongoing Summer Sale 2025 campaign, including saving money on some hit titles.
Xbox Giving Away Beavis and Butt-Head Controller
Microsoft and Call of Duty revealed a new, custom Xbox Wireless Controller to commemorate the ongoing crossover with Beavis and Butt-Head.
Rumor: Final Fantasy 9 Remake Possibly Canceled
A known industry leaker claims that the development of the highly requested remake of Final Fantasy 9 is either in trouble or has been canceled.