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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
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.
August 5 Will Be a Big Day for World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft players looking for new content to participate in should circle the first Tuesday of August on their calendars.
Final Fantasy 9 Fans Are Worried About Its 25th Anniversary
With Final Fantasy 9's 25th anniversary underway, fans share concerns that Square Enix hasn't yet revealed what fans have been hoping for.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Mid-July Tera Raid Event
Following a Mass Outbreak event, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers will soon have another Seven-Star Tera Raid boss to challenge.
IShowSpeed is Finally Returning to Twitch
Popular content creator IShowSpeed confirms his return to Twitch for the first time since his notorious ban from Amazon's platform in 2021.
Marvel Rivals Dev Reveals Why the Game Isn't on Switch 2 Yet
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games states the main reason why its hit hero shooter is still unavailable on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Has Placed Restrictions on the Nintendo Switch 2's USB-C Port
According to Switch 2 accessory manufacturers, the USB-C ports of Nintendo's latest console have some restrictions to bear in mind.
New Final Fantasy 9 Development is Fueling Remake Rumors
As Final Fantasy 9's 25th anniversary draws closer, some new posts from Square Enix are fueling ongoing rumors about a potential remake.
Pokemon Fan Creates Incredible Acrylic Painting of Gengar
A Pokemon fan artist crafts an eye-catching painting of Gengar using acrylic paints and shares their handiwork with their peers.
Young Americans Are Spending Considerably Less on Video Games
A new report states that young Americans ages 18 to 24 are spending less money on video games and lists the reasons behind this move.
Helldivers 2 on Xbox Confirms Major Feature
Helldivers 2 confirms that a feature available to PC and PS5 users will also be included in the upcoming Xbox Series X/S port at launch.
Final Fantasy 14 Will Begin Rolling Out Major Fan-Requested Changes This Month
Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida confirms that some highly requested changes will be implemented sooner than initially revealed.
Prime Gaming Free Games for July 2025 Revealed
Amazon Prime subscribers with a Twitch account can claim up to 13 free PC games to play throughout July, and over half of them are now available.
Final Fantasy 14 Announces Last Event Before 7.3 Update
Final Fantasy 14 announces the return of a popular event as the last player activity until The Promise of Tomorrow update goes live in early August.
EA is Making a College Basketball Game
Following the successful return of its College Football franchise, EA Sports confirms that it is reviving its college basketball game series.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Early July Mass Outbreak Event
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pull back the curtain on a new Mass Outbreak event that focuses on some of the franchise's more adorable creatures.
Edward Kenway Voice Actor Hints at Assassin's Creed 4 Remake
According to sources, a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag may have been inadvertently teased by the voice of the game's lead character.
World of Warcraft Custom Character is a Dead-Ringer for Link from Zelda
A World of Warcraft player shares a dedicated appearance set that transforms their character to look like Link from The Legend of Zelda series.
World of Warcraft Fan Shows Off Xal'atath Cosplay
A World of Warcraft fan creates and shares a cosplay of Xal'atath, the main villain of The War Within expansion and the ongoing Worldsoul Saga.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Impressive Mechanical Dinosaur
A Tears of the Kingdom player shares an ingenious new design as they demonstrate a mechanical dinosaur made of various Zonai devices.