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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 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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Nintendo Switch Online adds Balloon Kid and Yoshi to the Game Boy: Nintendo Classics app.
Nintendo Switch Online Users Now Have Two More Game Boy Classics to Play

Nintendo surprises Switch Online subscribers with a fresh shadowdrop of two classic Game Boy titles from the early 90s.

The Pokemon Company apologies after canceling an event
"We Deeply Apologize" Pokemon Company Issues Statement After Canceling Controversial Event

The Pokemon Company cancels an event at a controversial location and issues an official statement on the matter.

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Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said the company is carefully considering a Switch 2 price increase
Nintendo Issues Official Statement on Potential for Switch 2 Price Increase

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa weighs in on the potential for a price increase of the Switch 2 console going into the next fiscal year.

Call of Duty reveals Ricochet Anti-Cheat crackdown initiative ahead of Season 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is Cracking Down on Cheaters in Season 2

The Call of Duty development team shares details on how Black Ops 7 and Warzone will crack down on ranked play cheaters in the upcoming Season 2.

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Final Fantasy 14 introduces Overcooked-inspired Patisserie dungeon
Final Fantasy 14 Has a Limited-Time Dungeon Inspired by Overcooked

Final Fantasy 14's annual Valentione's Day event is back with some new cosmetic rewards, and a fresh dungeon that Overcooked fans may enjoy.

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Final Fantasy 7's 2013 Steam version is being replaced with a new port by Square Enix soon.
The OG Final Fantasy 7 Is Being Delisted on Steam, But It's Going to Be Replaced With a New Version With More Features

Square Enix announces that the 2013 version of Final Fantasy 7 on Steam will soon be delisted and replaced by a new port with additional features.

VGC, NateTheHate, and GameXplain corroborate that a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase could air as soon as Thursday, February 5
Rumor: The Next Nintendo Direct Could Come Sooner Than You Think

A Nintendo Direct may air as soon as this week, as rumored details about an upcoming broadcast from Nintendo make the rounds across social media.

Ashes of Creation faces uncertain future
New Fantasy MMORPG on Steam Could Be Facing Potential Shutdown

One of Steam's latest fantasy MMORPGs could be headed toward a shutdown less than two months after the game's early access launch on the platform.

Helldivers 2 sells over a million copies on Xbox in 2025, and over 20 million across all platforms since launch.
How Helldivers 2 Sales on Xbox Compared to PlayStation and PC

The latest sales figures for Helldivers 2 are in, and the numbers state how the game fares on Xbox consoles compared to PS5 and Steam.

Dispatch's port to Nintendo consoles has Visual Censorship turned on by default
The Switch 2 Version of Dispatch Comes With a Giant Asterisk Attached

Although the Switch and Switch 2 versions of Dispatch are now available, the new ports come with a major caveat for buyers to keep in mind.

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World of Warcraft Discord Quest
New World of Warcraft Discord Quest Gets You a Free Cosmetic Item

World of Warcraft players have a limited time to participate in a new Discord Quest that will reward a free cosmetic item for their collections.

Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.41 is now live, bringing new additions to Cosmic Exploration and Phantom Weapons with it.
Final Fantasy 14 Releases First Content Update of 2026

Final Fantasy 14 launches its first new content update of 2026, bringing updates to two ongoing endgame features for players to enjoy.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 details
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Confirms New Details About Part 3

Final Fantasy 7 Remake game director Naoki Hamaguchi shares key details about the upcoming third part of Square Enix's fan-favorite RPG saga.

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Highguard Steam player count and overwhelmingly negative reviews
Highguard Is Already Drawing Major Attention on Steam

New PVP raid shooter Highguard is already off to a fast start on Steam, as the game draws a mix of attention from thousands of players.

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Dragonriding race courses could come to World of Warcraft's player housing neighborhoods
World of Warcraft: Midnight Could See Fan-Favorite Feature Come to Player Housing Neighborhoods

One of the most-liked features by World of Warcraft players could arrive in player housing neighborhoods during the upcoming Midnight expansion.

ubisoft-rayman-30th-anniversary
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Just Leaked Online

Ubisoft's plans for the Rayman franchise's 30th anniversary leak online, with sources claiming that a new game project may be in the works.

Marvel Rivals tournament organizer Kingsman drama
Marvel Rivals 40K Tournament Host Comments on the Kingsman Drama

Marvel Rivals tournament organizer BasimZB shares his thoughts on the controversy with Kingsman265 that happened during the Deadpool Creators Cup.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals ranked battle season 6 start and end time, and confirms which creatures are eligible to compete.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Details Ranked Battle Season 6 Start Date and Rewards

Pokemon Legends: Z-A players will soon have a limited time to compete in the sixth season of Ranked Battles and earn some exclusive rewards.

Hytale Update 2 is now in a pre-release state
Hytale Reveals Patch Notes for the Game's Next Update, Coming Soon

Hytale unveils some changes coming in the game's second early access update, including some cosmetic additions and new items for players to use.

no physical collector's edition of Resident Evil Requiem, and some blame Donald Trump's tariffs
Donald Trump is Being Blamed for the Lack of a Resident Evil Requiem Collector's Edition

Resident Evil Requiem will not have a physical collector's edition, and some say that the policies of US President Donald Trump are to blame.

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