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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
$1.4 Million Dollars Worth of Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Stolen in Heist
Criminals manage to steal thousands of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles from a truck en route to a GameStop location, shocking the community.
Pokemon Fans Need to Keep an Eye on Gamescom This Year
Pokemon confirms that the popular franchise will have a presence at the annual Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany, later this summer.
Prime Gaming Giving Away 6 Surprise Bonus Free Games
Amazon's Prime Gaming reveals six more free PC games that users can claim starting today after connecting their Twitch and Prime accounts.
Gex Has Good News for Nintendo Switch 2 Owners
Just hours before the launch of the Gex Trilogy, Limited Run Games shares a positive update that Nintendo Switch 2 users should keep an eye on.
Final Fantasy 14 Will Be Down Today, But For Good Reason
Square Enix notifies Final Fantasy 14 players that servers will be offline for a lengthy period and provides a reason for the long downtime.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Late June Seven-Star Tera Raid
The next Seven-Star Tera Raid battle in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet breaks a recently established pattern with its upcoming release.
Pokemon Presents July 2025 Wish List
Although the next Pokemon Presents is still a ways off, there are some things that trainers wish to see revealed or touched upon during the show.
Deltarune Has an Among Us Easter Egg
Deltarune players can find a cleverly hidden Easter egg that references the hit game Among Us in the latest chapters from Toby Fox.
Pokemon Fan Shows Off Armored Garchomp Cosplay
A Pokemon fan crafts an amazing suit of armor shaped like Garchomp and shares their cosplay handiwork with their peers.
Pokemon Unite Update Adding 2 Classic Legendaries on July 21
Pokemon Unite will celebrate its fourth anniversary on July 21 by adding two popular legendary monsters to the growing roster of playable characters.
PlayStation Seems to Be Making a Popular Change to Its Steam Games
Months after backing down on its PSN requirements for some Steam games, PlayStation makes another change some fans have been waiting for.
New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Code Gets You A Free Gen 7 Starter
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have a limited time to claim a free, popular starter from the Alola region for their budding collections.
Nintendo Switch Online Services Are Having Issues Right Now
Unfortunately for Nintendo Switch users, the online services of various Nintendo games and applications are having problems due to a network outage.
Splatoon 3 Update Makes Sacrifices on Switch 1
Splatoon 3's version 10.0.0 update made some significant changes to the original Switch version of the popular team shooter that players should note.
Splatoon 3 Reveals June 2025 Update Patch Notes
Splatoon 3 releases version 10.0.0, which brings some changes that both Switch 2 and original Switch users can utilize in the third-person shooter.
Switch 2 Breaks an All-Time Nintendo Record
Nintendo states that its new Switch 2 console launch has set an all-time company record within the first few days of its worldwide release.
Nintendo Switch 2 is Getting a YouTube App ‘Soon’
Nintendo Switch 2 users wanting to watch YouTube content on their new console may not have to wait too much longer to do so.
More Resident Evil Requiem News Could Be Coming Sooner Than You'd Think
Resident Evil Requiem fans looking for more news about the upcoming game may not have to wait long to hear more information from Capcom.
Psychonauts Developer Double Fine Announces Brand-New Game
During the Xbox Games Showcase, Psychonauts developer Double Fine pulls back the curtain on a new and whimsical game players can soon experience.
Final Fantasy 16 Shadow Dropped for Xbox
Square Enix surprises fans with the sudden and long-awaited launch of Final Fantasy 16 and both its expansions on current Xbox platforms.