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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
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After missing last year's show, Nintendo confirms it will appear at the annual Gamescom video game trade fair in Cologne, Germany, later this summer.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Late May Seven-Star Tera Raid
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can battle and catch another Seven-Star Tera Raid boss that will appear throughout late May.
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Have Important Accessibility Feature
One of the Nintendo Switch 2's main features will include important accessibility options that players may freely utilize as needed.
'We'll Do Better Next Time' WoW Dev Comments on Patch 11.1.5 Problems
World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas says the Nightfall content update did not live up to players' expectations and vows to do better.
Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Will Be Getting a New Free Pokemon
A few Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can soon claim a free new critter to add to their growing collections, but some caveats apply.
REPO Teases New Weapon Coming in Future Update
REPO developer Semiwork gives players a first look at an upcoming weapon and balance changes coming to the hit game in a planned update.
Final Fantasy 14 Homeowners Should Enter Their Properties Soon
Square Enix notifies Final Fantasy 14 property owners and free companies to enter their virtual homes within the coming weeks.
Doom: The Dark Ages Players Are Missing One Of Eternal's Best Weapons
Although Doom: The Dark Ages boasts an impressive and versatile arsenal, some fans are lamenting the absence of one of Eternal's most liked weapons.
Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers Have Their Own Easter Egg
Nintendo reveals that all Switch 2 controllers include a neat Easter egg and shares how players can have some creative fun with this feature.
Steam Debunks Reported Data Breach
Valve releases a statement that refutes reports of a recent security breach of Steam account data and reassures users that their information is safe.
Square Enix Has Good News for Xbox Fans
Following a new financial report briefing, Square Enix shares an update that offers some encouraging news to Xbox console users.
Some Doom Fans Are Canceling Their Dark Ages Pre-Orders
Doom fans are cancelling pre-orders of The Dark Ages after news of a controversial choice with physical copies comes into the spotlight.
Bravely Default Switch 2 Version Has Good News for Fans
Square Enix confirms that the upcoming Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster will include a fan-favorite feature from the original 3DS release.
Nintendo Reveals Helpful Switch 2 Battery Feature
Nintendo reveals that the Switch 2 will have an option that users can activate to help extend the console's battery life and conserve energy.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Will Have A Chance To Get A New Emote Soon
Final Fantasy 14 players will soon have a limited time to add an expressive new emote to their growing cosmetic collections.
Nintendo Switch 2's Home Menu Has A Nifty Feature
Nintendo shares a nifty tutorial of a feature that Switch 2 users can have fun with when browsing the upcoming console's Home Menu.
World of Warcraft Player With Disability Completes Elite PvP Set After 9 Years
A World of Warcraft player with a disability shares a long-term accomplishment with their peers after completing a hard-to-get cosmetic set.
The Case For and Against Final Fantasy 17 Having Clear Character Archetypes
The next Final Fantasy game could either return to the series' roots by bringing back traditional Jobs or pivot towards something different.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Share Strategies To Solo Metagross Tera Raid
One of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's three starters has become the go-to pick in the ongoing Metagross Seven-Star Tera Raid event.
Chrono Trigger Creator is 'Beginning to Contemplate' a Remake
Chrono Trigger designer Yuji Horii states he is considering fulfilling a long-standing fan request to remake the classic SNES title.