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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.
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Pokemon Fan Makes Life-Sized Mewtwo Costume
A Pokemon fan artist crafts an incredible, life-sized costume of the Legendary monster Mewtwo and shares their efforts on social media.
ASUS Xbox Handheld Leaks Online
According to sources, the first images of an Xbox-branded ASUS ROG Ally 2 handheld gaming tablet have leaked on social media.
Another Batch of Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Have Sold Out Almost Instantly
A fresh wave of Nintendo Switch 2 console pre-orders went live in one specific region, but the available units sold out within 10 minutes.
Atari Reveals Another Game for Upcoming Bubsy Collection
Atari confirms that a surprising eighth Bubsy game will be included in the upcoming compilation Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection.
Skyrim Fans Are Starting to Side With the Empire After Playing Oblivion Remastered
Fans of The Elder Scrolls series discuss how playing Oblivion Remastered made some rethink supporting the Stormcloaks in the Skyrim Civil War story.
Nintendo Has Reached A Major Financial Milestone
Nintendo achieves a very impressive major financial milestone for the first time since the company was founded over a century ago.
Joy-Con 2 Controllers Could Give Switch 2 Users Some Customization Options
Ahead of the Switch 2's launch, a new retailer listing shared on social media could allow players to customize the Joy-Con 2 controllers.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce May Seven-Star Tera Raid Against Popular Gen 3 Monster
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet share details about an upcoming Seven-Star Tera Raid against a powerful and popular monster from the Hoenn region.
Turnip Boy Is Getting a Mail-Stealing Spinoff
Indie game developer Snoozy Kazoo reveals Turnip Boy Steals The Mail, a 2D postal-theft spinoff set before the first Turnip Boy game.
Pokemon Fan Designs Alternate Form for Floette
A Pokemon fan artist draws the Fairy-type critter Floette in the style of a popular Internet meme and shares their handiwork on social media.
Nintendo is Suing Genki
Nintendo is taking third-party accessory maker Genki to court months after the latter claimed to know about the Switch 2 before its official reveal.
Sackboy Has Seemingly Been Fired by PlayStation
Fans point out that one of PlayStation's former mascots, Sackboy from LittleBigPlanet, has seemingly disappeared from Sony's branding.
Nintendo Switch 2 Walmart Listings Are Back
The Walmart listings for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 system are back online after briefly disappearing from the shop's search results.
8BitDo Pauses Shipments to the US
Popular controller manufacturer 8BitDo announces a temporary pause in shipments from its Chinese warehouse to the US due to the Trump tariffs.
Prime Gaming Free Games for May 2025 Revealed
Amazon reveals a list of 22 games that Prime subscribers can claim at no added cost throughout May, with four titles now available via Prime Gaming.
World of Warcraft Shares More Details About 11.1.7 Update
Blizzard shares new details about World of Warcraft's upcoming Legacy of Arathor content patch, which includes new quests and events for players.
Nintendo Reveals New Switch 2 Dock Detail
Nintendo shares an interesting detail about the Switch 2's new Dock that prospective users should take note of when playing games.
World of Warcraft Is Making Big Add-On Changes In Patch 11.1.7
World of Warcraft's game director discusses a few user interface and add-on changes planned to launch with Patch 11.1.7, Legacy of Arathor.