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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
Nintendo Switch Gets New System Update for April 2025
Nintendo Switch users now have a new system update to download that includes new features ahead of the Switch 2's launch on June 5.
Diablo 4 Players Are Running Into Issues With Season 8 Battle Pass
Diablo 4 players are raising the alarm over major issues affecting the new Reliquary battle pass system introduced in Season 8.
Twitch Reverses Tectone Ban
Popular Twitch streamer Tectone confirms he is returning to the platform just a few days after receiving a two-week ban from the streaming service.
Pokemon Fusion Fan Art Combines Tyranitar and Tyrantrum
A Pokemon fan artist fuses the rocky monsters Tyranitar and Tyrantrum into a new creature and shares their efforts for others to see.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Golden Week Tera Raid and Outbreak Event
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal an extended Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak event in honor of the upcoming Golden Week festivities.
An Upcoming Switch 2 Edition Game Has Already Been Beaten
Although the Switch 2 and its launch titles will not arrive until June 5, a speedrunner has already beaten a notable game from the opening lineup.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mod Makes Dodging and Parrying Easier
Following the launch of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a player releases a mod meant to make dodge and parry windows easier to manage.
Nintendo Switch 2 Costco Bundle Comes With Extra Perk
Wholesale retailer Costco will offer customers looking for a Switch 2 a bundle that will include a nifty perk, with some caveats to consider.
Bravely Default HD Remaster May Be Missing a Fan Favorite Feature
A fan favorite feature from the original Bravely Default may be absent from the HD Remaster version coming to the Switch 2 in June.
World of Warcraft Teases Player Housing Rewards
Blizzard gives World of Warcraft players an early glimpse of how some housing items will be obtained in the upcoming Midnight expansion.
Pokemon Fan Transforms Porygon Line Into Real-Life Nintendo Consoles
A Pokemon fan builds upon their previous work of building a Porygon-themed Wii and shares more custom consoles based on Porygon's evolutions
Final Fantasy 14 Addresses Players' Cosmic Exploration Concerns
Square Enix posts an update on the state of Final Fantasy 14's new Cosmic Exploration feature and answers a few player inquiries.
Original Oblivion Dev Comments on Remaster
One of the developers of the original version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion shares his thoughts about the effort put into its new remaster.
Pokemon Home Gets New Update for April 2025
Pokemon Home launches its April 2025 update, which fixes some bugs and introduces a new feature for some players to enjoy as they wish.
Publisher of Clair Obscur Refers to Oblivion Remastered Releasing in the Same Week to "Barbenheimer"
Kepler Interactive took to social media after Bethesda Game Studios' shadow drop of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. They compared the release of their upcoming game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the Oblivion remaster to the "barbenheimer" phenomenon that occured in 2023.
Clair Obscur Publisher Compares Its Game and Oblivion Releasing in the Same Week to Barbenheimer
On social media, Kepler Interactive makes light of the close release windows of both Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered
Final Fantasy 14 Releases Patch 7.21 Notes
Final Fantasy 14 reveals what players can expect in Patch 7.21, headlined by the arrival of one of Dawntrail's most anticipated features.
Persona 4 Remake Announcement Could Be Happening Soon
According to sources, the rumored Persona 4 Remake could be fully revealed in the coming weeks thanks to some newly uncovered evidence.
Pokemon TCG Fan Makes Incredible Discovery in Grandparents' Basement
A Pokemon TCG fan takes to social media to share a picture of a discovery they made while cleaning out some boxes in their grandparents' basement.
Kingdom Hearts Fans in Europe Should Look Out for June 12
The Kingdom Hearts All-in-One package is getting a physical rerelease in Europe.