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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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Marvel Rivals Season 2 Adding New Option for PC Players With FPS Problems
The Marvel Rivals Season 2 update introduces a new option that gives some PC players a way to alleviate certain framerate issues.
My Nintendo Now Has A Switch 2 Reward
While supplies last, Nintendo fans in North America can now claim a physical Switch 2 reward by spending Platinum Points at the My Nintendo Store.
Analysts Predict New Switch 2 Price in Wake of Trump Tariffs
A video game industry analyst group shares its prediction of how much the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost following the Trump administration's tariffs.
April 22 is Going to Be an Exciting Day for World of Warcraft
The last full week of April will be busy for World of Warcraft as some highly anticipated content comes to Azeroth for players to participate in.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Addresses Switch 2 Island Transfer
Nintendo reassures Animal Crossing: New Horizons players that moving an island from the Switch to the Switch 2 will be a simple process.
'I Saw No Dips' Nintendo Addresses Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Performance on Switch 2
A Nintendo executive claims that Tears of the Kingdom will perform significantly better on Switch 2, with no framerate dips for most of the game.
Rumor: Some Cards From Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy Set Have Leaked
Several cards from Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy crossover set have reportedly been leaked on social media, including fan-favorite characters.
Nintendo Explains How Backwards Compatibility Works for Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 development team explains how the console's backwards compatibility technology will improve the performance of Switch games.
FF14 Composer Says the MMORPG Is Lacking One Final Fantasy Game
Final Fantasy 14 lead composer Masayoshi Soken shares which past Final Fantasy title he would like to see represented more in future updates.
Final Fantasy Fan Makes Chess Set Based on the Franchise
A Final Fantasy fan crafts an amazing 3D-printed chess set that features various creatures from the series as different pieces.
Nintendo Switch 2 Making Big Changes to Game Cases
According to sources, the Nintendo Switch 2 game cases will include some changes that keen-eyed fans want to keep track of.
Marvel Rivals is Significantly Nerfing Rocket Raccoon
NetEase confirms that one of the more popular characters in Marvel Rivals, Rocket Raccoon, is getting a significant nerf in the next update.
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 Causing Crashes and Connection Issues
Capcom confirms that Monster Hunter Wilds' first significant content update has some glaring issues that players must be aware of.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Has 10 Times the Graphics Performance of Original Switch
According to Nvidia, the Nintendo Switch 2's custom Tegra chip will have 10 times the graphical power of the original Switch.
Prime Gaming Free Games for April 2025 Revealed
Amazon shares a list of over 20 games that Prime subscribers can claim throughout April, including a mix of classic and modern hits.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals 2025 Easter Event
Final Fantasy 14 shares details about the return of the annual Hatching-Tide event, which includes a new reward for players to earn.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Officially Revealed
Nintendo fully reveals the Switch 2's slate of launch-day accessories, including a Pro Controller with features its predecessor does not have.
Fall Guys Update Adds New Game Mode
Fall Guys launches an April 1 update, which includes a new game mode that is not an April Fool's Day joke and cosmetics for players to earn.