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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
Fantasian Neo Dimension Gets New Update
Over a month after its launch, Fantasian Neo Dimension releases a minor update on all platforms, giving players a few handy options.
World of Warcraft Launches New Plunderstorm Rewards, But There's A Catch
Blizzard reveals that World of Warcraft players can get new rewards for playing the Plunderstorm battle royale mode with a few caveats attached.
World of Warcraft Reveals February 2025 Trading Post Rewards
World of Warcraft commemorates the second year of the Trading Post with new, thematic rewards for players to earn throughout February.
Spider-Man 2 PC Features Revealed
The day before Spider-Man 2 launches on PC, developer Nixxes gives players a preview of the game's PC-enhanced features and resolutions.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Valentine's Day Tera Raid
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal a surprise Valentine's Day Tera Raid event that will reward participating players with sweet rewards.
New Steam Client Update Released
Days after releasing a major Steam client update, Valve follows up with another late January update for users to download.
Valentine's Day Is Coming Back To Final Fantasy 14
The annual Valentione's Day event returns to Final Fantasy 14 soon, with adorable new rewards for players to earn for their collections.
World of Warcraft PTR Update Makes Big Changes to D.R.I.V.E. System
The latest World of Warcraft PTR update makes some changes to the upcoming D.R.I.V.E mount system after rounds of player feedback.
Final Fantasy 14 Producer Confirms Some Long-Awaited Dawntrail Features Are Coming Soon
Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida says that some of Dawntrail's most anticipated features will arrive within the coming weeks.
Square Enix May Pursue Legal Action Against Final Fantasy 14 Mod
Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida states the company is considering legal action against the author of a controversial mod.
The Legend of Dragoon Gets Surprise New Update
One of the PS1 era's cult classic RPGs, The Legend of Dragoon, surprises fans with a new update now available on PS5.
Doom: The Dark Ages PC Specs Revealed
Following the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct, id Software reveals the beefy PC spec requirements gamers need to run Doom: The Dark Ages.
Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.16 Has An Odd Translation Error
Following the launch of Final Fantasy 14's 7.16 update, players point out that a translation error has slipped through the cracks.
Map Shows Where Pokemon Regions Fit in Japan
A Pokemon fan creates a map of where some early game regions would fit on the actual map of Japan and shares their handiwork for others to see.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals 7.16 Patch Notes
Final Fantasy 14 releases Patch 7.16, which introduces a number of new quests and balance adjustments for players to experience.
Pokemon Fan Designs Mega Evolution for Klinklang
A Pokemon fan artist creates a Mega Evolution design concept for the metallic creature Klinklang and shares their handiwork with other trainers.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Late January Paradox Tera Raids
To close out January, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will host a pair of Five-Star Tera Raid battles featuring two different Paradox Pokemon.
Palworld Reveals Early Access Roadmap
To celebrate its first anniversary, Palworld reveals some of its future early access plans via a roadmap shared for the game's community to see.
Fields of Mistria Reveals Major New Features Coming in March 2025 Update
In their first post of 2025, Fields of Mistria developer NPC Studio gives players a glimpse of the features arriving in its March 2025 major update.
Switch 2 Sales Not Expected to Match Original Console, According to Analysts
Following the Switch 2's official reveal, industry analysts claim that sales of Nintendo's next system may fall short of the original Switch.