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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
World of Warcraft Reveals 2025 Roadmap
During the Warcraft Direct broadcast, Blizzard shares its 2025 plans for The War Within expansion and confirms the return of a few features.
Final Fantasy 14 Makes Change to Pivotal Dawntrail Scene
In response to Final Fantasy 14 player feedback, Square Enix reveals a significant change to one of Dawntrail's climactic story scenes.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Patch 7.1 Job Changes
Hours before the launch of Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1, Square Enix offers a sweeping list of Job balance changes in PVE and PVP content.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Not Happy About Patch 7.1 Feature
Final Fantasy 14 players share their complaints about an upcoming part of the 7.1 Crossroads update, prompting Square Enix to respond.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Mid-November Tera Raid Battle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal the second Seven-Star Tera Raid battle trainers can challenge throughout November.
World of Warcraft Releases New Hotfix Update for November 2024
Amid the ongoing World of Warcraft 20th anniversary celebrations, Blizzard releases a list of hotfixes for The War Within and Cataclysm Classic.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals 7.1 Preliminary Patch Notes
Final Fantasy 14 releases the preliminary patch notes for its 7.1 content update, and lists what players can expect following server maintenance.
Final Fantasy 14 Announces More Housing Demolition Suspensions
In light of recent natural disasters, Final Fantasy 14 announces that more in-game homes will be temporarily spared from automatic demolition.
PlayStation 5 Pro Confirms Storage Improvement Over Original PS5
Ahead of the PlayStation 5 Pro's launch, sources confirm that Sony's high-powered console will hold a storage advantage over the base PS5 models.
Diablo Immortal is Crossing Over With World of Warcraft
Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft are collaborating for the second time in 2024 to bring players new cosmetic rewards in both games.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Releases Version 1.050 Update
Ahead of the PS5 Pro's launch, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth releases its version 1.050 update, which brings some fixes and improvements to the game.
Pokemon Fan Shows Off Milo Cosplay
A Pokemon Sword and Shield fan shares an impressive cosplay of the Galar region's Grass Gym Leader, Milo, and posts several photos for their peers.
Pokemon TCG Card is Overpowered
Following the launch of Pokemon TCG Pocket, players quickly discover that a Basic Pokemon card can dominate the game's battle scene.
World of Warcraft Leaks Trading Post Rewards for Early 2025
According to sources, some of World of Warcraft's future Trading Post rewards leaked a few months before the planned release window.
November 12 is Going to Be a Big Day for Final Fantasy 14
During the 84th Letter From the Producer Live broadcast, Square Enix confirms exciting news for Final Fantasy 14.
December 10 is Going to Be a Big Day for Power Rangers Fans
Power Rangers fans will not have long to wait for December 10, when a highly-anticipated title launches on all major platforms.
Splatoon 3 Halloween Splatfest Results Revealed
Splatoon 3 announces the winner of the annual Halloween Splatfest, which pit wizards, knights, and ninjas against one another.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Seven-Star Tera Raid for Early November
To kickstart November, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will soon have another Seven-Star Tera Raid boss challenge to take on.
AOC Announces Madden NFL 25 Twitch Stream With Tim Walz
Ahead of Election Day, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will face off against vice presidential candidate Tim Walz in Madden NFL 25.
World of Warcraft Reveals It's Most Expensive Mount To Date
As part of the ongoing World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary, Blizzard releases a new, expensive mount for players to purchase for a limited time.