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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 at local newspapers, addressing various topics for his readers. Since 2024, James has shifted his complete focus to covering gaming news.
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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Palworld Image Shows What Leezpunk Looks Like Without Its Jacket
A Palworld player sees what the Dark Pal called Leezpunk looks like without its signature jacket, sharing their discovery for all to see.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Date and Time for Next Letter from the Producer Event
Coming off the heels of PAX East, Final Fantasy 14 reveals when it will host its next Letter From the Producer Live broadcast for Dawntrail.
World of Warcraft Teases New PvE Content
Following the release of the Plunderstorm game mode, World of Warcraft says players focused on PvE content will have content to look forward to soon.
Pokemon Fan Designs Their Own Take on Mega Charizard Z
A Pokemon fan designs what they think Mega Charizard Z would look like in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and shares their efforts with other fans.
Palworld Player Uses Unique Strategy to Take Out Frostallion
A Palworld player crafts a clever strategy to fight and capture the Legendary Pal Frostallion and shares their efforts with other players.
World of Warcraft: Classic Players Will Soon Relive Some Iconic Moments
Players of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic will soon experience two of the game's most iconic and decisive battles.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Baby Pokemon Outbreak Event
Following a round of Paradox Tera Raids, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet give players something different with a new baby Pokemon Mass Outbreak event.
Pokemon Fan Creates Realistic Version of Mewtwo
A Pokemon fan artist shows off their realistic take on the legendary Pokemon Mewtwo, with fans offering their takes on the new depiction.
Final Fantasy 16 Reveals Release Date For Rising Tide DLC
At PAX East, the developers of Final Fantasy 16 reveal when players can experience the game's second expansion, The Rising Tide.
RUMOR: Final Fantasy 14 Could Announce Dawntrail Preorders Soon
According to rumors, some items were uncovered in Final Fantasy 14 Patch 6.58 that may lead to an imminent announcement of Dawntrail preorders.
World of Warcraft Update Adding Battle Royale Mode
As part of the long-awaited Patch 10.2.6, World of Warcraft adds a pirate-themed battle royale mode to Dragonflight, with rewards for players to earn.
Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox Will Have Another Quirk To It
With the launch of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox just days away, Square Enix tells players to keep another exclusive feature in mind when playing the game.
Pokemon Fan Designs New Female-Only Evolution for Kirlia
A Pokemon fan creates a new concept for a female-only evolution of Kirlia and shares their handiwork with other trainers on social media.
Final Fantasy 14 Announces Test of Highly Requested Feature
Soon, Final Fantasy 14 players around the globe will be able to test a feature that has been requested throughout the Endwalker expansion.
Xbox and Final Fantasy 14 Reveal Custom Console and Controller
To celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox, Microsoft and Square Enix are giving players a chance to score a custom console and controller.
World of Warcraft Dungeons Are Changing in Dragonflight Season 4
With Patch 10.2.6 and Dragonflight Season 4 coming soon, Blizzard reveals that dungeons and rewards are getting some significant changes.
Final Fantasy 16 Dev Gives Update on PC Version
As Final Fantasy 16 prepares to launch the Rising Tide DLC, a key developer at Square Enix offers an update on the game's upcoming PC port.
Palworld Player Breeds Overpowered Depresso
A Palworld player demonstrates how to breed a powerful Depresso in the game, sharing a video of how much damage the dark Pal is capable of.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Hosting Vigils for Akira Toriyama
Following news of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama's death, scores of Final Fantasy 14 players worldwide pay their respects with campfire vigils.
Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Release Date Confirmed
At the Xbox Partner Preview, Square Enix and Microsoft reveal when Xbox console players can experience the full version of Final Fantasy 14.