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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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Final Fantasy Antagonist Tier List
Just like the Warriors of Light across the Final Fantasy series, the villains and antagonists that serve darkness and chaos are not created equal.
Lords of the Fallen Confirms Big Feature for Launch
Ahead of the global launch of Lords of the Fallen, the game's developers confirm a major feature that PC gamers can take advantage of from the start.
Among Us Fans Will Want to Keep an Eye on October 24
Innersloth puts Among Us fans on short notice, as the last full week of October will have a date that players will want to mark on the calendar.
Final Fantasy Protagonist Tier List (October 2023)
With sixteen mainline entries in the Final Fantasy mainline series, some of Square Enix's iconic Warriors of Light are a cut above their counterparts.
World of Warcraft Patch 10.2 Adds Convenient Way For Players to Access New Content
As the Guardians of the Dream update draws near, Blizzard adds a simple way for World of Warcraft players to experience the new content quickly.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Reveals New Look for Sephiroth
Square Enix pulls back the curtain on a new appearance for Sephiroth exclusive to FF7: Ever Crisis that paints the One-Winged Angel in a new light.
Vampire Survivors Update 1.7 Adding New Stage, Character, and More
Vampire Survivors pulls back the curtain on its upcoming 1.7 update for all platforms, which will bring a new stage and character to match the theme.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid for October Revealed
Following the release of The Teal Mask DLC, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal the next seven-star Tera raid battle for trainers to take on.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Confirms The Return of One Important Vehicle
In a recent round of interviews, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth confirms one vehicle will return from the original game.
Valve Teases Big Steam Sales for 2024
Though 2023 is not over yet, Valve offers a sneak peek at some of the upcoming Steam sales slated to arrive in the first few months of 2024.
Final Fantasy 14 Fans Should Keep An Eye on These Two Dates
Final Fantasy 14 fans who are waiting to have some new content should circle two particular fall dates and events on their calendar.
Final Fantasy Is Crossing Over With KFC, But There's a Catch
On social media, KFC teases an upcoming collaboration with Final Fantasy, but the crossover comes with a few caveats that fans should be aware of.
Steam Kicks Off Big Sale to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Valve kicks off the 20th anniversary of Steam with a sale that features some of the platform's top titles from each year of the service's life.
Starfield Player Builds Incredible Ship That Looks Like a Duck
A Starfield player decides to make their new ship look like a wild duck and shares their handiwork for other players to see.
Man Sentenced to Prison After Monetizing Gaming Videos
After uploading YouTube videos to his channel, a 53-year-old man receives a prison sentence and a fine for violating his country's anti-piracy act.
Starfield Players Build Star Destroyer, Magic School Bus, and Thomas the Tank Engine Ships
Driven by nostalgia, three Starfield players create their own ships based on Thomas the Tank Engine, the Magic School Bus, and a Star Destroyer.
The Unwritten Rules of the Final Fantasy Franchise Explained
Though almost every Final Fantasy entry is different from one another, there's a few recurring elements and traditions that the IP upholds.
Nintendo Reveals 3 Switch Bundles for the Holiday Shopping Season
Though the holiday shopping season is still months away, Nintendo pulls back the curtain on three incoming Switch bundles ahead of the holiday rush.