James Ratcliff-Senior Author

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Senior Author

October, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Final Fantasy 14, Pokemon, World of Warcraft
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About James Ratcliff

James Ratcliff joined TheBestWarGames 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.

Latest

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The Next Pokemon Seven-Star Tera Raid Completes a Trilogy

Like clockwork, Pokemon announces the next Scalet and Violet seven-star Tera raid boss and sticks to a pattern that keen-eyed trainers may spot.

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Controversial Final Fantasy 14 Mod That Was Accused of Including Malware Returns

After a previous removal for reportedly including malware, Final Fantasy 14 players realize that one controversial mod is back.

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World of Warcraft Removes Nostalgic Mechanic From Upcoming Raid Boss

Weeks before the next update to World of Warcraft, Blizzard removes a controversial yet nostalgic mechanic from one of the upcoming raid encounters.

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Finally Have a Console Release Date

After months of waiting, Square Enix officially announces the release date for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection for PS4 and Switch.

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World of Warcraft Leaks New Cosmetic Loot Roll Option

A new World of Warcraft leak suggests that the MMORPG will be getting a cosmetic loot roll option in the near future.

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Indiefoxx's 'Permanent' Twitch Ban Ends

After receiving a permanent ban from Twitch, controversial streamer Indiefoxx finds out that her ban has been lifted after so long.

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World of Warcraft Update 10.1 Coming Next Month with New Zone and More

With the iron still hot, Blizzard reveals that Embers of Neltharion, World of Warcraft's next major content update, will arrive next month.

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A Fan-Made Sequel to Zelda: Ocarina of Time Has Been Released

Three fans of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time create their take on a sequel to the beloved N64 classic and share their work for all to see.

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World of Warcraft Reveals April Trading Post Rewards

With April just a day away, World of Warcraft pulls back the curtain on the new rewards players can purchase at the Trading Post starting tomorrow.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to Host Special Distribution Event

For a limited time, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can visit a retailer to claim a code for a specific Pokemon during the distribution event.

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New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link Ability Seems Based on a Classic Nintendo Toy

In today's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer, some of Link's new abilities were shown, and one of them was compared to a classic Nintendo toy.

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New Final Fantasy 14 Players Can Claim A Free Expansion Upgrade

For a limited time, new Final Fantasy 14 players still on the Starter Edition can claim a free expansion upgrade to unlock more content.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids for March and April Revealed

Soon, another seven-star Tera raid battle will begin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, just days after the previous raid battles drew to a close.

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Limited-Time Deal Lets You Save Big on God of War Ragnarok PS5 Bundle

For the next few days, gamers that want to pick up a PS5 and God of War: Ragnarok have a chance to grab a bundle and save some cash too.

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Gamer Shows Off Commodore 64 That Still Works

A gamer shares a blast from the past in the form of a fully functional Commodore 64 gaming computer and their memories with it.

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Redfall PS5 Version Was Canceled

To the surprise of very few people, Arkane Studios reveals that a PS5 version of Redfall was in development at one point but ultimately canceled.

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Final Fantasy 14 Servers Are Finally Getting Upgrades

Soon, the servers of Final Fantasy 14 will receive some much-needed updates, starting with four data centers that have seen major growth recently.

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Gamer Spends Jaw-Dropping Amount to Buy Every Wii U and 3DS eShop Game Before Stores Close

One gamer has taken on the expensive and daunting task of buying every single Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop game before the storefronts close for good.

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Resident Evil Fan Creates Impressive Custom RE4-Themed Xbox Controller

With days to go until the release of the Resident Evil 4 remake, a fan creates a custom Xbox controller and shares their work on social media.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Launch New Limited-Time Tera Raid Battle for March 2023

For the fifth time since launch, a seven-star Tera raid boss battle has arrived in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for players to challenge and catch.