

James Ratcliff
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About James Ratcliff
James Ratcliff joined Game Rant 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

Fans Hoping To Get A Switch 2 For The Holidays May Be In Luck
Financial reports from Nintendo's suppliers indicate the company is focused on getting more Switch 2 consoles ready for the holiday shopping season.

Battlefield 6 Beta Players Want One Returning Feature Removed
Battlefield 6 beta testers point out a feature that can do more harm than good during a match and petition EA to remove it from the upcoming title.

Tencent's Controversial 'Horizon Copy' Makes Changes After Sony Lawsuit
The ongoing litigation between Sony and Tencent takes a new turn, as a project that was said to be similar to Horizon makes some noticeable changes.

Interest in Final Fantasy 14 is Way Down
The latest financial report from Square Enix confirms that player interest in Final Fantasy 14 has trended downward since the launch of Dawntrail.

Nintendo Patent Teases New Controller Accessory
A new patent filed by Nintendo indicates that the gaming giant could introduce more accessories for its controller lineup.

New Overwatch 2 Support Hero Will Be Playable Soon
Overwatch 2 fans looking to try out a new Support Hero will not have much longer to wait, as Blizzard confirms when its 44th Hero will be playable.

Steam User Reunited With Old Account After 18 Years
A Steam user recounts the tale of how they recovered an account they lost nearly two decades ago, sharing a few details about the situation.

Seeing the Full Story of This 2007 Disney Animated Classic Means Playing 3 Games on 3 Different Platforms
A fan of a classic 2007 Disney animated film points out how the movie's three tie-in games can improve the viewing experience.

Doom: The Dark Ages Releases Second Major Content Update
Bethesda reveals the second major update for Doom: The Dark Ages, which adds a new customizable game mode for players to try out and adjust.

PS5 Reaches Another Major Sales Milestone
According to a new report, the PS5 console has reached another major sales milestone as its fifth year on the market draws near.

College Football 26 Reveals August 2025 Update Patch Notes
EA Sports reveals what College Football 26 players can expect in the August 6 Title Update, including adjustments to Dynasty and Ultimate Team modes.

Final Fantasy 14 Reveals 7.3 Job Changes
Final Fantasy 14 pulls back the curtain on the Job balance adjustments coming in Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow.

Witcher 3 Player Makes New Discovery After 1,000 Hours
A Witcher 3 fan points out a special detail they claimed to not know about, even after clocking in roughly 1,000 hours of gameplay.

Xbox Reveals New $90 Controller
In honor of a major milestone, Xbox fans can claim a new $90 controller that comes with some nifty features to justify the price tag.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Have A New Shiny Legendary To Face
Following the Shiny Wo-Chien Tera Raid, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players now have another powerful challenger to face for a limited time.

New Steam Beta Offers Users More Customization Options
The latest Steam client beta build gives users more ways to customize their user interface, along with some fixes to the store menu.

Nintendo Has a Warning for Switch 2 Owners
Nintendo issues a public service alert to Switch 2 owners, as the company encourages users to take caution when playing it in certain conditions.

Marvel Rivals Reveals Season 3.5 Update Patch Notes
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games reveals the full list of additions and changes that players can expect once Season 3.5 goes live on August 8.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Confirms Another New Game Addition
Digital Eclipse and Atari reveal that another fan-favorite entry will be included in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection as part of the launch lineup.

Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Preliminary 7.3 Update Patch Notes
Final Fantasy 14 reveals a preliminary glimpse at the content players will experience in Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, starting August 5.