

James Ratcliff
Gaming News and Features Writer
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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. James hails from Texas and has been writing professionally for over a decade, covering local sports and gaming news for all his readers.?
Favorite Games
James enjoys playing Final Fantasy, Zelda, Pokémon, and Warcraft series games! He is an avid Final Fantasy 14 player and can be found in-game, as a Viera. His favorite Jobs are Paladin, White Mage, Sage, Gunbreaker, and Machinist. James plays on the Aether data center, and is willing to help new players!
Industry Focus
James' specialty of topics ranges from sports and human interest stories to local matters in his hometown. For Game Rant, James focuses mainly on Gaming News and Features. James' favorite series to write about include Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Warcraft, Zelda, and various indie titles like Vampire Survivors 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 for James.
Latest

Pokemon Fans Think Switch 2 is Perfect Opportunity to Revive Spin-Off Series
Pokemon fans take to social media to share their thoughts about how the Nintendo Switch 2 may be the best chance for a spin-off's return.

World of Warcraft Reveals When Plunderstorm Will End
Blizzard shares the exact date that the second iteration of World of Warcraft's Plunderstorm battle royale game mode will sail off into the sunset.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PC Requirements Revealed
One week before the game's launch, Sega reveals the PC spec requirements that players must meet to play Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Final Fantasy 14 Is Collaborating With Instax
During the 85th Letter From The Producer Live, Final Fantasy 14 announces a new collaboration with Instax to give players new cosmetics to enjoy.

Microsoft Issues Warning to Some Windows 11 Users
Following the Windows 11 version 24H2 launch, Microsoft warns some users that installing future updates may become problematic.

PSN is Slowly Starting to Work Again
After a 20-hour service outage, the PlayStation Network is slowly starting to return to normal, though some problems still linger.

Metroid Fan Shows Off Samus Aran Armor Cosplay
A Metroid fan assembles and shows off their cosplay of Samus Aran's iconic armor suit via a picture gallery on social media.

Final Fantasy 14 Reveals First 7.2 Update Details
During the 85th Live Letter broadcast, Final Fantasy 14 gives players the first glimpses of all the content arriving in Patch 7.2.

Zelda Fan Builds Incredible Hylian Shield
A Legend of Zelda fan crafts an amazing replica of Link's iconic Hylian Shield and shares their efforts on social media.

Prime Gaming Free Games for February 2025 Revealed
Amazon Prime Gaming pulls back the curtain on its February free games, including beloved story-focused titles and some hidden gems.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Notice Interesting Torchic Detail
Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players take to social media to share a lesser-known detail about Torchic that can go unnoticed.

Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals PC Benchmark and Updated Spec Requirements
Capcom launches the official PC benchmark for Monster Hunter WIlds, along with an updated spec list, three weeks before the game's launch.

Bloodborne PS1 Demake Hit With Copyright Strike
The creator of the popular Bloodborne PS1 demake says that the fan-made project suddenly received a copyright claim for its content.

Former PlayStation Boss Comments on Xbox's Multiplatform Strategy
One of Sony Interactive Entertainment's former leaders shares his thoughts about the multiplatform approach that Xbox is taking.

World of Warcraft Players Have A Limited Time To Get Two Rare Mounts
With the return of a seasonal event, World of Warcraft players have only a couple of weeks to score a pair of thematic mounts for their collections.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Flying Mass Outbreak Event
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pull back the curtain on a Mass Outbreak event that puts Flying-type critters in the spotlight.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Special Distribution Event, But There's A Catch
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal a limited-time distribution event that will grant specific players a fan-favorite critter for their collections.

Fantasian Neo Dimension Gets New Update
Over a month after its launch, Fantasian Neo Dimension releases a minor update on all platforms, giving players a few handy options.

World of Warcraft Launches New Plunderstorm Rewards, But There's A Catch
Blizzard reveals that World of Warcraft players can get new rewards for playing the Plunderstorm battle royale mode with a few caveats attached.

World of Warcraft Reveals February 2025 Trading Post Rewards
World of Warcraft commemorates the second year of the Trading Post with new, thematic rewards for players to earn throughout February.