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Barbara James

Author

September, 2024
Video Games
RPG, JRPG, Horror
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  • 13
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  • 7
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About Barbara James

Barbara James is a writer for Screen Rant. She currently works at Collider as a Lists Writer and is a content creator. As a graduate with a major in English, Barbara has worked as an editor for digital platforms for three years. Outside of digital media, she has edited professionally for six years. Meanwhile, she has written creatively for 10+ years and professionally for four years. She enjoys watching films and TV shows of a wide variety. Some genres she considers herself an expert in include K-dramas, anime, horror, and disaster films. She also enjoys reading and play video games. Some of her favorite video game genres include JRPGs, RPGs, horror, visual novels, and multiplayer games.  

The video game industry is large and ever-expanding. With so many choices out there, it's hard to pick what to play. She writes to help others find the right game to play.  

Industry Focus

Barbara James has been writing stories for 15 years. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in English and a concentration in creative writing. While studying at UIC, she helped tutor other peers and students with their writing work. She has worked professionally as an editor for The Arena Group. 

Favorite Media

Barbara has a lot of favorite media, but below are some of her top picks:

AnimeDeath Note, One PieceInuYasha

MangaTokyo Revengers, MaoNoragami

FilmsKill Bill (Vol 1 + Vol 2), SinisterThe Tower

TV ShowsKim's ConvenienceBlack Mirror, Ultimatum: Marry or Move On

K-DramasGoblinGu Family Book, Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Moon Lovers

Video GamesFinal Fantasy IXBaldur's Gate 3Resident Evil 4 (OG + Remake)

BooksHowl's Moving CastleA Song of Fire and IceA Funny Story

Latest

Clock Tower- Ghost Head
After 23 Years, It's The Perfect Time For This Horror Franchise To Get A New Game

As more and more horror games from the past receive remakes and remasters, there's one overlooked classic that deserves a revival on current hardware.

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Three characters from the new workplace superhero comedy Dispatch
"Superhero Workplace Comedy" Starring Aaron Paul Already Deserves To Be On Your Wishlist

Described as a superhero workplace comedy, Dispatch is an game with a cast full of stars, including Aaron Paul, and can be wishlisted now.

Three guards with triangles on their masks and submachine guns in Squid Game: Unleashed.
Every Game In Squid Game: Unleashed, Ranked

Squid Game: Unleashed features a wide variety of challenges, but only some deserve to be met with the same acclaim as the show that inspired them.

Cloud from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, standing in the middle of debris and sparks
10 Mods We Want To See For FF7 Rebirth On PC

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally coming to PC on January 23, 2025, and there's a whole host of opportunities for modders to improve the game.

Promo image for Disney Dreamlight Valley: Storybook Vale.
10 Perfect Xbox Game Games To Play Over The Holidays

Xbox Game has a wonderful selection of cozy games to warm up to over winter – perfect for playing alone or with family during the holidays.

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Characters from GTA and Squid Game Unleashed
Squid Game: Unleashed Has The Opportunity To Do What Even GTA Couldn't Achieve

With the premiere of Squid Game Season 2, Netflix has developed Squid Game: Unleashed, a free-to-play game available for everyone.

Promo image for Silent Hill 3.
10 PS2 Games That Should Be Remastered on PS5

Though PlayStation has been releasing remakes and remasters of some of its classics, there are still some other games that deserve the same treatment.

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Haunting Ground PS2 protagonist
Almost 20 Years Later, This Controversial Horror Game Desperately Needs A Remake

Capcom needs to revive a long-forgotten classic for the PlayStation 2 that deserves just as much of a spotlight as some popular horror franchises.

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Snow and Serah Final Fantasy XIII
The Next Final Fantasy Game Should Bring Back The Best Part Of FF13

Final Fantasy 13 might be a divisive game, but out of all of its ideas, there's one part that definitely needs to return in the next Final Fantasy.

Characters from JJK and Dragon Ball video games in front of blurred Chainsaw Man art.
A Video Game Based On This Bloody Anime Hit Would Be Perfect, But Not As A Fighter

Forget anime fighters, this is the kind of game fans have been waiting for.

Silent Hill 1 Cybil Bennett
10 Harsh Realities Of Replaying Silent Hill 1

Silent Hill is a classic, influential entry in the survival horror genre, but playing the 1999 game now is sure to cause some headaches.

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The black and blue dragon, Dracolich, from Dungeons & Dragons.
D&D’s 2024 DM’s Guide Cut One Essential Feature, But It Might Be For The Best

One missing feature in D&D's 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide might come as a disappointment, but its removal could ultimately pay off in 2025.

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Cloud and Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in front of a background showing the Gongaga region.
FF7 Rebirth's Most Hated Region Is Actually One Of Its Best

One FF7 Rebirth region tends to frustrate players, but it’s actually one of the game’s best for its approach to open-world exploration.

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Harding from Dragon Age The Veilguard with characters from heroes of dragon age and dragon age inquisition
10 Ways Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Better Than Other Dragon Age Games

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the superior Dragon Age game in some key regards, from aspects of the combat to the character creation system.

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Characters from Dragon Age The Veilguard with the zodiac
Which Dragon Age: The Veilguard Character Would You Be Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard features a robust cast of colorful characters, and there’s one that perfectly aligns with each astrological Zodiac sign.

P standing at the forefront of Krat in Lies of P
Lies Of P's Rumored Sequel Has A Surprisingly Cool Storyline - But Will It Work?

A major change in protagonist, setting, or both has been teased, and exploring it in a completely new way could be as rewarding as it is challenging.

Heather Mason at the forefront, standing behind her is Alex Shepherd, and off to the right is Pyramid Head
No, The Next Silent Hill Game Shouldn't Be A Remake

Silent Hill is back. Forget the remakes Konami, and let's start with a new story.

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