James Billcliffe

Guides Editor

James (he/him) suffers so you don't have to. Whether it's raging so hard at Sekiro that he bit his own hand, or confronting a 20-year fear of zombies to complete Resident Evil 2 eight times, he creates expert guides and reviews for the biggest blockbuster games.

He has a Master's degree in Journalism and a BA in Linguistics that he never got a chance to flex until Wordle came along. In his 7 years at VG247, James has been responsible for some of the biggest and most in-depth guides you can find on the internet – just ask anyone that's slogged through Fortnite, The Witcher 3, or God of War.

Two bandits raising their weapons to attack Henry in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

LIVING HISTORY | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Walkthrough

Medieval Europe was a tough place to live, so check out our in-progress selection of walkthrough guides to help you make the most of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry holding a torch while riding a horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

IN THE DARK | How to equip a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Shed some light on medieval Europe by equipping a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry haggling over the price of a horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

GIDDY UP | How to equip a horse saddle in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Every knight needs a saddle, so here's how to properly equip your horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A stiletto dagger stuck into a workbench in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

SINGLE STILETTO | Where to find a dagger in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Finding a dagger is an important part of stealth in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, here's where to find one!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry using a shovel to dig a grave in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

CAN YOU DIG IT | Where to find a shovel in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Whether you're digging a grave or excavating treasure, a shovel is a vital piece of equipment in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A forge where you can repair weapons in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

SHARP POINT | How to easily repair weapons in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

You need to keep your weapons in top nick if you're going to nick your opponent's neck - here's how to easily repair your weapons and armour in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A knight in clean armour standing next to a washing line in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

Lordly Laundry | How to fully clean your clothes in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Clean, fresh-smelling clothes are the best way to make a good first impression in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry speaking to the alchemist in Troskowitz while wearing a full fancy outfit in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Article

Sage Wisdom | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is incredibly hard, and that’s the point, but these 7 essential tips should make it just a little bit easier for you

If you're going to make a life for yourself in Medieval Europe, then follow these 7 essential Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 tips!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry speaking to Lord Semine and Captain Gnarly during The Jaunt in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

SUNNY STROLL | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 The Jaunt Quest Guide

Radovan's forge hands are missing, so it's up to Henry alongside his new lordly companions Semine and Gnarly to find them and the bandits roaming the area!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

The herb woman, Bozhena, asking Henry to find her missing daughter during the Bad Blood quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

HAPPY FAMILIES | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Bad Blood Quest Guide

Here's how to find and rescue Pavlena, as well as reconcile Bozhena, Jakesh and the rest of the village in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

The Voivode of the Nomad Camp in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 asking Henry to find his missing daughter in the Miri Fajta quest.

Guide

FAMILY FEUD | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Miri Fajta Quest Guide

Here's where to find Marika, rescue Tibor, and reunite the Voivode's family in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry speaking to the Hermit at his shack in Apollonia in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

RECUSANT RECLUSE | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 The Hermit Quest Guide

Here's how to get your hands on the Hermit's sword, but should you save the Hermit at the same time?

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Lord Semine and the Chamberlain of Trosky Castle, Ulric, speaking at the wedding in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

NUPTIAL NUISANCE | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Wedding Crashers quest guide

Whether it's with the Blacksmith or the Miller, Henry needs to speak to Lord von Bergow at the wedding by any means necessary!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Henry distilling a phial of Mintha perfume in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Guide

SMELL THE DAISYS | How to make Mintha Perfume in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Smelling sweet comes at a price in Medieval Europe!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A character wearing diving equipment and carrying a fishing rod in the Roblox game, Fisch.

Guide

Fisch Full Bestiary and fish locations

Here's where to find the full Bestiary of fish in every area of Fisch, as well as the bait, season, weather and time of day they prefer!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A fisherman with a fishing rod and diving gear standing next to Clarence, a deep sea diver, in the Roblox game, Fisch.

Guide

Best Fishing Rods and All Rod Locations in Fisch

Here's where to find all of the best fishing rods in Fisch, as well as their stats, costs and special abilities!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A player character in the Roblox game, Lootify, opening a glowing treasure chest.

Guide

Lootify codes

You can never have enough loot!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

Four players playing Red Light, Green Light in the Roblox game, Squid Game X.

Guide

Roblox Squid Game X Codes

Take home the victory across 8 difficult game modes!

Feb. 4, 2025 James Billcliffe

A segmented image featuring mobile games available on Netflix, including Dead Cells, Immortality, Kentucky Route Zero, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Into the Breach

Article

Net A Good One | The best Netflix games to play in 2025

All of these essential games are included as part of your Netflix subscription, and they're all great.

Feb. 1, 2025 James Billcliffe

Antonio Nusa, one of EA Sports FC 25's best wonderkids, dribbles into the box for RB Leipzig.

Guide

EA Sports FC 25 Wonderkids: Best young players in career mode

Add some of the highest potential young players in EA Sports FC 25 to your squad and develop the stars of the future!

Jan. 31, 2025 James Billcliffe

Guide

PASS THE GAMES | The best Game Pass games on Xbox and PC in 2025

Our top picks of the greatest games on gaming's best subscription service.

Jan. 31, 2025 James Billcliffe

A finger swiping a Tarot Card to receive a character in Sword of Convallaria.

Guide

HAVE HOPE | Sword of Convallaria Codes

Sword of Convallaria has plenty of codes offering Hope Luxites, crafting materials and more!

Jan. 29, 2025 James Billcliffe

Two volleyball players jump for the ball in Haikyuu Legends

Guide

Haikyuu Legends Styles guide: Full list and best picks

The best Styles in Haikyuu Legends change depending on the role you want to play for your team.

Jan. 24, 2025 James Billcliffe

Four players in Blue Lock Rivals holding a trophy above their heads after winning a match.

Guide

Blue Lock Rivals Best Styles

Whether you're a striker, defender or goalkeeper, these are the best Styles to choose in Blue Lock Rivals!

Jan. 20, 2025 James Billcliffe

The Seeker Assassin, Col, an S-tier character in Sword of Convallaria.

Guide

IRIA'S FINEST | Sword of Convallaria Tier List - All characters ranked

To help you choose from the huge host of characters in Sword of Convallaria, we've ranked them all from S-tier to D-tier!

Jan. 17, 2025 James Billcliffe

1 comment

A selection of games we think would be good Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles.

Article

Mari-no, not quite | Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles: these games almost certainly aren't that, but they definitely should be

Come on Nintendo, you know these would help give your Switch 2 a new console some extra oomph.

Jan. 16, 2025 Mark Warren

Yasuke from Assassin's Creed Shadows and Henry from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 facing off against two flying monsters from Avowed and Monster Hunter Wilds.

Article

Only One | Who will win February 2025's RPG Royal Rumble? Kingdom Come, Assassin's Creed, Avowed or Monster Hunter?

With 4 huge RPGs launching back-to-back in February 2025, can any of them stand out from the crowd?

Dec. 30, 2024 James Billcliffe

8 comments

Kay Vess and her little axolotl pal in Star Wars Outlaws

Article

Kessel Re-Run | Star Wars: Outlaws is completely unoriginal, but that's kind-of the best part

It's not innovative, but sometimes the best thing about Star Wars is that it's unmistakably Star Wars.

Dec. 20, 2024 James Billcliffe

Jude Bellingham looking determined in EA Sports FC 25.

Guide

EA Sports FC 25 Tactics Codes and Best Formations

Try out the best formations in EA Sports FC 25 with these ready-made Tactics Codes!

Dec. 20, 2024 James Billcliffe

Jack Marrow, the treasure map fixing NPC in Forsaken Shores, in Roblox Fisch.

Guide

How to find, fix and use Treasure Maps in Fisch

You need to fix Treasure Maps and track down their treasure for a chance at the Sunken Rod!

Dec. 20, 2024 James Billcliffe

Lois Openda, one of the best Strikers in EA Sports FC 25, making a run into the box for RB Leipzig.

Guide

Best EA Sports FC 25 Strikers to sign in Career Mode

Efficient Strikers are the backbone of any successful team, and these are some of the best in EA Sports FC 25!

Dec. 20, 2024 James Billcliffe

A fisherman reeling in a gift wrapped present in the Winter Village in Fisch.

Guide

Fisch Event location: How to enter and leave Winter Village

Here's how to get started in the Winter Village in Fisch, and leave when you're done!

Dec. 18, 2024 James Billcliffe

A fisherman standing over the Runaway Elf in Fisch.

Guide

Fisch: How to deliver a present to an elf on all 9 islands

Here are the locations of all of the Elves you need to deliver presents to in Fisch, including the hard-to-find Roslit Elf!

Dec. 18, 2024 James Billcliffe

A fisherman standing in front of Santa Claus in Fisch.

Guide

Fisch Santa quest guide

Here's a full walkthrough of the Santa Christmas quest in Fisch!

Dec. 18, 2024 James Billcliffe

5-way split of art from games such as The Sinking City, Diablo4, Buckshot Roulette, Honkai Star Rail, and Inscryption

Article

Somewhere In Time | VG247's best games of 2024 that aren't actually from 2024, because we're all time- and money-poor these days, right?

Look, it's expensive to keep up with the release schedule these days, and most of us have a huge backlog to get through – so let's celebrate some older games, yeah?

Dec. 18, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Miquilla from Elden Ring stands in the middle of two Game Awards statues.

Article

Leaf It Out, Mate | My game of the year is Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree because, yes, of course you're are allowed to choose DLC

It's my game of the year, I'll choose whatever I like, thanks.

Dec. 17, 2024 James Billcliffe

12 comments

A fire-breathing Charizard battling Mewtwo while fire and psychic energy symbols fly around them.

Guide

Pokemon TCG Pocket Genetic Apex Card List: How are packs different?

Here's the full card list for the Genetic Apex set in Pokemon TCG Pocket, so you can tell the difference between Charizard, Mewtwo and Pikachu packs!

Dec. 17, 2024 James Billcliffe

Destiny Udogie crossing the ball for Spurs in EA Sports FC 25.

Guide

Best EA Sports FC 25 Wingers to sign in Career Mode

Rapid LWs and RWs with amazing pace and dazzling skills can make all of the difference in EA Sports FC 25.