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October, 2024
Bachelor of Science in English with a minor in Journalism, 6+ years as a content writer
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About Aaron McKinley

Aaron McKinley is a writer, blogger, and video game enthusiast with over six years of experience in web content and many more in playing games until the wee hours of the morning.

A passion for writing (which a degree in English certainly helped with) and a lifelong hobby of playing and disecting games led Aaron to put the two together and write about gaming professionally. 

Apart from TheBestWarGames, Aaron has worked as a content marketer and copywriter since graduating college. His work spans many topics, types, and sites, but technology and gaming account for much of it — and are his personal favorite.

Aaron has been playing games his entire life, which has led to thousands of hours across the Zelda series, countless Halo: CE runs, and time spent playing every single console generation since the NES.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

I once beat Halo: Combat Evolved using an Easy Bake Oven keyboard attachment as a controller. I had to lower my difficulty, and there's no official achievement for it, but how many other people can say they've done that?

Favorite Games

If I had to pick just one, I'd say Breath of the Wild is my favorite game, but Wind Waker and Tears of the Kingdom are close seconds. The Bungie-era Halo games also hold a special place in my heart, as does the Bioshock trilogy (yes, even 2 and Infinite).

Industry Focus

Mostly gaming news, especially regarding leaks and rumors, broader industry trends, and unexpected quirks players discover about the games they play.

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Upcoming farming sim Starsand Island has major Stardew Valley vibes
Upcoming PS5 Game Has Serious Stardew Valley Vibes

A new look at an upcoming PlayStation 5 game shows off gameplay that's difficult not to compare to the massively popular farming Sim, Stardew Valley.

Team Jade reveals big improvements coming to Delta Force on consoles
Delta Force Planning ‘Major’ Performance Improvements for Consoles

Team Jade details multiple major improvements coming to Delta Force on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 after debuting on consoles earlier this year.

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A Pragmata producer denies the theory that it's secretly a Mega Man game
Capcom Comments on Pragmata Mega Man Theory

Pragmata producer Naoto Oyama comments on a fan theory connecting Capcom's upcoming sci-fi action adventure game with the Mega Man franchise.

Battlefield Labs leak Battlefield 6's biggest launch map
Battlefield 6 Leak Reveals Gameplay of the Game’s Biggest Launch Map

A new Battlefield 6 leak reveals a closer look at what will be the much-anticipated game's biggest map once it launches this October.

A leaker suggests the Steam Deck 2 may come out in 2028
Rumor: Steam Deck 2 Release Window Potentially Narrowed Down

A leaker reveals a potential release window for the Steam Deck 2 while Valve remains tight-lipped about the follow-up to its handheld console.

The Switch 2 passes 2 million consoles sold in the U.S.
Nintendo Switch 2 Passes Another Major Milestone

An analyst reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 has passed another impressive sales milestone in another win for the console's momentous first year.

Roblox players point out how Grow a Garden's Lemon Lion pet is overpowered
OP Grow a Garden Pet is 'Genuinely So Broken'

A Roblox player points out how one particular Grow a Garden pet is massively overpowered as the farming sim's popularity continues to skyrocket.

Dune: Awakening's director comments on the possibility of crossplay
Dune: Awakening Director Comments on Crossplay Support

Dune: Awakening Game Director Joel Bylos comments on the upcoming console release of the MMO and whether it will support crossplay between systems.

Fortnite's much-rumored Demon Slayer crossover may come within the season
Fortnite Leak Reveals When Demon Slayer Collab Could Happen

A prominent Fortnite leaker tells fans the much-anticipated Demon Slayer crossover could be coming to the game sooner rather than later.

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Forza Horizon 6 may be announced later this year
Rumor: Next Forza Horizon Game Could Be Announced Soon

Recent leaks suggest Playground Games could officially reveal Forza Horizon 6 before too long, as rumors around the as-of-yet-unannounced title swirl.

A leaker just revealed all of Battlefield 6's weapons, equipment, and more
Battlefield 6 Leak Reveals All Weapons, Equipment, and Vehicles

A massive leak details all of Battlefield 6's weapons, equipment, vehicles, skins, and more as the much-anticipated shooter's release date nears.

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A Valheim player spends 20 months recreating Middle Earth in the game
Valheim Player Spends 20 Months Building Middle-earth in the Game

A dedicated Valheim player reveals a massive Lord of the Rings-inspired in-game adventure map that took them almost two years to complete.

Gears of War: Reloaded's physical PS5 disc does not contain the whole game
Rumor: Gears of War Reloaded Physical PS5 Edition Comes with a Catch

A leaker claims the exclusive physical edition of Gears of War: Reloaded on the PlayStation 5 may not be exactly what some gamers were expecting.

FBC: Firebreak's concurrent Steam player count hits single digits
Fewer Than 10 People Are Playing FBC: Firebreak on Steam Right Now

Remedy Entertainment's FBC: Firebreak continues to deal with dwindling player counts as its concurrent Steam numbers hit an unfortunate milestone.

Hollow Knight has sold 15 million copies since its release
Hollow Knight Reaches Impressive Sales Milestone

Hollow Knight passes a major sales milestone eight years after its initial release as its much-anticipated sequel draws closer to hitting shelves.

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Pokemon TCG reveals the Secluded Springs expansion, coming August 28
August 28 Is Going To Be a Big Day for Pokemon TCG Pocket Players

The Pokemon Company reveals a big update coming to the Pokemon TCG Pocket mobile game on August 28 that players will want to watch out for.

Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Confirmed for September 17
Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Confirmed for September 17

Xbox Game Pass reveals that a game currently in early access will be a day-one title on the platform when its full version comes out on September 17.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection adds two more games to its roster.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Adds 2 More Games to Its Roster

Two more classic titles are officially coming to the upcoming Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection amid ongoing leaks and rumors about the game.

STALKER 2 will come to PS5 on November 20, 2025.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals PS5 Launch Date

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl reveals when the game will come to the PlayStation 5, as well as what features fans can expect from the new version.

Day-one Xbox Game Pass title High on Life 2 will come out on February 13, 2026
Day One Xbox Game Pass FPS Title Confirmed for Early 2026

An upcoming shooter previously confirmed to be a day-one Xbox Game Pass title gets an official release date, coming in early 2026.