Aaron McKinley-Contributor

Editorial Team

Contributor

October, 2024
Zelda, Nintendo, Halo
  • 490
    articles
  • 484
    News
  • 3
    Features
  • 3
    Reviews

Page 15

About Aaron McKinley

Aaron McKinley is a writer, blogger and video game enthusiast with over five years of experience in web content and many more in playing games until the wee hours of the morning. His work spans many topics, types and sites, but technology and gaming account for much of it — and are his personal favorite.

When not working, Aaron spends his time playing Mount and Blade: Warband for the 500th time and dreaming about shiny new upgrades for his PC.

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).

Favorite Console

As for current-gen consoles, I find myself playing on the PlayStation 5 more than anything else. Across all time, though, I'd have to pick the GameCube, mostly for nostalgia reasons. It's the console I grew up playing the most, it has an unmatched lineup of exclusives and I still think its controller is one of best ever designed. 

Latest

2:41
Oblivion Remastered is outselling the original in its first month
Oblivion Remastered Sales Are Outdoing the Original

Oblivion Remastered tops sales charts in its first month and outperforms the original version of the game by a significant margin.

Nintendo partners with Samsung to increase Switch 2 production
Nintendo Partners With Samsung to Speed Up Switch 2 Production

Nintendo strikes a deal with Samsung to ramp up its production on the Switch 2 as launch day approaches and demand remains sky-high.

Deliver At All Costs is a fun and surprisingly deep entry in the driving simulator genre
Deliver At All Costs Review

Deliver At All Costs is a delightful blend of the familiar and the new, giving players a unique experience that goes far beyond its chaotic exterior.

3
Microsoft is rumored to be developing an Xbox emulator for Windows
Rumor: Microsoft is Developing an Xbox Emulator For Windows

A new rumor suggests that Microsoft is working on an emulator that could bring Xbox games to Windows outside of a native PC port.

1
Grand Theft Auto 5 passes 215 million copies sold.
Take-Two Reveals Impressive New Sales Numbers for GTA 5

Take-Two Interactive reveals eye-watering lifetime sales numbers for Grand Theft Auto 5 in the company's latest financial report.

Marathon devs say morale is at an all-time low after recent controversy
'The Vibes Have Never Been Worse' Bungie Morale Down After Marathon Controversy

Bungie developers say the studio's morale is plummeting amid a series of setbacks for its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon.

1
The Switch 2 may be getting a Read Dead Redemption 2 port sometime in 2025
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Getting Critically Acclaimed 2018 Rockstar Game

An inside source reportedly indicates that the Nintendo Switch 2 could be getting one of Rockstar's most beloved titles later this year.

1
2:21
Ubisoft announces massive losses for fiscal year 2024-2025
Ubisoft Reports Big Losses

Ubisoft reveals its fiscal year 2024-2025 results, showing some massive losses for the company despite the success of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

1
Sony says it may raise PS5 prices in response to high tariffs
Sony Hints PS5 Prices Could Be Going Up Soon
PS5

Sony suggests that it could raise the price of the PlayStation 5 in response to the current tariff environment during its latest earnings call.

4
Palworld reveals its Terraria crossover, dubbed Tides of Terraria
Palworld Officially Announces Tides of Terraria Update

Palworld unveils the Tides of Terraria update, detailing the crossover with the beloved sandbox RPG it initially teased months ago.

Best Buy's changed Nintendo Switch 2 listing leaves potential buyers confused.
Odd Nintendo Switch 2 Listing Confuses Potential Buyers

One retailer posts, then abruptly changes, its Nintendo Switch 2 listing, leaving hopeful buyers confused about its launch day availability.

Borderlands 4 reveals co-op, loot, and quality-of-life changes at PAX East.
Borderlands 4 Reveals Loot, Co-op, and Quality-of-Life Changes

Gearbox unveils several changes coming to Borderlands 4's loot and co-op, alongside some quality-of-life changes for the looter shooter.

1
Nintendo updates its EULA to potentially brick consoles if it detects mods.
New Nintendo EULA Says It Can Render Consoles 'Permanently Unusable' If Piracy or Modifications Are Detected

Nintendo updates its end user license agreement to say it may render consoles unusable if players modify their consoles or tamper with its software.

8
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa expresses concern over Trump Tariffs
Trump Tariffs Could Have Big Impact on Nintendo

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa expresses concern over the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on the company's future performance.

Bandai Namco profits rise by nearly 1,000% in the last fiscal year
Bandai Namco Reports Massive Profit Increase

Bandai Namco reports a huge surge in profits for the last fiscal year, thanks to the success of Elden Ring and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.

The FTC has lost its appeal against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition Legal Drama Is Finally Over

The FTC loses its appeal of the ruling in its case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which went through in 2023.

2:07
EA says it won't raise game prices for now
EA Isn't Planning to Increase Game Prices 'Right Now'
EA

EA announces it isn't planning on raising the price of its games at the moment, despite other companies implementing higher prices.

Gears of War: Reloaded confirms it will be a PS5 Pro Enhanced title
Gears of War: Reloaded is Getting PS5 Pro Enhancements

Gears of War: Reloaded reveals it will be a PS5 Pro Enhanced title, meaning the once-Xbox-exclusive game may perform best on a PlayStation console.

A judge has denied Bungie's motion to dismiss a Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit.
Destiny 2 Copyright Lawsuit Motion to Dismiss Denied Due to Vaulted Content

A federal judge denies Bungie's motion to dismiss a Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit against the company, thanks to the game's infamous content vault.

3
Star Wars: The Old Republic double XP event Star Wars Day
Star Wars: The Old Republic Players Can Get Double XP and Free Droid Pet

Broadsword Online Games announces that Star Wars: The Old Republic players can take advantage of double XP and a free droid pet for a limited time.