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October, 2024
Bachelor of Science in English with a minor in Journalism, 6+ years as a content writer
Zelda, Nintendo, Halo
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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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Devs from other studios defend Highguard amid widespread criticism.
'Game Development Runs on Optimism' Devs Defend Highguard Amid Negative Reviews

Game developers from across the industry rush to Highguard's defense as the hero shooter faces widespread backlash from fans and critics alike.

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Baldur's Gate 3 CEO deletes a tweet saying critics should be reviewed
Baldur's Gate 3 Studio CEO Deletes Tweet Saying That Game Critics 'Should Be Scored' Metacritic-Style

Swen Vincke, the CEO of Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios, posts then deletes a tweet expressing some contentious views about game reviews.

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Resident Evil Requiem has been rated by the ESRB
Resident Evil Requiem Gets Encouraging Update Ahead of Its Launch Next Month

Resident Evil Requiem passes a subtle but important milestone in the leadup to its February 2026 launch, and it may come as a sigh of relief for fans.

Two GameCube games have leaked for Nintendo Switch Online
2 Fantastic GameCube Games Just Leaked for Nintendo Switch Online

A retailer accidentally leaks two beloved GameCube games coming soon to Nintendo Switch Online, and the titles bring both good news and bad news.

The PS6 may not come out as soon as earlier rumors say.
The PS6 May Come Out Later Than You Think

A financial analyst explains why Sony may release the PlayStation 6 later than many earlier predictions suggested, disappointing fans.

Some Anthem fans are trying to bring the game back online
Anthem Fans Are Trying to Bring the Controversial Live-Service Game Back from the Dead

Fans of the failed live-service game Anthem attempt to bring the title back to life less than a week after EA officially shut the game down.

The Witcher 4 could have double Cyberpunk 2077's budget
Analyst Believes The Witcher 4's Budget Could Be Double Cyberpunk 2077's

A financial analyst predicts CD Projekt Red could spend twice as much on The Witcher 4 as the company did on the notoriously expensive Cyberpunk 2077.

Two Battlefield 6 Season 2 maps have leaked
Battlefield 6 Season 2 Maps Leak Online

A leaked Battlefield 6 cinematic reveals new maps, vehicles, and weapons coming to the game in its second season, which EA has recently delayed.

Jez Corden says Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters aren't coming soon
Insider Has Bad News for Fans Waiting for the Rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters

A reputable insider shares some disappointing news regarding the rumored Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters as hype around the series grows.

Borderlands 4's Switch 2 port may have leaked
February 27 Could Be a Big Day for Borderlands 4

A leak suggests Borderlands 4 has a big announcement in store for February 27 as the game tries to regain ground after getting off to a rocky start.

Marathon is getting limited edition PS5 peripherals
Marathon Is Getting Limited Edition PS5 Accessories

Sony unveils a couple of limited-edition PlayStation 5 accessories to celebrate the upcoming release of Marathon after a long period of uncertainty.

A Popular Resident Evil Entry May Be Getting a Remake This Year
A Popular Resident Evil Entry May Be Getting a Remake This Year

A leaker with a strong history of accurate predictions says a rumored remake of an older Resident Evil title could be announced as soon as this year.

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Ex-Bethesda Loremaster explains why he left instead of working on The Elder Scrolls 6
'I Didn't Want to Work that Way' Former Elder Scrolls Lead Explains Why He Left Ahead of TES 6

Former Elder Scrolls Loremaster Kurt Kuhlmann reveals why he left Bethesda in 2023 despite his long tenure and excitement around The Elder Scrolls 6.

PS Plus Infinite Wealth free trial
Free Download Means You Don't Have to Wait Until January 20 to Play One of the New PS Plus Extra Games

Some PlayStation fans get to play one upcoming PS Plus Extra game a little early, thanks to a free download previously made available to subscribers.

Monster Hunter Wilds players think DLC checks are behind performance issues
Monster Hunter Wilds Player Thinks They've Discovered the Secret Behind Its Performance Issues

A Monster Hunter Wilds player runs a small experiment to find the game's notorious PC performance struggles may come from an unexpected source.

Cory in the House is in the top 3 best-reviewed games on Metacritic
Cory in the House on the DS is Very Nearly the Top-Rated Video Game of All Time on Metacritic

Disney's Cory in the House for the Nintendo DS shoots up the all-time rankings on Metacritic, making it one of the top-rated games of all time.

GTA 6 Online could support 32-player lobbies
Court Documents Suggest GTA 6 Online Could Have 32-Player Lobbies

Court documents from Rockstar's ongoing union lawsuit seem to reveal that Grand Theft Auto 6's online component will support 32-player lobbies.

Xbox is issuing refunds to some Red Dead Redemption players
Some Xbox Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Well-Deserved Refunds

Some Xbox Series X and S users finally get a refund from Xbox after a long and complicated situation over what was supposed to be a free upgrade.

An ex-Bethesda artist wants Fallout 5 to be set in New Orleans
Former Bethesda Dev Reveals Where He Thinks Fallout 5 Should Be Set

Former Bethesda artist Nate Purkeypile discusses the setting he'd like to see for Fallout 5.

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Nintendo won't raise Switch 2 prices for now
Nintendo Says RAM Crisis Has 'No Immediate Impact' on Switch 2 Costs

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says the Switch 2 won't get a price hike in the wake of rising RAM costs for now, but the future is less clear.