Aaron McKinley-Contributor

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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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Xbox President Sarah Bond says hardware is still crucial to the brand.
Xbox President Says Hardware Is Still 'Absolutely Core' to the Brand

Xbox President Sarah Bond says hardware is still essential to Xbox's identity and future, despite the recent shift away from console exclusives.

Where Winds Meet passes 2 million players in 24 hours.
Where Winds Meet Hits Major Player Milestone on Its First Day

Where Winds Meet attracts a massive number of players within hours of its release in the West, following a massively successful launch in China.

An insider casually confirms the Fallout: New Vegas remaster
Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Casually Confirmed By Insider

A reputable gaming insider confirms the much-anticipated Fallout: New Vegas remaster is happening after all with surprisingly minimal fanfare.

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Where Winds Meet is an impressive RPG that struggles under its own weight
Where Winds Meet Review: A Massive Game That Struggles Under Its Own Weight

Where Winds Meet offers a little something for everyone, but the Wuxia RPG struggles under the weight of its own grandeur.

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Ubisoft has delayed its earnings report the day it was supposed to release it.
Ubisoft Delays Earnings Report at the Last Minute, Halts Share Trading

Ubisoft announces a sudden delay of its earnings report for the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 and halts the trading of its shares and bonds.

New Far Cry 7 details have leaked online.
Rumor: New Far Cry 7 Details Leak

Leaked files reportedly reveal details from Far Cry 7, as well as the series' rumored multiplayer game, though Ubisoft has yet to confirm either.

GTA 6's ;atest delay could delay the release of next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles
Rumor: Next Xbox and PlayStation Consoles May Be Delayed Due to GTA 6

An industry analyst predicts that Grand Theft Auto 6's latest delay could be impactful enough to push back the release of the PS6 and next-gen Xbox.

Stellar Blade could be coming to other consoles in the future
Award-Winning PS5 Console Exclusive Could Be Jumping Ship to Other Platforms
PS5

The developer of one of the PlayStation 5's standout console exclusives suggests it could bring the game to other systems in the future.

Fallout 4 is getting review bombed after the Anniversary Edition's release.
Fallout 4 is Being Review Bombed

Fallout 4 gets hit with a wave of negative Steam reviews after its new Anniversary Edition angers longtime fans of the 10-year-old game.

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Battlefield 6's latest update fixes the infamous sledgehammer drone bug
Battlefield 6 Update Fixes One of the Game's Most Notorious Glitches

EA reveals the patch notes for Battlefield 6's Update 1.1.1.5, including a fix for one of the game's longest-standing and infamous glitches.

Leaks reveal nine new game modes for Battlefield 6
Rumor: Battlefield 6 Has 9 New Game Modes in Development

A recent leak suggests that Battlefield Studios is currently working on at least nine new Battlefield 6 game modes fans can look forward to.

GTA 6's newest delay could cost Rockstar half a billion dollars.
GTA 6's Latest Delay Could Cost Half a Billion Dollars

Industry experts suggest Grand Theft Auto 6's most recent release delay could cost Rockstar millions amid an already bloated development budget.

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Take-Two's CEO says Borderlands 4 fell short of launch sales expectations.
Take-Two CEO Says Borderlands 4 Launch Was 'Softer' Than Expected

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick states that Borderlands 4 did not perform as well on the sales charts as the company had expected.

Grand Theft Auto Online is now included in GTA+
GTA+ Just Got a Major New Perk for Grand Theft Auto Fans

Rockstar announces that GTA+ subscribers now get a major new perk, potentially hinting at something in the future for the Grand Theft Auto series.

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You Might Be Paying More for PS5 Games Than Other People
PS5

Some PlayStation 5 users discover signs that seem to suggest Sony is quietly experimenting with dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has revealed all maps and modes available at launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Confirms Multiplayer Maps and Modes for Launch

Activision confirms all the multiplayer maps and game modes fans can expect from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launches on November 14.

Pokemon Legends Z-A's Mega Dimensions DLC is getting a new reveal soon.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Teases Mega Dimension DLC Reveal

The Pokemon Company reveals more news about Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC is incoming, less than a month after the base game's release.

PUBG: Battlegrounds will run at a higher resolution on Xbox Series X than PS5.
PUBG: Battlegrounds PS5 Version is Worse Than Xbox Version
PS5

PUBG Studios confirms that PUBG: Battlegrounds will run better on Xbox Series X than on PlayStation 5 when the current-gen console versions come out.

EA has released an official statement on its $55 billion buyout
EA Issues Official Statement on $55 Billion Buyout
EA

EA releases an official statement to employees and other stakeholders about its recent $55 billion buyout and how that might affect the company.

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Devs confirm Battlefield 6 will change its aim assist mechanic soon
Battlefield 6 Dev Teases Aim Assist Changes Coming for Console Players

Battlefield 6's console and controller design lead reveals some upcoming changes to the game's aim assist and recoil reduction for console users.

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