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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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Resident Evil pro controller
Expensive New Nintendo Switch 2 Controller Revealed

Nintendo opens pre-orders for a special-edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, but fans will have to shell out a pretty penny to get it.

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Rumor: GTA 6 Could Get Delayed Once Again

An interviewer suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 could be facing another delay based on their conversations with developers working on the game.

Battlefield 6 players have discovered it has some of the series' smallest maps.
Battlefield 6 Has Some of the Smallest Maps in the Series

A Battlefield 6 fan compares all of the series' map sizes to discover that the newest entry in the franchise has some of the smallest maps to date.

A laker claims Halo 2 and 3 are getting Campaign Evolved-style remakes
Rumor: Halo 2 and 3 Will Get Remakes After Campaign Evolved

A noteworthy leaker claims that Halo Studios will remake Halo 2 and Halo 3 following the recently announced Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Xbox hardware revenue continues to fall amid declining console sales.
Xbox Hardware Revenue Falls 29%

Microsoft reports Xbox hardware revenue has fallen by 29% in the last quarter amid widespread speculation about its future console strategy.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A players accidentally releasing unique Spewpa
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Players Are Accidentally Losing One-of-a-Kind Pokemon

Multiple Pokemon Legends: Z-A players discover they have let go of a Pokemon that initially appeared mundane but was actually one-of-a-kind.

Halo: Combat Evolved's prequel missions will tell an all new story
Halo: Campaign Evolved Prequel Missions Will Tell an 'All New' Story

Halo: Campaign Evolved devs confirm the game's new prequel missions will tell an original story, not something from elsewhere in the Halo canon.

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Halo Fans May Be Able to Playtest Future Games on PlayStation

An update to the Halo Insider program suggests future games in the once-Xbox-exclusive franchise may be available to playtest on PlayStation consoles.

A Counter-Strike 2 update has crashed the game's skins market.
Counter-Strike 2 Update Has Obliterated the Skins Market

A recent update has upended Counter-Strike 2's cosmetics market, causing some valuable items to suddenly experience massive drops in value.

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Xbox President Sarah Bond says gamers are evolving past console exclusives.
Xbox President Says the Idea of Console Exclusives Is 'Antiquated'

Xbox President Sarah Bond says making a game exclusive to one platform is an 'antiquated' idea as the company releases more games on other consoles.

No Man's Sky has gotten another major content update
No Man's Sky Releases Major New Update for October 2025

Hello Games releases the next major update for No Man's Sky following the massive success of the game's Voyagers content update in August 2025.

Halo's co-creator calls out Battlefield 6 for not properly crediting Ridgeline Games staff.
Halo Co-Creator Disappointed Ridgeline Games Staff Were Not Properly Credited in Battlefield 6

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto expresses his disappointment in EA for not properly recognizing Ridgeline Games staff in the Battlefield 6 credits.

Xbox's president confirms that Microsoft's next-gen console is in development
Microsoft Confirms Next Gen Xbox Console is in Development

Microsoft confirms that the follow-up to the Xbox Series X and Series S is currently in development as rumors of the company's future consoles abound.

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A former God of War director warns publishers about focusing on AAA games.
Former God of War Director Gives a Warning to Major Publishers

The former Director of Product Development at God of War developer Santa Monica Studio warns publishers about a growing industry trend.

MLB The Show could be coming to PC
Yet Another PlayStation Game Could Be Coming to PC

A new job listing seems to suggest that another PlayStation-owned franchise could be making its way to PC as companies abandon console exclusivity.

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U.S. Senators call the EA buyout a national security risk
EA Acquisition Under Fire From US Senate Over Potential National Security Risk
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Two U.S. Senators warn the Secretary of the Treasury over potential national security risks related to EA's recent record-breaking acquisition.

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Some Pokemon Legends: Z-A pre-orders are getting canceled without explanation
Some Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pre-Orders Are Being Canceled

Some fans report their pre-orders for Pokemon Legends: Z-A are getting canceled with no apparent explanation, with release day just around the corner.

The release date for Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2 has leaked
Assassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Leaks

A leak reveals the release date for Assassin's Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2, despite Ubisoft having yet to officially confirm the new version.

Battlefield 6 players say the game's weapon bloom is too extreme.
Battlefield 6 Players Want Major Changes Made to Controversial Weapon Feature

Multiple Battlefield 6 players voice frustrations with one of the game's mechanics amid a somewhat rocky start despite all the pre-release hype.

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A new Hollow Knight: Silksong mod can make the game even harder
Hollow Knight: Silksong Goes Full Nightmare Difficulty With New Mod

A new mod for Hollow Knight: Silksong offers some convenient changes while also introducing a new, even more challenging way to play the metroidvania.