Aaron McKinley-Contributor

Aaron McKinley

Contributor

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 GameRant, 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.

Latest

Physical game sales hit a new low in 2025
Physical Game Sales Hit a Record Low in 2025

Sales of physical game copies continue to plummet, hitting the lowest point they have been in decades despite a rising interest in physical media.

Mixtape has announced a May 7 release date
Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Locks Down May 7 Release Date

An upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass title officially announces its release date after being delayed, and fans won't need to wait too much longer.

The Wolf Among Us 2 is rumored to finally release in 2027
Long-Awaited Telltale Sequel May Finally Be Getting a Release Date Announcement

A Telltale Games sequel long believed to be stuck in development hell gets a surprising update, potentially indicating an upcoming announcement.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen players are making fun of the game's gym leaders
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Players Are Dunking on Gym Leaders

Pokemon fans make fun of FireRed and LeafGreen's gym leaders after discovering a common theme among them that players can use to their advantage.

Pokemon Pokopia is currently the best-rated Pokemon game on Metacritic
Pokemon Pokopia is Currently the Highest-Rated Pokemon Game of All Time

Critic reviews for Pokemon Pokopia start rolling in, and there's enough praise going around to make the game the best-rated title in the franchise.

Pokemon Winds and Waves' release date confirms Gen 9 will be the longest-running generation.
Pokemon Gen 9 Breaks Record After Winds and Waves Reveal

Pokemon Winds and Waves' release window reveal confirms that the franchise's ninth generation will break a long-standing record for the series.

Pokemon Pokopia confirms Raikou and cooking mechanics
Pokemon Pokopia Explains How Cooking Works and Confirms a Gen 2 Legendary for the Game

Pokemon Pokopia gets a new trailer in the latest Pokemon Presents, giving fans a new look at the game's cooking mechanics and a Gen 2 legendary.

Some Wolfenstein 3 character and story details have leaked.
Wolfenstein 3 Plot and Character Details Leaked

New potential details about Wolfenstein 3's story and characters leak, despite MachineGames having yet to formally announce that the game is real.

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Xbox's new CEO and CCO comment on the company's stance on AI in development.
'We're Committed to Art Made by People' New Xbox Heads Comment on AI in Game Development

Xbox's new CCO and CEO comment on the company's approach to AI in development, reassuring fans that humans are still at the center of this process.

Someone reportedly got access to Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch 2 early.
Some Switch Gamers Have Reportedly Gotten Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Early

At least one lucky Switch 2 user gets access to the new Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ports before the games are set to release on the console.

Mouse: P.I. for Hire has been delayed until April 2026.
One of the Most Promising PS5 Games for March 2026 Has Now Been Delayed
PS5

A unique and highly anticipated PlayStation 5 title gets hit with a release delay less than one month before it was supposed to come out.

Microsoft's
Microsoft's 'This is an Xbox' Campaign Reportedly 'Offended Many Xbox Employees'

An insider claims the controversial "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign was just as contentious within Microsoft as company leadership shifts.

The BioShock movie may release around the same time as BioShock 4.
BioShock Movie Producer Finally Gives an Update on the Film's Release Window

Producer Roy Lee comments on the BioShock movie's potential release window after a period of silence cast doubt over the long-awaited adaptation.

A limited Resident Evil Requiem bundle comes with a pull-up bar.
Special Resident Evil Requiem Bundle Comes With Something Completely Unexpected

A Japanese retailer unveils a limited edition Resident Evil Requiem bundle, and the game comes with something most fans would not have expected.

Nintendo has a great opportunity to revive The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Now is the Perfect Opportunity for the Underrated Zelda Co-Op Game from 2004 to Get Its Flowers

An underappreciated Legend of Zelda multiplayer title from the GameCube era makes a strong case for a revival as the franchise turns 40 years old.

Kratos' actor reveals what to expect from the God of War remakes.
Kratos Actor Comments on God of War Remake Trilogy and Teases New Santa Monica Studio Announcement

Kratos actor Christopher Judge reveals a surprising amount of information about the upcoming God of War remake trilogy, as well as what comes next.

Avowed PS5 edition lacks PS5 Pro enhancements
Avowed is Now Out on PS5, But Its PS5 Pro Enhancements Are Minimal
PS5

The former Xbox console exclusive Avowed launches on PlayStation 5, but some Sony fans may be disappointed by the lack of features for PS5 Pro.

Crimson Desert will not have difficulty options or be easy, its developer says.
"Hell No" Crimson Desert Addresses Whether It's Easy and If It Will Have Difficulty Options at Launch or Not

Pearl Abyss clarifies how hard players can expect Crimson Desert to be and whether it will have difficulty options ahead of its March 2026 release.

Escape From Tarkov reveals its H1 2026 update roadmap
Escape From Tarkov Reveals Major Content In 2026 Roadmap

Battlestate Games releases an Escape From Tarkov content roadmap for the first half of 2026, revealing some big and unexpected future updates.

Valve confirms the Steam Deck is sold out because of the memory shortage.
Valve Warns The Steam Deck Is Now Sold Out and The Shortage May Not Be Resolved Anytime Soon

Valve confirms that all Steam Deck models are facing stock shortages in some regions, and anyone wanting to buy one could be in for a long wait.