Aaron Greenbaum
School
University Of Michigan
University Of Pittsburgh
Stockton University
CalArts Via Coursera
Expertise
Nintendo, PC Gaming, Gaming Technology
- Aaron attended New York Comic Con for several years, was invited to exclusive game demo events for titles such as Marvel's Avengers and Disintegration, and wrote preview articles that were cited in pre-release marketing campaigns.
- Aaron is now writing and consulting on the side for indie studios, including Studio Sai.
- Aaron has played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for several hours every week ever since the game released, and he shows no sign of stopping.
Experience
While Aaron went to college to pursue a degree in engineering, he learned that he enjoyed writing about engineering more than actually doing it, and he had a knack for explaining complicated concepts in layman's terms. After graduating, he used these skills and began writing for various outlets, including Gamespresso, Geek Reply, and Twinfinite. To date, Aaron has written well over 1,000 articles and has been a member of Static Media since 2020.
Education
Aaron earned a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, followed by an M.S. in Rehabilitation Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Several years later, he earned a Certificate in Professional Technical Communication at Stockton University. Currently, he is pursuing a Certificate in Game Design at the California Institute of Arts through Coursera.
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Stories By Aaron Greenbaum
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As the market for VR headsets continues to grow, the Meta Quest 3 is the latest and greatest to hit shelves. These features will help maximize your experience.
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Video games and exercise haven't always been a perfect fit, but these gaming peripherals will help you break a sweat while racking up points.
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The tank may seem like a straightforward weapons platform, but it took lots of experimentation to get there. Here are the strangest tank prototypes ever built.
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Modern nations have plenty of ways to use the power of the internet to destabilize rivals. Here are some of the most advanced cyber warfare tactics used today.
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You would think gaming controls would be designed with safety and comfort paramount, but tell that to the makers of these 10 painful peripherals.
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Ever wonder how your phone gets power just from sitting on a wireless charger? Take a look at our deep dive into the science behind wireless charging.
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A limited edition console is a great way to find unique hardware. They aren't all a great deal, though — here are the worst collector's edition consoles ever.
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Keyboards have long been a reliable input device for PCs, but designers are always looking to innovate. Here are some of the strangest keyboard concepts ever.
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Two-stroke engines are relatively cheaper to manufacture but require more upkeep than four-stroke engines. But they aren't gone from every part of the world.
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As gaming evolved, developers were always experimenting with new ways to interact with players. Here are some rare gaming controllers that defied expectations.
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Before World War II, Hitler commissioned several aircraft carriers, starting with the Graf Zeppelin. But it was never even completed. This is why.
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So many innovative video game systems have been developed in Japan that it's no surprise that not all were sold internationally - here are the best of those.
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The advent of handheld gaming systems also gave rise to a cottage industry of accessory items. Some were ingenious, some were helpful — and some were not.
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Psychologist B.F. Skinner surmised that pigeons could be trained to take out ships with the right conditioning.
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Not every video game controller is designer with pure function in mind, and sometimes novelty is fun even if it isn't the most useful.
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While warfare has led to the creation of some spectacular technologies, not every military invention is a winner.
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The Nintendo Switch is a great little console, but these add-ons can make it an even more impressive machine.
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From shortcuts to PS5 games and from graphic options to extra joystick features, there's a lot your Steam Deck can do that you probably didn't know about.
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The Zumwalt-class stealth ship was meant to reshape the U.S. Navy with an ambitious 32 ship order. It was cancelled after producing just three examples.
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Some things are supposed to be impossible to break, but as it turns out, nearly everything ever invented has a weak point of some sort.
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PlayStation Plus Extra includes a large library of free games you can play with no additional charges, some of which offer compelling multiplayer experiences.
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2023 has been a huge year for video games and we're only halfway through. We've put together a list of all the best PlayStation games released in 2023 so far.
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The Cold War was a period of high tension, primarily between the U.S. and Soviet Union. Here are 10 spy satellites that soared through space in the Cold War.
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The PS5 might be a gaming device first and foremost, but it's got plenty of apps, too. Here are 11 essential PS5 apps you need to download on your console.
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With everyone carrying around a computer in their pocket, you need to stay alert for malware. Is your phone infected? Here are some signs to look out for.
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Not all Nintendo Switch consoles are created equally, as these exclusive models make clear. Get your hands on one and you're in a rare club.
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Many people have plugged ChatGPT into a variety of programs and peripherals. Here are ten of the strangest things people have hooked up to ChatGPT so far.