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Yooo,

So something really special to share today: My first public interview.

Following Straight!? being featured in the Melbourne Queer Games Festival, I was approached by Davey and Mitch to be a guest on their Bargain Bin Gaymers podcast. While I'm generally pretty shy about any type of spotlight, after watching a few of their other interviews, I was really impressed with the questions they were asking other developers and they just seemed like two really good guys to chat with.

I'm generally a pretty scattered person and I think writing gives me a chance to slow my brain down and do a lot of editing so that I can make some sort of sense-- interviews don't exactly allow for that so I was pretty nervous. We ended up sitting down a few weeks ago and I'm glad that I did it because it ended up being a lot of fun. These guys were super fun, the questions were fair and genuine, and they did a good job keeping me on task.

So here, for the first time ever, is very much an authentic interview with me about the project that clocks in at just under 1 hour.

There's two ways to check it out:

Youtube video version

Podcast audio version

Also, if you haven't seen these guys before, go check out their website, podcast series, YouTube channel, and follow them on BlueSky. These guys were super kind to me and I'd really appreciate you guys just taking a few minutes to go check them out, follow, like, leave comments-- just let them know what you think and give them some traffic. It was a great opportunity and I'll be forever grateful they even asked me.

-Aaryn

Files

Sexuality and Coming of Age - An Interview With The Developer of Straight!?

Straight!? It is an interactive visual novel that falls into the adult/NSFW category. However, developer Aaryn has infused meaningful characters, a compelling story, and important themes, making it a well-rounded experience. Davey and Mitch explore Aaryn's journey to bring his project to life. We think you will enjoy the insights into this deeply personal narrative that has resonated with thousands of people worldwide.  DOWNLOAD STRAIGHT!? ON ITCH https://aarynreese.itch.io/straight SUPPORT AARYN ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/aaryn/posts SUPPORT PROJECTS BY AARYN'S TEAM: Jordyn & Blayke https://linktr.ee/jordynstr8 https://blaykeapollostudioslgbt.carrd.co/ JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD https://discord.gg/gE9daZQb SUPPORT THE BQN PODCAST NETWORK ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/bqn #podcast #lgbtiq #gaymers #indiegame #sexuality

Comments

Harlequin

That left me quite emotional 🥲 I also learned a few things I didn't know about you, such as your previous profession. And have you moved back to the States now?

aaryn

aww, well i'm glad you enjoyed it and it was a lot of fun. in terms of moving, nah, i've always been in the states but i've visited a few other places :)

aaryn

thank you so much. i really appreciate the support and for checking it out <3

aaryn

haha, yoooo! but thanks man. i really appreciate it. i tried and they did a really good job and keeping me as focused as anyone could be expected to :p. thanks as always for the support and for checking it out.

Harlequin

Ah. When you mentioned being over my side of the pond some years ago I thought it was more than just a visit 😄