17 Legend of Skyward Steam Deck HD (with Aaron Linde, Narrative Designer at 343 Industries)

This week we're joined by Colette's old friend from Destructoid, Aaron Linde. These days, Aaron is a writer and narrative designer for AAA video games, including Gears of War, Battleborn, Destiny 2, and an upcoming, little-known indie darling called Halo Infinite.We reminisce about ye olden days of digital media, Aaron's leap into the fascinating world of game dev, and the big news on everyone's mind: Should I pre-order the Steam Deck so I can finally play Rimworld in the bathtub?Also, we look back at The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword in a post-BoTW world. And is Monster Hunter Stories a "real" Monster Hunter game?Aaron's playing: Skyward Sword HD and Wind WakerColette's playing: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinMatt's playing: Titanfall 2 and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac AgeFollow Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronlindeEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! [email protected] our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow and subscribe to Colette:https://twitter.com/colettebennetthttps://www.twitch.tv/hellococobeeFollow and subscribe to Matt:https://twitter.com/Matt_Silverman/https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideosOur theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/  Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMattEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! [email protected] Follow and subscribe to Colette:https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.socialhttps://www.twitch.tv/hellococobeeFollow and subscribe to Matt:https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.socialhttps://www.patreon.com/influencepodhttps://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideosOur theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/