Some Patches Required

Author: Aaron & Zak

Hello everybody, and welcome to Some Patches Required. Every other Wednesday, your hosts Aaron and Zak use their backgrounds in game development and analysis to discuss various facets of the ever-turbulent games industry. From interviews with AAA/indie devs to deep dives on timely topics, the duo hopes to entertain and educate you on this wild medium we all love. 
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Ashley Ruhl Interview: Regarding Romance and Game Narrative
Episode 106
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to chat with Ashley Ruhl, the Narrative Director at Broadsword Online Games, currently in charge of Star Wars: The Old Republic! She was kind enough to tell us a little bit about her role working on SWTOR before moving on to the... ahem, meat of the conversation: romance! Specifically, romance in video games, how it can be approached thoughtfully, and where we'd like to see it go in the future.Please, enjoy.Check out Ashley's recommended reading!Digital Love: Romance and Sexuality in Games - Heidi McDonaldPassion and Play: A Guide to Designing Sexual Content in Games - Michelle CloughListen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck Out MosscatMarket on Instagram