A.W.P.W. Game Interview
I was interviewed by ChoiceOfGames.com for the launch of the game on HeartsChoice.com GAME: https://www.choiceofgames.com/hearts-choice/all-
I was interviewed by ChoiceOfGames.com for the launch of the game on HeartsChoice.com with co-creator Jim Dattilo. Check out his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jimdattilo
GAME: https://www.choiceofgames.com/hearts-choice/all-world-pro-wrestling/index.html
FULL INTERVIEW, with JIM DATTILO, co-creator of the Game: https://www.choiceofgames.com/2019/11/hearts-choice-author-interview-david-monster-jim-dattilo-all-world-pro-wrestling/
INTERVIEW:
All World Pro Wrestling is part of the first launch of Heart's Choice games and it's the first gender and sexuality locked game we're releasing for gay men. Jim you've written non-genderlocked games as well. Can you talk a little about the difference?
Wrestling is also having a little cultural moment right now, it seems. What informed your decision to write wrestling fetish interactive fiction?
DAVID:
It’s currently a great climate in Independent Pro Wrestling. They seem to be embracing diversity, especially LGBT, in a way that WWE is not. The Independents are a lot more entertaining because they have a great sense of humor, especially guys like Joey Ryan, RJ Skinner, Brian Cage, The Golden Lovers, and Jervis Cottonbelly. It’s a lot more appealing to me, because through the humor, they are acknowledging the homoerotic aspect of the sport in a way that’s amusing and not derogatory.
After I published my first book, SERVICE, people contacted me saying they loved it, but wanted more sex and erotica. So, I wrote a Gay Erotic Pro Wrestling novel. It’s such a natural, because beyond being a sport, Pro Wrestling is really a fetish, and along with the homoeroticism there’s a brotherhood that naturally lends itself to Man-On-Man romance.
Are you fans of regular wrestling?
DAVID:
Yes. I watch all different kinds of wrestling, mainly on YouTube. I like vintage Pro Wrestling, like AWA and GWF from the 70’s & 80’s, as well as Classic Pro from the 50’s and 60’s. When it comes to current wrestling, I’m a big fan of the Independents. They’ve evolved and are much more entertaining than WWE. I can’t watch WWE anymore. I’ll tune in every ten years or so, and it’s always the same, same storylines, same choreography. The guys are great-looking, but it’s become very boring.
I’m also a fan of Collegiate Wrestling. I wish I would have trained in amateur wrestling and grappling. All the great MMA fighters say it’s a necessary foundation for their sport.
This game is full of different romanceable characters. Tell me about some of them and which ones you enjoyed writing most.
DAVID:
To tell you the truth, I love them all. They all have different attributes that make them special.
Rory is an extremely cute blond boy. He’s sweet and kind, but he has the heart of a fighter. He always wants to win, but he also wants all his friends to win, too.
Bravon’s a real man, the best athlete in the facility, and a good friend to have. He’s a handsome muscle stud with the most extreme abs.
Mandrew’s a cute jock boy, and the class clown. He’s really funny and always a good time, although he’s straight.
Marcos is a big, hairy bear, and a total pushover. If you’re a power top, he’s your guy. He’s truly up for almost anything.
Stan has a special place in my heart. He’s a short little mountain of muscles. By far, he’s the toughest guy in the training facility, but it’s just a wall he’s using to try and hide his vulnerability. I find him completely endearing, a massive boulder of strength, who just wants to love and be loved by good guy. He’s a warrior, which means he’s loyal. If he’s your friend, he’ll have your back, no matter what.
Then, there’s Clint, with whom you can chose to have a little fling. He’s a 300 pound muscle bear, just a giant slab of beef, and loves to have fun outside the ring.
Could you talk a little about your collaborative writing process?
DAVID:
It was a learning process for me. I had never written a game before, and Jim had developed.. three. He was my teacher and mentor, and taught me things about making a game you can’t learn from a tutorial. Jim’s guidance made me a much better writer.
And what's next for you guys?
DAVID:
I released the book this game is based on, called ROWDY ARMSTRONG 2 – Pro Wrestling Rookie. It’s available on Amazon, and you can check out the website for pics of all the characters in the book: RowdyArmstrong.com
I hope Jim and I can work on the sequel to this game, very soon. He’s so busy with Zombie Exodus. His fans are constantly demanding more of that story, because he’s created a really cool world there.
I have another game, with accompanying book, I hope Choice of Games or Heart’s Choice will host. It’s a non-genderlocked fantasy that will not involve wrestling.
I have a podcast, called Unimaginary Friendcast, and will continue to talk about this game on it. We have interviewed Jim twice, so search for that. It’s worth a listen, for sure.
Here’s my webpage, if you want to know more: DavidMonster.com