In a recent interview, AEW’s Aubrey Edwards shed some light on her history within the gaming industry and talked about video games that inspired her growing up. She also spoke about her time working with video game developer 5th Cell on theScribblenautsfranchise, a series of puzzle action video games.
Aubrey Edwards, whose real name is Brittany Aubert, is a referee for All-Elite Wrestling, an American professional wrestling promotion company. She also has recently been chosen to be a developer and producer for AEW’s newgaming division of the company, AEW Games.Her hybrid role at AEW comes directly as a result of her passions and education growing up, stemming from some inspiring games she played as a kid.
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Some of Aubert’s earliest memories involve video games. “I playedSonic the Hedgehogwith [my mom] when she was pregnant with my sister. I playedNBA Jamwith my dad, so it’s like gaming’s always been a big part of just my life in general.” One of the first games she played that inspired her to work in the gaming industry was the widely acclaimedThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a gameconsidered one of the best in the adventure genre.
She quickly grew to love many other games as well, especially JRPGs. She citesFinal Fantasy 7, 10,and the originalKingdom Heartsgame as some of her favorites. These games cemented her love for the vastness of video game storytelling even though she grew to prefer shorter games as she became older, likeBraidandthe wackyUntitled Goose Game.
Now that Aubrey travels constantly in the wrestling business, she focuses on games that she can play on her Nintendo Switch. The console is known for its versatility and has aplethora of Nintendo first-party titles. Aubert finds joy in the cute and cuddly, stating that if a game is “cute, adorable, and has bright colors, I’ve probably played it.” She looks back on her time as a tool programmer forScribblenautsand eventual lead producer onScribblenauts Unlimitedfondly, as this time helped to develop her skills in video game technology she uses in her job today.
Though there are plenty of cute and light-hearted games out right now, the most recent game Aubert is into isn’t one of them. She’s been putting timeintoWWF No Mercy,anN64 classic, as part of her research for developing new titles for AEW Games. Even with her referee responsibilities that keep her busy on Wednesday nights as a part ofAEW Dynamite,it’s clear that Aubert is trying hard to keep gaming in her life. Her background in the gaming industry and her fierce determination as a referee are an incredible combination that should make fans of upcoming AEW releases excited for what is to come.
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