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Amanda Kay Oaks

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Covers:  Gaming news, reviews, and related content. I specialize in RPGs, cozy games, indies, and free-to-play/gacha.
Gaming Staff Writer at ComicBook.com. Book witch, gamer, dog mom, & baking enthusiast. She/Her.

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Amanda is a Gaming Staff Writer at ComicBook.com. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Chatham University and took a brief detour teaching others how to write before returning to journalism. Now, Amanda writes about books and video games with previous bylines at Book Riot, The Escapist, and Bonus Action. She joined ComicBook.com in 2024.

After a childhood spent reading fantasy books and playing her way through every video game she could get her hands on, Amanda loves sh…

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Stardew Valley Creator Shares New Update on Haunted Chocolatier (& Why It’s Taking So Long)

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By Amanda Kay Oaks Verified
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It’s been almost five years since Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, aka Concerned Ape, first announced his next game. Since then, updates about Haunted Chocolatier have been few and far between. Given just how beloved Stardew Valley remains to this day, many fans are eagerly waiting for Barone’s next game. But that wait has been a long one, and it’s not likely to end any time soon. Still, the hype is real, and it amps back up every time Barone shares any new info.
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Pokemon TCG Unveils First Storm Emeralda Cards (& There’s a Brand New Card Type)

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By Amanda Kay Oaks Verified
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Last week, Pokemon TCG fans got a sneak peek at the next new expansion in the Mega Evolution run. The teaser trailer confirmed that the Japanese Storm Emeralda set (Delta Reign in English) will be themed after Mega Rayquaza. But aside from a quick teaser for Mega Rayquaza, the trailer didn’t reveal any actual cards from the set. Now, The Pokemon Company has released the first wave of official card images for the Japanese Storm Emerelda set.
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5 Best Game Deals in the 2026 Steam Summer Sale

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By Amanda Kay Oaks Verified
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Many gamers got sticker shock when Valve finally confirmed the price for its upcoming Steam Machine. The confirmation of a $1000+ pricetag comes not long after the Steam Deck also got a price increase. With consoles and PCs going up in price, gamers need to save money where they can. And that means stocking our Steam libraries with discounted games during big sales. Thankfully, one of the biggest Steam sales of the year is officially underway.
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