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Amanda Kay Oaks

(She/Her)
Pittsburgh
As seen in: Medium, The Startup, Flipboard, ComicBook, Book Riot, EIN News, The Escapist, NewsBreak, Vocal, Gamepur and
Covers:  Gaming & book news, reviews, and related content. I specialize in RPGs, cozy games, indies, and free-to-play/gacha.
Doesn't Cover: Games or books that utilize generative AI content.
Books & gaming writer with bylines at ComicBook, The Escapist, etc. Contributor at Bonus Action. Book witch, gamer, dog mom, & baking enthusiast. She/Her.

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Amanda is a Contributing Writer at Bonus Action and the editor-in-chief at Your Book Friend. 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 ComicBook.com.

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

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Game Designer Connie Vogelmann burst onto the scene with her first board game, Apiary, back in 2023. The tile-based game centered on alien bees became an instant hit, solidifying Vogelmann as a game designer to watch. Apiary took nature as its inspiration, drawing from real-life bees for its tile-based gameplay and stunning artwork. Now, Avalon Hill has announced Connie Vogelmann’s next board game, and it’s got a similar nature-based inspiration to pull from.
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Roguelite Dice-Builder GrimKeep Confirms Release Date & Players Can Get an Early Preview Of Its Innovative Gameplay Right Now

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Image via Resolution Games With the success of breakout indie games like Balatro and Slay the Spire, it feels like we’re seeing roguelite deckbuilders pop up all over the place. And for good reason, as these games have an addictive, engaging gameplay loop that gives them solid replay potential. But even if you love a good deckbuilder, sometimes you want something just a bit different. That’s where GrimKeep comes in with its new twist on the deckbuilding concept.
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New Teamcrafter Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Its Brilliant “Oops, All Crafting” Spin on the ARPG

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Image via Teamcraft Studios and Mystic Forge ARPGs like Diablo 4 or Path of Exile feature plenty of fast-paced combat. But they also lean quite heavily on crafting. To be strong enough to take on tougher bosses, you’ll need to craft better gear. If you love a good cozy game, you might even prefer the crafting to the actual combat portions. That’s where the upcoming indie game Teamcrafter comes in. In this game, you’re not the hero. You’re the one who makes sure they’ve got the best gear.
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