Amanda Kay Oaks

Amanda Kay Oaks has been a freelancer writer with The Escapist since February 2024. She's a lifelong gamer with an affinity for Pokemon, RPGs, and cozy games, especially The Sims. Amanda has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, with prior work on pop culture and entertainment at Book Riot, Fanfare, and Gamepur.

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Pokemon GO image showing Necrozma, with Necrozma Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings in the background

Pokemon GO image showing Necrozma, with Necrozma Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings in the background

Pokemon GO image showing Necrozma, with Necrozma Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings in the background

Which Necrozma Fusion Is Better in Pokemon GO – Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings?

Which Necrozma fusion should you focus on during Pokemon GO Fest Global?

Screenshot from Pokemon Horizons featuring an excited Liko and Sprigatito

Screenshot from Pokemon Horizons featuring an excited Liko and Sprigatito

Screenshot from Pokemon Horizons featuring an excited Liko and Sprigatito

When Will More Episodes of Pokemon Horizons Be Available in the US?

US fans will soon be able to enjoy the next installment of Liko's adventures in Pokemon Horizons

Image from Pokemon GO showing the Ultra Beast Guzzlord

Image from Pokemon GO showing the Ultra Beast Guzzlord

Image from Pokemon GO showing the Ultra Beast Guzzlord

How to Beat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO (Counters, Weaknesses, & Type Effectiveness)

Use these counters to beat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO

Image from Love Island USA Season 6 episode 25 sneak peek

Image from Love Island USA Season 6 episode 25 sneak peek

Image from Love Island USA Season 6 episode 25 sneak peek

Love Island USA Season 6 Episode 26 Release Date Confirmed

Get ready for the next installment of Love Island USA, islanders!

Pokemon GO image showing Nihilego bursting from an Ultra Wormhole

Pokemon GO image showing Nihilego bursting from an Ultra Wormhole

Pokemon GO image showing Nihilego bursting from an Ultra Wormhole

Best Nihilego Counters for Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness

Beat Nihilego in 5-star Pokemon GO Raids by bringing these counters

Shiny Jangmo-o and regular Jangmo-o in front of the map from Pokemon GO

Shiny Jangmo-o and regular Jangmo-o in front of the map from Pokemon GO

Shiny Jangmo-o and regular Jangmo-o in front of the map from Pokemon GO

How to Get Shiny Jangmo-o in Pokemon GO

Jangmo-o is available in Pokemon GO - here's how to get one

Image from the Witch Hat Atelier trailer, showing the main character Coco glowing with magic

Image from the Witch Hat Atelier trailer, showing the main character Coco glowing with magic

Image from the Witch Hat Atelier trailer, showing the main character Coco glowing with magic

Witch Hat Atelier Release Window, Trailer, Cast, Plot, and More

Grab your magic books, because we've got a Witch Hat Atelier anime release window

Pokemon GO 8 Anniversary Artwork

Pokemon GO 8 Anniversary Artwork

Pokemon GO 8 Anniversary Artwork

Pokemon GO Teases Dynamax in 8th Anniversary Artwork, Exciting Fans

Fans anticipate some Galarian additions to Pokemon GO based on 8th anniversary artwork

Pokemon Go’s New Necrozma Avatar Outfit Is About to Win Go Fest

Goth Pokemon GO fans can now cosplay as Necrozma

Fishing in Skyrim and Tales of the Shire, shown as a side-by-side comparison

Fishing in Skyrim and Tales of the Shire, shown as a side-by-side comparison

Fishing in Skyrim and Tales of the Shire, shown as a side-by-side comparison

Gamers Can’t Seem to Agree on a Definition for Cozy Games

What exactly does "cozy game" even mean these days?