Amanda Kay Oaks

Pittsburgh

Writer, Educator at Freelance

Freelance writer, book witch, gamer, dog mom, & baking enthusiast. Words on books, gaming, pop culture & more. She/Her. Ambassador: Nuun, Passion Planner

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Articles

SteelSeries QCK Performance Gaming Mousepad Review - Quality Customization & Control

2 weeks ago | bonus-action.com | Laura Gray |Amanda Kay Oaks

Up until recently, I had given up on finding a mousepad that truly did it all, opting for a colorful tabletop gaming mat instead of the peely, sticky, staticky options I’ve struggled with for years. SteelSeries just banished that mat to the closet, as the QCK Performance mousepad has solved all my problems. The QCK Performance line is made up of three texture options: Balance, Control, and Speed.
Kernel Hearts GDC First Look - An Open World & So Much To See

2 weeks ago | bonus-action.com | Laura Gray |Amanda Kay Oaks

When it comes to stunning fights, challenging grinds, and beautiful characters, Kernel Hearts is already batting a home run. Our early look at the game during GDC 2025 showcased a stunning open world and epic battles that will tantalize every roguelike gamer. While still early in development, Kernel Hearts has already captured the attention of gamers for its stunning art direction and bold storyline.
Marvel Rivals Improves FPS With This New Feature

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Amanda Kay Oaks

Since Marvel Rivals released, players have seen a ton of new content with new heroes, skins, and more. However, some gamers have been asking for a bit more time on basic quality-of-life improvements. And now, a new update from NetEase delivers on this request in the form of a new experimental feature for PC players. Gamers jumping into the superhero shooter on PC have reported issues with performance and crashes, largely due to the high memory used by the game.
PowerA Pac-Man Xbox Wireless Controller & Nintendo Switch Case Review - Cute Collectibles With Retro Vibes

2 weeks ago | bonus-action.com | Laura Gray |Amanda Kay Oaks |Cande Maldonado

A very important retro game celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, and PowerA has released a line of adorable console accessories that spotlight Pac-Man and all its dot-munching glory. The Pac-Man Xbox Wireless Controller and Nintendo Switch case are cute, colorful, and perfect for fans of retro vibes and arcade fashion. PowerA is known for quality designs and exciting crossovers.
Missed Connections Gaming: My Summer of Kingdom Hearts

2 weeks ago | bonus-action.com | Amanda Kay Oaks |Cande Maldonado |Laura Gray

Hello, gamers, book nerds, and humans of the internet, and welcome to Missed Connections Gaming. So often, working in games journalism means pushing on to what’s shiny and new. Chasing the hype cycle and making we cover the hot new game. And yes, I love throwing some muppet arms about upcoming cozies and RPGs, but it’s so easy for the great games that are already out there to get lost in the shuffle.
New Diablo 4 Roadmap Revealed for 2025 and Beyond

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Amanda Kay Oaks

Diablo 4's roadmap reveals this year our console brothers and sisters will finally get keyboard-and-mouse supportAnd there was much rejoicing. I don't know how anyone playing with a controller puts up with the inventory management that makes up so much of an …
Call of Boba Early Access Review - A Simple Yet Satisfying Gameplay Loop with Room to Grow

2 weeks ago | bonus-action.com | Amanda Kay Oaks

When I played the Call of Boba demo during Steam Next Fest, I fell in love with the unique gameplay loop. Serve boba by day and shoot boba at office job stress monsters by night? Sign me up! So, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review the Early Access version of the game, which was released on March 10th. Since launching into Early Access, Call of Boba has already seen a number of patches to improve some of the bugs and respond to player feedback.
Angry Birds 3 Movie Releasing in 2027

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Amanda Kay Oaks

When the first Angry Birds video game debuted in 2009, it’s fairly unlikely anyone immediately imagined it would make a good movie. The mobile game saw impressive success, spawning an entire series of angry birds going to battle with evil pigs. Like any wildly successful franchise, Angry Birds attracted enough attention to eventually be adapted into a movie in 2016, with a sequel a few years later.
Hades 2 Developer Shares New Details On Switch Exclusive (And How It Differs From Hades)

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Amanda Kay Oaks

For some Hades fans, jumping into Hades 2 the moment it entered Early Access was essential. But some fans prefer to wait for the final product, which means many gamers are still wondering when Hades 2 will get its full release. Supergiant Games hasn’t yet revealed the exact release date, but the developer did recently confirm Hades 2 will share something with its predecessor – a Switch console exclusive launch.
Marvel Rivals Patch Notes Revealed for Season 2 Hellfire Gala Update

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Amanda Kay Oaks

Season 2 in Marvel Rivals is almost here, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The new season will bring Emma Frost as a playable character, new skins for a variety of X-Men and allies, and Ultron as our villain. And that’s just the beginning, as this first season update only brings in the first half of new content for the superhero shooter’s second season.