Amanda Kay Oaks, Author at The Escapist

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 Rivals Week

Pokemon GO Rivals Week: Dates, Featured Pokemon, and Raid Schedule

Image of the Mythical Pokemon Diancie in a crystal-filled cave, next to the Pokemon GO and World of Wonders logos

Mythical Pokemon Diancie Is Coming to Pokemon GO Through Free Special Research

There's a new chance to catch Diancie in Pokemon GO, and for once, it's free

Pokemon Sleep Confirms Entei as Next Legendary Pokemon Players Can Catch

Image of three PokeStops in Pokemon GO with PokeBalls hovering above them

How to Power Up PokeStops in Pokemon GO and All Perks

How to Revert to Old Maps & Graphics in Pokemon GO

Love the new catch backgrounds but hate the battery drain? We'll help you revert to the old style

Image of several water-type Pokemon on a beach

Pokemon GO Biome Guide: What Counts As Beach, City, Forest, and Mountain

Photo of a beach scene with the Pokemon Wiglett popping out of the sand, with several question marks nearby

Pokemon GO’s Wiglett Debut During Rediscover Kanto Event Excites & Confuses Fans

Why Can’t I Log Into Pokemon GO? Pokemon Trainer Club Issue Explained

Players experiencing the Trainer Club Currently Unavailable message in Pokemon GO can't Rediscover Kanto

Image of several grass-type Pokemon in the woods, coming out of a giant phone screen

Pokemon GO Rediscover Kanto Event: Dates, Featured Pokemon, and All Event Bonuses

Get ready to catch Pidgy with a new background thanks to the Pokemon GO Rediscover Kanto event

Tales of the Shire Trailer Reveals Dreamlight Valley x LotR Gameplay

Lord of the Rings fans with a love of cozy games just got our first look at Tales of the Shire