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About the Author
Amanda is the co-host of the Virtual Economy podcast, mama at Ready Player Mom (and part of the Radically Kind Gamers stream team) on Twitch, business & entertainment writer, and co-host on the Engaged Family Gaming podcast. Amanda also holds a seat on the board of directors at Hit Save! (a video game preservation nonprofit) as Director of Communications.
Cyberpunk 2077 high-res concept art

CD Projekt’s Pretty Words are Nothing Without Meaningful Culture Change

April 6, 2021 Amanda Farough Analysis Comments Off on CD Projekt’s Pretty Words are Nothing Without Meaningful Culture Change

CDProjekt Red, despite its parent-company’s status as a public traded corporation, has often been lauded by fans as the scrappy little studio that could. The studio behind the celebrated Witcher franchise has crafted beloved experiences with complex characters and deep narrative branches that many consider to be among the best games of the last generation….

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Animal Crossing One Year Later with screenshots from over the last 12 months

Beyond Tom Nook: Reflecting on Animal Crossing One Year Later

March 25, 2021 Amanda Farough Analysis, Trends 2 Comments

A year after Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ launch, we examine the cultural zeitgeist and business implications of the game’s incredible successes.

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2020’s Biggest Trends … and Where They’re Heading in 2021

January 2, 2021 Amanda Farough and Michael Futter Analysis, Trends Comments Off on 2020’s Biggest Trends … and Where They’re Heading in 2021

Each year, we take a moment to reflect on the trends that defined the past year and what we expect from the coming 12 months.

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