About Amanda Hurych
Amanda Hurych loves to read, write, and play video games...and that's about all there is to her.
Industry Focus
Amanda is a lead editor for the site. She's happiest helping writers get to write about the games they enjoy and welcoming them to new initiatives.
Favorite Games
Amanda is an avid fan of Halo, Risk of Rain 2, and PowerWash Simulator. She can often be found replaying Silent Cartographer in Halo CE, attempting another Monsoon run in RoR2, and proclaiming the awesomeness of PowerWash Simulator to every single one of her coworkers.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Amanda is absolutely proud of how much PowerWash Simulating she's done thus far.
Latest Articles
Halo: Every Movie In Chronological Order
There are a few Halo films (so far), but many fans would love to see a huge theatrical release.
The Plot Of Halo Explained In (About) 1,000 Words
The plot of Halo can be a little, well, confusing. We make an attempt to explain it as best as we can in around 1000 words!
The Best Story-Driven Video Games
If you're really into good storytelling in your video games, then these story-driven games with excellent plots will be right up your alley.
Halo: 10 Biggest Differences Between The Show And The Games
The Paramount Plus Halo TV show has certainly deviated from the source material, and here are the most major changes from the games' story.
Best Platformer Games Of All Time
The platformer is one of the oldest and most beloved genres of all time. If you're a fan of them, these are the titles you NEED to play.
17 Best Story-Driven Games On The Xbox Series X|S
If you're looking for a great narrative experience on the Xbox, then these games are a must.
The Best Xbox Puzzle Games You Should Be Playing Right Now
Puzzle games are for a niche audience, but these are the best Xbox puzzlers to keep veterans and newcomers busy.
8 Survival Games With The Best Story
Looking for a survival game that has a good story too? Take a look at these titles, recommended by TG's editorial staff.
Halo: 14 Easter Eggs And References You Completely Missed In The Show
Paramount's Halo TV series comes loaded with all the fanservice that you'd expect. Here are the best references and easter eggs we've caught so far.
Best First-Person Shooter Games For Beginners
If you're new to first-person shooters, you're in luck — these are the best FPS games for beginners to try out.
Best Horror Games For Beginners
If you're new to the horror gaming scene and aren't sure where to break into this somewhat intimidating genre – look no further.
Video Game Release Dates 2023
TheGamer's official calendar for every upcoming video game release date in 2023 — from massive RPGs to tiny platformers, we've got it covered!
TheGamer Staff's Most Anticipated Sequels Of 2024
Many of our favorite game series are seeing a return in 2024, so here we look at the sequels we're most excited for!
TheGamer Staff's Most Anticipated Indie Games Of 2024
2024 looks to bring a host of great indie games to TheGamer's doorstep!
TheGamer Staff's Most Anticipated PC Games Of 2024
If PC gaming is where your heart's at, then there are some amazing games headed your way in 2024!
TheGamer Staff's Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Games Of 2024
Switch and play these amazing games in 2024!