Amanda Farough Email & Phone Number

Madison, Nj, Us

Working on [redacted] as a narrative designer and writer. Developed major and minor character arcs, storymaps integrated with level design beats, scripts, dialogue (tests and otherwise), collectibles, environmental storytelling, and tension points for the player to experience. More when the game is announced!

We work with developers in a Constellation Model, which means that we're managing developers and guiding process across a multitude of timezones and an array of working styles. Over the course of my time at Strange Scaffold, the studio has shifted in beautiful ways to accommodate more sophisticated people-centric production processes. I've personally shipped a handful of games while at the studio as consulting producer and lead producer, including Sunshine Shuffle.

In addition to my many years as a fiction writer and game journalist, I completed the Spring 2023 Narrative Department course with Susan O'Connor. I've worked in-engine (Unity, YarnSpinner, Visual Studio) for two games (Pigeon Simulator and an unannounced indie game) and am a fairly competent coder, though I'll need some time to refresh and skill-up to what each studio needs.My background in computer science, as well as my work as a gameplay feedback consultant and former critic, has lent me sharp design skills that put the player at the center of the action. I collaborate well with anyone and can adapt to productions quickly and easily. I'm always eager to learn more, as well as to mentor and teach along the way.

Working on [redacted] as a narrative designer and writer. I've spent my time on this project developing major plot points, mapping out characters (major and minor), implementing dialogue tests in-engine (Unity), and collaborating with key stakeholders on how the level design, art, and sound come together to create a holistic experience. More when the game is announced!

New Jersey, United States

The business of making video games is complexity incarnate. It doesn’t matter if the game is made by one person or thousands, getting from concept to code to launch can be daunting. It’s one thing to make the game, but it’s another to communicate to both the press and the public about the game and why folks should care. So, that's part of what I do at F-Squared. I work with developers and publishers of all sizes and renown to demystify messaging and polish games into the best experiences that they can be. With well over a decade of expertise reporting on the game industry, I've crafted a reputation for being tough but fair and passionate yet measured. I'm your gal for critiquing and nurturing indie games, delivering solid business analysis, and developing better business processes.

Bachelor Of Arts, Interactive Design

Computer Science, Software Development, Database Administration