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Unmasking the Hidden Agendas: The Toxic Environment at Firewalk Studios
As I mentioned previously, a few days ago, a whistleblower reached out to me with startling revelations about some employees at Firewalk Studios, and the overall toxic work environment existing over there.
Another woke employee was exposed by this person with knowledge on the situation, and they revealed it to be none other than Amanda Kiefer, a Senior Concept Artist at Firewalk Studios. There's no denying when looking into her work that she is talented as hell when it comes to creating her art...
Amanda, like many employees over at Firewalk Studios, had been diligently working on the art assets for the once highly anticipated game, Concord. But underneath the colorful surface paints a far more grim picture of the situation...
Amanda, known on Twitter/X as @ImagineAmanda, has displayed a history of aggressively attacking gamers who’ve dared to criticize upcoming games, such as the Silent Hill 2 remake, among many other attacks on gamers in general.
The information given to me prompted a deeper dive into her online persona, revealing troubling patterns and a concerning culture at Firewalk Studios.
Amanda Kiefer: A History of Aggression
Amanda Kiefer’s online behavior is far from professional. She has been vocally critical of gamers who express dissenting opinions, branding any critique of projects like the Silent Hill 2 remake as unwarranted and malicious. Her combative stance doesn’t stop at fans; she has also targeted industry figures like @Grummz, whom she has labeled as dangerous, further polarizing the gaming community:
Vara Dark, a great (very rapidly growing) YouTuber, has been doing some intense work covering the mishaps throughout the game industry on her channel. She took to Twitter and highlighted Amanda’s contentious behavior, stating that she has"
...a history of attacking gamers who’ve criticized upcoming games like the Silent Hill 2 remake and has been vocal about her hate for @Grummz even calling ‘his rhetoric dangerous.’
This is not merely an isolated opinion; many within the community echo these sentiments and it lines up with exactly what the whistleblower mentioned to me a few days ago.
The Preemptive Block
Interestingly, before the whistleblower’s message to me, Amanda had already blocked me on Twitter...
This preemptive move seems to be an attempt to avoid scrutiny and accountability, raising questions about transparency/motives. Her actions suggest a desire to silence critics and control the narrative around her and Firewalk Studios. Naturally, she's not going to be the biggest fan of having light shed on how she's been handling herself on social media... and from the looks of it, I'm not alone...
The Toxic Culture at Firewalk Studios
Firewalk Studios, where Amanda exerts significant influence, is plagued by a toxic culture. Insiders have described to me an environment rife with extreme political correctness and a heavy-handed left-leaning agenda. This atmosphere stifles diverse viewpoints and fosters an unhealthy workplace.
Amanda's behavior is reminiscent of other industry figures like Lisa Brown, who I spoke of previously - the developer who allegedly demanded to be called “The Professor” and if people didn't respond well to that, they would be blacklisted at the company, further contributing to the toxic work culture.
The focus on pronouns, nose piercings, and incorporating characters of various body types in Concord may seem like progressive steps to some of the nose-ring mafia members on the surface, but they serve as red flags for deeper issues. The insistence on pushing these elements is more about signaling virtue rather than genuinely enhancing the game or respecting creative freedom. They want to push ideologies, narratives and political agendas on gamers... and don't take very well to being caught and called out.
Gamers Have Had Enough...
Many in the community are increasingly rejecting the overt political messaging and woke narratives that studios like Firewalk seem intent on promoting. There's this growing sentiment that agendas detract from the core gaming experience, prioritizing ideology over quality and player enjoyment.
This backlash reflects a far broader industry trend where consumers are pushing back against perceived forced political correctness... and it's beginning to make an impact.
Amanda Kiefer’s history of attacking gamers and her overt political activism reflect broader issues within Firewalk Studios. While she states in her Twitter "All tweets are my own", she clearly carries her feelings on agendas with her into work. In my humble opinion, she does not like gamers. The environment at Firewalk Studios is extremely toxic, dominated by leftist views that alienate both gamers and industry professionals.
While Amanda possesses talent and passion, her approach and the studio’s culture are out of step with what many in the gaming community desire. We want engaging, high-quality content - free from divisive political messaging. I wouldn't think that concept would be so hard yet here we are.
It’s time for Firewalk Studios to heed these voices and recalibrate their approach before it's too late... But to be honest, with how Concord already flopped during Beta, I'd argue, the time for action has already passed...
~Smash
This brainwashed female Freak should be Fired