Carla Carmona -Contributor

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March, 2025
BA in English & Creative Writing | MA in English
RPG, Life Simulation
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About Carla Carmona

Carla is a writer from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, now based in Atlanta. She’s an Emory alum with both a BA and MA in English, but more importantly, she’s a Pisces with lots of opinions about video games.

Her work has ranged from academic institutions to nonprofits and even Fortune 500 companies, but these days she’s happiest writing about games. As a Contributor for The Best War Games, she dives into fandoms, industry trends, and the weird little corners of gaming culture. She especially loves picking apart stories in RPGs and analyzing how games shape the way we think about modern storytelling.

When she’s not writing, she’s probably deep into yet another The Sims 4 playthrough (her 2,000+ hours say "sul, sul, The Best War Games readers"), crying about Shadow the Hedgehog, overanalyzing vampire lore, or flirting with disaster in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Favorite Games

Baldur's Gate 3
• Pentiment
• Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
• Red Dead Redemption 2
• Super Mario Galaxy

Industry Focus

Is your girlfriend/wife playing it? Carla is likely writing about it. 

Favorite Movies

Cabaret (1972)
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Nosferatu (2024)
In the Mood for Love (2000)

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This is Your Sign to Start a New Baldur's Gate 3 Character in 2026

If you're thinking about playing Baldur's Gate 3 again, 2026 is the perfect time to make a new character to experience the game with fresh eyes.

I Can't Believe The Sims 4 is Reviving The Sims 3's Messiest Feature 11 Years After I Last Played It
I Can't Believe The Sims 4 is Reviving The Sims 3's Messiest Feature 11 Years After I Last Played It

11 years ago, I was sweating thanks to one of The Sims 3's most scandalous features, and now, The Sims 4 is reviving it with the Royalty & Legacy EP.

I've Played All of the Mainline Animal Crossing Games, and Here's My Official Ranking
I've Played All of the Mainline Animal Crossing Games, and Here's My Official Ranking

I've honed my official ranking of Animal Crossing games with this question: which titles made great strides, and which ones fall flat on creativity?

The Wait For Dispatch Season 2 Wouldn't Be So Hard If AdHoc Capitalized on One Golden Opportunity
The Wait For Dispatch Season 2 Wouldn't Be So Hard If AdHoc Capitalized on One Golden Opportunity

While fans wait for news on Dispatch Season 2, AdHoc Studios has the perfect opportunity to capitalize on something they've already done.

Pre-Orders Have a Bad Reputation, But the Sims 4's New Expansion Pack is Well-Worth It
Pre-Orders Have a Bad Reputation, But the Sims 4's New Expansion Pack is Well-Worth It

I've never pre-ordered a game or DLC before, but The Sims 4's upcoming Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack pre-order deal may change that.

Animal Crossing New Horizons — Everything There is to Know About Kappn's Family and Mr. Resetti
Everything Animal Crossing Tells Us About Kapp’n and Mr. Resetti

Although their roles have been reimagined in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Resetti and Kappn's roles have changed throughout the franchise's history.

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Forget the Painters and Writers, I Want a Clair Obscur Game About the Weirdest Expedition of All

The most fascinating expedition in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is often the butt of the joke, but I think it deserves its own game.

I've Been Playing The Sims For 20 Years, And The Sims 4's Next Expansion Pack Feels Like An Answered Prayer
I've Been Playing The Sims For 20 Years, And The Sims 4's Next Expansion Pack Feels Like An Answered Prayer

There's always been one Expansion Pack I've wanted for The Sims, but after 20 years, it seemed impossible. Now, my dreams have come true.

After Baldur’s Gate 3’s Romances, This D&D Novel Has My Full Attention
After Baldur’s Gate 3’s Romances, This D&D Novel Has My Full Attention

While Baldur's Gate 3 showed that romances in D&D weren't just a gimmick, this upcoming novel proves romance can lead to meaningful storytelling.

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New Vampire Game on Steam Combines the Best of Valheim with a Focus on Story

This upcoming vampire game on Steam builds on Valheim's open-world depth and setting with its gothic atmosphere and emphasis on how a player can rule.

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One of the Best LEGO Sets Ever Still Can’t Be Fully Fleshed Out in 2026
One of the Best LEGO Sets Ever Still Can’t Be Fully Fleshed Out in 2026

Although a 2024 collab produced one of the best LEGO sets in recent memory, even the most hardcore fans may never complete their collection.

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The Witcher 3's Rumored DLC Would Be Good News for Players but Bad News for Geralt

The rumored 2026 Witcher 3 DLC may bridge the gap to The Witcher 4, but that doesn't necessarily bode well for Geralt's fate.

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New Farming Sim on Steam Looks Like Next-Gen Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing
New Farming Sim on Steam Looks Like Next-Gen Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing

This next-gen farming sim on Steam blends the core of Stardew Valley with the lifestyle fantasy of Animal Crossing on a next-gen tropical island.

As a Cozy Gamer, These are the Spooky and Dark Cozy Games on Steam I’m Most Excited About in 2026
As a Cozy Gamer, These are the Spooky and Dark Cozy Games on Steam I’m Most Excited About in 2026

2026's cozy gaming lineup on Steam is perfect for players who love the comfort of cozy games with a touch of mystery, darkness, or spookiness.

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Hitting the Motherlode The History of The Sims’ Most Iconic Cheat
26 Years Later, The Sims’ Most Iconic Cheat Is Still Burned Into Every Player’s Brain

Motherlode is the most recognizable cheat in The Sims, but even the most hardcore Simmers might not know that it wasn't always a part of Sims history.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Just Fumbled Two Golden Opportunities in Favor of a Movie That’s (Probably) Older Than You Are
Disney Dreamlight Valley Just Fumbled Two Golden Opportunities in Favor of a Movie That’s (Probably) Older Than You Are

Disney Dreamlight Valley's recent update added a classic Disney character, but it ignored 2 box office hits that could have been better fits.

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If Dispatch Season 1 Could Redeem Flambae, I’m Ready For Season 2 to Salvage Its Most Unlikable Character

Dispatch's character arcs prove that the game knows how to handle redemption. But Season 2 can redeem Season 1's most dislikable character yet.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 Update is Right Around the Corner, Yet Its Coolest Feature Has Flown Under the Radar
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 Update is Right Around the Corner, Yet Its Coolest Feature Has Flown Under the Radar

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 update has many excited about bulk crafting or Resetti’s Reset Service, but the standout feature is an item.

What to Expect From The Sims in 2026
What to Expect From The Sims in 2026

With The Sims 4 entering its 12th year, Project Rene lurking about, and persistent rumors, 2026 could be a pivotal year for The Sims franchise.

Players Can Unlock All Premium Content For This Sims Game, But There's A Catch
Players Can Unlock All Premium Content For This Sims Game, But There's A Catch

For a brief window, one Sims game is unlocking all standard and premium Build Mode and Create-A-Sim content for free — but there's a huge catch.

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