Carla Carmona -Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

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)

Latest

InZoi City Wish List
InZOI City Wish List

As InZOI continues Early Access development, this wishlist of potential cities could add a unique aesthetic and gameplay spark for players to explore.

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Baldur's Gate 3's Honour Mode May Force Players to Take a Deal They'd Love to Refuse

When faced with the many perils of Honour Mode, Baldur's Gate 3 players may have to consider a deal that they might usually consider unthinkable.

Stardew Valley Fans Finally Have Palia MMO to Dive Into
Stardew Valley Fans Will Finally Have the Perfect MMO to Dive Into Soon

Stardew Valley fans looking for their next life-sim adventure should cozy up with this consistently blossoming and ambitious MMO.

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The Palia Path Roadmap Explained
The Biggest Reveals From The Palia Path Roadmap Explained

The Palia Path Roadmap reveals the Radiance Rising update, animal husbandry, shared housing, and more, paving the way for a vibrant in-game future.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Should Keep an Eye on Upcoming Release Fable
Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Should Keep an Eye Out for an Upcoming Release

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans may find their next fantasy adventure in the Fable reboot, a story-rich RPG revival with wit, charm, and choice-driven gameplay.

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It Has Been Over 2500 Days Since The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Revealed
It Has Been Over 2,500 Days Since The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Revealed

It's been officially over 2,500 days since The Elder Scrolls 6 was revealed, and fans are still waiting for more than a logo and a mountain range.

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Hollow Knight Silksong Fans ROG Xbox Ally Release Date
Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Should Keep an Eye Out for ROG Xbox Ally’s Release Date Reveal

Team Cherry's recent statement about Hollow Knight: Silksong confirms means fans should be paying close attention to the ROG Xbox Ally's release date.

Why Baldur's Gate 3's Durge Would Have Been Perfect As a Paladin
Why Baldur's Gate 3's Durge Would Have Been Perfect As Another Class

The Dark Urge's default class is a Sorcerer in Baldur's Gate 3, but another class arguably adds more narrative depth to Durge's haunting story.

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Witcher 4 2025 Best Game Inspiration
Witcher 4 Taking Inspiration From One of 2025's Best Games Actually Makes Perfect Sense

The Witcher 4 draws direct inspiration from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a promising sign for fans craving deeper world-building and player agency.

Resident Evil 9 Teases Lady Dimitrescu
Resident Evil Requiem’s Teases Have to Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are with Lady Dimitrescu

Resident Evil Requiem's presentation leaned heavily on Lady Dimitrescu; leaving fans wondering if she’s really coming back, and if Capcom will commit.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Parallel Maelle vs. Gustave Tutorial Maelle vs. Verso Ending
One Heartbreaking Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Parallel Hides in Plain Sight

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hides a gut-punch parallel between its first and final battles—and it’s more heartbreaking than players expect.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Lower City Sewers Area May Have Too Many Eggs In Its Basket
One Baldur’s Gate 3 Area May Have Too Many Eggs In Its Basket

Baldur's Gate 3's Act 3 offers enough content to cause players fatigue, particularly due to one expansive area beneath the city.

June 2025 Huge Month Life Sim Games
June 2025 is Going to Be a Huge Month for Life Sim Game Fans

June 2025 is shaping up to be a game-changing month for life-sim fans, with major updates, leaks, and reveals across The Sims 4, InZOI, and Paralives.

Pride Month Video Games
Pride Month Video Game Playlist

From bold romances to quiet revelations, these games make up the perfect Pride Month playlist—celebrating love and identity in all their forms.

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Why Tales of the Shire’s Multiple Delays Have Already Paid Off
Why Tales of the Shire’s Multiple Delays Have Already Paid Off

Tales of the Shire received many delays during its development cycle, but those delays might have been a blessing in disguise.

Life-Sim Fans June 8 Paralives PC Gaming Show
Life-Sim Fans Should Mark June 8 on Their Calendars

Paralives returns to the spotlight during June 8’s PC Gaming Show, and fans of life-sims may finally get the reveal they’ve been waiting for.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Marvel Wishlist
Disney Dreamlight Valley Marvel Character Wish List

With Disney owning the Marvel IP, someday players may see superheroes coexisting alongside beloved Disney characters in Dreamlight Valley.

Baldur's Gate 3 Goodberry Spell Healing Not For Everyone
One Baldur's Gate 3 Spell is Not For Everyone

Though it may have classic D&D charm, one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s weakest healing spells is outshone by other methods.

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Obscure Dragon Age Spin-Off Heroes of Dragon Age Should Inspire Future Game
One Obscure Dragon Age Spin-Off Holds the Seed for Another Future Game

As the future of Dragon Age looks uncertain, BioWare and EA should look back at an obscure Dragon Age spin-off for inspiration on what to do next.

The Case for a Baldur’s Gate 3 Spin-Off
The Case for a Low-Stakes Baldur’s Gate 3 Spin-Off

Wizards of the Coast should capitalize on the success of Baldur's Gate 3 with a low-stakes spinoff to keep the fandom hype going.