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)

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What Project Rene Could Learn From The Sims’ Weirdest Expansions
What Project Rene Could Learn From The Sims’ Weirdest Expansions

The Sims as a franchise has always thrived on weirdness, and Maxis would be wise to ensure that Project Rene honors this series tradition and tone.

The Sims Medieval Spin-Off Deserves The Sims 4 Treatment Expansion Pack
One Forgotten Sims Spin-Off Deserves The Sims 4 Treatment

The Sims 4 should lean into its unconventional side and deliver an Expansion Pack inspired by a fan-favorite Sims spin-off that Maxis has forgotten.

Project Rene Waiting Room Playlist
Project Rene Waiting Room Playlist

Explore the best life sims, spin-offs, and life management games to play while waiting for Project Rene and the future of The Sims franchise.

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InZOI Should Widen Its Lead on One Feature The Sims 4 Lacks

InZOI's driving system already sets it apart from The Sims 4, and doubling down on vehicles could steer the life-sim competition in its favor.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition Party Member Tier List
Dragon Age: Inquisition Party Member Tier List

This article every companion and advisor in Dragon Age: Inquisition to see who truly stands out in battle and in the hearts of fans.

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Animal Crossing: One Wacky Villager Type Would Be a Logical Progression for the Next Game

One unusual villager could be the next logical evolution of Animal Crossing, and New Horizons may have already hinted at its arrival.

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Oblivion Remastered Opens the Door for Another Classic RPG Revival

Oblivion’s return proves the value of polished classics, and so another RPG remaster could bring its brilliance to a whole new generation.

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Larian Studios Upcoming Divinity Original Sin Perfect for Baldur's Gate 3 Fans
One of Larian's Likely Upcoming Games Would Be Up Baldur's Gate 3 Fans' Alley

Larian’s likely next move could be a return to Divinity, and Baldur’s Gate 3 fans should be excited for what that might mean.

The Sims 4 Cardinal Sins Explained
The Cardinal Sins of The Sims 4 Explained

Even after a decade, many players of The Sims 4 commit cardinal sins that affect gameplay outcomes and thwart overall enjoyment.

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Mass Effect 4 Dialogue Inspiration Baldur's Gate 3
Mass Effect 4's Dialogue Could Take a Page Out of Baldur's Gate 3's Book

Mass Effect 4 has the perfect chance to reintroduce dialogue skills, and Baldur's Gate 3 might be the blueprint BioWare needs.

The Sims 4 Ambrosia Feature Breathe New Life InZOI
One The Sims 4 Feature Could Breathe New Life into InZOI

One longstanding gameplay feature from The Sims 4 could help to breathe life back into InZOI's dwindling player base, literally.

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Nintendo Could 'Steal' a Winning PlayStation Strategy For Its Next Animal Crossing Game

Nintendo should consider a page out of PlayStation's playbook for the next Animal Crossing: a fresh start without losing it all.

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Rockstar's Recent Releases May Prematurely Spoil GTA 6's Biggest Twist

GTA 6 may follow Rockstar's old tricks, but if fans nail predictions about a hidden city, the game’s biggest twist could lose its punch.

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The Sims 4 and InZOI Could Dominate the Switch 2

With the Nintendo Switch 2 just weeks away from release, fans are buzzing over its impressive launch lineup. Major franchises like Mario Kart and Hyrule Warriors are leading the charge into Nintendo’s next era—but there’s one genre noticeably absent from the hype: life simulators. Despite the genre’s massive popularity, there’s still no sign of The Sims 4 or the rising star InZOI, leaving an unexpected gap in the Switch 2’s early offerings.

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The Sims 4 and InZOI Suddenly Have Free Real Estate to Compete For

With the looming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 drawing near, both InZOI and The Sims 4 may have some valuable real estate to compete for.

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How InZOI’s Death Types Compare to The Sims 4

InZOI and The Sims 4 treat death very differently, highlighting each game’s tone: one leans absurd, the other morbidly close to real-life struggles.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition - Why You Should Start Over in 2025

Dragon Age: Inquisition still holds up in 2025, and starting fresh might be the best way to rediscover everything it has to offer.

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Baldur's Gate 4 Shouldnt Be Whole New Chapter
Why Baldur's Gate 4 Shouldn't Exactly Be a Whole New Chapter

Baldur’s Gate 4 should honor its predecessor by continuing the legacy of its beloved characters and storytelling, rather than starting from scratch.

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With No Animal Crossing Revealed for Switch 2 Yet, It May Be Time For New Horizons Fans to Bite the Bullet

With no Animal Crossing sequel in sight, it might be time for New Horizons fans to accept a long wait and look back to the previous game.

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Next Animal Crossing Has Ceiling That Might Be Difficult to Break
Animal Crossing Has Hit a Ceiling That Might Be Difficult to Break

With so many innovations introduced in New Horizons, the next Animal Crossing may struggle to impress players in some areas.

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