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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 to Expect from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Brushes With Death DLC
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The Cardinal Sins of Baldur’s Gate 3 Explained
Before starting a new playthrough, it's important to get acquainted with some cardinal sins of playing Baldur's Gate 3 that every player should know.
Mass Effect 4 Shouldn't Be Afraid to Let the Past Die
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Civilization 7: Why You Should Choose Qing China for the Modern Age
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What One Baldur’s Gate 2 Character’s Fate Could Mean for Baldur’s Gate 3 Characters
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InZOI's Next Major Update Should Do Battle with The Sims on a New Front
InZOI’s next update could push the life-sim genre forward by exploring a spooky, untapped frontier that would set it apart from its competitors.
Animal Crossing on Switch 2 Waiting Room Playlist
Animal Crossing fans waiting for Switch 2 news should not fret: there are plenty of games to make the wait less agonizing.
Animal Crossing Can Look to LittleBigPlanet for a Key Multiplayer Feature
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Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start Playing Baldur's Gate 3
With the release of Patch 8, now is the best time for players who have been wanting to give Baldur's Gate 3 a shot to finally do so.
Animal Crossing Villager Type Tier List
Animal Crossing: New Horizons gave players full control over neighbors, revealing clear favorites among the game’s villager personality types.
One InZOI Feature is the Wildcard The Sims Formula Needs
In a genre that thrives on unpredictability, InZOI introduces a wildcard feature that The Sims should absolutely take notes on.
Dungeons & Dragons 5e's Wizard Subclasses Stand at a Crossroads
With a revision to 5e just around the corner, Dungeons and Dragons must decide: refresh the classic wizard schools or conjure up bold new subclasses.
Which Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Subclass Makes the Most Sense for Karlach?
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 opens the door to multiple subclasses for Karlach's perfect build: fits that bring heat, heart, and havoc.
Switch 2’s Eventual Animal Crossing Game Should Bring One Background Feature to the Foreground
Animal Crossing's next game should turn an underutilized event into an opportunity to expand friendships with villagers in a meaningful way.
Most Stardew Valley Players Never Get These Achievements
Most players never unlock Stardew Valley’s toughest achievements—here’s a look at the rarest goals that only the most dedicated farmers complete.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 8 Leaves a Few Boxes Unchecked
Patch 8 brings big changes to Baldur’s Gate 3, but mod instability and unaddressed sought-after wishlist items leave a few too many boxes unchecked.
A Video Game Playlist for Mother’s Day
Forget the flowers and brunch this Mother's Day with the ultimate Mother's Day playlist of games moms will love.