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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
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Baldur's Gate 3's Great Old Ones Explained
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Polish vs. Charm: Comparing Dragon Age: The Veilguard to What Came Before
Explore how The Veilguard builds on and breaks from Dragon Age tradition, from companions and art to tone, gameplay, and narrative choices.
Most Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Players Have Never Met These NPCs
Some of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s most intriguing characters aren’t central to any questline, and most players might never find them.
Why the Next Animal Crossing Could Be Closer Than You Think
Animal Crossing’s next big release could be closer than fans think, especially with the Switch 2 and the franchise’s 25th anniversary on the horizon.
Lethal Company Fans Shouldn't Sleep on REPO
As REPO gains virality on social media, Lethal Company fans should definitely consider giving the new horror co-op darling a try.
The Sims and InZOI's Rivalry Will Soon Become a Triple Threat
As The Sims and InZOI compete for life sim fans, another game is quietly building a passionate following that might change everything.
Why Garrus' Return in Mass Effect is Even More Desirable After Avowed
Avowed gave players a new companion to love in Kai, but it also reminded everyone why Mass Effect’s Garrus Vakarian remains the gold standard.
One Hades 2 Character Would Be a Great Surprise Boss Battle
The perfect surprise boss in Hades 2 isn’t a god of destruction or a monstrous titan; it’s someone far closer to home for Melinoe.
How Baldur's Gate 3 Puts Even More Power in the Hands of Spellcasters
Baldur’s Gate 3 makes spellcasters stronger than ever, thanks to long rests that let players unleash powerful spells constantly.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Feature Wish List
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream marks a grand return of the beloved life-sim on Nintendo Switch, and could feature a variety of new additions.
Most Mass Effect Fans Have Never Met These NPCs
Discover the lesser-known NPCs in Mass Effect 3 that replace fallen Mass Effect 2 squadmates and offer new interactions and story developments.
Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game Confirmed So Far
Here’s every Nintendo Switch 2 game confirmed so far, from returning favorites to brand-new third-party titles coming to Nintendo’s next-gen console.
One Baldur's Gate 3 Subclass is Best Off as a Different Class Entirely
One Baldur’s Gate 3 subclass struggles to stand out, with another class doing its job even better, making a switch the smarter choice for players.
One Nintendo Switch Game Will Be a Whole New Experience on Switch 2
A classic party game gets a fresh upgrade on Switch 2 with new controls, enhanced graphics, and interactive features for an increased immersion.
Most Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Will Never Meet These NPCs
Some Baldur’s Gate 3 NPCs remain hidden in obscure paths throughout the game's map, shaping the world in ways most players will never see.
Every Mario Kart Game Launch Price Adjusted for Inflation
Mario Kart World’s price is raising questions, so it's worth looking at how past Mario Kart games compare when adjusted for inflation.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’s Miis Look Cursed Thanks to This Change
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream introduces a small but surprising change to its Miis, sparking debate among longtime fans of the series.
What Would A Mass Effect Universe Without Shepard Look Like?
A Mass Effect universe without Shepard would be drastically different, with the galaxy facing dire consequences in their absence.
InZOI vs.The Sims 4: The Major Similarities and Differences
The Sims 4 and InZOI share a lot in terms of customization, storytelling, and gameplay, but have their fair share of differences as well.