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

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InZOI Players Could Be Hitting the Motherlode in May

With an important update expected on May 1 according to developer roadmaps, InZOI players could be hitting the motherlode very soon.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Great Old Ones Explained
Baldur's Gate 3's Great Old Ones Explained

The Great Old One is a Warlock subclass in Baldur's Gate 3, featuring eerie powers, mind-bending psychic defenses, and an expanded spell list.

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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.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Rare NPCs Players Won't Encounter
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.

Animal Crossing May Be Coming Sooner than Expected on Nintendo Switch 2
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.

Why Lethal Company Fans Should Play REPO
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.

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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.

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Why Garrus Should Return to Mass Effect After Avowed
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.

hades 2 Surprise Boss Battle Persephone
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.

Baldur's Gate 3 Spellcasters Long Rest Advantage
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.

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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.

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Mass Effect Trilogy Rare NPCs
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.

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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.

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BG3 Best Subclass Bard Rogue Illusion Wizard
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.

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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.

BG3 NPCs Players Won't Meet
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.

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Mario Kart Inflation Pricing
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.

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Tomodachi Life Cursed Miis Ears
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream introduces a small but surprising change to its Miis, sparking debate among longtime fans of the series.

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A Mass Effect universe without Shepard would be drastically different, with the galaxy facing dire consequences in their absence.

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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.