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

Rumor Patrol Could 2026 Finally Be the Year Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Its Next‑Gen Overhaul
Rumor Patrol: Could 2026 Finally Be the Year Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Its Next‑Gen Overhaul?

As rumors about Red Dead Redemption 2's next-gen gain traction, multiple factors point toward 2026 being the perfect year for RDR2's next-gen debut.

PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars
PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars

Although Wizards of the Coast has kept its 2026 roadmap under wraps, Dungeons & Dragons fans should remember 2 spring dates for major celebrations.

Every LEGO Harry Potter Set of 2026 Feels Like a Victory Lap, and I Can't Stop Celebrating
Every LEGO Harry Potter Set of 2026 Feels Like a Victory Lap, and I Can't Stop Celebrating

LEGO Harry Potter turns 25 in 2026, and its upcoming January releases make that milestone feel like a celebration.

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Every Funko Dungeons and Dragons POP Coming in 2026, and How I'd Rank Them
Every Funko Dungeons and Dragons POP Coming in 2026, and How I'd Rank Them

I'm so incredibly excited for the Funko x Dungeons & Dragons POP collection releasing in spring 2026, that I've ranked them to make the wait easier.

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Baldur's Gate 3 origin companions ranked The Best War Games
I've Played Over 460 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, and Here's How I Rank the Companions

Baldur's Gate 3's companions live rent free in my head, but I can be objective enough to rank them based on story, significance, combat, and romance.

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How the Warlock Has Evolved in Every Dungeons and Dragons Edition (& What That Means for Its Upcoming Video Game)
How the Warlock Has Evolved in Every Dungeons & Dragons Edition (& What That Means for Its Upcoming Video Game)

Dungeons & Dragons' Warlock class has undergone a significant evolution since 1e. That legacy can set up the upcoming D&D game, Warlock, for success.

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I’m One of the Thousands of Players Jumping Into Divinity Original Sin 2 After Baldur’s Gate 3—And I’m Struggling (1)
I’m One of the Thousands of Players Jumping Into Divinity: Original Sin 2 After Baldur’s Gate 3—And I’m Struggling

I'm playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 to hype myself up for the new Divinity, but the more I play it, the more I wish I were playing Baldur's Gate 3.

What is the Best Sims Game?
What is the Best Sims Game?

The Sims franchise has gone through significant changes in its 25 year run. But which game stands out as the best Sims game in the series?

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You Can Play a Baldur's Gate 3 & The Sims Love Child Demo Sooner Than You Think
You Can Play a Baldur's Gate 3 & The Sims Love Child Demo Sooner Than You Think

I was prepared to play a game that marries Baldur's Gate 3's romance with The Sims' Build Mode in Q3 2026. But recent news has changed that timeline.

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The 10 Best Characters of 2025

These standout characters defined some of 2025's best video games through cunning, vulnerability, humor, depth, and so much more.

January 2026 is Stacked for Nintendo Switch 2 Games, and My Wallet is Not Ready
January 2026 is Stacked for Nintendo Switch 2 Games, and My Wallet is Not Ready

My wallet might not be happy for a while, but my heart will be full come January when all these new Nintendo Switch 2 games are released.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Druid Spell Tier List
Baldur's Gate 3 Druid Spell Tier List

With 40+ Druid spells in Baldur’s Gate 3, some define entire builds while others quietly disappoint. Here's which ones are actually worth casting.

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New Dungeons & Dragons Alternative Has a Clear Target

A brand new Dungeons & Dragons alternative focuses on a specific subset of players who are often overlooked in the fantasy TTRPG space.

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The 92 Metacritic RPG With the Best Plot Twist Mechanic in Gaming History (& It’s Not Persona 5)

While Persona 5 has a widely well-regarded plot twist, this 2015 game with a 92 Metascore is a masterclass in mechanical, narrative plot twists.

If you’ve jumped into Skyrim Switch 2 Edition and aren’t having a good time, you’re not alone
If you’ve jumped into Skyrim Switch 2 Edition and aren’t having a good time, you’re not alone

Skyrim's latest port promised a next-gen experience, but feels unpolished, so you're not alone if you're on the frustration train.

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The Sims 4's SpongeBob Collab Gave Me 2020 Flashbacks at First, But Luckily It Proved to Have Teeth
The Sims 4's SpongeBob Collab Gave Me 2020 Flashbacks at First, But Luckily It Proved to Have Teeth

The Sims 4's SpongeBob Kits unfortunately reminded me of a 2020 Game Pack that fell flat. But ultimately, it's an example for all future collabs.

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Baldur's Gate 3's Console Mod List is Extremely Disappointing for What Should Be An Easy Win

Many Baldur's Gate 3 players looked forward to the day that mods arrived on console, but the offerings in one key area are still disappointingly slim.

How The Game of the Year 2025 Nominees Compare to Past Winners
How The Game of the Year 2025 Nominees Compare to Past Winners

With the 2025 Game Awards right around the corner, here's how this year's Game of the Year nominees stack up against previous GOTY winners.

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Baldur's Gate 3's Changes Since Launch Have Created a Ship of Theseus

Baldur's Gate 3's massive updates and patches since its 2023 launch raise the Ship of Theseus question: is this still the same game?

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How Dispatch Season 2 Could Improve Its Romance
How Dispatch Season 2 Could Improve Its Romance

Dispatch's romance arcs offered players only 2 options to pursue, but its second season could intensify emotional stakes and expand romantic choices.

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