Nyah Payne-Contributor

Staff Writer

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August, 2023
1st Class BA (Hons): Game Development: Writing
Baldur's Gate 3, Horror, RPG
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About Nyah Payne

Nyah Payne has been playing games since she was little, and writing for even longer! She graduated from Falmouth Univeristy with a degree in Game Development: Writing, getting to combine her two biggest passions. She spent three years in gorgeous Cornwall developing video games, researching the industry, and writing detailed articles about games. A great deal of thanks is owed to her team mates and lecturers who made the experience so fulfilling, and the work she produced can be seen on her website.

Now she is thrilled to continue her journey writing about video games and other media for The Best War Games. A huge fan of anything fantasy, horror, or post-apocalypse, she has a particular love for branching narratives. She is also a huge nature lover, and will always be happy to discuss that one animal from that one piece of media that is just too cute for its own good!

Favorite Games

My current favourite game is Baldur's Gate 3, as seen by the amount of articles I write about it! I am also a huge fan of the Supermassive Games, and both branching narratives and horror games. My favourite genres lie somewhere in between fantasy and post-apocalyptic horror!

Industry Focus

I enjoy writing both about and for video games, with most of my articles talking about compelling narratives, particularly those that branch! These are also what I tend to write in my free time.

Favorite Console

I've grown up with many a console, from Xbox to Nintendo, and I do a fair bit of PC gaming, but I'm really a PlayStation girl at heart. Some of the incredible narrative PS exclusive games really tip it in their favour for me!

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Character Endings, Ranked

Baldur's Gate 3's branching narrative produces many character endings, but some prove more compelling than others.

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The Outlast Trials: Every Trial, Ranked

The Outlast Trials has plenty of primary trials to put players through, but some are a little more enjoyable than others.

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Content Warning: 10 Scariest Monsters, Ranked

Despite its amusing antics, Content Warning is still a horror game, as these terrifying monsters remind players.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Most Influential Deities, Ranked

Baldur's Gate 3 takes its lore from the Forgotten Realms, including its deities. They have a huge pantheon, but some are more involved with the plot.

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10 Most Immersive Ubisoft Games, Ranked

Ubisoft's open-worlds are beloved for their breadth and attention to detail, with these titles being some of the developer's most immersive creations.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 11 Reasons To Romance Shadowheart

There's a good reason why Shadowheart is such a popular romance choice for players in Baldur's Gate 3, and here's a handful for those unconvinced.

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Best Xbox 360 Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life

Although production of the Xbox 360 stopped in 2016, the console still had a 12-year lifespan filled with beloved games that are classics.

Pony Island Pony Attacking, Inscryption Deck Of Cards, Imscared 'White Face'
10 Creepy Games That Mess With Your Device

Fourth wall breaks have become a really effective device in video games, especially horror games when it comes to messing with the player's device.

Baldur's Gate 3, Silfy The Tiefling Girl, Shadowheart, Nocturne The Tiefling
10 Most True Neutral Baldur's Gate 3 Characters

These Baldur's Gate 3 characters sit smack in the middle of an alignment chart, walking the balance between order and morality.

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11 Great Games For Haptic Feedback, Ranked

Haptic feedback refers to the sense of touch utilized by video games. Many use haptic feedback to great effect to improve immersion.

Baldur's Gate 3, Barnabus The Gnoll, The Oathbreaker Knight, Lady Esther
10 Most Chaotic Neutral Baldur's Gate 3 Characters

These Baldur's Gate 3 characters follow their own unconventional code, valuing personal freedom over concepts like right and wrong.

Baldur's Gate 3, Florrick The Elf, Withers The Skeleton, Orpheus The Githyanki Prince
10 Most Lawful Good Baldur's Gate 3 Characters

Archetypal heroes, these Baldur's Gate 3 characters fight to uphold justice.

Baldur's Gate 3, Mayrina, Gale The Wizard, Nettie The Druid
10 Most Neutral Good Baldur's Gate 3 Characters

Walking a line between chaos and order, these Baldur's Gate 3 characters are primarily interested in doing good.

Baldur's Gate 3, Oliver The Fey Child, Volo The Bard, And Dolly Thrice The Pixie
10 Most Chaotic Good Baldur's Gate 3 Characters

These Baldur's Gate 3 characters embody what it means to act for the good of others, despite what the rules may say!

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Baldur's Gate 3: 11 Areas You Might Have Missed In Act 3

Baldur's Gate city proper in act 3 is appropriately expansive, both above and below the ground. As such, there are many areas players may have missed.