Nyah Payne-Contributor

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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: 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.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Hardest Fights In Act 3

As the final act in Baldur's Gate 3, it is no surprise that it has some of the hardest fights. These should be tackled with caution and preparation.

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The Password Game: 10 Hardest Rules

The Password Game is infamous for its infuriatingly hard rules, but there are some that cause players more trouble than others.

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10 Best Animal Companion Co-Op Games, Ranked

Co-op games with friends are as fun as ever, and these games that allow friends to play as animal companions are truly unique.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Top 12 Karlach Quotes

Karlach is a fiery tiefling with a lust for life in Baldur's Gate 3, and she has gained a lot of love for her chipper personality and goofy nature.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 11 Characters Who Are Hard To Keep Alive

Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of lovable characters. Unfortunately, some of them are infamously hard to keep alive, and their deaths prove devastating.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 5 Best Acid Spells, Ranked

There are a select number of Baldur's Gate 3 spells that deal acid damage, but they vary as much as any other damage type.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Reasons To Romance Karlach

Out of all the romance options available in Baldur's Gate 3, Karlach has won the hearts of many. For those who are still unsure, here's why.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 13 Great Quests That Can Easily Be Missed

With hours of content spread over three acts, Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of great quests that are all too easy to gloss over. Here's how to find them.

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Best D&D Campaigns For Baldur's Gate 3 Fans, Ranked

Baldur's Gate 3 fans are likely to enjoy these DnD campaigns if they want to dive into the beloved tabletop game.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Things To Do If You Are Starting To Feel Bored

There are plenty of ways to keep Baldur's Gate 3 feeling fresh. Here are some options players should consider if they're starting to feel bored.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Rings You Can Get In Act 2, Ranked

There are plenty more enchanted rings to pick up in act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3 that are sure to give players an edge following on from the first act.

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10 Best Platform Games On Itch.io, Ranked

Itch.io can be the best place to find some underrated masterpieces, no matter what genre of game players are looking for, including platforming games.