Nyah Payne-Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

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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10 Great D&D Campaigns For Mystery & Suspense

For D&D groups who are looking for a mystery experience, look no further than these campaigns, perfect for fantastical sleuths.

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10 Best Mobile Games For Long Journeys, Ranked

Thanks to the incredible experiences available on mobile, gaming is more portable than ever. These mobile games make great additions to long journeys.

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10 Most Evil Choices You Can Make In A Video Game

Many video games that take player choice into account will allow players to make some truly evil decisions, pushing the boundaries of morality.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Characters That Should Have Lived

Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to change the course of the story for most characters but, unfortunately, some are just destined to die.

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10 Best Games That Focus On Exploration Of Microscopic Worlds

There are many games exploring vast worlds, but what about the games that operate on a smaller scale? These are some great games set in tiny worlds.

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10 Best Games That Incorporate Philosophical Dilemmas

For players who want a video game equivalent of the trolley problem, these titles will place them in some serious philosophical quandaries.

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10 Most Evil Dreamworks Animation Villains, Ranked

Amongst the very best Dreamworks Animation films, audiences can find some truly terrifying and captivating memorable villains.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 9 Characters That Should Have Died

Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to confront and kill most characters in the game should they choose, but some may have benefited from a specific fate.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Worst Character Endings, Ranked

The beauty of Baldur's Gate 3's branching narrative also means that many of the playable characters can be dealt some pretty miserable endings.

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10 Best Horror Movie Theme Songs

Some horror movies are as infamous for their chilling scores as they are for their scares. These are some of the best themes from horror movies.

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10 Games Set In The Afterlife

Not all games are set in the mortal realm. Many explore various depictions of the afterlife. These games take players beyond the realm of the living.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Most Chilling "Speak With Dead" Scenes

"Speak With Dead" is an often distressing spell in Baldur's Gate 3. Using it on some deceased characters provides particularly chilling results.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Most Heartbreaking Deaths

Baldur's Gate 3 does a great job getting players attached to the various characters they can encounter. This can make character deaths heartbreaking.

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10 Darkest Platform Games, Ranked

The platforming genre is historically light and breezy, but that doesn't mean there aren't notable examples of far darker platforming games.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 10 NPCs Who Should Have Been Companions

Much of Baldur's Gate 3's love is directed at its companions. But there are plenty of NPCs who receive love too, maybe deserving companion status.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Top 9 Easter Eggs

The addition of Phantom Liberty to Cyberpunk 2077 has brought many new Easter eggs to the game. These are some of the best that have been uncovered.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Top 10 Narrator Lines

The complex narrative of Baldur's Gate 3 would be incomplete without its narrator, and her wonderful voice lines deserve some recognition.