Carla Carmona -Contributor

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March, 2025
BA in English & Creative Writing | MA in English
RPG, Life Simulation, The Sims
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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 TheBestWarGames, 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 2,100+ hours say "sul, sul, TheBestWarGames 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. 

But in all seriousness, Carla has been covering RPGs and cozy games throughout her time at TheBestWarGames with the same energy some people reserve for sports. From mega hits like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Sims to indie needles in haystacks, she's got you covered. 

Favorite Movies

Cabaret (1972)
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Nosferatu (2024)
In the Mood for Love (2000)

Latest

Dispatch's Valentine's Day Cards Broke My Heart
Dispatch's Valentine's Day Cards Broke My Heart

Do you ever feel like there's something missing? Well, that's how I felt when I saw the first rollout of Dispatch's Valentine's Day cards.

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Why Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Puppy Love Update is Breaking Hearts

What was supposed to be a highly anticipated holiday event has become a nightmare for Disney Dreamlight Valley players. Here's the breakdown.

After 465 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, Here's The Best Charisma-Based Plays I Have Accomplished
After 465 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, Here's The Best Charisma-Based Plays I Have Accomplished

From manipulating bosses to avoiding combat, here are some highlights from my Charisma-heavy run that completely changed how I play Baldur's Gate 3.

Steam Has a Perfect Gift for Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Sims Fans on February 13
Steam Has a Perfect Gift for Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Sims 4 Fans on February 13

If you're a Baldur's Gate 3 and Sims fan, cancel all your plans on February 13: this Steam demo will be your new Valentine's Day obsession.

8 LEGO Sets to Buy for Your Significant Other for Valentine's Day
8 LEGO Sets to Buy for Your Significant Other for Valentine's Day

From gaming centerpieces to elegant botanical displays, any of these LEGO sets will make the perfect gift for that special someone in your life.

HBO's Baldur's Gate 3 Adaptation is Starting 10 Steps Back
HBO's Baldur's Gate 3 Adaptation is Starting 10 Steps Back

For many fans, a Baldur's Gate TV show sounds like a dream come true, but there's one missing thing that could either make or break this production.

What to Expect From The Witcher 4 After Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's Influence
What to Expect From The Witcher 4 After Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's Influence

With CD Projekt Red confirming Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as a muse, The Witcher 4 may have challenging combat, hands-on systems, and more.

Mark Your Calendar - The Last Week of February ‘26 is Super Busy for Video Games
Mark Your Calendar - The Last Week of February ‘26 is Super Busy for Video Games

The last week of February is shaping up to be one of the busiest release windows of the year, alongside two events that could shape the rest of 2026.

The Sims 4's Latest Update Basically Soft-Launched Royalty & Legacy's Most Controversial Feature
The Sims 4's Latest Update Basically Soft-Launched Royalty & Legacy's Most Controversial Feature

Sims 4 players can already get a taste of the scandal to come in the Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack thanks to a recent February update.

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Say Hello to Starsand Island's Romance Options (& Be Prepared to Smooch 'Em)

With 12 romance options to choose from, including explorers and ocean guys, Starsand Island is bursting with ready-made crushes.

How I Plan to Set Up My Dream Dynasty in The Sims 4's Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack
How I Plan to Set Up My Dream Dynasty in The Sims 4's Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack

I am making the most out of The Sims 4's upcoming Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack by making my dynasties and royal families riddled with scandal.

Xbox Game Pass Is Still a Strong Value, but Its Long-Term Costs Are Adding Up
Xbox Game Pass Is Still a Strong Value, but Its Long-Term Costs Are Adding Up

Xbox Game Pass has historically been an incredible value for players seeking a rotating gaming library, but it has recently struggled to find balance.

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Fable's Gray Morality System is a Logical Progression from the Original Trilogy-1
Fable's Gray Morality System is a Logical Progression from the Original Trilogy

Although Playground Games' Fable revival presents new twists to the morality system, its nuances honor its foundations in the face of modern RPGs.

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You Could Have Had a Halfling Bard Werewolf Companion in Baldur's Gate 3, But She Was Cut

Baldur's Gate 3's star-studded companion roster feels complete—but one halfling bard werewolf companion is the one that got away.

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Every Piece of Cut Content for The Sims 4 (& How They Would’ve Changed the Game)

The Sims 4 is among the most ambitious life sims in the beloved genre, but not every big idea for the game made the final cut.

How Baldur's Gate 3's Cut Minthara Storyline Could Have Changed The Evil Drow
How Baldur's Gate 3's Cut Minthara Storyline Could Have Changed The Evil Drow

Baldur's Gate 3's cut content represents some missed opportunities for players, but Minthara's cut storyline would have changed her entire character.

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This is Your Sign to Start a New Baldur's Gate 3 Character in 2026

If you're thinking about playing Baldur's Gate 3 again, 2026 is the perfect time to make a new character to experience the game with fresh eyes.

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I Can't Believe The Sims 4 is Reviving The Sims 3's Messiest Feature 11 Years After I Last Played It
I Can't Believe The Sims 4 is Reviving The Sims 3's Messiest Feature 11 Years After I Last Played It

11 years ago, I was sweating thanks to one of The Sims 3's most scandalous features, and now, The Sims 4 is reviving it with the Royalty & Legacy EP.

I've Played All of the Mainline Animal Crossing Games, and Here's My Official Ranking
I've Played All of the Mainline Animal Crossing Games, and Here's My Official Ranking

I've honed my official ranking of Animal Crossing games with this question: which titles made great strides, and which ones fall flat on creativity?

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The Wait For Dispatch Season 2 Wouldn't Be So Hard If AdHoc Capitalized on One Golden Opportunity
The Wait For Dispatch Season 2 Wouldn't Be So Hard If AdHoc Capitalized on One Golden Opportunity

While fans wait for news on Dispatch Season 2, AdHoc Studios has the perfect opportunity to capitalize on something they've already done.

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