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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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Skyrim's latest port promised a next-gen experience, but feels unpolished, so you're not alone if you're on the frustration train.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
Every Game Like Baldur's Gate 3 Needs Its Own Take on the Illithid Powers
Baldur's Gate 3's Illithid Powers are a masterclass in tying mechanics to narrative, and set a new standard that every RPG like it should follow.
Anything But The Sims 5 - How Maxis' Sims 4 Remaster and Project Rene Are Probably the Best Bet for the Developer
The future of The Sims franchise is uncertain, but recent rumors, leaks, and Project Rene might point the way forward rather than The Sims 5.
Only 28% of Dispatch Players Got the Bad Ending. I Was One of Them, But I Don't Regret It.
As someone who hates getting bad endings in RPGs, I thought I'd be more upset about getting Dispatch's bad ending, but I honestly don't regret it.