Lauren has been writing for PC Gamer since she went hunting for the cryptid Dark Souls fashion police in 2017. She joined the PCG staff in 2021, now serving as self-appointed chief cozy games and farmlife sim enjoyer. Her career originally began in game development and she remains fascinated by how games tick in the modding and speedrunning scenes. She likes long fantasy books, longer RPGs, can't stop playing co-op survival crafting games, and has spent a number of hours she refuses to count building houses in The Sims games for over 20 years.
Latest articles by Lauren Morton

Absolutely everything you need to know about romance and marriage in Fields of Mistria
By Lauren Morton Published
Love Spells After dating everyone and marrying a choice few, here's everything I've learned about romance in Mistria.

Fields of Mistria's cast has me head over heels in a way no farm sim has since Stardew Valley
By Lauren Morton Published
Transformational The anime aesthetic is just the beginning of what I've found to love about Mistria's locals.

Juniper romance walkthrough: The full Juniper gifts list, heart events, and marriage details for the arrogant witch in Fields of Mistria
By Lauren Morton Last updated
OH HO HO Here's how to finally impress Mistria's most superior transplant.

March romance walkthrough: The full March gifts list, heart events, and marriage details for the grumpy blacksmith in Fields of Mistria
By Lauren Morton Last updated
Too Tsundere Here's how to beat March's competitive side and finally get onto his good side.

Oh no, crafting an engagement ring in Fields of Mistria requires getting really deep into the mines!
By Lauren Morton Published
Oh no, when I said he was "endgame" I didn't realize marriage was also very endgame content.

What's free on the Epic Games Store right now?
By Lauren Morton Last updated
FREE STUFF Stay up to date on what games Epic is giving away each week this year.

The best farm sims and games like Stardew Valley
By Lauren Morton Last updated
Updated! Games like Stardew Valley have fully taken root on PC, so now we're thoroughly spoiled for choice on new games to plant parsnips in.

Fields of Mistria officially becomes the best farm sim since Stardew Valley with its 1.0 update today
By Lauren Morton Published
News I'm joining the stampede to the altar now that I can get married in Mistria.

Fields of Mistria 1.0 changes: What's new in the full release version?
By Lauren Morton Published
Launch primer Here's what you need to know about jumping in or starting over in Fields of Mistria

Fields of Mistria marriage candidates and gift guide
By Lauren Morton Last updated
Quick gifts Get our recommendations on the easiest gifts for wooing all the Fields of Mistria marriage candidates.

Borderlands 3 Shift codes: Every active Shift code and how to redeem them
By Lauren Morton, Wes Fenlon Last updated
Free keys An updated list of the latest Borderlands 3 shift codes for Golden Keys, and how to unlock special loot.

Fallout 5: Confirmed details (and speculation) about Bethesda's next post-nuclear RPG
By Lauren Morton Published
RAD Bethesda is finally returning to the irradiated wastes.

The best co-op games to drag your pals into
By Harvey Randall Last updated
Updated! The best co-op games around whether you want a co-op campaign or a hang space for your group chat.

Steam sale dates: When is the next Steam sale?
By Fraser Brown Last updated
Bargain Dates, biggest discounts, tips, annual Steam sale dates, and more.

Moonlight Peaks review: An anemic execution of cutely spooky themes
By Lauren Morton Published
Blood Thinner A vampire farm sim should have had more bite.

How to get married in Moonlight Peaks, or divorced, if your undead heart wanders
By Lauren Morton Published
For Eternity After dozens of dates and gifts, seal the deal with a supernatural ceremony.

How to unlock Samael's romance and begin dating the brooding bartender in Moonlight Peaks
By Lauren Morton Published
Aged Dates Samael definitely is datable, even though it doesn't seem that way at first.

Where to find the fallen tree and unblock the waterfall in Moonlight Peaks
By Lauren Morton Published
Leave Tree! Help your new friends rejoin their neighbors by learning a spell to hoist a blockage.

How to find all Elvira's clues in her Moonlight Peaks treasure hunt
By Lauren Morton Published
Scavenger Hunt This scavenger hunt starts off with some softballs but the last clues are a bit tough.

How to go on dates in Moonlight Peaks and start your road to romance
By Lauren Morton Published
Love Potion Here's how to get started with wooing all the eligible locals.

My first 40 days in Moonlight Peaks started off with juicy feuds, but its anemic character writing is starting to show through
By Lauren Morton Published
Blood Thinner I'm always up for a fun new farm sim twist, but I'm not so sure that Moonlight Peaks has supernatural staying power.

'Chibi tumba loonuck' may sound like gibberish, but The Sims have their own language. Can you translate the simlish phrases in our latest Sims series quiz?
By Andrea Shearon Published
🗨️ Google Translate won't save you here.

The cozy game launches of July are absolutely stacked with cats, even more than usual
By Lauren Morton Published
Cozy calendar I've tracked down at least 30 new cozy games launching in July and I lost count of how many have cats.
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