Lauren Morton
Lauren started writing for PC Gamer as a freelancer in 2017 while chasing the Dark Souls fashion police and accepted her role as Associate Editor in 2021, now serving as the self-appointed chief cozy games enjoyer. She originally started her career in game development and is still fascinated by how games tick in the modding and speedrunning scenes. She likes long books, longer RPGs, has strong feelings about farmlife sims, and can't stop playing co-op crafting games.
Latest articles by Lauren Morton
Our 11 favorite trailers from the 2023 Future Games Show Summer Showcase
By Tyler Wilde published
Recap Catch up with the neatest PC game trailers from this year's Future Games Show summer livestream.
The 8 best cozy games to wishlist from the Wholesome Games Showcase
By Lauren Morton published
Cozy Collection The Wholesome Games showcase was stacked with pastel goodness this year so we narrowed things down.
Best Diablo 4 Druid builds: Pulverize leveling build and storm wolf endgame build
By Lauren Morton last updated
Air & Weres Claw your way to max level to use this lightning-based werewolf build that's sure to stun your enemies.
Every Summer Game Fest 2023 trailer and moment you should see
By Tyler Wilde published
Recap These are the 15 trailers and announcements from the Summer Game Fest showcase we're most curious about.
Thank goodness Return to Moria looks good because honestly I was going to play the Lord of the Rings crafting game either way
By Lauren Morton published
News I'm a sucker for literally any crafting survival game but Moria's combat looks actually decent, to boot.
Is it just me or does co-op make Diablo 4 feel way too easy?
By Evan Lahti, Lauren Morton, Tyler Colp published
Lukewarm The PC Gamer team has been playing plenty of co-op, but partying up might be trivializing Hell.
At last I can farm someplace other than a rural Earth valley in this space western farm sim
By Lauren Morton published
News One Lonely Outpost is sending you to space to terraform and build a community.
Hell yeah, Hammerwatch 2 is basically going to be Diablo lite without the live service bloat
By Lauren Morton published
Double Hammer This hidden gem of an indie action RPG is getting a surprisingly big sequel.
Minecraft 1.20—everything you should know about the new Minecraft update
By Lauren Morton last updated
Trails & Tales Minecraft 1.20 is "Trails and Tales," and it's all about storytelling and creativity.
How to salvage gear in Diablo 4
By Sarah James published
Break down Grab some crafting materials while freeing up bag space.
How Diablo 4 multiplayer works
By Tyler Colp last updated
LFG Here's how to group up for Diablo 4 multiplayer so you don't have to go it alone.
Diablo 4 launch: early access start time and launch date
By Lauren Morton last updated
Hellbound Diablo 4 is having more of a launch week than a launch day; here's when you can actually play.
The life sim where you lead a cat colony has a new demo
By Lauren Morton published
News The sequel to Cattails has a new demo with more feline friendship, fighting, and foraging.
Best Diablo 4 Rogue builds: Penetrating Shot and Twisting Blades AOE damage
By Lauren Morton last updated
Oops All Knives These are the skills and aspects you'll need for the best rogue build in early Diablo 4.
Stardew Valley's developer tweeted 'iridium scythe' and everyone is losing it
By Lauren Morton published
News Finally the scythe might get promoted to hang out with the cool tools.
How to earn renown in Diablo 4
By Lauren Morton last updated
Heroic Deeds Earn account rewards with renown by tackling side content in Fractured Peaks.
The farm sim series that started it all just teased two new games and one is multiplayer
By Lauren Morton published
News Story of Seasons is turning an eye to modernization with two more upcoming games.
Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales update is launching on June 7
By Lauren Morton published
News The next major game update is bringing camels, cherry trees, and that long-await archeology feature.
There's no greater shame in an RPG than leaving character creation and finding out you're accidentally hideous
By Lauren Morton published
Catfished I spend an hour perfecting this face and then the first cutscene destroys me.
Every PC game announcement from PlayStation's 2023 summer showcase
By Lauren Morton published
Roundup The good news: nearly everything is coming to PC (eventually).
The next gorgeous adventure from Gris' developers is going to make me cry again
By Lauren Morton published
News Nomada Studio has just announced Neva, a puzzle platformer about a woman and a wolf cub.
This cozy farm sim lets you raise dozens of adorable animals and then become one
By Lauren Morton published
News Everdream Valley is a farm sim with a magical twist.
Everyone should use this Stardew Valley portrait creator immediately
By Lauren Morton published
News The artist from one of Stardew Valley's biggest mods has created a custom portrait maker for your farmhand.