Lauren Morton
Lauren has been writing for PC Gamer since she went hunting for the cryptid Dark Souls fashion police in 2017. She accepted her role as Associate Editor 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
Tiny Glade won't stop delighting me with new discoveries
By Lauren Morton published
Cozy Collab Tiny Glade's best feature is the way it wants to collaborate with me.
My 6 favorite creepy cozy games with autumn vibes
By Lauren Morton published
Chilling With so many cozy witch games to pick from, I've conjured up a list of my favorites.
Borderlands 3 Shift codes: Every active Shift code and how to redeem them
By Lauren Morton, Wes Fenlon last updated
Prepare An updated list of the latest Borderlands 3 shift codes for Golden Keys, and how to unlock special loot.
Starfield: Shattered Space release date and launch times
By Lauren Morton published
Launch Day The release date for Shattered Space is here and this is when you can play.
The Sims 4's Grim Reaper event seems pretty neat actually but, surprising no one, it's also very bugged
By Lauren Morton published
News The kickoff for the new log in event is a little more grim than planned.
The Sims 4 needs to get stripped to the studs if it's going to be the 'foundation' for another decade of DLCs
By Lauren Morton published
Sinking Foundation The Sims 4 needs some serious TLC to match these ambitions.
The best Minecraft texture packs
By Lauren Morton last updated
Updated! We've rounded up a new list of the best Minecraft texture packs for both Java and Bedrock
2024 games: All the PC games scheduled for launch this year
By Lauren Morton last updated
Upcoming 2024 is here, so take a look ahead at what's confirmed for the PC release schedule.
Too many fan service cameos can 'ultimately cheapen the arcs and the authenticity of these characters' says Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director
By Lauren Morton published
News I think this is directed at the Zevran fans, sorry.
While Dragon Age: The Veilguard's companions will form their own relationships, it sounds like we'll still be able to interfere with them: 'They might come to you for advice, and I can't guarantee you'll give them good advice'
By Ted Litchfield published
news No no, don't get her the Silver Brooch, she clearly wants Chasind Sack Mead.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director says Inquisition's epilogue DLC 'should have been part of the base game'
By Lauren Morton published
News If you're wondering when Solas turned into the bad guy, the answer is in a nine year old DLC.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character creator fixes my old nemesis from Inquisition: the lighting
By Lauren Morton published
It's lit Finally I won't get catfished by my own character.
Playing 6 hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard gave me the faith its trailers couldn't: This is the BioWare comeback fans want
By Lauren Morton published
Coming of Age Dragon Age: The Veilguard won me over with its combat and polish, even if the story won't stop holding my hand.
Project Rene—Everything we know about the next major Sims game
By Lauren Morton last updated
Next Generation Project Rene is still years away, but Electronic Arts has committed to showing off features as it develops.
EA says it's going to use AI to fix The Sims 4's really annoying user content gallery
By Lauren Morton published
News The gallery is going to get a reverse image search tool to help find things you actually want without words.
There won't actually be a Sims 5 because EA is going to 'disrupt the sequel model' by shoving The Sims 4, Project Rene, and two other games into one 'massive Sims platform'
By Lauren Morton published
News The Sims 4 and Project Rene will both be part of "The Sims Universe."
The next Sims game is doing invite-only multiplayer testing this fall
By Lauren Morton published
News We'll likely hear more about Project Rene in January during a Behind The Sims presentation.
Final Fantasy 16 PC launch times and release date
By Lauren Morton published
Finally Fantasy Here's when Clive and co finally land on PC.
So what is Skyrim Anniversary Edition and what's actually in it?
By Lauren Morton last updated
Definitive Dragonborn What you need to know about Skyrim Anniversary Edition.
The best co-op games for PC
By Lauren Morton last updated
Updated! The best co-op PC games around whether you want a co-op campaign or a hang space for your group chat.
This incredible Stardew Valley Lego build won an award and got a surprise visit from ConcernedApe
By Lauren Morton published
News It took two years to build this giant Pelican Town for BrickCon 2024.
Fields of Mistria marriage candidates and gift guide
By Lauren Morton published
Quick gifts Get our recommendations on the easiest gifts for wooing all the Fields of Mistria marriage candidates.
The Elder Scrolls 6: everything we know about the next return to Tamriel
By Omri Petitte last updated
scroll locked The Elder Scrolls 6 is still very far away, but we've collected all the news and rumors while we wait.
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