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
In The Sims 4 Lovestruck expansion I can make 'you up?' texts and coffee dates equally valid ways of pursuing relationships
By Lauren Morton published
Rate My Date In Lovestruck, you are the architect of your dates and relationship fate.
The 18 best cozy games on PC that aren't farm sims
By Lauren Morton last updated
Cozy Games If you need more chill in your game library, these are the best cozy games you can play on PC.
The Sims 4 is finally ending my Create-A-Sim suffering with this new time-saving menu option
By Lauren Morton published
News Finally, picking outfits will feel like less of a chore.
The Sims 4 Lovestruck expansion: release date and feature details
By Lauren Morton last updated
Love Language Everything we know about The Sims 4 Lovestruck, the new romance-focused expansion pack.
Cozy cooking adventure Magical Delicacy is super sweet but not quite as filling as I hoped
By Lauren Morton published
Simple Syrup I enjoy every bite I take out of it, but I still feel hungry.
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
These 6 Prime Day PC gaming deals under $50 are like a quality of life patch for my actual life
By Lauren Morton published
Prime Day Make a quick improvement to your setup with one of these cheap, last-minute Prime Day deals.
One of these mechanical keyboards under $100 must be the one that solves my keyboard choice paralysis
By Lauren Morton published
Prime Day I can't keep researching a new keyboard forever.
The 31 best Minecraft skins to give your avatar a cool new look
By Lauren Morton last updated
Dress sense Check out the 31 best Minecraft skins based on video games, anime, and even a few memes.
I didn't expect my favorite cozy MMO to do a crossover with a Finnish children's series
By Lauren Morton published
News If I were a Moomin fan I probably should have guessed it.
The best laptop games
By Wes Fenlon last updated
Updated Perfect games to play on the go with your laptop or on your older system.
How to use the Mirror of Loss in Baldur's Gate 3
By Sean Martin last updated
At a loss Sell some memories for an ability score bonus.
The best Minecraft mods for glorious new worlds
By Lauren Morton, Sarah Richter last updated
Updated! Searching for the best Minecraft mods in 2024? This guide has you covered.
Baldur's Gate 3: Where to find the House of Grief and the Sharran Lookout
By Sean Martin last updated
Warm welcome Bring Shadowheart back to the Cult of Shar.
The next generation of The Sims will finally have some much-needed competition
By Lauren Morton last updated
Life Choices The long-dominant life sim will finally get some competition in its next generation.
Here are the Zenless Zone Zero launch times and release date
By Lauren Morton published
Release Times The next anime action game from Hoyoverse is nearly out—here's when you can start playing.
Polyamory is coming to The Sims 4 for free alongside the Lovestruck expansion pack this month
By Lauren Morton published
News The "romantic boundaries" system will open up your Sims' relationships.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree unlock times and release date
By Lauren Morton last updated
Launch Times The Shadow of the Erdtree launch times are about as arcane a quest to unravel as the game itself.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree guide
By Lauren Morton published
Erdtree All the guides and walkthroughs you need to survive Shadow of the Erdtree and the Land of Shadow.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard leads say it will be 'mission-based' rather than open world, with no fetch quests or busywork: 'You're not going to be gathering shards in the Hinterlands'
By Ted Litchfield published
news I remain in a state of neutral, cautious optimism for Veilguard, and this is a sign they're on the right track.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard can be played entirely offline and won't have microtransactions: 'Our focus is on making this the most complete singleplayer game we possibly can'
By Andy Chalk published
news Game director Corinne Busche said enabling offline play has been "a really big request" from fans.
Let's pour one out for these no-shows we were desperate to see during Summer Game Fest
By Kara Phillips published
Maybe next time Maybe in the next life.
Larian already made the Dragon Age 4 I was hoping for
By Lauren Morton published
Age Killer The gameplay reveal for The Veilguard feels like it hardly wants to be a Dragon Age game at all.
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