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
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What we want from GTA 6 Online
By Tom Hatfield, Morgan Park, Lauren Morton last updated
Fast & Furious More heists, better voice chat, and customizable homes—how GTA 6 Online could be something special.
![Baldur's Gate 3 companions - Jaheira standing in the sunlight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgbYwuZSgwdhUct8JzJp49-320-80.jpg)
New PC games from 2023: last year's upcoming releases
By Lauren Morton last updated
Upcoming Games Our release date schedule for PC's biggest 2023 games.
![Disney Dreamlight Valley - a player wearing cat ears and a sweater takes a selfie pointing nervously to a rainbow Valley Visits teleporter while MIckey and Goofy pose nearby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ANEfc4d9qCKT8JSStmS3YW-320-80.jpg)
Disney Dreamlight multiplayer: how to unlock valley visits
By Lauren Morton published
Valley Visits Here's how to get started visiting friends in Dreamlight Valley and what you can (and can't) do together.
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Every trailer and announcement from The Game Awards 2023
By Lauren Morton published
recap A skimmable list of every trailer and announcement from Geoff Keighley's big yearly awards show.
![The Day Before - A closeup face shot of a player character from The Day Before, with snow clinging to his beard and recent wounds healing on his face.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h94zmv3npa8ADDMMvTc7N3-320-80.jpg)
The Day Before launch time: when you can play the open world survival MMO
By Lauren Morton last updated
Daybreak The much-anticipated zombie survival game is finally landing.
![The Sims 4 - A Sim points to a blueprint on a table while another sim looks on, thinking, wearing overalls and a tool belt, and work hat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QsmPacfmCWbNzuG4VGb6pU-320-80.jpg)
Sims 4 players have found what might be a build mode bug but we're all hoping is a new feature
By Lauren Morton published
News Old apartments are now more editable than ever, and I really hope it's on purpose.
![Snacko - A black pixellated cat in a pastel 3D world waters a patch of turnips](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fmkFyRNj7NMgZLwWtQt45a-320-80.jpg)
Cat-egorically cute farm sim Snacko stealth launched today and I'm already digging these cozy kittens
By Lauren Morton published
News Snacko turned up to the Wholesome Games stream to announce its surprise early access launch.
![An image of Lester from GTA 5, surrounded by computer hardware.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cx8bkTCDcjm3Jfaf6Vnpr4-320-80.jpg)
Place your bets: Will GTA 6 release on PC on the same day it does on consoles?
By Christopher Livingston published
🎲🎲🎲 On the one hand: why wouldn't they? On the other: why didn't they with Grand Theft Auto 5?
![Games like Pokemon: Cassette Beasts - a viper monster uses a poison attack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aihLLZki7hdzK3XitxUjgC-320-80.jpg)
The best games like Pokémon on PC
By Lauren Morton last updated
Catch 'em all The best games like Pokémon games on PC that will let you collect creatures to your heart's content.
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The 25 Most Wanted games, as revealed in PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted
By Lauren Morton published
PCGS: MW For our very first PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted edition on November 30th, we counted down the 25 games our panel of experts, The Council, is eager to play.
![Ichiban Kasuga wears a Hawaiian shirt and fights a man weilding a machete modeled after Danny Trejo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nzVLo5piAqcRAkdsFmMbhn-320-80.jpg)
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth debuts Daniel Dae Kim's voice work and Danny Trejo's unforgettable face
By Lauren Morton published
news Ryu Ga Gotoku swings for another star-packed cast in Infinite Wealth.
![An EMT checks the pulse of a wounded individual in Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SnN7ZtgzxiUrsdKcBuUbhW-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming job sim Ambulance Life is putting the public in your capable, paramedic hands
By Lauren Morton published
News The upcoming game from Police Simulator developers will cast you as a first responder.
![Echoes of the Plum Grove - a flat Paper Mario-style character stands in a small crop garden outside a wood house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eLjujvdkihhwCYtwaXQpRR-320-80.jpg)
Super cute colony farm sim Echoes of the Plum Grove is inspired as much by Oregon Trail as Stardew Valley
By Lauren Morton published
News I admit I didn't have "colonial Paper Mario" on my farm life sim Bingo card.
![PC Gamer Cyber Monday products on a teal background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SYeqBeJki8mNvDtNLtvvJQ-320-80.jpg)
The best Cyber Monday deals on our favorite gaming gear
By Lauren Morton published
The best deals you can get on our favorite things.
![PC Gamer Black Friday deal - An Alienware Aurora R16 tower on a teal background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/edRqZVhyDwrHVUuME63efT-320-80.jpg)
This Black Friday gaming PC deal is the best value Alienware machine you can get right now
By Lauren Morton published
This Alienware build pairs a solid GPU and CPU together for $200 off.
![Anode Heart - a pixelated side-on battle where a firey wolf pup throws a fireball at a plant monster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AhRkAiay4cxKzzQfKLevv4-320-80.jpg)
Classic Digimon fans are digging this creature catching RPG I almost missed last week
By Lauren Morton published
News I'm glad I didn't overlook this delightfully retro monster taming game.
![Three crooks holding guns while cars drive from an explosion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JrJSdcXyi6sFnNdnLcxVGK-320-80.jpg)
8 things we want from GTA 6
By Christopher Livingston published
wishlist Better NPCs, less sprawl, a well-written female character, official mod support, and more.
![The Sims 4: For Rent reveal trailer--a large pink apartment building with Sims partying on a terrace](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M6hDNDz4XeCRiZVUUozVF5-320-80.jpg)
I'm thrilled that Sims 4 builders are already sharing the most adorable townhomes ahead of the For Rent expansion
By Lauren Morton published
News The Sims 4's next expansion is finally another one the Build Mode dorks can really dig into.
![The Sims 4: For Rent - a landlord Sim fires a big laser at a levitating vase](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uzNtrMwPKPJEwUhEeQopKU-320-80.png)
Landlords will just steal your stuff if you don't pay rent in The Sims 4: For Rent expansion
By Lauren Morton published
News Maxis showed off a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming For Rent trailer and things just keep getting more horrifying.
![Inzoi reveal treailer - a character with a bob, wearing a white tshirt smiles while walking down a city street](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9CiPBNzxP4Pm9T3MG4Afij-320-80.jpg)
The most ridiculously pretty Sims competitor yet got announced this week
By Lauren Morton published
News It's got a forgettable name, but inZOI is an impressive-looking upcoming life sim.
![Howl - A yellow and green ink art style with a grid map, a yellow character with a bow shoots an arrow at a wolf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kbpRKXLR9S8MRmKY3ALCsg-320-80.jpg)
Folklore strategy game Howl is a turn-based puzzle for perfectionists
By Lauren Morton published
News Howl surprise launched this week and has a demo to boot.
![The Game Awards 2023 nominee announcements - Geoff Keighley wears a suit jacket and gestures with a smile while standing in an empty theater](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RA4pEWQapZmu6LX9N4AfY4-320-80.jpg)
Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 lead The Game Awards with 8 nominations each
By Lauren Morton published
News This year's Game Awards are pretty dominated by the big stars.
![The Sims 4 - Bella Goth wearing an expensive necklace and dress, looking smug](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iVnLrPpeKGAqPgA5yuRcJR-320-80.jpeg)
All The Sims 4 money cheats: how to fix your family finances
By Lauren Morton published
Life Savings Here's how to quickly cheat simoleons into your family's pockets or just make any house free.