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
![The Sims 4 - Beso Rapido, a light blue building with yellow windows and a neon sign on a city corner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBtJoas5Udbfg43u6GbQyC-320-80.jpg)
How to find the 'Wealthy Weirdo' at the Beso Rápido Motel in The Sims 4 Lovestruck expansion
By Lauren Morton published
Room Key This love motel is so discreet you may not even know how to get there.
![The Sims 4 - Two Sims sit close together on the couch sharing a moment while two more Sims in the background have a friendly conversation.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7Wyw5JzPu9CKNnc2rHNKk-320-80.jpg)
We made 5 types of polyamorous families with The Sims 4's new romantic boundaries system and most of them actually work
By Lauren Morton, Sarah Richter published
Poly-bilities Relationships come in all shapes and sizes in The Sims 4 now, and these are just some of the options.
![The Sims 4 Lovestruck - Manuel romantically holds hands with Monica](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DNZUbnDpA2hdDWaCoLro2b-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Elden ring Key art of Messmer the Impaler sitting on a throne](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sc6uFtbEnwSEyiF9V5Mxyf-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Borderlands 3 - Shift codes loot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DgKq5SyxQ36EH89A3VDTAF-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Disney Dreamlight Valley codes - A player smiles and points to a large balloon arch while wearing sparkly mickey mouse ears.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t3yuWGWJdaMxiYXEbccHoG-320-80.jpg)
All Disney Dreamlight Valley codes and how to redeem them
By Lauren Morton last updated
Castle Keys Cash in these Dreamlight Valley codes for free outfits and furniture.
![Donut County - a barn advertising eggs falls into a gint hole in the ground near an orchard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8Jyhzm8eeLjUqukTTYqD8-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Divinity: Original Sin 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/inbLf4eCkxXGwojKMNJQq4-320-80.jpg)
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.
![The Sims 4 - a woman with red hair and a purple top exclaims with excitement](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LKDiFkz7RYQiRkDBCvpkp3-320-80.jpg)
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 - A Sim presents another Sim with a large bouquet of flowers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gcpn4tCs3oyyU9X9g6oEW4-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Magical Delicacy - Flora runs through an open market](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pEdBE7A9EuF8Ky2akqJGFU-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Minecraft texture packs - the John Smith Legacy pack showing a wandering trader in front of a tudor house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BVrTi9XwKcBupvCCFgTn3Y-320-80.jpg)
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
![Minecraft skins header - Anya Forger, Abigail, Venti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Egqms6YdDBDVZUAivHvLha-320-80.jpeg)
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.
![Players in Sky: Children of the Light gathered to watch the announcement of a Moomin collaboration.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mYhzpfa8agsaPrapXDFhSa-320-80.jpg)
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.
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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.
![Baldur's Gate 3 Mirror of Loss close-up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yhzqrrMNw2LdCiKdyeRPgd-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Minecraft mods - Terralith shows off one of its biomes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBdTMenRsk3zZ8QgBX3LuH-320-80.jpg)
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 House of Grief](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DSXYBRPqrCzsShYYK2PsW8-320-80.jpg)
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 Sims 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7TRgyMew2futfPn8SHVV87-320-80.png)
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.
![Minecraft seeds - A narrow but very tall pillar-like island with a village climbing its sides.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5n4kvVbQRBgXgwaSZkuyCR-320-80.jpg)
The best Minecraft seeds for 1.21
By Lauren Morton last updated
Updated! The best Minecraft seeds for survival islands, villages, and cool new biomes at spawn.
![The Sims 4 - Eliza Pancakes stands outside looking delighted and surprised](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EWDrtaJSXdrqfhFdw6R7aH-320-80.png)
The best Sims 4 mods to expand your life sandbox
By Lauren Morton last updated
Modular The best Sims 4 mods add new features large and small, from personality tweaks to endless cheats.
![Zenless Zone Zero — three of the game's characters lounging in (and on) a car between missions.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5EbMiesTmc6Kb9FxacugeD-320-80.jpg)
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.
![The SIms 4 Lovestruck expansion - two sims lean over to kiss lightly outside a neighborhood cafe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BG5neAgLLgcaYYJ5xHeMyV-320-80.jpg)
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.