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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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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.
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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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.statically.io/img/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.
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Modern Warfare 3 launch time on PC
By Lauren Morton last updated
CoD Time Set your schedule for Call of Duty's launch time on the night of November 9.
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When to watch the BlizzCon 2023 opening ceremony
By Lauren Morton published
Blizz Is On Here's when and where to catch the keynote for BlizzCon 2023 and what we're expecting to hear about.
![The Sims 4 - a Sim reacting with shock](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F8TtcXAx27t9x7Anwurfdd-320-80.jpg)
The next Sims 4 expansion finally adds functional apartments but also eviction anxiety and malicious mold
By Lauren Morton published
News The next Sims expansion delivers another long-requested feature wrapped in the dire realities of renting.
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Squadron 42: Everything we know about Star Citizen’s singleplayer campaign
By Lauren Morton last updated
Star-studded Get up to lightspeed on Squadron 42's cast members and story details.
![Disney Dreamlight Valley - a player smiles and poses in front of the Disney castle in Dreamlight Valley](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5zuHtLWHDZ7YbECjippdoY-320-80.jpg)
Disney Dreamlight Valley finally announces 'ValleyVerse' multiplayer coming in December
By Lauren Morton published
News You can start inviting friends to your island to chill and trade together.
![Moonlight Peaks - a small vampire poses by a jack-o-lantern in front of their spooky castle and cauldron](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PrRaFJQRBhSWV6ScQK4qZF-320-80.jpg)
The new demo for this cozy vampire farm sim gives you one week to decorate your spooky property
By Lauren Morton published
News The first demo for cute and spooky Moonlight Peaks launched today.
![Minecraft animation - A sniffer and goats stand together on a grassy hill with mountains in the background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Wq9YziR6Yfux4SRBEYhp6-320-80.jpg)
Minecraft mob vote 2023: when and where to vote
By Lauren Morton last updated
Mob Vote All three of this year's mobs have been announced, so don't miss your chance to cast a vote.
![House Flipper 2 - A first-person view of a kitchen area with pink walls and a bar with stools and other decor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JScoxcDjCwexv46jHSXhxg-320-80.jpg)
House Flipper 2's sandbox mode basically looks like The Sims build mode in first person
By Lauren Morton published
News The much-requested Sandbox Mode lets you build houses from scratch and then un-flip them.
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PC Gamer Chat Log Episode 33: Debriefing this year's Top 100 list
By Lauren Morton published
Podcast Mollie and Lauren hash out the successes and grudges of this year's PC Gamer Top 100 list.