Lauren Aitken
The first three games Lauren played on PC were Star Wars: X-Wing, Zoo Tycoon and Barbie Fashion Designer, which explains her love of all things space, strategy and aesthetically pleasing. Lauren recently took over as PC Gamer's Guides Editor after three years of writing many dozens of Destiny 2 guides at VG247, as well as casually trying to shoehorn in The Witcher 3 articles wherever possible. When she's not trying to force everyone to play as a Warlock in Destiny 2, Lauren is either mastering her SEO abilities to help smash the competition, or patting one of her red sons.
Latest articles by Lauren Aitken
![A player character casts a spell](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mKXMHemCq9VbG7J87obSLA-320-80.jpg)
Where to find the dowry in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Ring of fire Are you really going to rob a widower?
![Baldur's Gate 3 Alfira](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cuHFjWE8dJvrwZcqGhGMJ8-320-80.jpg)
Alfira can teach any class to play like a bard in Baldur's Gate 3
By Sarah James published
Lute drop You'll gain proficiency with musical instruments too.
![A close up of Dammon the tiefling in Baldur's Gate 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rciFYG58Fq7G9AUfvCrQjA-320-80.jpg)
Where to find Dammon in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Hidden smith This smith has the key to unlocking Karlach's heart.
![An adventurer standing in front of a treasure chest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DT2RPAZxdoYwFME33S2rE5-320-80.jpg)
Where to find your Baldur's Gate 3 deluxe edition items
By Lauren Aitken published
Lootastic Come and get your loot!
![Baldur's Gate 3 strange ox](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WdSFDWoLzaoSdfPELehjWk-320-80.jpg)
What is the strange ox in Baldur's Gate 3?
By Sarah James published
Oxtremely odd There's something odd with this particular NPC.
![The player character drow elf in baldur's gate 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4E8YikXjacGxGTWoyLsfr7-320-80.jpg)
Where to find the Scuffed Rock in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Rocky start Take your mind off the Mind Flayer with some easy treasure hunting.
![four explorers stand in a green grove](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iu9syKcpQTm585BsEwLYHi-320-80.jpg)
Should you save or raid the Emerald Grove in Baldur's Gate 3?
By Lauren Aitken published
Switching sides Oh no, the consequences of my own actions!
![The player character and their party in Baldur's Gate 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QocPQ5CJcp47pTuN4GDpJ-320-80.jpg)
How to change your party in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Friends forever It's more fun to go fighting with friends.
![Shadowheart trapped in the Mindflayer's pod](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NvvZwegoovfJZNyrodv4tZ-320-80.jpg)
How to rescue Shadowheart and have her join your party in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Rescue me Oooh, pod best friends!
![Sleeping adventurers next to a camp fire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aDD4iFBMA8Ugz9bou6xZmf-320-80.jpg)
How to set up camp and have a long rest in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Fireside It's time to rest up and get chatting with your companions.
![A brain with claws and legs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hgkQMG7m7ZUAE9GmQyM74V-320-80.jpg)
Should you save the brain in Baldur's Gate 3?
By Lauren Aitken published
Dopameme You can change your mind if you want to.
![Lae'zel stands in front of fire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yg8ruT4QQ7ZrS7vZMCNapZ-320-80.jpg)
How to save in Baldur's Gate 3
By Lauren Aitken published
Saving grace Don't lose your progress!
![A speedboat on the water with a sushi restaurant in the distance at night](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X8FDMxgc3EFP5YRWvjrCeQ-320-80.jpg)
Where to find the Cuttlefish skin fragments in Dave the Diver
By Lauren Aitken published
Congealment It's not easy picking the skin off a fish.
![A woman with glasses scowls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iLyk7hszu4TRmKgW2VBfgM-320-80.jpg)
How to hire staff and run the sushi restaurant of your dreams in Dave the Diver
By Lauren Aitken published
Sofishticated What do you call expensive sushi? A raw deal!
![Geralt of Rivia stands in front of a portal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QeWHHxnuthxQafKV2M89jg-320-80.jpg)
The Witcher Season 3 Volume 1 review: An aggressive goodbye to Henry Cavill in a season full of thrills and kills
By Lauren Aitken published
Slay it! Never lost, always found.
![Diablo 4 XP farm - a Sorcerer fighting some ghouls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uaKEoEY4CLt33VfUozTv7b-320-80.jpeg)
The best ways to farm XP and gold in Diablo 4
By Sean Martin last updated
Going gold Get levelled and farm up some cash for the late game.
![Diablo 4 sorcerer build](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8dm9Fu7Q4Z5S3V3ZaMpX4i-320-80.jpg)
Best Diablo 4 Sorcerer build: Burning Meteor for damage and mobility
By Sarah James last updated
In your element The skills and Aspects to grab early on.
![Main character Grace using her newly-awakened Muse powers.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CZs3CS2jGD8nbyjXzj3h6C-320-80.jpg)
16 demos from Steam Next Fest that you need to play right now
By Mollie Taylor published
Demo delights Drowning in a sea of Steam demos? We're here with the recommendations rafter to keep you afloat.
![a scared black cat stands on a ledge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pZVMqHjssG7vNjT3NpcYS6-320-80.jpg)
Little Kitty, Big City is like Untitled Goose Game for cat fanciers
By Lauren Aitken published
Mrow? Having the meowst fun.
![Barbarian build for Diablo 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5K7v5AG8ZCvfY927hoNUgW-320-80.jpg)
Best Diablo 4 Barbarian build: Rend enemies and bleed bosses
By Sean Martin published
Bloody hell Here's the setup you'll need to build yourself a strong bleed-based Barbarian.
![Diablo 4 storefront in village](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pnog9dBk7pTFS8Ju7ULdrA-320-80.jpg)
How to upgrade your healing potion in Diablo 4
By Lauren Aitken last updated
Heal me Git gud (at healing).
![Diablo 4 character close-up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aqvojJqorhnRzivbhZYAqE-320-80.jpg)
Where to find your Diablo 4 pre-order bonuses
By Lauren Aitken, Tyler Colp published
Gifts Get your Blizzard-themed goodies.
![Lilith hovering over a window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CngMoC6teAh4GNSe2GXoDV-320-80.jpg)
How to complete the Unyielding Flesh quest in Diablo 4
By Lauren Aitken last updated
Under your skin You've got some skin in this game.
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