
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

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.

What's free on the Epic Games Store right now?
By Lauren Morton last updated
FREE STUFF Stay up to date on what games Epic is giving away each week this year.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds skill trees and levelling guide
By Diego Perez published
Skilling All the special unlocks in each skill tree and how to grind all your skills just a little faster.

The best browser games
By Jupiter Hadley last updated
Browse the best A collection of great games you can play right in your browser.

The best laptop games
By Wes Fenlon last updated
Updated Great laptop games can run on low-spec PCs, fit cozily onto smaller screens, and are perfectly playable with a trackpad.

Baldur's Gate 3 classes and subclasses: how to pick your playstyle
By Lauren Morton last updated
Classy What we know about the D&D classes in Baldur's Gate 3.

New games 2025: All the upcoming pc games you won't want to miss, from big hits to hidden gems
By Lauren Morton last updated
Date Planner The new games of 2025 stack more massive RPGs and open-world adventures against each other.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds' build mode is easily the best I've played since Valheim
By Lauren Morton published
Unboxing Survivalcraft homemakers have beautiful tools right at launch, for once.

Marathon alpha test—how and when to play
By Lauren Morton published
Sprint Bungie's extraction shooter is taking a test run this month and you can sign up to participate now.

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.

6 years after launch, my favorite action platformer Katana Zero is still getting that long-promised free DLC that's 'nearly the size of the base game'
By Lauren Morton published
News At long last, Askiisoft says "everything has started to come together" on the DLC.

Where and when to watch the Triple-i Initiative showcase
By Lauren Morton published
News Over 30 indie studios are coming together for a showcase of announcements again this year.

Project Rene—Everything we know about the next major Sims game
By Lauren Morton last updated
Next Generation Project Rene is still years away, but Electronic Arts has committed to showing off features as it develops.

Shelter's developer is now making a cozy decorating game called Twinkleby
By Lauren Morton published
News Might and Delight are doing something a bit different.

The best co-op games to drag your pals into
By Lauren Morton last updated
Updated! The best co-op games around whether you want a co-op campaign or a hang space for your group chat.

The best games like The Sims for building beautiful characters, homes, and a life full of drama
By Lauren Morton last updated
Live Mas Here's how to get your life sim fix outside the Sims series walls.

The 'Stardew Valley-like' genre desperately needs a real name and I have the perfect answer
By Lauren Morton published
Name Game We can't keep calling them Stardew-like, farmlife without a farm, and "basically Animal Crossing" forever.

Active Infinity Nikki codes for April 2025
By Lauren Morton last updated
Dress Code Here are all the active and expired codes available for Infinity Nikki.

The best Minecraft mods for glorious new worlds
By Lauren Morton, Sarah Richter last updated
Updated! Searching for the best Minecraft mods in 2025? This guide has you covered.

Wicked Whims for Inzoi is just an April Fools joke for now but The Sims' most famous sex mod is probably coming eventually
By Mollie Taylor last updated
news "Full nudity and animated sex scenes," if you're into that kinda stuff.

After another disappointing Project Rene leak I wish EA would finally step in and say anything at all to Sims fans
By Lauren Morton published
News It might not even be a Project Rene leak, and that's the most frustrating part.

The 33 best Minecraft skins to give your avatar a cool new look
By Lauren Morton last updated
Dress sense Check out the 33 best Minecraft skins based on video games, anime, and even a few memes.

How to invite someone over to your house in Inzoi
By Lauren Morton published
Hangouts Hint: hangouts aren't coordinated by phone, for some reason.
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