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

The Sims 4 cheats: Every cheat code and life hack you need
By Lauren Morton last updated
Updated! All of the Sims 4 cheats for each expansion, all in one convenient place.

Monster Hunter Wilds' true difficulty isn't the battles: it's navigating the horrible menus
By Lauren Morton published
Menu Madness Please someone release me from submenu hell.

How to transfer your GTA 5 save file to GTA 5 Enhanced and accept Rockstar's Online Policies if needed
By Lauren Morton published
Lifesaver You may need to load up GTA Online even if you only want to transfer your story mode saves.

There's 'sort of' sex in Inzoi, its developers tell terminally horny life sim players asking about getting freaky and watching their Zois shower
By Lauren Morton published
News A live developer AMA surfaced more details, including a safe-for-work discussions of sex.

Monster Hunter Wilds finally makes sense to my Dark Souls-pilled brain thanks to the Dual Blades
By Lauren Morton published
Bae Blades Mobility struggles begone: I main dual blades now.

The best Minecraft texture packs
By Lauren Morton last updated
Updated! We've rounded up all of the best Minecraft texture packs for both Java and Bedrock

Inzoi just announced a global showcase in March to detail its pricing, roadmap, and DLC plans ahead of launch
By Lauren Morton published
News Inzoi has been nothing short of extremely communicative, but there are still questions to answer.

Monster Hunter Wilds guide: all the monster strategies and multiplayer explainers you need
By Lauren Morton last updated
Field Guide Get prepped for Low Rank, High Rank, and beyond.

Fallout season 2—what we know about the next season set in New Vegas
By Kara Phillips last updated
Get ready When might the new season arrive and who's returning to the party?

Inzoi's wild karma system can turn cities into literal ghost towns that you have to cleanse, game director says: 'If too many ghosts appear in the city, new Zois cannot be born'
By Lauren Morton published
News Mind your alignment or your city may be overrun with spirits.

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 Sims 4 is finally bringing the burglar back to the series after a decade away
By Lauren Morton published
News Burglars, police, and burglar alarms are all coming to the base game in an update today.

Desktop pets are so back, baby!
By Lauren Morton published
Idle Animals I can't believe desktop pets are actually back and they're more fun than the early 2000s.

The 34 best Minecraft skins to give your avatar a cool new look
By Lauren Morton last updated
Dress sense Check out the 34 best Minecraft skins based on video games, anime, and even a few memes.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion includes a ton of cross-pack play that I'm pretty psyched for
By Lauren Morton last updated
Rise and Grind Along with new commercial and residential combo lots, you can open businesses compatible with other expansions you own.

Too many RPGs don't get that 'choices that matter' isn't just about cause and effect, but Avowed does
By Lauren Morton published
Bio where? I want choices that matter to me, not just to the game.

Inzoi is really trying to eat The Sims 4's lunch by including seasons in its base game instead of locked behind a DLC
By Lauren Morton published
News Inzoi's game director explains how seasons and weather-appropriate outfits are going to work.

All Baldur's Gate 3 romance options: who you can pursue
By Lauren Morton last updated
Baldur's Date Unlock a romance with any of the main origin characters and some of your other party members, too.

Avowed starmetal locations and Forged of Star-Stuff completion rewards
By Lauren Morton published
Rock Star It will take you most of the game to complete this quest, so be patient.

The best uniques in Avowed that you can grab early in the game
By Lauren Morton published
Name brand Don't wait around to have great gear in Avowed—you can grab some pretty cool weapons within the first few hours.

How to save Fior mes Ivèrno in Avowed
By Lauren Morton published
Fire Drill There's a secret quest and a hidden threat lurking in Emerald Stair that you won't want to miss.

Delemgan Queen stealth route in Avowed: How to get the adragan heart without fighting her
By Lauren Morton published
Stalk-er You can get an audience with the queen peacefully with a little bit of stealth.

How to romance Kai and complete his Battle Scars companion quest in Avowed
By Lauren Morton published
Heroes in arms Help Kai confront his past and imagine a new future.
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