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 Life & Death](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GFZYvqKSpcpZDmWVQStLre-320-80.png)
The Sims 4's Life and Death expansion is indeed adding that Grim Reaper career everyone wanted
By Lauren Morton published
News The reveal trailer also detailed funerals, bucket lists, and new ghostly activities.
![Tiny Glade - a small street with an inn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i2CKeQ4XPbkJLZLGpVGion-320-80.jpg)
Tiny Glade won't stop delighting me with new discoveries
By Lauren Morton published
Cozy Collab Tiny Glade's best feature is the way it wants to collaborate with me.
![Reka - a witch walks towards a cabin on top of towering chicken legs at dusk in a forest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6HHzGXv8XpyyNLkqTzkNxE-320-80.jpg)
My 6 favorite creepy cozy games with autumn vibes
By Lauren Morton published
Chilling With so many cozy witch games to pick from, I've conjured up a list of my favorites.
![Starfield: Shattered Space screen - two astronauts standing side by side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gn4nsXDVeHoLV4zf6KQLiK-320-80.jpg)
Starfield: Shattered Space release date and launch times
By Lauren Morton published
Launch Day The release date for Shattered Space is here and this is when you can play.
![The Sims 4 - The Grim Reaper stands in a room that is on fire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X2kx9eP3FkCatD4sq9uK6G-320-80.jpg)
The Sims 4's Grim Reaper event seems pretty neat actually but, surprising no one, it's also very bugged
By Lauren Morton published
News The kickoff for the new log in event is a little more grim than planned.
![The Sims 4 - A Sim looks very sad standing outside in the desert without a shirt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g74N5vifJBVGav7cNJZtUE-320-80.png)
The Sims 4 needs to get stripped to the studs if it's going to be the 'foundation' for another decade of DLCs
By Lauren Morton published
Sinking Foundation The Sims 4 needs some serious TLC to match these ambitions.
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Morrigan looks down upon the player](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aZrkwDpwFg3nQFhU2DEueX-320-80.jpg)
Too many fan service cameos can 'ultimately cheapen the arcs and the authenticity of these characters' says Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director
By Lauren Morton published
News I think this is directed at the Zevran fans, sorry.
![Dragon Age: Th Veilguard - Davrin crouches down to speak to a griffin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nNLW7KUq4y3MzydvNzUG3S-320-80.jpg)
While Dragon Age: The Veilguard's companions will form their own relationships, it sounds like we'll still be able to interfere with them: 'They might come to you for advice, and I can't guarantee you'll give them good advice'
By Ted Litchfield published
news No no, don't get her the Silver Brooch, she clearly wants Chasind Sack Mead.
![Dragon Age Dreadwolf antogonist, Solas the elf, with a huge wolf walking next to him through smoke](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tqHimdDBFdCdoXbuQW6raU-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director says Inquisition's epilogue DLC 'should have been part of the base game'
By Lauren Morton published
News If you're wondering when Solas turned into the bad guy, the answer is in a nine year old DLC.
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard - character customization, qunari face presets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V77zKRhrgYzkAr8ki5vtq6-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character creator fixes my old nemesis from Inquisition: the lighting
By Lauren Morton published
It's lit Finally I won't get catfished by my own character.
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Rook stands in front of a shining mirror wearing armor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdDe6WXhcnUdM5ahsMsgj6-320-80.jpg)
Playing 6 hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard gave me the faith its trailers couldn't: This is the BioWare comeback fans want
By Lauren Morton published
Coming of Age Dragon Age: The Veilguard won me over with its combat and polish, even if the story won't stop holding my hand.
![Sims 5 - Everything we know](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3oEPBGatmjRwWnnnkbTWNj-320-80.jpg)
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.
![The Sims 4 - A sim plays on a computer with a smile](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XBADKQdQdseWC3xShsSyDU-320-80.jpg)
EA says it's going to use AI to fix The Sims 4's really annoying user content gallery
By Lauren Morton published
News The gallery is going to get a reverse image search tool to help find things you actually want without words.
![The Sims 4 - Bella Goth looks smug while money flies from her hands](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B3NFzcg2pr7fF7wPYxdVVS-320-80.jpg)
There won't actually be a Sims 5 because EA is going to 'disrupt the sequel model' by shoving The Sims 4, Project Rene, and two other games into one 'massive Sims platform'
By Lauren Morton published
News The Sims 4 and Project Rene will both be part of "The Sims Universe."
![The Sims 4 - Eliza Pancakes stands outside looking delighted and surprised](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EWDrtaJSXdrqfhFdw6R7aH-320-80.png)
The next Sims game is doing invite-only multiplayer testing this fall
By Lauren Morton published
News We'll likely hear more about Project Rene in January during a Behind The Sims presentation.
![Final Fantasy 16 promo image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WthsR855TPCfdBMyd6t7hW-320-80.jpg)
Final Fantasy 16 PC launch times and release date
By Lauren Morton published
Finally Fantasy Here's when Clive and co finally land on PC.
![Skyrim Anniversary Edition - A character wearing the Creation Club armor set Divine Crusader](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XgYwBpxNYQzAwikiy6di5j-320-80.jpg)
So what is Skyrim Anniversary Edition and what's actually in it?
By Lauren Morton last updated
Definitive Dragonborn What you need to know about Skyrim Anniversary Edition.
![A photo of a Lego build on a table at a convention which replicates Pelican Town from Stardew Valley](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iy7DGGqoyDaiMVGkoPnT3Q-320-80.jpg)
This incredible Stardew Valley Lego build won an award and got a surprise visit from ConcernedApe
By Lauren Morton published
News It took two years to build this giant Pelican Town for BrickCon 2024.
![Fields of Mistria art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kYZ5rfKJ923S4yDDRCpXbE-320-80.jpg)
Fields of Mistria marriage candidates and gift guide
By Lauren Morton published
Quick gifts Get our recommendations on the easiest gifts for wooing all the Fields of Mistria marriage candidates.
![Minecraft - a player holds an artefact while standing beside a camel in a desert.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dYae4Uzo5XKux7ab7aLCpJ-320-80.jpg)
Minecraft is ditching yearly summer updates in favor of smaller, more frequent ones: 'We know that you want new Minecraft content more often'
By Lauren Morton published
News Mojang is changing up the Minecraft release schedule to focus on more frequent updates.
![Sims 4 CC - A sim with blonde and pink hair plaing a computer game next to a boom arm microphone with a pink bedroom.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EfM2MkijynZBYiT9zuupjC-320-80.jpg)
The best Sims 4 custom content for gorgeous Sims and homes
By Lauren Morton last updated
CC Spree The best free Sims 4 CC you can install to turn your Sims into style icons and homes into catalog shots.
![The Sims 4 - a Sim talks with the grim reaper](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iC72Wbve6zfMEZGebnATrJ-320-80.jpg)
The Sims 4's next season of content is business as usual with two kits, a death-themed expansion, and another log-in rewards event
By Lauren Morton published
News The Sims 4 has rolled out a deadly serious list of upcoming DLCs for autumn.
![Disney Dreamlight Valley - a player wearing cat ears and a sweater takes a selfie pointing nervously to a rainbow Valley Visits teleporter while MIckey and Goofy pose nearby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ANEfc4d9qCKT8JSStmS3YW-320-80.jpg)
Disney Dreamlight multiplayer: how to unlock valley visits
By Lauren Morton last updated
Valley Visits Here's how to get started visiting friends in Dreamlight Valley and what you can (and can't) do together.
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