Carla Carmona
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About Carla Carmona
Carla is a writer from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, now based in Atlanta. She’s an Emory alum with both a BA and MA in English, but more importantly, she’s a Pisces with lots of opinions about video games.
Her work has ranged from academic institutions to nonprofits and even Fortune 500 companies, but these days she’s happiest writing about games. As a Contributor for GameRant, she dives into fandoms, industry trends, and the weird little corners of gaming culture. She especially loves picking apart stories in RPGs and analyzing how games shape the way we think about modern storytelling.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably deep into yet another The Sims 4 playthrough (her 2,100+ hours say "sul, sul, GameRant readers"), crying about Shadow the Hedgehog, overanalyzing vampire lore, or flirting with disaster in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Favorite Games
• Baldur's Gate 3
• Pentiment
• Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
• Red Dead Redemption 2
• Super Mario Galaxy
Industry Focus
Is your girlfriend/wife playing it? Carla is likely writing about it.
But in all seriousness, Carla has been covering RPGs and cozy games throughout her time at GameRant with the same energy some people reserve for sports. From mega hits like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Sims to indie needles in haystacks, she's got you covered.
Favorite Movies
• Cabaret (1972)
• Interview with the Vampire (1994)
• Nosferatu (2024)
• In the Mood for Love (2000)
Latest
How Modern Easter Eggs in Video Games Have Changed From the Late 90s, Early 2000s
From playground rumors to Reddit threads, the changing nature of Easter Eggs has shaped how gamers interact with their favorite video games.
What Happened to the 12 Tons of KitKats (According to Gamers)
12 tons of missing KitKats have become an internet phenomenon, and the video game industry has its fair share of memes and theories of what happened.
Every New LEGO Set for April 2026
Despite the fact that April isn't LEGO's busiest month in 2026, these LEGO releases pull no punches: offering a little something for everyone.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is About to Go On a Massive Hot Streak
The hot streak that the Nintendo Switch 2 is experiencing right now doesn't seem to have an end date in sight, especially if recent leaks are true.
Hear Me Out: I'm Glad The Sims & Lofi Girl Collaboration Isn't New DLC
Although The Sims 4 and Lofi Girl collaboration resulted in just a playlist, I think this collab offers players the thing we need right now: a break.
Are You Ready for Hogwarts Legacy 2? Here’s What You Need to Know
Hogwarts Legacy feels all but confirmed, with rumors of potential development taunting and teasing fans of the 2023 hit. Here's everything we know.
Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Confirms a Cut Feature, and I'm Not Okay
Baldur's Gate 3's ambition was limited by time constraints, but learning about this recently confirmed cut feature hurt my tadpole and me.
Invincible VS Just Set an Incredibly High Bar for Its Competitive Gameplay
Recent Invincible VS news suggests that the game will blur the line between gameplay and spectacle, but are some things too good to be true?
Last Chance: Pokopia Players Should Mark Their Calendars for March 26
Pokopia fans have a limited window starting from March 26 to earn a personalized online reward before it disappears forever.
Pokopia's Treatment of Legendary Pokemon is Better Than Most Mainline Games
Pokopia dares to ask an important question that most mainline games won't: what if Legendary Pokémon were rare and mythical instead of guaranteed?
Resident Evil: Leon's One-Liners Vs. Every Major Boss in Elden Ring
If Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy was Elden Ring's Tarnish, he'd likely defeat bosses only with his lethally awful one-liners.
PSA: Don’t Sleep On This Upcoming Metroidvania Sequel
A highly anticipated sequel from a critically acclaimed Metroidvania game is releasing on March 31, after the original barely missed the spotlight.
New Cozy Game on Steam is FarmVille Injected with Minesweeper
A new cozy game launches on Steam in late March, combining the relaxed resource management of FarmVille with the grid-based logic of Minesweeper.
New Tactical RPG on Steam Feels Like Baldur’s Gate 3 Meets Disco Elysium
An upcoming RPG on Steam brings together the best elements of Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3 in a distinctive and creative decopunk setting.
The Sims Just Canceled a New Game, And I'm Shocked But Not Surprised
A new Sims game was just recently canceled by EA, and although its cancellation is sad, it's also unsurprising given The Sims' team's current focus.
All LEGO Animal Crossing Set 77059 Rumors and Leaks Explained
A mid-priced LEGO Animal Crossing LEGO set could be the next addition to fans' collections as early as summer 2026. Here's everything we know so far.
Every Video Game Layoff and Studio Closure in 2026 So Far
The gaming industry is off to a rough start in 2026, with a shocking number of industry layoffs and studio closures affecting developers.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Infernal Rapier Turns One Classic D&D Playstyle on Its Head
The Infernal Rapier is one of Baldur's Gate 3's rarest weapons, but its greatest achievement is defying what spellcasters can do with a melee weapon.
Upcoming Sims Competitor Paralives Needs to Nail Its Most Important Feature
While Paralives has attracted plenty of potential fans thanks to its build mode and avatar-making promises, those features may not be enough.
Forget Inspiration, the D&D College of Spirits Bard Turns Fallen Foes into Healing Power
The College of Spirits Bard in D&D 5e uses necromancy and divination to spin the Bard class on its head: they don't perform, they channel spirits.