Carla Carmona -Contributor

Carla Carmona

Contributor

March, 2025
BA in English & Creative Writing | MA in English
RPG, Life Simulation, The Sims
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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

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New Vampire Game on Steam Combines the Best of Valheim with a Focus on Story

This upcoming vampire game on Steam builds on Valheim's open-world depth and setting with its gothic atmosphere and emphasis on how a player can rule.

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One of the Best LEGO Sets Ever Still Can’t Be Fully Fleshed Out in 2026
One of the Best LEGO Sets Ever Still Can’t Be Fully Fleshed Out in 2026

Although a 2024 collab produced one of the best LEGO sets in recent memory, even the most hardcore fans may never complete their collection.

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The Witcher 3's Rumored DLC Would Be Good News for Players but Bad News for Geralt

The rumored 2026 Witcher 3 DLC may bridge the gap to The Witcher 4, but that doesn't necessarily bode well for Geralt's fate.

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New Farming Sim on Steam Looks Like Next-Gen Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing
New Farming Sim on Steam Looks Like Next-Gen Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing

This next-gen farming sim on Steam blends the core of Stardew Valley with the lifestyle fantasy of Animal Crossing on a next-gen tropical island.

As a Cozy Gamer, These are the Spooky and Dark Cozy Games on Steam I’m Most Excited About in 2026
As a Cozy Gamer, These are the Spooky and Dark Cozy Games on Steam I’m Most Excited About in 2026

2026's cozy gaming lineup on Steam is perfect for players who love the comfort of cozy games with a touch of mystery, darkness, or spookiness.

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Hitting the Motherlode The History of The Sims’ Most Iconic Cheat
26 Years Later, The Sims’ Most Iconic Cheat Is Still Burned Into Every Player’s Brain

Motherlode is the most recognizable cheat in The Sims, but even the most hardcore Simmers might not know that it wasn't always a part of Sims history.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Just Fumbled Two Golden Opportunities in Favor of a Movie That’s (Probably) Older Than You Are
Disney Dreamlight Valley Just Fumbled Two Golden Opportunities in Favor of a Movie That’s (Probably) Older Than You Are

Disney Dreamlight Valley's recent update added a classic Disney character, but it ignored 2 box office hits that could have been better fits.

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If Dispatch Season 1 Could Redeem Flambae, I’m Ready For Season 2 to Salvage Its Most Unlikable Character

Dispatch's character arcs prove that the game knows how to handle redemption. But Season 2 can redeem Season 1's most dislikable character yet.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 Update is Right Around the Corner, Yet Its Coolest Feature Has Flown Under the Radar
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 Update is Right Around the Corner, Yet Its Coolest Feature Has Flown Under the Radar

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 update has many excited about bulk crafting or Resetti’s Reset Service, but the standout feature is an item.

What to Expect From The Sims in 2026
What to Expect From The Sims in 2026

With The Sims 4 entering its 12th year, Project Rene lurking about, and persistent rumors, 2026 could be a pivotal year for The Sims franchise.

Players Can Unlock All Premium Content For This Sims Game, But There's A Catch
Players Can Unlock All Premium Content For This Sims Game, But There's A Catch

For a brief window, one Sims game is unlocking all standard and premium Build Mode and Create-A-Sim content for free — but there's a huge catch.

One of Nintendo's Best Games is Getting the LEGO Treatment in 2026, But It's a Mixed Bag (1)
One of Nintendo's Best Games is Getting the LEGO Treatment in 2026, But It's a Mixed Bag

Despite one of Nintendo's best games having a successful LEGO crossover with numerous sets in 2025, its rumored 2026 LEGO release looks slim.

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Rumor Patrol Could 2026 Finally Be the Year Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Its Next‑Gen Overhaul
Rumor Patrol: Could 2026 Finally Be the Year Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Its Next‑Gen Overhaul?

As rumors about Red Dead Redemption 2's next-gen gain traction, multiple factors point toward 2026 being the perfect year for RDR2's next-gen debut.

PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars
PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars

Although Wizards of the Coast has kept its 2026 roadmap under wraps, Dungeons & Dragons fans should remember 2 spring dates for major celebrations.

Every LEGO Harry Potter Set of 2026 Feels Like a Victory Lap, and I Can't Stop Celebrating
Every LEGO Harry Potter Set of 2026 Feels Like a Victory Lap, and I Can't Stop Celebrating

LEGO Harry Potter turns 25 in 2026, and its upcoming January releases make that milestone feel like a celebration.

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Every Funko Dungeons and Dragons POP Coming in 2026, and How I'd Rank Them
Every Funko Dungeons and Dragons POP Coming in 2026, and How I'd Rank Them

I'm so incredibly excited for the Funko x Dungeons & Dragons POP collection releasing in spring 2026, that I've ranked them to make the wait easier.

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I've Played Over 460 Hours in Baldur's Gate 3, and Here's How I Rank the Companions

Baldur's Gate 3's companions live rent free in my head, but I can be objective enough to rank them based on story, significance, combat, and romance.

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How the Warlock Has Evolved in Every Dungeons and Dragons Edition (& What That Means for Its Upcoming Video Game)
How the Warlock Has Evolved in Every Dungeons & Dragons Edition (& What That Means for Its Upcoming Video Game)

Dungeons & Dragons' Warlock class has undergone a significant evolution since 1e. That legacy can set up the upcoming D&D game, Warlock, for success.

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I’m One of the Thousands of Players Jumping Into Divinity Original Sin 2 After Baldur’s Gate 3—And I’m Struggling (1)
I’m One of the Thousands of Players Jumping Into Divinity: Original Sin 2 After Baldur’s Gate 3—And I’m Struggling

I'm playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 to hype myself up for the new Divinity, but the more I play it, the more I wish I were playing Baldur's Gate 3.

What is the Best Sims Game?
What is the Best Sims Game?

The Sims franchise has gone through significant changes in its 25 year run. But which game stands out as the best Sims game in the series?

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