Nyah Payne
List Article Writer
Contributing since August, 2023
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About Nyah Payne
Nyah Payne has been playing games since she was little, and writing for even longer! She graduated from Falmouth Univeristy with a degree in Game Development: Writing, getting to combine her two biggest passions. She spent three years in gorgeous Cornwall developing video games, researching the industry, and writing detailed articles about games. A great deal of thanks is owed to her team mates and lecturers who made the experience so fulfilling, and the work she produced can be seen on her website.
Now she is thrilled to continue her journey writing about video games and other media for Game Rant. A huge fan of anything fantasy, horror, or post-apocalypse, she has a particular love for branching narratives. She is also a huge nature lover, and will always be happy to discuss that one animal from that one piece of media that is just too cute for its own good!
Favorite Games
My current favourite game is Baldur's Gate 3, as seen by the amount of articles I write about it! I am also a huge fan of the Supermassive Games, and both branching narratives and horror games. My favourite genres lie somewhere in between fantasy and post-apocalyptic horror!
Industry Focus
I enjoy writing both about and for video games, with most of my articles talking about compelling narratives, particularly those that branch! These are also what I tend to write in my free time.
Favorite Console
I've grown up with many a console, from Xbox to Nintendo, and I do a fair bit of PC gaming, but I'm really a PlayStation girl at heart. Some of the incredible narrative PS exclusive games really tip it in their favour for me!
Latest Articles
Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Rings You Can Get In Act 2, Ranked
There are plenty more enchanted rings to pick up in act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3 that are sure to give players an edge following on from the first act.
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Best Rings You Can Get In Act 1, Ranked
Enchanted rings in Baldur's Gate 3 can provide players with handy perks, and there are plenty to pick up, even in Act 1.
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Things To Do Before Going To Act 3
Act two of Baldur's Gate 3 raises the stakes from the first act. These missable encounters are worth experiencing before the third and final act.
Baldur's Gate 3: 8 Best Lightning Spells, Ranked
Baldur's Gate 3 has some shockingly good lightning spells for when players want to get trigger zappy on their foes, but one spell outranks them all.
10 Best Platform Games On Itch.io, Ranked
Itch.io can be the best place to find some underrated masterpieces, no matter what genre of game players are looking for, including platforming games.
Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Things To Do Before Going To Act 2
There is a lot to pack into Larian's RPG, but some stops are definitely worth making before progressing past the first act of Baldur's Gate 3.
10 Great D&D Campaigns For Mystery & Suspense
For D&D groups who are looking for a mystery experience, look no further than these campaigns, perfect for fantastical sleuths.
10 Best Mobile Games For Long Journeys, Ranked
Thanks to the incredible experiences available on mobile, gaming is more portable than ever. These mobile games make great additions to long journeys.
10 Games That Subvert Expectations In Their Intro Boss Fights
Some games establish that they will be subverting expectations from the very first boss fight. Here are some of the best examples.
10 Great Games For Haptic Feedback, Ranked
Haptic feedback refers to the sense of touch utilized by video games. Many use haptic feedback to great effect to improve immersion.
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Areas You Might Have Missed In Act 3
Baldur's Gate city proper in act 3 is appropriately expansive, both above and below the ground. As such, there are many areas players may have missed.
The Outlast Trials: Every Trial, Ranked
The Outlast Trials have plenty of primary trials to put players through, especially with the latest addition.
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Familial Relationships, Ranked
Baldur's Gate 3 establishes some powerful and emotive familial relationships, sometimes vital to the plot, but which families come out on top?
Baldur's Gate 3: Hardest Fights In Act 3
As the final act in Baldur's Gate 3, it is no surprise that it has some of the hardest fights. These should be tackled with caution and preparation.
10 Most Evil Choices You Can Make In A Video Game
Many video games that take player choice into account will allow players to make some truly evil decisions, pushing the boundaries of morality.
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Allies In The Final Battle, Ranked
The final battles in Baldur's Gate 3 allow the player to summon various allies to join them on the battlefield. These ones provide the best support.
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Summons, Ranked
Magic within Baldur's Gate 3 means that most players will be able to summon something to aid them in battle, but some summons prove to be more useful.
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Characters That Should Have Lived
Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to change the course of the story for most characters but, unfortunately, some are just destined to die.
10 Best Games That Focus On Exploration Of Microscopic Worlds
There are many games exploring vast worlds, but what about the games that operate on a smaller scale? These are some great games set in tiny worlds.
10 Best Games That Incorporate Philosophical Dilemmas
For players who want a video game equivalent of the trolley problem, these titles will place them in some serious philosophical quandaries.