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Nyah Payne-Contributor

Nyah Payne

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Qualifications 1st Class BA (Hons): Game Development: Writing
Expertise
Baldur's Gate 3, Horror, RPG
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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 ZXC. 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

Baldur's Gate 3 Auntie Ethel, Alfira, Barcus Wroot
Baldur's Gate 3: 18 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.

Elden Ring Bosses Flying Dragon Agheel, Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon, Commander O'Neil
Elden Ring: 10 Bosses That Are Only Hard The First Time You Face Them

Elden Ring is infamous for its challenging boss encounters, but some interesting ones only pose a threat on a player's first fight.

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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.

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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.

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13 Best Netflix Games

Netflix subscribers have various mobile games available to play. Players with a subscription should give these games a go.

Baldur's Gate 3, Astarion Performing Ascension Ritual, Illithid Minthara, Araj
Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Best Permanent Buffs In The Game And How To Get Them

These buffs will last a player through the whole game and provide a significant benefit to their Baldur's Gate 3 experience.

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Elden Ring: 12 Bosses That Are Very Easy To Miss

The vast world of FromSoftware's Elden Ring hides hundreds of secrets, some of which are entirely optional boss fights that players can easily miss.

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Star Wars: All Lightsaber Colors, Ranked By Rarity

Lightsabers are the quintessential Star Wars weapon, and they are as varied as the characters that wield them. Some colors are rarer than others.

Baldur's Gate 3, Lae'zel, Karlach In Sunset, Shadowheart
Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Character Endings, Ranked

Baldur's Gate 3's branching narrative produces many character endings, but some prove more compelling than others.

Reborn Entrance, Orphanage Entrance, and Courtroom in The Outlast Trials
The Outlast Trials: Every Trial, Ranked

The Outlast Trials has plenty of primary trials to put players through, but some are a little more enjoyable than others.

Baldur's Gate 3, Gerringothe Thorm, Cazador, Thisobald Thorm
Baldur's Gate 3: Hardest Bosses In The Game

Baldur's Gate 3 has some scarily challenging boss fights. For these threats, players should be prepared and have their tactics honed.

A split image of Malus Thorm, Linsella, and Lyrthindor as a Rat in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: 15 Characters You Should Kill

Baldur's Gate 3 players a likely to take down a variety of characters during their playthrough, but some NPCs are more rewarding to kill than others.

Content Warning, Player getting chased by ghost with knife, filming barnacle ball surrounded by lazers, giant monster standing ominously
Content Warning: 10 Scariest Monsters, Ranked

Despite its amusing antics, Content Warning is still a horror game, as these terrifying monsters remind players.

Baldur's Gate 3, Mystra, Myrkul, Vlaakith
Baldur's Gate 3: Most Influential Deities, Ranked

Baldur's Gate 3 takes its lore from the Forgotten Realms, including its deities. They have a huge pantheon, but some are more involved with the plot.

Sargon Firing Glowing Blue Arrow, Ezio On Rooftops, Kyle And Cartman As Superheroes
10 Most Immersive Ubisoft Games, Ranked

Ubisoft's open-worlds are beloved for their breadth and attention to detail, with these titles being some of the developer's most immersive creations.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Reasons To Romance Minthara

The drow, Minthara, is one of the many romance options in Baldur's Gate 3. A slightly more evil love interest, there are many reasons to romance her.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 11 Best Rings You Can Get In Act Three, Ranked

These are the best enchanted rings to find and equip in the third and final act of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 13 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.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 11 Reasons To Romance Shadowheart

There's a good reason why Shadowheart is such a popular romance choice for players in Baldur's Gate 3, and here's a handful for those unconvinced.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 13 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.

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