Heather Wald
I started out writing for the games section of a student-run website as an undergrad, and continued to write about games in my free time during retail and temp jobs for a number of years. Eventually, I earned an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University, and soon after got my first official role in the industry as a content editor for Stuff magazine. After writing about all things tech and games-related, I then did a brief stint as a freelancer before I landed my role as a staff writer here at GamesRadar+. Now I get to write features, previews, and reviews, and when I'm not doing that, you can usually find me lost in any one of the Dragon Age or Mass Effect games, tucking into another delightful indie, or drinking far too much tea for my own good.
Latest articles by Heather Wald
Life is Strange devs talk Lost Records: Bloom and Rage's protagonist, story, and choices: "looking at the world is a big part of the interactivity in our game"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | Exploring Lost Records: Bloom and Rage with creative director Michel Koch and executive producer Luc Baghadoust
The 10 best zombie games that will munch your brain
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Features Success in the best zombie games is simple: remove the head or destroy the brain
The 25 best PS Vita games of all time
By Darran Jones last updated
Best List The best PS Vita games that helped transform Sony's powerhouse of a portable console
After 700 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I'm playing Dragon's Dogma 2 with Astarion at my side
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | The pale elf has come to Vermund
Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide to help you master the Force
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Master the ways of the Jedi with our Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide covering tips, walkthroughs, and secrets
Dragon's Dogma 2 has helped me tackle my anxiety in a way few RPGs have managed to, and it was completely unexpected
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I tried out Dragon's Dogma 2 to see what its story was all about, but stayed for the sense of adventure
The 25 best PSP games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List The best PSP games you should play today, from Half-Minute Hero to Lumines
Hellblade 2: Everything you need to know about Senua's Saga
By Kevin Scully last updated
Features Hellblade 2 sees an empowered Senua bringing the fight to Iceland
Upcoming indie games for 2024 and beyond
By Heather Wald last updated
Features The most exciting upcoming indie games that should be on your radar in 2024 and beyond
Star Wars Outlaws being sandwiched between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi is a stronger pull than the Force
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | This is the Star Wars setting I'm looking for
Upcoming Switch games for 2024 (and beyond)
By Sam Loveridge last updated
From Nintendo exclusives to ports, there are still plenty of upcoming Switch games on the horizon
After watching the Fallout TV show, I've never been so ready to return to the wasteland in Fallout 4
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Fallout 4 update and Fallout TV show are giving me the perfect excuse to return to Bethesda's RPG
The best Fallout games, ranked
By Heather Wald last updated
Features We rank the best Fallout games to decide which one rules the Wasteland
My obsession with the Stardew Valley 1.6 update changelog is making me nostalgic for physical game manuals
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Waiting for the latest Stardew Valley 1.6 update to hit consoles has me reminiscing about game manuals
The best single-player games to play right now
By Alex Avard last updated
Features From blockbuster hits to indie gems, these are the best single player games we'd recommend right now
Star Wars Eclipse: Everything we know so far about the new Quantic Dream game
By Josh West last updated
Features The studio behind some huge narrative games is bringing us Star Wars: Eclipse
The best Yakuza games, ranked
By Dom Peppiatt last updated
Features From Kiryu to Kasuga, the best Yakuza games pit you against Japanese crime lords in action packed beat-em-up dramas
The best strategy games you can play right now
By Heather Wald last updated
Features The very best strategy games will have you scratching your skull in no time
The best farming games to help you reap what you sow
By Louise Blain last updated
Features Don't have a cow! The best farming sims are here for all your cozy methodical needs
The best battle royale games to prove you're number one
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Best list Only the best battle royale games to leave you the last man standing
The best 4X games to play on PC and console
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List When it comes to the best 4X games, only the grandest of strategies will do
Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew Valley creator's next game
By Heather Wald last updated
Features Our Haunted Chocolatier hopes have been stoked following the developer's latest Stardew Valley update
Best PS4 exclusives that you need to play
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features From God of War to The Last of Us, these are the best PS4 exclusives you need in your library