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
After 400 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I made one big decision that led me to a Lord of the Rings-style battle
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion| Sometimes it really does pay to try new things in Baldur's Gate 3
Cyber Monday gaming chair deals 2023: the last few discounts available
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming chair deals are dying out - here's what you can still get in the discount aisles.
Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2023: All the biggest discounts still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are winding down, so here are the best ones
These are the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals I've seen so far
By Benjamin Abbott published
Cyber Monday Check in with the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals here
I had the time of my life playing as a frog with a magnifying glass who solves mysteries for a living
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is the silliest adventure mystery game around
Super Mario RPG is so delightfully goofy that I'm gutted I've missed out on its off-brand humor for almost 30 years
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | As a dedicated role-playing game fan, I couldn't wait to dive into Super Mario RPG – and it didn't disappoint
Assassin's Creed Mirage is getting permadeath and New Game Plus, which could change the way I play
By Heather Wald published
Features Opinion | New additions to Basim's adventure could up the stakes
Baldur's Gate 3's most challenging trophy is also its most morally rewarding
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The trials and tribulations of earning the "Leave no one Behind" trophy in Baldur's Gate 3
10 Activision Blizzard franchises we'd love to see reborn at Xbox
By Heather Wald last updated
Features Now that Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, what could that mean for older games?
Alan Wake 2's shifting realities and case boards demonstrate how to do dual protagonists right
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I'm completely obsessed with Alan Wake 2's most novel and creative feature
Games like Genshin Impact to play when you get tired of Teyvat
By Rachel Weber last updated
Features Anime delights await in these games like Genshin Impact
15 best Mario games of all-time
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best List The best Mario games will keep you busy if you're waiting to pick up Super Mario RPG
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora release date and everything we know
By Josh West last updated
Features All the latest Avatar Frontiers of Pandora news and gameplay details ahead of its December launch
I've turned Alan Wake 2 into a detective pen-and-paper RPG and I'm having the time of my life
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Just call me the Alan Wake 2 notetaker
Figuring out what the N7 Day 2023 teaser means for Mass Effect 5 is sending my fan theory brain into overdrive
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Mass Effect 5 teaser has me once again ruminating on what lies ahead
There was one Alan Wake 2 location I couldn't wait to visit, but it proved to be pure nightmare fuel
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Alan Wake 2's caffeinated theme park certainly woke me up… just not in the way I was expecting
Baldur's Gate 3 has normalized multiple playthroughs like no other game in recent memory – why?
By Joe Donnelly published
Opinion Opinion | The GR team explores why so many Baldur's Gate 3 players are willing to jump straight back in after the credits roll
The Origins in Baldur's Gate 3 open up a world of possibilities that I would love to see more RPGs do
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Baldur's Gate 3 Origins bring added depth and scope to an already densely packed RPG
The 25 best FPS games you can play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list From Apex Legends to Valorant, here are the best FPS games to play today
Jusant review: "A memorable journey you won't regret going on"
By Heather Wald published
Review
I'm a true scaredy-cat, but I still can't get enough of horror games like Until Dawn and The Quarry
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I love Supermassive's lineup of horror games, even if I am bad at handling scares
Karlach's heartache in Baldur's Gate 3 spoke directly to my own isolation, and it caught me totally off guard
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Karlach's story in Baldur's Gate 3 affected me in a way I could never have anticipated
Oops, I've turned Baldur's Gate 3 into a soap opera RPG because I can't stop flirting with everyone
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | When you can't decide who has your heart, things can get a little messy in Baldur's Gate 3