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
PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features These are the games you can only play on PS5
Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2024 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features Here's the upcoming PS5 games line-up of top games to have on your radar
Starfield Shattered Space will lean into mystery and horror in a hand-crafted world, because Bethesda wants to remind us that "space is scary"
By Heather Wald published
Preview | The most secretive snakes in the Settled Systems seize the spotlight
Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2024 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features All the new and upcoming Xbox Series X games confirmed to launch this year and further afield
Playing Avowed feels like an Obsidian RPG with Skyrim-like combat, dialog options that reflect your build, and newbie-friendly fantasy lore
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I cast spells as a mage, clobbered enemies as a barbarian, and learned more about the Pillars of Eternity universe
Star Wars Outlaws: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Features Star Wars Outlaws is releasing in a few days, so here's everything you need to know about the new open world game
Life is Strange Double Exposure devs on bringing back Max: "everybody now has the Max in their heads that we have to compete with"
By Heather Wald published
News "It's definitely something we thought about a lot"
After seeing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's stealthy disguises, punchy hand-to-hand combat, and the iconic whip in action, it's one adventure I need in my life
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | "We want the player to really feel that they can take on different obstacles or challenges in many different ways"
The 25 best RPGs you can (and should) play right now
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Best List Ranking the best RPGs, from classics like Assassin's Creed to the punishing Lands Between of Elden Ring
Best space games which will let you explore the unknown
By Samuel Horti last updated
Best List From Elite Dangerous to Outer Wilds, here's the 10 best space games to play right now
Dragon Age The Veilguard: Everything you need to know
By Heather Wald last updated
Features BioWare's long-awaited Dragon Age 4, officially titled Dragon Age The Veilguard is finally on the way
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
Best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List Don't be scared of the best horror games – they can't hurt you (or can they?)
25 Best Nintendo Switch games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features Here are the best Nintendo Switch games you should be playing in 2024
Two Point Museum is packed with customization, discovery, and playful charm: "we want these museums to have a lot more depth to them"
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | After three hours with Two Point Museum, I already feel like a bonafide curator of historical artifacts
The Outer Worlds 2: Everything we know so far about Obsidian's new RPG
By Josh West last updated
Features Xbox-exclusive The Outer Worlds 2 is on the way
Kid Stuff is by far the best trait in Starfield, even if it did lead to a deeply embarrassing encounter in a nightclub
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Having parents in Starfield is one of the biggest highlights of the RPG
The 10 best NES games of all-time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Metroid to Mega Man 2, these are the best NES games to play right now
This gentle, calming gardening life sim is just what I need to decompress and relax
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | The Garden Path is taking me back to my Animal Crossing New Horizons days
Every upcoming video game movie you need to know about
By Bradley Russell last updated
Upcoming From BioShock to Metal Gear Solid, the latest news on the many, many video game movies currently in production
In Starfield, I've resorted to crime in my quest to collect every novelty mug in the RPG
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Forget credits! Novelty mugs are now the greatest treasure in Starfield
The Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features The Elder Scrolls 6 really is still happening
Upcoming Switch games for 2024 (and beyond)
By Sam Loveridge last updated
From Nintendo exclusives to ports, there's still plenty of upcoming Switch games on the horizon