Heather Wald is the Evergreen Editor for games at GamesRadar+. Her writing career began on a student-led magazine at Bath Spa University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in English literature. Heather landed her first role writing about tech and games for Stuff Magazine shortly after graduating with an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University. Now with almost seven years of experience working with GamesRadar+ on the features team, Heather helps to develop, maintain, and expand the evergreen features that exist on the site for games, as well as spearhead the Indie Spotlight series. You'll also see her contribute op-eds, interview-led features, and more. In her spare time, you'll likely find Heather tucking into RPGs and indie games, reading romance novels, and drinking lots of tea.
Latest articles by Heather Wald

If you loved Unpacking like me, you absolutely shouldn't sleep on Camper Van: Make It Home
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | Camper Van: Make It Home is all about the environmental storytelling and immaculate cozy vibes

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has quickly become one of favorite adventure games of all-time, and the DLC promises to give me exactly what I want - more of it
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | More Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is all I could have ever asked for this Summer Game Fest

The 25 best multiplayer Switch games you can play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Splatoon to Minecraft here's the 25 best multiplayer Switch games for online and offline play

The Outer Worlds 2 is fixing the first RPG's biggest weakness by improving guns "in every way", and the sci-fi nerd in me is already screaming about the Shrink Ray
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Outer World 2's sci-fi weapons sound rad as hell, and the improvements look like such a step up from the first RPG

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the "next frontier" for the series with baby dinosaurs, new creative tools, and a globe-trotting campaign
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | In a first look at Jurassic World Evolution 3, we speak with game director Andy Fletcher

Every new indie game that shadowdropped during Wholesome Direct 2025: From a Sims-like decorating game to a chaotic cooking roguelike
By Heather Wald published
Feature Summer Game Fest | Wholesome Direct 2025 was full of indie delights and these nine games are available to play right now

From a Stardew Valley-like with a horrifying twist to an adventure from the artist behind Journey, these are the Day of the Devs SGF Edition 2025 games I need in my life
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Day of the Devs once again cemented itself as one of my favorite showcases with a host of games for my wishlist

Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 brought us 7 new reveals - here's what they were
By Heather Wald published
Feature SGF | Every game announced at Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition 2025

Jurassic World Evolution 3 officially announced with an adorable trailer filled with dinosaur families and Jeff Goldblum, and it's coming this October
By Heather Wald published
News Jurassic World Evolution 3 is officially coming to bring us more dino goodness this year

Summer Game Fest schedule 2025: dates, times, and where to watch all of the upcoming showcases
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature All of the latest news on the Summer Game Fest schedule for 2025, with a roundup of dates, times, and more

10 games like Dragon Age to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Thedas
By Heather Wald last updated
These 10 games like Dragon Age are here for you - whether you're holding out on Dragon Age The Veilguard, or you're looking for similar adventures

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reawakened a PS2-era phobia that made me quit survival horror in 2003, and I'm still recovering
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Facing Indiana Jones' demons made me face my own

Locomoto is a train management adventure with Animal Crossing vibes and Minecraft-like crafting that's already claimed hours of my time
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | I choo-choo-choose this adorably chill train management adventure

In Oblivion Remastered I returned to a village that has haunted me for years to relive one of the best side quests in the RPG
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | It's every bit as chilling as I remember in Oblivion Remastered

After playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5 for 12 hours, I'm convinced it's the small details that make this an adventure for the history books
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an adventure that rewards you for paying attention to the little things

Forza Horizon 5 landing on PS5 means I'm replaying one of the greatest racing games of all time, and this is the best it's been in 4 years
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 plays like a dream thanks to the DualSense controller

Clearing castles stealthily as Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of the most satisfying challenges in the RPG
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Now that I've mastered castles as Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows, I can't stop doing them

It took 5 months but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is finally on PS5, and I'm begging you to play the best Raiders of the Lost Ark sequel that never was
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is just the kind of adventure I've been waiting for

I've spent 60 hours turning Assassin's Creed Shadows into a Pokemon game, and my hideout has never been better
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Gotta pet and collect 'em all

In Date Everything, I fell head over heels for the velvety voice of a washing machine, flirted with a vacuum, and met some hanger himbos
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Just 2 hours with Date Everything was enough to convince me this dating sim is going to be my next obsession

22 years since Kirby Air Ride dominated my GameCube, I'm ready for the Switch 2 sequel to rekindle that magic
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I've been hoping for a new Kirby game since Forgotten Land, but nothing could have prepared me for Kirby Air Riders

South of Midnight: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide South of Midnight is finally here, so here's everything you need to know before picking it up!

Witchbrook's gameplay finally showed off the magical Stardew Valley-like life sim that's been 8 years in the making, and it was worth the wait
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | It's been a long time since we had an update on Witchbrook, but the showing during the Nintendo Direct enchanted me all over again
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