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

I had to stop playing Ghost of Tsushima after 47 hours, but Ghost of Yotei is winning me back by channeling the coolest anime ever made
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Give me those super smooth lofi beats in Ghost of Yotei

I'm going to play GTA 6 for the side activities above all, and it's got me thinking about the top 5 ways I've always loved spending my time in GTA
By Heather Wald published
Best List As we wait for GTA 6, here are my top 5 picks for the best GTA activities across the entire series

I've put over 900 hours into CD Projekt Red's RPG, and these are the best Cyberpunk 2077 gigs I always love replaying
By Heather Wald published
Best List Here's my pick of the best Cyberpunk 2077 gigs in Night City

Be it a new Animal Crossing or Fire Emblem, I can't justify buying a Switch 2 without Nintendo meeting me halfway on this wishlist
By Heather Wald published
Opinion My Switch 2 game wishlist might just convince me to finally invest in Nintendo's latest console

The Legend of Zelda and Red Dead Redemption 2 have whetted my appetite, so I've found the 7 best cooking games to tuck into
By Heather Wald published
Best List Get your pots and pans at the ready for my pick of the best games for cooking

I'm entering my mailman era with these 5 delivery games, and Death Stranding 2 is entirely to blame
By Heather Wald published
Best List Love Death Stranding 2? Well, be sure to check out this list of the best delivery sims next

Spilled! is one of the best short indie games I've played in a long time, and it's as relaxing as it is meaningful
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | If you need something to unwind right now, Spilled! is an hour-long pixelated delight

After 4 years I returned to Red Dead Redemption 2 and fell into a chaotic rodeo of mishaps as I tried to remember how to be Arthur Morgan
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | My reunion with Arthur Morgan was a buck wild ride in the best way

Donkey Kong Bananza: Everything we know so far about the new 3D adventure coming to Switch 2
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's everything you need to know about Donkey Kong Bananza

The Outer Worlds 2 is "going deeper and more complex" with its companions, and I'm already making grabby hands at this RPG
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | More reactive and involved companions makes Obsidian's RPG my most anticipated release of the year

Playing a horror game is my worst nightmare, but these two gnarly farming sims make me want to brave the genre
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | With Grave Seasons and Neverway, the farming life sim genre might finally turn me onto horror

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
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