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
Upcoming PSVR 2 Games: Every new PlayStation VR2 game confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature From exclusives to new ports, here are all the upcoming PSVR 2 games to watch out for
Kind Words 2 had me writing comforting words to strangers, but I realized I was writing what I needed to say to myself
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Kind Words 2 demo offered up a little pocket of catharsis I sorely needed
Best Xbox Series X games to experience on Microsoft's latest console
By Josh West last updated
Feature The best Xbox Series X games you need to have in your library
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date and everything we know
By Josh West last updated
PS5-exclusive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is "a fitting way to follow Remake", and it's almost here
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's recreation of the famous Nibelheim flashback makes me extra glad the remake exists
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's reimagining of the Nibelheim flashback immerses you right into it
This Steam Next Fest demo with shades of LA Noire and Tangle Tower saw me play as a gumshoe divorcee duck with a serious bread problem
By Heather Wald published
News Duck Detective: The Secret Salami calls on your powers of de-duck-tion
In every way, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth builds on the bonds that make Remake so special
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's emphasis on party bonds in both story and combat is a fitting way to follow Remake
As a BioShock fan, Judas' promise of influencing the story and characters sound amazing – but what will that look like at launch?
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I always loved BioShock's characters, be they antagonists or allies, and I can't wait to see what Judas does
How to get the best Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Here's how to make the most of this year's Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals
Black Friday CPU deals 2024: What to expect from this year's sales
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday 2024 It's worth reading up on Black Friday CPU deals, here's what you need to know
Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024: Get ready for the sale
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Pokemon card deals are on the way, so here's how to take advantage of them
Avowed's focus on choice and consequence means "most players won't discover 100% of what you've built for them", but Obsidian wouldn't have it any other way
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | In combat, narrative and exploration, Avowed is dialing the choice-factor up to 11
Black Friday Xbox deals 2024: Here's what you need to know
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Xbox deals were great last year, here's what we expect from 2024
Princess Peach Showtime has all of the makings of one of the biggest Switch highlights this year
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | Princess Peach Showtime promises to take center stage on the Switch this year, and it's about time
The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D to deliver an enchanting adventure inspired by classic Nintendo games and Toy Story
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | The Plucky Squire is a creative mix of 2D and 3D that draws from classic Nintendo and retro arcade games
10 best survival games to test your will to live
By Alex Avard last updated
Feature Our picks of the best survival games are a challenging yet rewarding bunch
Skull and Bones: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Ubisoft's pirate RPG Skull and Bones is setting sail shortly
7 years after Skull and Bones first set sail, Ubisoft stays calm: "Our goal remains the same then and now – to deliver an immersive pirate experience"
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | Ubisoft on the road to releasing Skull and Bones this year
Dungeons of Hinterberg is taking us to the Austrian Alps to slay monsters by day and "treat yourself to a spa evening" by night
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | Dungeons of Hinterberg is about to take us on an ARPG vacation "in a place that's fantastical, but also grounded in reality"
Avowed is serving up a slice of magical fantasy, driven by player choice, flexible combat and "gun-slinging mages"
By Heather Wald published
Feature Avowed looks set to continue Obsidian's emphasis on player choice in its fantasy RPG
The 25 best Wii U games
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Yes, there is enough Wii U games for a top 25
The 25 best Wii games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best Nintendo Wii games ever made from Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kind Words 2 is a different kind of social media, it's a social space where you can share your troubles, with no followers or likes
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | "You never have to worry if you're appreciated. You are. Just be here."