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

Reflecting on Assassin's Creed's romances has me looking forward to "the more developed relationships" in Assassin's Creed Shadows
By Heather Wald published
Opinon Opinion | I'm excited to discover what it'll be like to find love in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Afterlove EP is a Persona-tinged mix of rhythm game meets visual novel, and its characters really steal the show
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | Afterlove EP explores love, loss, creativity, and grief in a beautiful manga-inspired art style

The best thing about State of Play was Konami's new Inside-like platformer that promises to let me "truly understand what it feels like to be an octopus"
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I can't wait to dive into Konami and ZDT Studios' new platformer

10 Games like Firewatch that'll take you on a journey
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If you're ready to leave the Wyoming wilderness for adventures new, these games like Firewatch will help you broaden your horizons

Trying to be a good person in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is like playing the RPG in hard mode, but I wouldn't have it any other way
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 keeps trying to encourage me into a life of crime, but I'm trying to stay good and true

Games like Mass Effect to get swept up in
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From third-person shooters to space RPGs, these games like Mass Effect will scratch that Shepard-shaped itch

After 10 years, I can't wait to see how Assassin's Creed Shadows has built on Assassin's Creed Syndicate
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I'm replaying Assassin's Creed Syndicate - here's what it might tell us about Assassin's Creed Shadows

I was worried about starting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 without playing the first RPG, but the opening hour proved I didn't need to be
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Worried about starting Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 without playing the first game? As a newbie, take it from me – you don't need to be

Assassin's Creed Shadows promises to evolve our bases with an RPG twist – and as a longtime fan, it's everything I've been waiting for
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | When a base becomes a home

As BioWare's focus shifts to Mass Effect 5 amid layoffs, it feels like the bittersweet end of an era for Dragon Age
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Dragon Age: The Veilguard closes a chapter in more ways than one

As I await Baldur's Gate 3 patch 8, I'm already planning my next run around a cosmic new subclass
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I can't wait to channel the very stars in the sky and get all cosmic on the Sword Coast

After re-watching the Highlander TV show and movies, I started imagining what a modern-day game adaptation could look like - and now I want it
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Can't stop thinking up ideas for an RPG based on Highlander

The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, Fallout 4 and more turn 10 this year, showing just how massive 2015 was for games
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Looking back on 2015's incredible roster of games

Where to find all 10 Seventh Infantry units in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Find all Seventh Infantry units for your parade in FF7 Rebirth and earn the 7th Assemble trophy

Where to find all the hidden cactuars in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's where you'll find four hidden cactuars you need to photograph in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Who to help on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Who to help and team up with during the fight on the beach in FF7 Rebirth

How to find and catch Piko the chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's how to find the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth chocobo Piko, and be the best wrangler

How to repair the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Grasslands windmill
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Repairing the Grasslands windmill settlement in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth requires some footwork

How to bond in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's how bonds and romance options work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date

Which beachwear outfit to choose in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith

Where to find refurbishment materials in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Johnny
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Find all 8 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth refurbishment materials for the Saga of the Seaside Inn quest

I'm late to the party, but ewe were all right - Cult of the Lamb is fast-becoming one of my favorite roguelikes
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I can't get enough of Cult of the Lambs satisfying mix of base-building, ritual sacrifices, and roguelike action

After 3 years away from The Sims 4, it's finally the game I've been waiting to play
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Rediscovering The Sims 4 after 3 years is like getting to know an old friend all over again
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