Latest articles by Heather Wald
As Dragon Age: The Veilguard resolves major story arcs and mysteries, the RPG's creative director says that means Dragon Age 5 is a "possibility" for BioWare to "tell any story we want"
News "Say, someday we do a Dragon Age 5, or whatever comes next, I think there's just a feeling of possibility"
9 Temtem tips to help you become the best Tamer around
Guide If you're taking your first steps in the world of Temtem, these tips are here to help
Big Preview: Avowed – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions of Xbox's first must-play RPG of 2025
With access to Obsidian's studio and hours spent playing Avowed, we dive-deep into one of the biggest video games of next year
After 14 years, playing as a Grey Warden again in Dragon Age: The Veilguard feels like such a full circle moment
Now Playing Now Playing | In war, victory, in peace, vigilance
After 330 hours across 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard playthroughs, I'm still trying to perfect one thing - the look of my Inquisitor
Now Playing Now Playing | The greatest test of Dragon Age The Veilguard is trying to recreate my canon Inquisitor in its new and improved character creator
Avowed's flexible combat system represents Obsidian's dedication to player choice: "It's not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us"
Preview Preview | Exploring Avowed's flexible combat system with Obsidian Entertainment
Avowed's party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate 3
Preview Preview | "As a player, I love the companion moments", agrees Avowed's game director, Carrie Patel
Despite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: "Let's bring in all the greatest hits"
Big preview Big Preview | What makes an "Obsidian RPG"? Avowed is about to answer that question
The best Minecraft shaders to make your world look better
Guide Change Minecraft's lighting and atmosphere with these shaders
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character backgrounds remind me of Dragon Age: Origins in the best way possible, and I love them for that
Opinion Opinion | I love how the personal histories in Dragon Age The Veilguard help shape your character
I can't wait for State of Decay 3 for one very big sentimental reason – it's the one zombie survival series I play with my dad
Opinion Opinion | State of Decay is the only zombie survival series I've clicked with, and I can't wait for it to return
Dragon Age The Veilguard finally brings back the dialogue option I always used in Dragon Age 2 and it doesn't disappoint
Now Playing Now Playing | I'm recapturing my favorite role-playing approach from Dragon Age 2 and loving every minute
Life is Strange: Double Exposure's ending hints at the "future plan" Deck Nine has in store, but where will that lead us?
Interview Interview | Max is back, but where will the Life is Strange series go next?
10 years later, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release marks the return of an RPG series that made a lasting impact on my life
Opinion Opinion | Dragon Age is back after a decade and it's got me reflecting back on a series so close to my heart
Life is Strange Double Exposure raises questions about powers in the universe that I've been thinking about for a long time
Opinion Opinion | Max's return has me once again thinking about the nature of powers in the Life is Strange Universe
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels the most rewarding when you're being stealthy, and it captured my heart with one little reference
Preview Preview | I played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for three hours and the attention to detail made my Indiana Jones-loving heart soar
Life is Strange Double Exposure review: "Feels like it's laying the groundwork for something bigger"
Review
One year later, I faced my fears to finish Alan Wake 2 and it changed my perception of survival horror
Now Playing Now Playing | Remedy's creative survival horror became the most rewarding test of personal perseverance
Towers Of Aghasba looks like an open-world mix of Animal Crossing's laid back customization and Breath Of The Wild's exploration
Preview Preview | Towers of Aghasba is an ambitious open-world sandbox adventure releasing in Early Access
Neva is an utterly beautiful and moving adventure with shades of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke
Features Indie Spotlight | Neva took me on an unforgettable journey through a gorgeous world
After Starfield Shattered Space, I returned to my favorite Skyrim expansion and ended up seeing a new side to it entirely
Now Playing Now Playing | I followed my calling and played out an iconic pop culture rivalry in Skyrim
I played the opening chapters of Life is Strange Double Exposure and it felt like reuniting with an old friend
Preview Preview | I'm already wrapped up in the mystery of Life is Strange Double Exposure
Alan Wake 2 took me out of my comfort zone and provided catharsis and reassurance in the most unexpected way
Opinion Opinion | Facing my fears in Alan Wake 2 made me want to find my own way out of the darkness
