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 horror games for 2025 and beyond
By Louise Blain last updated
Upcoming Don't lose sight of these upcoming horror games, from Killing Floor 3 to Directive 8020.

The 25 best PS3 games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best PS3 games that you should go back and replay today, from Dark Souls to The Last of Us

The 25 best FPS games you can play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list Holster the best FPS games to play in 2025, from Far Cry 6 to Borderlands 3

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

Best PS5 games: 20 essential PlayStation 5 games you need to play
By Josh West last updated
Best list From Cyberpunk 2077 to Helldivers 2, here's the best PlayStation 5 games you need on your radar

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

Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2025 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming All the new and upcoming Xbox Series X games confirmed to launch in the coming months

Upcoming PC games for 2025 and beyond
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming All the hottest upcoming PC games to watch for in 2025, from Assassin's Creed Shadows to Avowed.

Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2025 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Upcoming From GTA 6 to Assassin's Creed, these upcoming PS5 games have you covered no matter your genre of choice

Borderlands 4: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide The latest Borderlands 4 news reveals a new planet, a fresh trailer, and a 2025 release window

Games like Red Dead Redemption 2 to storm the old west with
By Jordan Oloman last updated
List These games like Red Dead Redemption 2 are here to soothe those post-Morgan blues

PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature These are the games you can only play on PS5 and PS5 Pro

Contraband: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide Contraband is a co-op heist game set in a fictional 70s locale that has gone missing-in-action

Ghost of Yotei: Everything we know so far about Ghost of Tsushima 2
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's everything we know so far about Ghost of Yotei, from the setting to its release date window, and more

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

inZOI: Everything we know so far
By Hirun Cryer last updated
Guide inZOI is nearly here, so here's everything that you need to know about the upcoming Sims 4 competitor's release date, gameplay, and more

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
Feature 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

Upcoming Switch games for 2025 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming While we wait for the Switch 2, these upcoming Nintendo Switch games should keep you company in 2025

Light No Fire: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide A fantasy game from the creators of No Man's Sky, where you adventure, build, survive and explore a true open world together

10 games like Life is Strange that are hella good
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If you're ready to take a break from the Life Is Strange universe but you still want to dive into a story-driven adventure, we've got you covered

10 best games like Starfield to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Constellation
By Josh West last updated
Feature Whether it's because you don't own an Xbox Series X or you're looking for something similar, here's 10 great games like Starfield you can play instead
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