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

The Last of Us 2 ending explained
By Alex Avard last updated
Feature All the questions and character fates we're still left with by The Last of Us 2 ending

The best 4X games to play on PC and console right now
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List From Civilization to Stellaris, these are the 20 best 4X games to pick up and play today.

The Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide A complete guide on all the latest news and updates around The Elder Scrolls 6

Best Xbox exclusives you need to own
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Ranking the best Xbox exclusives to play right now, from Fable to Avowed

The 25 best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List Chills and thrills await in the best horror games

The 25 best roguelike games to play right now
By James Bentley, Austin Wood last updated
Best List Try, die, and try again in the best roguelikes to play right now, from Hades 2 to Blue Prince

PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature The list of PS5 exclusives keeps getting longer, and we've got each one right here for you as 2026 approaches

"Just making a cozy game isn't enough to heal a person": Why Wanderstop and its blend of introspection and tea-making has stayed with me throughout 2025
By Heather Wald published
Year in Review Year in Review 2025 | Speaking with Ivy Road founder and writer and director Davey Wreden about Wanderstop's comforting, dark infusion

Every upcoming video game movie you need to know about in 2026 and beyond
By Bradley Russell, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming From Mortal Kombat 2 to Elden Ring, here's the latest news on all the upcoming video game movies in the works

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Everything you need to know about the new Switch game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Metroid Prime 4 is finally here, so here's everything you need to know before buying it for yourself!

The Best Metroid Games of All Time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Our ultimate ranking of the 10 best Metroid games to help you separate the wheat from the chaff

The 10 best FromSoftware games you should die with today
By Joe Donnelly last updated
Best list From Elden Ring and Dark Souls, get punished with the best FromSoftware games of all time

The 15 best Switch 2 games to play right now
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Best List Explore the best Switch 2 games the new Nintendo handheld has to offer, from Hades 2 to Donkey Kong Bananza

Upcoming Switch games for 2026 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Sam Loveridge last updated
Upcoming With only one upcoming Switch game coming before the new year, 2026 can't come soon enough

The 10 best games like Hollow Knight to play after you beat Silksong
By Samuel Horti, Miri Teixeira last updated
Best List Silksong is now out in the wild, but these games like Hollow Knight will keep you busy after you play Team Cherry's latest

Best PS5 games: The 25 greatest PlayStation 5 games ranked
By Josh West last updated
Best list From Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to Helldivers 2, here's the best PS5 games you need to play right now

Upcoming horror games for 2025 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming Steel your nerves for these upcoming horror games, from Resident Evil Requiem to a new Halloween game

Cyber Monday retro deals 2025: console, handheld, and accessory discounts still around
By Phil Hayton last updated
deals Cyber Monday retro deals are a rap, but there are still some console, handheld, and accessory offers to be had.

Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2025: display discounts still lingering
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday gaming monitor deals are still around, so you'll want to check out remaining display discounts for a last-minute bargain.

The best Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals that are still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are almost over, so here's what we've found so far

This Cyber Monday deal takes Breaker special edition Xbox controllers down to a record low price, and I honestly can't decide which color to get
By Heather Wald published
Deals Save $30 on special edition Xbox controllers this Cyber Monday, with record-low prices on Breaker gamepads.

Best Black Friday board game deals 2025, from new favorites to beloved classics
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday board game deals are bringing some fantastic discounts this year, here are all my top picks.

Black Friday iPad deals 2025: the best sales available now
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Deals Black Friday iPad deals will return in November, and 2025's offerings already look exciting.
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