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 Blood of Dawnwalker: Everything we know so far
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide An upcoming vampire RPG from ex-CDPR devs, The Blood of Dawnwalker is expected to launch in 2026

The 15 best simulator games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Two Point Museum to Microsoft Flight Simulator, here's the best simulator and sim games to play today

The 15 best farming games to help you reap what you sow
By Louise Blain, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Best List From Stardew Valley to Fields of Mistria, here are the best farming games to play right now

The 25 best N64 games of all time
By Darran Jones last updated
Best List Looking back on the best N64 games that defined the classic console, from Paper Mario to Banjo Kazooie

25 Best Xbox 360 games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List Counting down the best Xbox 360 games of all time, from Black Flag to Dishonored

The 25 best RPGs you can (and should) play right now
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Best List Ranking the best RPGs, from classics like Assassin's Creed to the punishing Lands Between of Elden Ring

The 25 best Steam games to play right now
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Here are the very best Steam games to play right now, whether you love RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, extraction shooters, or puzzle games.

10 games like Stardew Valley that'll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature There are plenty of games like Stardew Valley if you're craving an immersive farming sim-meets-RPG experience

The 10 best Kirby games to adventure through
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List With over 30 years of adventures, here's the 10 best Kirby games to play right now

Star Wars Eclipse: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature We're still awaiting more Star Wars Eclipse news as we usher in 2026

The 10 best zombie games that will munch your brain
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Best List Cozy up with the best zombies games to play right now in November

The best Battle Royale games to play right now
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Best list From Warzone to Apex Legends, these are the 10 best battle royale games that you can (and should) play today on PC, PS5, Xbox, and more

Marvel's Blade: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Slay it your way in Marvel's Blade, an upcoming Xbox Series X console exclusive from the makers of Deathloop

After 11 years and roughly 1500 hours, Dragon Age Inquisition is still the one BioWare RPG I replay the most
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I adore every Dragon Age game, but 11 years on, I started thinking about why it is that Inquisition is the one I come back to the most

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – Everything we know about the new Naughty Dog game
By Josh West last updated
Guide All the latest Intergalactic news and updates from the developer of The Last of Us

Resident Evil Requiem: Everything we know about Resident Evil 9
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Guide Your complete guide to the Resident Evil Requiem release date, gameplay details, trailers, and all the latest Resi 9 news

The 25 best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List Lose yourself in the best horror games, from Silent Hill to Resident Evil and beyond.

BioShock 4: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide We finally have some fresh BioShock 4 news in 2025

The Witcher 4: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide While we wait for The Witcher 4 release date, here's all the latest news and information from CD Projekt Red on its upcoming fantasy RPG

The 25 best FPS games to play in 2025
By David Meikleham last updated
Best list Shoot sharp in the best FPS games of all time, from Half-Life to Halo 2

The 10 best Halo games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best list From old-school classics to newer entries, the best Halo games show off some of Bungie's most exciting sci-fic shooter experiences

10 Games like Call of Duty that you should play now
By Alysia Judge last updated
Best List Looking for a new FPS? Then you'll want to check out our list of the best Call of Duty alternatives

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Everything you need to know about the new shooter
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Guide Black Ops 7 is finally here and returns us to BO2's dark, tech-dominated future
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