
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

The 10 best Halo games of all time
By Dave 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

The 25 best video game villains you just love to hate
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The most iconic gaming villains of all time, from SHODAN to Pyramid Head

Hades 2 guide: Everything you need to know
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide The third major Hades 2 Early Access update is here, and it looks like v1.0 could be next

Marathon: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide Bungie's new extraction shooter reboot Marathon has been delayed out of its previous September date

Witchbrook: Everything we know so far about Chucklefish's magical new life sim
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Witchbrook made a surprise return during the March Nintendo Direct, and its coming in 2025: Here's everything you need to know

007 First Light: Everything we know so far about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell, Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated
Guide Project 007 is now called 007 First Light, and its explosive full reveal shows car chases, stealth, crocs, and more as it heads for a 2026 release date

The Outer Worlds 2: Everything we know so far about Obsidian's new RPG
By Josh West last updated
Guide With an innovated perks and flaws system on the way, The Outer Worlds 2 wants you to play your way this October

Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew Valley creator's next game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide 2D pixel adventure Haunted Chocolatier is still at large in 2025, but there's plenty to sate your sweet tooth here in the meantime

Borderlands 4: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide It looks like Borderlands 4 is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 as well as Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC

Gears of War: E-Day – Everything we know about the upcoming shooter
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Gears of War: E-Day is heading our way, so here's all the latest news on the upcoming Xbox Series X game

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has quickly become one of favorite adventure games of all-time, and the DLC promises to give me exactly what I want - more of it
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | More Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is all I could have ever asked for this Summer Game Fest

The best Pokemon games, ranked from worst to best
By Heather Wald last updated
Best list Check out our ranking of the 10 best Pokemon games to play right now

The 15 best Mario games of all time
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best List The best Mario games will keep you busy while we wait for the Mario Kart World release date

Best local multiplayer Switch games to play in 2025
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – Everything we know about the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide A complete guide to all the latest news and details about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake

Silent Hill f: Everything we know about the new survival horror game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide From the Silent Hill f release date to gameplay, and all the latest news, here's a complete guide to one of the most exciting upcoming horror games on the horizon

The 25 best Wii U games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Zelda classics to Mario, here are the best Wii U games to play right now

The 25 best multiplayer Switch games you can play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Splatoon to Minecraft here's the 25 best multiplayer Switch games for online and offline play

The Outer Worlds 2 is fixing the first RPG's biggest weakness by improving guns "in every way", and the sci-fi nerd in me is already screaming about the Shrink Ray
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Outer World 2's sci-fi weapons sound rad as hell, and the improvements look like such a step up from the first RPG

Gears of War: Reloaded – Everything you need to know about the Gears of War remaster
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Gears of War: Reloaded is bringing back one of Xbox's most iconic shooters and it's coming to PS5, too

Crimson Desert: Everything we know so far about the upcoming game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Feature Pearl Abyss' hack n' slasher Crimson Desert is on the way in 2025, and it's looking like a bloody good time already

The best free Switch games to play right now
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List The 10 best free Nintendo Switch games you can enjoy without paying

The 25 best Wii games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn, these are the best Wii games to play right now
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