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

My stealth build in The Outer Worlds 2 has me obsessed with a particular gadget, but every single one has "multiple purposes" because Obsidian didn't want them to be "singular use tools"
By Heather Wald published
Interview On the Radar | We get into the gadgets of The Outer Worlds 2 with Obsidian

Light No Fire: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide Light No Fire is an Earth-size upcoming adventure game where you'll explore, build, and survive a true open world together

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Exploring the best Nintendo 3DS games to celebrate the beloved handheld's finest moments, from Kirby to Phoenix Wright

Spooky Express is an adorable puzzle game that has me mapping out tracks in Trainsylvania to help undead passengers, and it's perfect for Halloween
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | If you're looking for a puzzle game for the Halloween season, Spooky Express is just the ticket

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 guide to thriving on the snowy streets of Seattle
By Iain Wilson last updated
Guide Bloodlines 2 is finally here, and we've got a selection of guides to help you through it

The Outer Worlds 2 review: "The Fallout New Vegas creators have crafted a masterful space age RPG that's willing to play game master to my silliest decisions"
By Heather Wald published
Review

The 10 best survival games to play right now
By Alex Avard last updated
Best list Can you make it in the best survival games? Here's our top 10 to play today, from Atomfall to Palworld.

The 25 best Metroidvania games you can explore today
By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List From combat to platforming, here are the best Metroidvanias to play right now

The best dinosaur games that are truly T-Rexcellent
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List These are the 10 best dinosaur games you can play right now, from ARK: Survival Evolved to Jurassic World Evolution 2

Jurassic World Evolution 3: Everything you need to know about the new dinosaur management sim
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Jurassic World Evolution 3 is finally here, so here's a complete guide on everything about the new dinosaur game before you buy it

The 10 best games like Pokemon for the discerning trainer
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List If you've caught them all, why not catch these games like Pokemon to scratch your trainer itch

Pokemon Champions: Everything we know so far
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Guide Be the very best in Pokemon Champions, a new PvP experience from The Pokemon Works

The ultimate Pokemon Legends: Z-A guide for newcomers to Lumiose City
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Pokemon Legends Z-A is out now, and everything you need to know is here

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

Witchbrook: Everything we know so far about Chucklefish's magical new life sim
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Witchbrook is now coming in 2026: Here's everything else you need to know

Best PC games: The 25 greatest PC games to play right now
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Put the best PC games to the test and make the most of your computer, no matter your genre of choice

The complete Little Nightmares timeline and story recap
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Little Nightmares 3 is out now, so catch up on the full Little Nightmares timeline with our detailed guide and story recap!

The best games like Battlefield you can play right now
By Joe Chivers last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Battlefield around right now

Little Nightmares 3: Everything you need to know about the horror game from Supermassive
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Little Nightmares 3 from Until Dawn developer Supermassive is finally here, so here's a complete guide on what you need to know before picking it up

The 10 best Battlefield games of all-time
By Alex Avard last updated
Best List No matter the theater of war you want to play in, the best Battlefield games have plenty to offer

The best Yakuza games, ranked
By Dom Peppiatt last updated
Best List Kiryu, Kasuga, or Majima? The best Yakuza and Like a Dragon games merge action-packed Japanese crime capers with seriously silly fun

Prime Day Kindle deals 2025: The last remaining offers from October's Big Deal Days
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day Kindle deals are officially over, but here are the last remaining offers you need to know about if you're late to the party.

Prime Day monitor deals are still live, so you've still got a chance to grab display discounts
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day gaming monitor deals are still around, but now that Big Deal Days is over, you'll want to check out any remaining screen savings ASAP.
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