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
![Divinity Original Sin 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t44rpXMZ5PxnGDUDm5auhU-320-80.jpg)
After playing Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2, I'm more convinced than ever that I've found the best power in any RPG
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Playing Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2 has me on the hunt for more RPGs with the power to talk to animals
![Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC artwork showing students on an exchange trip](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bTZmM2v9k6QJqtRW23b9rc-320-80.png)
Ranking the best Pokemon games from worst to best
By Heather Wald last updated
Best list The best Pokemon games from across the generations
![Mass Effect Legendary Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FJKqynHg3qZme5dcw4RcYP-320-80.jpg)
25 Best sci-fi games to travel into the future with
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Feature Only the best sci-fi games from one of the most popular genres of all time
![Star Wars Jedi: Survivor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UTvHfaKhNiH2mCwKCWcJmh-320-80.jpg)
10 best Star Wars games you should play today
By Josh West last updated
Best List See where Star Wars Jedi: Survivor lands in our ranking of the best Star Wars games
![Red Dead Redemption 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YjsmXWxpApzhw8r5NYQuzP-320-80.jpg)
25 best adventure games to get swept up in right now
By Hannah Ryan last updated
Feature From Baldur's Gate 3 to Far Cry, the best adventure games are for the daring
![Upcoming Marvel games - Marvel's Blade](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b25WzutVaspEszT7MboT9T-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming Marvel games, from the new Iron Man game to Marvel's Wolverine
By Josh West last updated
Feature Among the upcoming Marvel games is Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the official title of Skydance Media's new WW2-era game
![Xbox Gaming for Everyone Product Inclusive Framework](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3TUbZJ3uyqTSbGztGHRX5i-320-80.jpg)
Xbox on bringing its inclusivity resource hub to the public: "We can share learnings both ways"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | In conversation with Katy Jo Wright on Xbox's Product Inclusion Framework
![Mass Effect 2 - Garrus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jEPNwAKw74LdkpLUrbGhvQ-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best video game stories ever
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Feature The finest and best video game stories ever, from Mass Effect 2's intergalactic soap opera, to Life is Strange's affecting, grounded drama
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/raiX63RLxeFjny4vaSGDGE-320-80.jpg)
I spent 70 hours trying to get the perfect date with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best girl, and it made me sick to my stomach with nerves
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | After so much build up, I finally got to experience the Skywheel date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
![Best horror games ever - Alan Wake 2 screenshot showing Alan trapped in the dark place under a red light](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zsju3oTDJ7uBhTMc4bNVLY-320-80.jpg)
Best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List Legendary terrors await in the best horror games, from Darkwood to Outlast
![Marvel's Midnight Suns](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zeEWs8pU6e9jScTnYgHR4E-320-80.jpg)
Marvel's Midnight Suns guide and everything you need to know
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Important tips and tricks for Marvel's Midnight Suns, from Friendships to team composition
![Cyberpunk 2077](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NUQui48cWypUEk4sgcEpoJ-320-80.jpg)
Phantom Liberty didn't change my mind about the best Cyberpunk 2077 ending
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Finishing Phantom Liberty cemented which ending in Cyberpunk 2077 speaks to me the most
![Lightyear Frontier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AGHc2649B3FsGyAL6r3YWn-320-80.jpg)
Lightyear Frontier review-in-progress: "The mech offers a novel, refreshing approach to the farming sim genre"
By Heather Wald published
Not yet ratedReview
![Divinity Original Sin 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YFnmFpBvCEgEaXWL4yxHnD-320-80.jpg)
Baldur's Gate 3 convinced me to finally try out Larian's last critically-acclaimed RPG, and it's fast becoming my new obsession
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Divinity Original Sin 2 has been calling my name for years and Baldur's Gate 3 finally made me answer
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8AqRDwyjNeGzQwQ9ZoTNQ-320-80.jpg)
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best cameo isn't a character or a boss fight - it's Remake's best minigame
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Rebirth sees the return of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's mini-game in such a novel way
![Mass Effect Legendary Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ka4aqCHvRTSuKv3aHXcDSP-320-80.jpg)
11 years later, nothing has rivaled the swansong expansion for my favorite sci-fi RPG series
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Over a decade later, I've yet to experience another expansion that affected me so deeply
![Main character from Doki Doki Literature Club Plus playing piano](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oxwJvWvGGjuWqQ46H7FFAo-320-80.jpg)
The best visual novels that'll capture your imagination
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Looking to get lost in a good text-based adventure? Our list of the best visual novels is here to help
![Dave the Diver](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YNgc2zWbLo4wxxwra88cvR-320-80.jpg)
The best Switch indie games you should play right now
By Alysia Judge last updated
Feature The best Switch indie games are a bewitching bundle of monsters and magic
![Cyberpunk 2077](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cSMtnP8LBuNGqXCnmBGH2E-320-80.jpg)
The making of Cyberpunk 2077's metro system: "From day one, we considered the NCART to be a roleplaying feature first and foremost"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | "Everything was put together between Phantom Liberty and the release of Patch 2.1"
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KixE6LnJayL2fRvAeoKA3X-320-80.jpg)
The Queen's Blood card game is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best addition and the RPG's greatest distraction
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Defeating challengers and rising through the Queen's Blood ranks is as enjoyable as it is satisfying
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8PGt7sXkA2gXqJvmiRsZxV-320-80.jpg)
How to bond and get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's how bonds and romance options work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3cYyJmURtwAZC9aU22RcWU-320-80.jpg)
Who to help on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Who to help and team up with during the fight on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth beachwear outfit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oH89hEknpBDsexBvCaodkg-320-80.jpg)
Which beachwear outfit to choose in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith