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
Project 007: Everything we know about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell last updated
Feature James Bond origin story Project 007 is an upcoming action game worth keeping your eye on in 2024
Black Friday Meta Quest deals 2024 - what to expect for this November
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday 2024 Black Friday Meta Quest deals could be worth preparing for in 2024, so we're rounding up everything we expect from this November.
Contraband: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Contraband is a co-op heist game set in a fictional 70s locale, and we're already excited
BioShock 4: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature It's been almost 5 years since BioShock 4's announcement, and information is still sparse
Homeworld 3 recaptures the tone of the classic RTS while realigning it with a new generation
By Edge Staff published
Preview Big in 2024 | Homeworld 3 recaptures the atmospheric feel of the classic RTS with substantial additions
Perfect Dark: Everything we know about the Xbox Series X exclusive so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Perfect Dark's upcoming reboot is on its way from Tomb Raider publisher Crystal Dynamics
Upcoming CD Projekt Red games: From Cyberpunk Orion to a new Witcher trilogy
By Josh West last updated
Feature With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty out the door, it's time to start getting excited about a new slate of Witcher games
Upcoming Bethesda games: From Indiana Jones to Elder Scrolls 6
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature With Starfield out the door, it's time to start looking towards the new Indiana Jones game and Fallout 5
With Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Don't Not is mixing action-RPG combat with challenging, Life Is Strange-style choices
By Heather Wald published
Preview Big in 2024 | Don't Nod is pushing into uncharted territory in 2024, and we can't wait to see more of it in action
I don't play Animal Crossing: New Horizons anymore, but it still does one thing for me every year that no other game can
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I still turn to Animal Crossing: New Horizons to mark the same occasion each year
Lake Season's Greetings is the perfect way to unwind and get into the holiday spirit
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Lake Season's Greetings had me delivering the Christmas spirit as a mail carrier in a quaint, snowy town
10 games like Stardew Valley that’ll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature If wholesome farming RPGs are your bag, these games like Stardew Valley should keep you busy
Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed a corner of my heart, and I haven't felt this way about a game for almost 10 years
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Baldur's Gate 3 consumed me this year in a way that no game has since Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age 2
10 games like GTA you need to play while waiting for GTA 6
By Iain Wilson last updated
Feature Games like GTA: Whether it's the fast cars or the loaded guns you love, here's everything you need to check out
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty guide to surviving Dogtown
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide The Phantom Liberty expansion adds loads to Cyberpunk 2077, including a new, twisting story full of choices
10 indies that might have gone under your radar this year
By Heather Wald published
Feature Best of 2023 | This year saw the release of some fantastic indie games that are well worth checking out
Nintendo Year in Review: Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom leads the charge in what could be a swansong year for Switch
By Heather Wald published
Feature Opinion | 2023 has been a strong year for Nintendo, but what's next?
I returned to Cyberpunk 2077 for the romantic hangouts in update 2.1, but stayed to rediscover a new Night City
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | A quick flyby visit to Night City in an old save persuaded me to start over fresh
The best multiplayer Switch games you can play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List 25 best multiplayer Switch games for online and offline play
We used the Florida Man Birthday Challenge to learn more about GTA 6’s Leonida and got more than we bargained for
By Iain Harris published
Opinion Grand Theft Advent | Come share in our wisdom
Best local multiplayer Switch games
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games
I'm going to play GTA 6 as I've played all the other GTA games over the past 20 years, as a law-abiding citizen
By Heather Wald published
Grand Theft Advent Grand Theft Advent | Who needs to complete missions when you can chill in your pad, go to the cinema, or stop at traffic lights?
10 games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Seek the best games like Skyrim if you're ready to retire from being the Dragonborn
The Day Before: Everything we know about the canceled survival shooter
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature The Day Before hit early access on December 7, and its developer announced it was shutting down four days later
Baldur's Gate 3 is our Game of the Year, and that wouldn't be possible without the developer's expert worldbuilding: "The biggest challenge is to keep the player interested"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Best of 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3's worldbuilding and storytelling work together to bring to life an unforgettable adventure