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 FromSoftware games you should die with today
By Joe Donnelly last updated
Best list From Elden Ring and Dark Souls, get punished with the best FromSoftware games of all time

Learning EA passed on a Dragon Age Remaster "soft-pitch" has ruined me, because Mass Effect Legendary Edition proved how much it could do for the RPG series
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | My kingdom for the Dragon Age Remaster known as "Champions"

The 25 best fighting games you can play right now
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best fighting games to play in 2025 will have you pulling all the punches

I turn to a very specific genre when I'm stressed, so here are the best dog games to play in 2025 in case you need a pick-me-up too
By Rachel Weber last updated
Best List From Nintendogs sequels to Phogs, these are the 10 best dog games to play right now

Contraband: Everything we know about the canceled co-op game
By Josh West last updated
Guide Contraband was a co-op heist game set in a fictional 70s locale that was cancelled in 2025

The best visual novels that'll capture your imagination
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List Looking to get lost in a good text-based adventure? Our list of the best visual novels is here to help

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

The 25 best PSP games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List Dust off your old handheld and relive the best PSP games ever

After starting a second playthrough of Red Dead Redemption 2, I've trapped myself in Chapter 2 and I'm not emotionally ready to move past it
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Two missions and my own feelings stand in my way

The best JRPGs to play in 2025
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Metaphor: ReFantazio to Dragon Quest 11, these are the best JRPGs you can play today

The best Game Boy Color games of all time
By Graeme Mason last updated
Best List The 10 best Game Boy Color games ever made if you want to relive the glory days, from Pokemon to Donkey Kong

I finally tried Minami Lane after seeing over 5,000 positive reviews, and within 4 hours it's already the chillest management game I've ever played
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | Minamai Lane is a cozy, cute management game I can't get enough of

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 best 4X games to play on PC and console in 2025
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List From Civilization to Stellaris, these are the 20 best 4X games to pick up and play in 2025.

The 25 best GameCube games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The best GameCube games feature some of Nintendo's best work, in addition to a host of fantastic third-party titles

Grounded 2: Everything you need to know about the new survival game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Grounded 2 is now out in Early Access, so here's all the latest news before you dive into a new bug-filled adventure

I finally finished Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time in 2025, and I'm in such a state, I've decided to become an NPC who lives a simple farming life
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I've turned Red Dead Redemption 2 into a peaceful farming sim where nothing can hurt me

The 25 best Dreamcast games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List From Sonic Adventure to Soulcalibur, here are the best Sega Dreamcast games ever made

Killing Floor 3: Everything we know so far
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Finally, Killing Floor 3 has landed

The 25 best PS3 games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best PS3 games that you should go back and replay today, from Dark Souls to The Last of Us

The 25 best online games to play today
By Kevin Scully last updated
Best List From Fortnite to Helldivers 2, here's our pick of the best online multiplayer games that'll let you go head-to-head with friends and strangers alike

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

Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update just added the best car in the entire RPG and it's already become my new obsession in Night City
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | As a car fan, my heart is full thanks to Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update
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