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 20 best classic PC games everyone needs to try today
By Shabana Arif last updated
Best List From Half-Life 2 to Doom, here are the best classic PC games to play right now

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all-time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List With this list of the best 3DS games, you'll never be bored of Nintendo's finest handheld

The best SNES games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From ActRaiser to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, we rank the best SNES games ever made

10 games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Skyrim to play right now while we wait for The Elder Scrolls 6

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

The 25 best FPS games you can play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list Whether solo or in a squad, the best FPS games to play in 2024 promise hours of sharp-shooting mayhem

The best Minecraft shaders to make your world look better
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Change Minecraft's lighting and atmosphere with these shaders

PS5 Pro enhanced games list: all the confirmed PS5 Pro enhanced titles to play today
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Feature The PS5 Pro is finally here, so here's the full PS5 Pro enhanced games list for you to dive into

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character backgrounds remind me of Dragon Age: Origins in the best way possible, and I love them for that
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I love how the personal histories in Dragon Age The Veilguard help shape your character

I can't wait for State of Decay 3 for one very big sentimental reason – it's the one zombie survival series I play with my dad
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | State of Decay is the only zombie survival series I've clicked with, and I can't wait for it to return

The 25 best RPGs you can (and should) play right now
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Best List Ranking the best RPGs, from classics like Assassin's Creed to the punishing Lands Between of Elden Ring

Dragon Age The Veilguard finally brings back the dialogue option I always used in Dragon Age 2 and it doesn't disappoint
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I'm recapturing my favorite role-playing approach from Dragon Age 2 and loving every minute

Life is Strange: Double Exposure's ending hints at the "future plan" Deck Nine has in store, but where will that lead us?
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | Max is back, but where will the Life is Strange series go next?

10 games like Dragon Age to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Thedas
By Heather Wald published
These 10 games like Dragon Age are here for you - whether you're holding out on Dragon Age The Veilguard, or you're looking for similar adventures

10 years later, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release marks the return of an RPG series that made a lasting impact on my life
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Dragon Age is back after a decade and it's got me reflecting back on a series so close to my heart

The 10 best BioWare games of all time
By Jess Kinghorn last updated
Feature Check out the best BioWare games to get stuck into before you play Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Life is Strange Double Exposure raises questions about powers in the universe that I've been thinking about for a long time
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Max's return has me once again thinking about the nature of powers in the Life is Strange Universe

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels the most rewarding when you're being stealthy, and it captured my heart with one little reference
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for three hours and the attention to detail made my Indiana Jones-loving heart soar

Life is Strange Double Exposure review: "Feels like it's laying the groundwork for something bigger"
By Heather Wald published
Review

One year later, I faced my fears to finish Alan Wake 2 and it changed my perception of survival horror
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Remedy's creative survival horror became the most rewarding test of personal perseverance

Towers Of Aghasba looks like an open-world mix of Animal Crossing's laid back customization and Breath Of The Wild's exploration
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Towers of Aghasba is an ambitious open-world sandbox adventure releasing in Early Access

Neva is an utterly beautiful and moving adventure with shades of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Neva took me on an unforgettable journey through a gorgeous world

After Starfield Shattered Space, I returned to my favorite Skyrim expansion and ended up seeing a new side to it entirely
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I followed my calling and played out an iconic pop culture rivalry in Skyrim
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