
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

25 Games like Minecraft to play that will let your imagination run wild
By Alex Avard last updated
Best List Whether you're looking to build a world or simply survive in one, these are the best games like Minecraft to play today

The Best Metroid Games of All Time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Ranking Samus Aran's greatest adventure with the 10 best Metroid games, from Metroid to Metroid Dread

The 25 best games on Game Pass for Xbox and PC
By Josh West last updated
Best List Here are the best Xbox Game Pass games worth your time in 2025, from day-one releases to 360 throwbacks

Witchbrook's gameplay finally showed off the magical Stardew Valley-like life sim that's been 8 years in the making, and it was worth the wait
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | It's been a long time since we had an update on Witchbrook, but the showing during the Nintendo Direct enchanted me all over again

It took me over 20 hours to unlock Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a Kofun turned out to be the perfect training ground
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I completed a Kofun puzzle in Assassin's Creed Shadows that proved to be the best introduction to Yasuke

Forget the hidden blade: if you're not yeeting enemies in Assassin's Creed Shadows, you're missing out
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I refuse to stop kicking opponents in Assassin's Creed Shadows because it's easily the best ability in the RPG

I've spent 20 hours in Assassin's Creed Shadows chasing drip and decor, and it's proving to be my biggest source of motivation in the RPG
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Snapping up the best armor, weapons, and ornaments is shaping my open-world approach in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The 20th Anniversary of the original God of War has me reflecting back on what the incredible reboot achieved 7 years ago
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The 20th anniversary of the original God of War got me looking back at my own introduction to the series in the 2018 reboot

Cabernet is the kind of vampire RPG I've been looking for since Masquerade Bloodlines, and I'm already plotting my next run 6 hours in
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | Cabernet is the kind of vampire RPG I've been after, complete with a morality system and bloodsucking powers

What to expect from Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Pokemon card deals will be here before you know it, so we've got advice on how to take advantage of them

Assassin's Creed Infinity: Everything you need to know about the Animus Hub
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide The Assassin's Creed Animus Hub is here in Assassin's Creed Shadows, here's everything it does

Ranking the best Assassin's Creed protagonists of all time
By Joe Chivers last updated
Best List Before you play Assassin's Creed Shadows, here are the best Assassin's Creed protagonists ever made

10 Games like Assassin's Creed to take a leap of faith on
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Assassin's Creed to play right now

Upcoming Assassin's Creed games: Every new Assassin's Creed game in development
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows has arrived, but there's still plenty of new Assassin's Creed games you need to watch out for

PSA: Clear out your storage space, because Assassin's Creed Shadows' world is so pretty you'll be taking screenshots for days
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | The world and weather of Assassin's Creed Shadows pair perfectly with its photo mode

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

Best Black Friday Xbox deals 2025: The best discounts to expect from this year's sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday Xbox deals are on their way again in 2025, and we've got all you can expect from this year's big sales event when November rolls around.

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

LA Noire eat your heart out: This weird and wildly funny detective game saw me investigate a mysterious dead body as a broke cat in a suit
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | Cat Detective Albert Wilde took me on the weirdest, funniest case

We're only 3 months into 2025, but this year has already been stellar for RPG sickos like me – and it's showing no signs of slowing down
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | This year is already looking very promising for RPGs

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

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.

Avowed and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tap into the same thing that makes The Witcher 3 so compelling – and it's something I'm always looking for in RPGs
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | The most memorable choices in RPGs aren't cut and dry
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