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

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

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 that still appears years away from release

I played the opening chapters of Life is Strange Double Exposure and it felt like reuniting with an old friend
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I'm already wrapped up in the mystery of Life is Strange Double Exposure

Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Some of the best offers are still live
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day PS5 deals could be your best bet for grabbing accessories and games before PS5 Pro launches. We've hunted down the best offers for you.

Best games like It Takes Two for co-operative fun
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Best List Here are the best games like It Takes Two to play right now while we wait for Little Nightmares 3

Alan Wake 2 took me out of my comfort zone and provided catharsis and reassurance in the most unexpected way
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Facing my fears in Alan Wake 2 made me want to find my own way out of the darkness

Prime Day Meta Quest deals 2024: The discounts you can still grab
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day Meta Quest deals could save you money on a headset or new accessory. We've scrolled through loads of deals and hunted down the best discounts.

Prime Day PC deals 2024: The last offers still available
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day PC deals are here, and the best offers out there aren't actually at Amazon. We've found the best PC deals for you.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure – everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
News The Life is Strange: Double Exposure release date is almost here, with early access set to begin on October 15

Wonder Woman game: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Warner Bros. Games confirms that the new Wonder Woman game won't be live service

Project Mara: Everything we know so far
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature Ninja Theory is striving to deliver experimental horror in a photorealistic setting in its next Xbox exclusive

Dragon Age The Veilguard has a difficult balancing act to juggle, but I'm more curious about the RPG's direction than ever before
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | With only three major choices making it over from Inquisition, I can't stop thinking about what that means for Dragon Age The Veilguard

Starfield Shattered Space doesn't always play to Bethesda's strengths, but two small side quests did
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Starfield Shattered Space may bring us to the home of the RPG's most elusive faction, but my highlight ended up being two small side quests

Starfield Shattered Space review: "delivers an intriguing opening and strong ending that bookends a lackluster middle"
By Heather Wald published
Review

"Players can explore like they used to in Fallout and Skyrim": How Shattered Space brings the "bespoke goodness" of past Bethesda RPGs to Starfield
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | "We knew very early on that we needed to add an explorable landmass with lots of hand-crafted content"

This Metroidvania where you play as a janitor cat in the afterlife is the purrfect adventure for genre newbies like me
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Crypt Custodian is a Metroidvania full of ghost stories and challenges

Former Tekken and Splatoon 3 devs are behind Hirogami, an action-platformer that's already won me over with its Kirby-like abilities
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Hirogami is a beautiful, creative 3D platformer that aims to capture the nostalgic simplicity of games past

The one feature that put me off playing Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom actually makes me feel like a creative genius
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Tears of the Kingdom makes me feel creative and smart without even trying too hard

After playing Fire Emblem Engage and revisiting Three Houses, I'm yearning for older Fire Emblem RPGs to come to Switch
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Whenever the next Nintendo Direct is, I will once again be getting my summoning circle ready for Fire Emblem Fates, Awakening, and more to come to Switch

Dragon Age timeline and story explained - breaking down the lore in the lead up to Dragon Age: The Veilguard
By Heather Wald published
Feature Here's an overview of the Dragon Age timeline, lore, and story to prepare you for Dragon Age The Veilguard
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