
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 best games to play on a laptop right now
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Best List The very best laptop games are about portability and performance, and we've picked out our top 10

The 25 best crafting games for the craftiest gamers among us to play in 2025
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Here are the best crafting games to play right now, from Minecraft to Valheim!

The 10 best dating sims to play right now
By Marloes Valentina Stella last updated
Best List From pigeons to anime outings, here are the best dating sims to get your heart racing

The 10 best Call of Duty games of all-time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best Black Ops 6 gives the best Call of Duty games a run for their money

Hideo Kojima's OD: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Features The latest OD news and updates from Hideo Kojima as we await more on the upcoming horror "experience"

The Outer Worlds 2 is "going deeper and more complex" with its companions, and I'm already making grabby hands at this RPG
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | More reactive and involved companions makes Obsidian's RPG my most anticipated release of the year

Pragmata: Everything you need to know about Capcom's new sci-fi adventure game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide With a surprise comeback during the PlayStation June State of Play showcase, Pragmata is slated to launch sometime in 2026

Steam sale 2025: All the dates, times, and everything else you need to know
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide The Summer sale is on its way, so here's a complete guide of all the dates, times, and details to know about the year's upcoming Steam sales

Resident Evil Requiem: Everything we know about Resident Evil 9
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Guide Capcom is bringing scary back in Resident Evil Requiem, the official title of the upcoming Resident Evil 9

PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features Every PS5-only game you can (or will be able to) play on Sony's latest console

Playing a horror game is my worst nightmare, but these two gnarly farming sims make me want to brave the genre
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | With Grave Seasons and Neverway, the farming life sim genre might finally turn me onto horror

The ultimate Death Stranding 2 guide to the post-apocalypse
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Life doesn't have to be a Beach with our Death Stranding 2 guides hub

All upcoming Hideo Kojima games: Everything in development at Kojima Productions
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming From OD to Physint, there's no shortage of upcoming Hideo Kojima games heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X

Best Xbox Series X games to experience on Microsoft's flagship console
By Josh West last updated
Best List Put your setup to the test with the best Xbox Series X games

The 15 best Switch 2 games to play right now
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Best List Dive into Nintendo's new console with the best Nintendo Switch 2 games, from Mario Kart World to Street Fighter 6

Best PS5 games: The 25 greatest PlayStation 5 games ranked
By Josh West last updated
Best list From Assassin's Creed Shadows to Helldivers 2, here's the best PS5 games you need to play in 2025

25 best adventure games to get swept up in right now
By Hannah Ryan last updated
Best List Explore the best adventure games to play in 2025 if you're craving a whole new world at your fingertips

Mass Effect 5: Everything we know so far about the new BioWare adventure
By Heather Wald last updated
Features All the details on the new Mass Effect game - aka Mass Effect 5

Grounded 2: Everything we know so far about the upcoming survival game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Grounded 2 was just announced, so here's all the latest news before you dive into a new bug-filled adventure

The best LGBTQ+ games to make you feel the love
By William Elisabeth Cuthbert last updated
Best List Can you feel the love tonight? You can in these LGBT-friendly games that put a spotlight on inclusive, powerful stories

If you loved Unpacking like me, you absolutely shouldn't sleep on Camper Van: Make It Home
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | Camper Van: Make It Home is all about the environmental storytelling and immaculate cozy vibes

Upcoming CD Projekt Red games: From The Witcher 4 to Cyberpunk Orion
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty out the door, it's time to start getting excited about a new slate of Witcher games

The Witcher 4: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide While we wait for The Witcher 4 release date, here's all the latest news and information from CD Projekt Red on its upcoming fantasy RPG
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