
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

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

Little Nightmares 3: Everything we know so far about the new horror game from Supermassive
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Little Nightmares 3 is coming to us from Until Dawn developer Supermassive, and its set to arrive in October

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

The best Zelda games of all time
By David Roberts last updated
Best List From Majora's Mask to Tears of the Kingdom, here are the 10 best Zelda games to play right now

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – Everything we know about the new Naughty Dog game
By Josh West last updated
Guide A complete guide to the latest news and details about Naughty Dog's brand-new IP, a sci-fi adventure that's set to kickstart a new PS5 franchise

The Blood of Dawnwalker: Everything we know so far
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide The Blood of Dawnwalker looks to be the next big RPG so here's all the latest news and details about the upcoming vampire game

The 10 best Halo games of all time
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list From old-school classics to newer entries, the best Halo games show off some of Bungie's most exciting sci-fic shooter experiences

The 25 best video game villains you just love to hate
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The most iconic gaming villains of all time, from SHODAN to Pyramid Head

Hades 2 guide: Everything you need to know
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide The third major Hades 2 Early Access update is here, and it looks like v1.0 could be next
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