
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

Fallout 5: Everything we know so far, and what we hope to see
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Fallout 5 is the next big Bethesda game coming after The Elder Scrolls 6, but there's not much we know about it yet

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

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

The Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide All the latest Elder Scrolls 6 news and rumors you need to know as Bethesda keeps namedropping its next RPG

Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update just added the best car in the entire RPG and it's already become my new obsession in Night City
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | As a car fan, my heart is full thanks to Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update

I had to stop playing Ghost of Tsushima after 47 hours, but Ghost of Yotei is winning me back by channeling the coolest anime ever made
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Give me those super smooth lofi beats in Ghost of Yotei

I'm going to play GTA 6 for the side activities above all, and it's got me thinking about the top 5 ways I've always loved spending my time in GTA
By Heather Wald published
Best List As we wait for GTA 6, here are my top 5 picks for the best GTA activities across the entire series

I've put over 900 hours into CD Projekt Red's RPG, and these are the best Cyberpunk 2077 gigs I always love replaying
By Heather Wald published
Best List Here's my pick of the best Cyberpunk 2077 gigs in Night City

New games 2025 and beyond: The biggest video game release dates for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, Switch, and more
By Josh West, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming Here's all the new games and release dates of 2025 to help you catch up or plan ahead for July and beyond, from Mafia: The Old Country to Borderlands 4

Upcoming Switch 2 games for 2025 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming From Metroid to Elden Ring, here's all the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games to look forward to in 2025

Be it a new Animal Crossing or Fire Emblem, I can't justify buying a Switch 2 without Nintendo meeting me halfway on this wishlist
By Heather Wald published
Opinion My Switch 2 game wishlist might just convince me to finally invest in Nintendo's latest console

The Legend of Zelda and Red Dead Redemption 2 have whetted my appetite, so I've found the 7 best cooking games to tuck into
By Heather Wald published
Best List Get your pots and pans at the ready for my pick of the best games for cooking

I'm entering my mailman era with these 5 delivery games, and Death Stranding 2 is entirely to blame
By Heather Wald published
Best List Love Death Stranding 2? Well, be sure to check out this list of the best delivery sims next

Everything we know about The Duskbloods
By Andrew Brown last updated
Guide Bloodborne is reborn in The Duskbloods, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with extra-sharp fangs

Last-chance Prime Day Meta Quest deals 2025: The best offers still live and what you need to know
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day Meta Quest deals could save you money on a headset or a new accessory. The offers are here, and I've found the best ones.

Steam Next Fest 2025: all the dates, details, and everything else you need to know
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Steam Next Fest is back, so here are all the dates, times, and details to know about the event

Last-chance Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals 2025: The best offers still available now
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day Kindle deals are up and live. Here's what to grab during the official sale.

The best Sims 4 expansion packs to buy right now
By Emma-Jane Betts, Rachel Weber last updated
Best List To celebrate the release of the Enchanted by Nature pack, here are the best Sims 4 expansion packs to play in 2025

Last-chance Prime Day PC deals 2025: The best offers still live
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day PC deals will return soon, and I've rounded up all the info you need to know about this year's big summer sale, and a list of last year's best offers.

Spilled! is one of the best short indie games I've played in a long time, and it's as relaxing as it is meaningful
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | If you need something to unwind right now, Spilled! is an hour-long pixelated delight

I've spent six hours exploring the Steam Summer Sale with our Games Editor, and these are the 10 best games on discount I'd recommend so far
By Emma-Jane Betts, Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated
Best List Here's a list of the best Steam Summer Sale games of 2025 to pick up first

10 Games like The Sims 4 that will let you live a virtual life
By Heather Wald, Miri Teixeira last updated
Best List Here are the best games like The Sims to play right now while we wait for inZOI

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