Heather Wald is the Evergreen Editor for games at GamesRadar+. Her writing career began on a student-led magazine at Bath Spa University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in English literature. Heather landed her first role writing about tech and games for Stuff Magazine shortly after graduating with an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University. Now with almost seven years of experience working with GamesRadar+ on the features team, Heather helps to develop, maintain, and expand the evergreen features that exist on the site for games, as well as spearhead the Indie Spotlight series. You'll also see her contribute op-eds, interview-led features, and more. In her spare time, you'll likely find Heather tucking into RPGs and indie games, reading romance novels, and drinking lots of tea.
Latest articles by Heather Wald

007 First Light: Everything we know so far about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell, Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated
Guide 007 First Light is the James Bond origin story you've been waiting for – shaken, not stirred

Clockwork Revolution: Everything we know so far
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Guide Here's a complete guide on everything you need to know about the FPS BioShock-like Clockwork Revolution.

Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew Valley creator's next game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide All the latest Haunted Chocolatier news and updates, an upcoming pixel RPG from the creator of Stardew Valley.

The best JRPGs to play in 2026
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Metaphor: ReFantazio to Dragon Quest 11, these are the best JRPGs you can play today

10 best Monster Hunter games of all-time, ranked
By Alan Wen last updated
Best List With Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections now out, we carve up the best Monster games in the franchise you can play right now

If you're feeling Pokemon Pokopia FOMO, this farming adventure lets you explore on the back of a Lapras-like companion
By Heather Wald published
Indie Spotlight

PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features Explore all of the PS5 exclusives right here as we make our way through 2026

Grounded 2: Everything you need to know about Obsidian's Early Access survival game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Grounded 2 is now out in Early Access, so here's all the latest news before you dive into a new bug-filled adventure

Fallout 5: Everything we know so far, and what we hope to see
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide The latest news on Fallout 5 as 2026 gets underway as we await Bethesda's next big sci-fi RPG

Halloween: Everything you need to know about IllFonic's new horror game starring Michael Myers
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide A complete guide on all the latest news and updates for the Halloween video game, IllFonic's upcoming horror title

BioShock 4: Everything you need to know about the next BioShock game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide BioShock 4 news finally dropped last year, and it's still on our minds in 2026

The 10 best dating sims to play right now in 2026
By Marloes Valentina Stella last updated
Best List From pigeons to anime outings, here are the best dating sims to get your heart racing in 2026

The 10 best Battlefield games of all-time
By Alex Avard last updated
Best List No matter the theater of war you want to play in, the best Battlefield games have plenty to offer

The 10 best Resident Evil games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Discover the best Resident Evil games of all time, plucked from the survival horror series' 30-year legacy

I've spent 20 hours in Pokemon Pokopia obsessing over its mysterious world and what it hides beneath the surface
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I'm so invested in the lore of Pokemon Pokopia's world

Best space games which will let you explore the unknown
By Samuel Horti last updated
Best List Discover the best space games available to play right now, from Mass Effect 2 to No Man's Sky

The 25 best fighting games you can play right now in 2026
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best fighting games of all time that will have you pulling all the punches

How to play the Assassin's Creed games in order: chronological and release date
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Guide Here's all the Assassin's Creed games in order of release and chronologically, according to the updated timeline

The 10 Best Forza games of all-time, from Horizon to Motorsport
By Justin Towell last updated
Best List Explore the best Forza games in 2026 before Forza Horizon 6 arrives

Star Wars Eclipse: Everything you need to know about Quantic Dream's new action adventure
By Josh West last updated
Features We're still awaiting more Star Wars Eclipse news as we usher in 2026

The Witcher 4: Everything you need to know about CD Projekt Red's RPG
By Josh West last updated
Guide Even without a release date, The Witcher 4 is one of the biggest new RPGs currently in production

The 25 best Metroidvania games you can play in 2026
By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List From combat to platforming, here are the best Metroidvanias to play in 2026

The 10 best FromSoftware games for those craving crushing defeats
By Joe Donnelly last updated
Best list From Elden Ring and Dark Souls, get punished with the best FromSoftware games of all time
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