
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

Jurassic World Evolution 3: Everything we know so far about the new dinosaur management sim
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Jurassic World Evolution 3 is coming this year, and it promises to bring dinosaur breeding, in-depth customization, and more

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

Free PS5 games: the 10 best titles to enjoy without breaking the bank
By Joe Donnelly last updated
Best Thanks to the best free PS5 games, you don't need a dime to have a blast

Upcoming Bethesda games: every game currently in the works
By Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming Here's all the upcoming Bethesda games on the way in 2025 and beyond, from Elder Scrolls to Fallout

Everwild: Everything we know about the canceled Rare game
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Guide Development of the new Rare game ended on July 2, 2025

Perfect Dark: Everything we know about the canceled Xbox exclusive
By Josh West last updated
Guide The Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics was canceled in 2025

Upcoming Marvel games, from the new Iron Man game to Marvel's Wolverine
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming Every new Marvel game coming in 2025 and next year too, from Arkane's Blade game to Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Donkey Kong Bananza: Everything we know so far about the new 3D adventure coming to Switch 2
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's everything you need to know about Donkey Kong Bananza

The best dinosaur games that are truly T-Rexcellent
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List These are the 10 best dinosaur games you can play right now, from ARK: Survival Evolved to Jurassic World Evolution 2

Every upcoming video game movie you need to know about
By Bradley Russell, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming From The Sims to Elden Ring, here's the latest news on all the upcoming video game movies currently in production

Upcoming PSVR 2 Games: New PlayStation VR2 games for 2025 and beyond
By Heather Wald last updated
Features From exclusives to new ports, here are all the upcoming PSVR 2 games to watch out for

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 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

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

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

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
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