
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

Project Rene: Everything we know about the future of The Sims
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Project Rene won't be a traditional Sims 5 game, and it isn't replacing The Sims 4 either

Upcoming Star Wars games: Every new Star Wars game announced so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming These upcoming Star Wars games from various acclaimed developers are coming soon to a galaxy near you

I've spent 60 hours turning Assassin's Creed Shadows into a Pokemon game, and my hideout has never been better
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Gotta pet and collect 'em all

Nintendo Switch 2 design – the biggest changes and features revealed so far
By Andrew Brown last updated
Guide Our first look at the Switch 2 has revealed plenty of changes to the original Switch, including one particularly mysterious button

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

In Date Everything, I fell head over heels for the velvety voice of a washing machine, flirted with a vacuum, and met some hanger himbos
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Just 2 hours with Date Everything was enough to convince me this dating sim is going to be my next obsession

The 25 best online games to play today
By Kevin Scully last updated
Best List From Fortnite to Helldivers 2, here's our pick of the best online multiplayer games that'll let you go head-to-head with friends and strangers alike

Best open world games to play right now and completely forget real life exists
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Get lost in the best open world games to play now, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Red Dead Redemption

The 25 best PS1 games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List Let's wind back the years to look at the 25 best PS1 games from Sony's ground-breaking games console

Best Saturn games of all time from Die Hard Arcade to Panzer Dragoon Saga
By Darran Jones last updated
Best List The 25 best Sega Saturn games, from Die Hard Arcade to Panzer Dragoon Saga

The best Xbox One games of all time to play now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Thanks to the best Xbox One games, you're never far from a masterpiece

The 25 best Steam games for 2025
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Here are the very best Steam games to play in 2025, whether you love RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, extraction shooters, or puzzle games.

22 years since Kirby Air Ride dominated my GameCube, I'm ready for the Switch 2 sequel to rekindle that magic
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I've been hoping for a new Kirby game since Forgotten Land, but nothing could have prepared me for Kirby Air Riders

South of Midnight: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide South of Midnight is finally here, so here's everything you need to know before picking it up!

The 25 best FPS games to play in 2025
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list Shoot sharp in the best FPS games of all time, from Half-Life to Halo 2

25 Games like Minecraft to play that will let your imagination run wild
By Alex Avard last updated
Best List Whether you're looking to build a world or simply survive in one, these are the best games like Minecraft to play today

The Best Metroid Games of All Time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Ranking Samus Aran's greatest adventure with the 10 best Metroid games, from Metroid to Metroid Dread

The 25 best games on Game Pass for Xbox and PC
By Josh West last updated
Best List Here are the best Xbox Game Pass games worth your time in 2025, from day-one releases to 360 throwbacks

Witchbrook's gameplay finally showed off the magical Stardew Valley-like life sim that's been 8 years in the making, and it was worth the wait
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | It's been a long time since we had an update on Witchbrook, but the showing during the Nintendo Direct enchanted me all over again

It took me over 20 hours to unlock Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a Kofun turned out to be the perfect training ground
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I completed a Kofun puzzle in Assassin's Creed Shadows that proved to be the best introduction to Yasuke

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

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

Forget the hidden blade: if you're not yeeting enemies in Assassin's Creed Shadows, you're missing out
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I refuse to stop kicking opponents in Assassin's Creed Shadows because it's easily the best ability in the RPG

I've spent 20 hours in Assassin's Creed Shadows chasing drip and decor, and it's proving to be my biggest source of motivation in the RPG
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Snapping up the best armor, weapons, and ornaments is shaping my open-world approach in Assassin's Creed Shadows
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