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
The wildest GTA 6 trailer fan theories so far
By Heather Wald published
Grand Theft Advent Grand Theft Advent | With a new trailer comes more GTA 6 fan theories for what's ahead in Rockstar's upcoming adventure
This time-looping adventure with Undertale vibes is one of the best RPGs I've played this year
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | In Stars and Time is one of the best RPGs of the year and I'll never forget my time with it
The Bonnie and Clyde dynamic of GTA 6's lead characters could pave the way for the series' most unique high-stakes story yet
By Heather Wald published
Grand Theft Advent Grand Theft Advent | The GTA 6 protagonists look set to be close partners-in-crime, and I'm so here for it
15 games like Animal Crossing that are so wholesome it hurts
By Heather Wald last updated
Features Games like Animal Crossing for when you're sick of Tom Nook or just love Animal Crossing so much you just want more
Every indie game shown at Day of the Devs Game Awards Edition 2023
By Heather Wald published
Features Feature | Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 digital showcase was packed full of exciting new indie games
The 5 most impressive things about the GTA 6 trailer
By Joe Donnelly published
Opinion Opinion | The GamesRadar+ team takes a closer look at what makes Vice City tick
The complete GTA timeline: Every Grand Theft Auto game so far in chronological order
By Heather Wald published
GRAND THEFT ADVENT Grand Theft Advent | Now that we have concrete date for the GTA 6 trailer, let's remind ourselves where the series has been
Resisting the Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3 is the most fulfilling RPG experience
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Going against the Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3 is the most satisfying way to experience the story
After seeing the Shadow of the Colossus-worthy fight and elven side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, I'm sold on Capcom's new RPG
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | In a year stacked with RPGs, Dragon's Dogma 2 put on a big showing that has me sold for its release in 2024
After 400 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I made one big decision that led me to a Lord of the Rings-style battle
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion| Sometimes it really does pay to try new things in Baldur's Gate 3
Cyber Monday gaming chair deals 2023: the last few discounts available
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming chair deals are dying out - here's what you can still get in the discount aisles.
Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2023: All the biggest discounts still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are winding down, so here are the best ones
These are the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals I've seen so far
By Benjamin Abbott published
Cyber Monday Check in with the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals here
I had the time of my life playing as a frog with a magnifying glass who solves mysteries for a living
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is the silliest adventure mystery game around
Super Mario RPG is so delightfully goofy that I'm gutted I've missed out on its off-brand humor for almost 30 years
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | As a dedicated role-playing game fan, I couldn't wait to dive into Super Mario RPG – and it didn't disappoint
Assassin's Creed Mirage is getting permadeath and New Game Plus, which could change the way I play
By Heather Wald published
Features Opinion | New additions to Basim's adventure could up the stakes
Best two-player Switch games that let you team up with a friend or family member
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features The best two-player Switch games for multiplayer mayhem
Baldur's Gate 3's most challenging trophy is also its most morally rewarding
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The trials and tribulations of earning the "Leave no one Behind" trophy in Baldur's Gate 3
10 Activision Blizzard franchises we'd love to see reborn at Xbox
By Heather Wald last updated
Features Now that Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, what could that mean for older games?
Alan Wake 2's shifting realities and case boards demonstrate how to do dual protagonists right
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I'm completely obsessed with Alan Wake 2's most novel and creative feature
Games like Genshin Impact to play when you get tired of Teyvat
By Rachel Weber last updated
Features Anime delights await in these games like Genshin Impact
15 best Mario games of all-time
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best List The best Mario games will keep you busy if you're waiting to pick up Super Mario RPG
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora release date and everything we know
By Josh West last updated
Features All the latest Avatar Frontiers of Pandora news and gameplay details ahead of its December launch