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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 25 best Dreamcast games of all time

By Nick Thorpe last updated 28 July 25

Best List From Sonic Adventure to Soulcalibur, here are the best Sega Dreamcast games ever made

Best List

Killing Floor 3 screenshot showing a new ZED with a terrifying body augmentation

Killing Floor 3: Everything we know so far

By Emma-Jane Betts last updated 25 July 25

Guide Finally, Killing Floor 3 has landed

Guide

The 25 best PS3 games of all time

By Josh West last updated 25 July 25

Best List The best PS3 games that you should go back and replay today, from Dark Souls to The Last of Us

Best List

The 25 best online games to play today

By Kevin Scully last updated 23 July 25

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 List

Best Wii games: The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword screenshot.

The 25 best Wii games of all time

By Josh West last updated 23 July 25

Best List From Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn, these are the best Wii games to play right now

Best List

Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 update screenshot of V and Johnny sitting in the new Yaiba Semimaru red car

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 19 July 25

Opinion Opinion | As a car fan, my heart is full thanks to Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update

Opinion

Ghost of Yotei screenshot of Atsu with her arms raised as she wields a katana

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 18 July 25

Opinion Opinion | Give me those super smooth lofi beats in Ghost of Yotei

Opinion

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 18 July 25

Best List As we wait for GTA 6, here are my top 5 picks for the best GTA activities across the entire series

Best List

Cyberpunk 2077 screenshot of female V who has blue hair and wears pink trousers and black jacket and sits on the back of a motorcycle before neon skyscrapers

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 17 July 25

Best List Here's my pick of the best Cyberpunk 2077 gigs in Night City

Best List

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 16 July 25

Opinion My Switch 2 game wishlist might just convince me to finally invest in Nintendo's latest console

Opinion

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshot of Link cooking over a campfire

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 16 July 25

Best List Get your pots and pans at the ready for my pick of the best games for cooking

Best List

Death Stranding 2 Sam running through the desert near a derelict city

I'm entering my mailman era with these 5 delivery games, and Death Stranding 2 is entirely to blame

By Heather Wald published 15 July 25

Best List Love Death Stranding 2? Well, be sure to check out this list of the best delivery sims next

Best List

Spilled! screenshot of a boat pushing a big group of plastic bottles through a spill towards the recycling barge

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 11 July 25

Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | If you need something to unwind right now, Spilled! is an hour-long pixelated delight

Indie Spotlight

Promotional artwork for the Steam Summer Sale 2025 which runs from June 26th - July 10th at 10am PT

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 11 July 25

Best List Here's a list of the best Steam Summer Sale games of 2025 to pick up first

Best List

Red Dead Redemption 2 screenshot of Arthur Morgan who has shoulder length hair and a beard and wears a cowboy hat

After 4 years I returned to Red Dead Redemption 2 and fell into a chaotic rodeo of mishaps as I tried to remember how to be Arthur Morgan

By Heather Wald published 10 July 25

Now Playing Now Playing | My reunion with Arthur Morgan was a buck wild ride in the best way

Now Playing

The 25 best video game stories to play right now

By David Meikleham last updated 9 July 25

Best List The best video game stories of all time, from Mass Effect 2's intergalactic soap opera to Life is Strange's affecting drama

Best List

Batman: Arkham Shadow screenshot featuring the city of Gotham

The 15 best VR games you can play right now

By Mark Delaney last updated 9 July 25

List Thanks to the best VR games, you can literally step into the shoes of your heroes

List

Best space games: a screenshot of the game, No Man's Sky.

Best space games which will let you explore the unknown

By Samuel Horti last updated 4 July 25

Best List Psyched for The Outer Worlds 2? The best space games will keep you company 'til launch day

Best List

Xbox Game Studios list: Every studio Microsoft owns and what they are developing

By Josh West last updated 4 July 25

Guide With the Activision Blizzard deal done and plenty of new games on the horizon, here's an updated look at every first-party Xbox Series X exclusive in development

Guide

Free PS5 games: the 10 best titles to enjoy without breaking the bank

By Joe Donnelly last updated 3 July 25

Best Thanks to the best free PS5 games, you don't need a dime to have a blast

Best

Everwild: Everything we know about the canceled Rare game

By Jordan Oloman last updated 2 July 25

Guide Development of the new Rare game ended on July 2, 2025

Guide

Donkey Kong mid-punch in Donkey Kong Bananza, his fur and the mud around him matching the arc of his swipe to give a real sense of momentum

Donkey Kong Bananza: Everything we know so far about the new 3D adventure coming to Switch 2

By Heather Wald last updated 2 July 25

Guide Here's everything you need to know about Donkey Kong Bananza

Guide

Reach screenshot showing a giant mythical robotic-like figure reaching threateningly towards the player, who's hands can be seen from a first-person perspective as they take cover

Upcoming PSVR 2 Games: New PlayStation VR2 games for 2025 and beyond

By Heather Wald last updated 1 July 25

Features From exclusives to new ports, here are all the upcoming PSVR 2 games to watch out for

Features

Minecraft key art showing Steve holding a pickaxe.

The 25 best crafting games for the craftiest gamers among us to play in 2025

By Malindy Hetfeld last updated 30 June 25

Best List Here are the best crafting games to play right now, from Minecraft to Valheim!

Best List

The Outer Worlds 2 screenshot of Aza, a cultist companion with short pink hair who holds a dagger

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 27 June 25

Opinion Opinion | More reactive and involved companions makes Obsidian's RPG my most anticipated release of the year

Opinion

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It’s hard to imagine there are many gamers who won’t enjoy this quick but tactical board game for 2 players
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The Outer Worlds 2 review: "The Fallout New Vegas creators have crafted a masterful space age RPG that's willing to play game master to my silliest decisions"
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Once Upon a Katamari review: "Time traveling cowboy adventures, ninja thievery, pirate battles, and more make this the most inventive evolution of the series yet"
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Jurassic World Evolution 3 review: "Far from a fossil, this park builder is one you'll keep coming back to, despite its flaws"
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Ninja Gaiden 4 review: "Thrilling action and deep blood powers make this the series' best and a stunning return to form"

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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review "Storytelling just as compelling as the chainsaws, devils, and visually excessive fight scenes"
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Tron: Ares review: "Misses out by swapping the Grid for the real world"
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One Battle After Another review: "One of the best studio movies in years and an instant classic"
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The Conjuring: Last Rites review: "Not bold or memorable enough for the Warrens' final chapter"
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle review: "Roars past Mugen Train as Demon Slayer's best adventure yet"

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IT: Welcome to Derry review: "A supremely confident step back into the history of Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown"
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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"
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Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills"
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Gen V season 2 review: "As strong as the first season, if not stronger"
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Wednesday season 2 part 2 review: "Ortega shines, but it's a zombie who steals the entire show"