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 Outer Worlds 2 is fixing the first RPG's biggest weakness by improving guns "in every way", and the sci-fi nerd in me is already screaming about the Shrink Ray
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Outer World 2's sci-fi weapons sound rad as hell, and the improvements look like such a step up from the first RPG

The best free Switch games to play right now
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List The 10 best free Nintendo Switch games you can enjoy without paying

The 20 best Switch indie games you should play right now
By Alysia Judge last updated
Best List The best Switch indie games are a bewitching bundle of monsters and magic

Best Switch exclusives to make sure you have in your library
By Matt Kamen last updated
Best list From Breath of the Wild to Splatoon 3, these are the 15 best Switch exclusives to play right now

Upcoming Obsidian games: Every new Obsidian game in development
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming The list of upcoming Obsidian games is small but mighty, with The Outer Worlds 2 leading the charge

Upcoming Ubisoft games: Every new Ubisoft game in development
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Upcoming There are plenty of upcoming Ubisoft games in the works now that Assassin's Creed Shadows has launched, and we finally have at least one release date

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the "next frontier" for the series with baby dinosaurs, new creative tools, and a globe-trotting campaign
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | In a first look at Jurassic World Evolution 3, we speak with game director Andy Fletcher

Every new indie game that shadowdropped during Wholesome Direct 2025: From a Sims-like decorating game to a chaotic cooking roguelike
By Heather Wald published
Features Summer Game Fest | Wholesome Direct 2025 was full of indie delights and these nine games are available to play right now

From a Stardew Valley-like with a horrifying twist to an adventure from the artist behind Journey, these are the Day of the Devs SGF Edition 2025 games I need in my life
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Day of the Devs once again cemented itself as one of my favorite showcases with a host of games for my wishlist

Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 brought us 7 new reveals - here's what they were
By Heather Wald published
Features SGF | Every game announced at Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition 2025

Jurassic World Evolution 3 officially announced with an adorable trailer filled with dinosaur families and Jeff Goldblum, and it's coming this October
By Heather Wald published
News Jurassic World Evolution 3 is officially coming to bring us more dino goodness this year

Summer Game Fest schedule 2025: dates, times, and where to watch all of the upcoming showcases
By Heather Wald last updated
Features All of the latest news on the Summer Game Fest schedule for 2025, with a roundup of dates, times, and more

Wildcard Wishlist: These are the games we've pinned our hopes and dreams on turning up at Summer Game Fest 2025
By Andrew Brown published
Features SGF Predictions | Our brains might not want to take the risk, but these are the games our hearts demand

Mario Kart World: Everything you need to know about the new Switch 2 game
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Mario Kart 9 (aka Mario Kart World) is finally here, along with the Switch 2, so here's all the latest news about the new Nintendo game

Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible with previous generation games - here's everything you need to know.

10 games like Dragon Age to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Thedas
By Heather Wald last updated
These 10 games like Dragon Age are here for you - whether you're holding out on Dragon Age The Veilguard, or you're looking for similar adventures

Elden Ring Nightreign: Everything you need to know
By Josh West last updated
Guide Soulslike meets roguelike in Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new FromSoftware epic that's now released

25 best original Xbox games of all-time
By Darran Jones last updated
Best List Classics are king when it comes to the best original Xbox games, from Psychonauts to Halo: Combat Evolved

The 25 best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2025
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Here's the best Switch games to play right now, from Pikmin 4 to Splatoon 3

Project Mara: Everything we know so far
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Guide Ninja Theory is striving to deliver experimental horror in a photorealistic setting in its next Xbox exclusive

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List With this list of the best 3DS games, you'll never be bored of Nintendo's finest handheld

The 25 best Metroidvania games you can explore today
By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Jump, slash, and shoot through the best Metroidvanias to play right now

PlayStation Studios list: Every studio Sony owns and what they are developing
By Josh West last updated
Features With the PS5 moving from strength to strength, here's a look at the first-party SIE studios and all the exclusives they are developing
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