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
There was one Alan Wake 2 location I couldn't wait to visit, but it proved to be pure nightmare fuel
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Alan Wake 2's caffeinated theme park certainly woke me up… just not in the way I was expecting
Baldur's Gate 3 has normalized multiple playthroughs like no other game in recent memory – why?
By Joe Donnelly published
Opinion Opinion | The GR team explores why so many Baldur's Gate 3 players are willing to jump straight back in after the credits roll
The Origins in Baldur's Gate 3 open up a world of possibilities that I would love to see more RPGs do
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Baldur's Gate 3 Origins bring added depth and scope to an already densely packed RPG
The 25 best FPS games you can play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list From Apex Legends to Valorant, here are the best FPS games to play today
Jusant review: "A memorable journey you won't regret going on"
By Heather Wald published
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I'm a true scaredy-cat, but I still can't get enough of horror games like Until Dawn and The Quarry
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I love Supermassive's lineup of horror games, even if I am bad at handling scares
Karlach's heartache in Baldur's Gate 3 spoke directly to my own isolation, and it caught me totally off guard
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Karlach's story in Baldur's Gate 3 affected me in a way I could never have anticipated
Oops, I've turned Baldur's Gate 3 into a soap opera RPG because I can't stop flirting with everyone
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | When you can't decide who has your heart, things can get a little messy in Baldur's Gate 3
Best space games which will let you explore the unknown
By Samuel Horti last updated
Best List From Elite Dangerous to Outer Wilds, here's the 10 best space games which will let you journey through the stars
In my second bard run, I've turned Baldur's Gate 3 into a full-blown musical
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Now that I've had some bard training, the Sword Coast has become my stage
Going to the circus in Baldur's Gate 3 reminded me of my favorite quest in Dragon Age Inquisition
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Circus of the Last Days is one of the best places to visit in Baldur's Gate 3
The Starfield map is the one thing stopping me from living my spaceflight fantasy
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The one thing that's designed to help me discover Starfield, is the very thing that's turning me away
The 10 best Spider-Man games of all-time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Here's our ranking of the greatest Spider-Man games, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac
The best JRPGs to play in 2023
By Heather Wald last updated
Features From Persona 5 to Dragon Quest 11, these are the best JRPGs you can play right now
The 10 best BioWare games of all-time
By Jess Kinghorn last updated
Features Check out the best BioWare games to get stuck into as you wait for Dragon Age 4
Saltsea Chronicles is a beautifully written narrative adventure that captured my heart and refused to let go
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | Saltsea Chronicles from Mutazione developer Die Gute Fabrik took me on an emotional journey
Best crafting games for the craftiest gamers among us
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Features Here are the 25 best crafting games for those of us who like to test our survival and sustainability skills
The best Xbox One games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Make sure to tick all of these best Xbox One games off your list
Best PS4 games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The best PS4 games you can play, from God of War to Spider-Man and everything in between
Assassin's Creed Mirage guide to master the ways of the Hidden Ones
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide With Assassin's Creed Mirage available to play now, here's everything you need to know from tips to collectibles, to story
Assassin's Creed Mirage improves a 14-year-old stealth feature I didn't realize I'd been missing
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Assassin's Creed Mirage's notoriety system is a throwback I'm glad to see return
Starfield's exploration would be so much better if I could hop on a Star Wars-style speeder
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Starfield is actually making me miss the Mako in Mass Effect
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a cool, downright fun spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has a fire soundtrack and the slick moves to match