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
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
The 15 best city building games to play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Features From Frostpunk to Aven Colony, the best city-builders will have you reaching for the skies
Just call me Captain Space Dork – Starfield's nods to NASA have let me properly nerd out about space
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Starfield is giving me the chance do one of my favorite things on earth – nerd out about space
All Baldur's Gate 3 needs now is a transmog feature so my party can be stylish without compromising stats
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | A fully fledged transmog feature in Baldur's Gate 3 would be let me make the most of Faerûn's fashion
Frostpunk was about surviving the end of the world – Frostpunk 2 is about rebuilding its future
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Frostpunk 2's evolved social system looks set to bring added depth to the survival city-builder experience
Cities Skylines 2 release date and everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
News Cities: Skylines 2 has been delayed for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but it's still coming out in October for PC
How the Assassin's Creed Mirage logo and its celebration of Arabic calligraphy came to life
By Heather Wald published
On the Radar On the Radar | The making of the Assassin's Creed Mirage logo and its hidden meaning
Forza Motorsport: Everything we know so far
By Justin Towell last updated
Features Turn 10's Forza Motorsport reboot is just days away from release
Shohreh Aghdashloo on her role of Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage: "What a great example for women today"
By Heather Wald published
On the Radar On the Radar | In conversation with esteemed actress Shohreh Aghdashloo and narrative director Sarah Beaulieu
As a bard, I've convinced so many bosses to do my job for me in Baldur's Gate 3
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Talking my way out of fights in Baldur's Gate 3 never gets old
Interviewing animals in Baldur's Gate 3 is my new favorite RPG pastime
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | From a fancy pig to a commanding pigeon, I have to interview every animal I meet in Baldur's Gate 3
I'm 90 hours into Baldur's Gate 3, but I started planning my second and third playthrough within the first 10 minutes
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Baldur's Gate 3 is host to endless possibilities, and I want to return again and again
My heart isn't ready for this Journey-inspired adventure game about protecting a very good boy
By Heather Wald published
Interview Preview | Koira from Studio Tolima and Don't Nod promises to tell a heartwarming story of companionship
Princess Peach Showtime gives the beloved princess of the Mushroom Kingdom the spotlight she deserves
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | It's Peach's time to shine and I couldn't be happier about it
One tragic mistake in Baldur's Gate 3 stopped Karlach from joining me and it's haunted me ever since
By Heather Wald published
Features My co-workers are all Karlach simps and won't let me live it down (and who can blame them)
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth promises to be absolutely massive and I finally see how it can be a standalone experience
By Heather Wald published
Opinion | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth looks like one hell of a part 2
The Starfield Empath trait is the perfect pick for the kind of player (and person) I am
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Nothing like getting a confidence boost from gaining companion approval