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
Cyber Monday gaming chair deals 2024: The last offers still available now
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming chair deals are meant to be over and done with, but we've found the last remaining discounts you can still make the most of today.
Cyber Monday Xbox deals 2024: The few surviving deals you can still grab
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Xbox deals are over for another year. If you've missed them, we've found the best offers that are still active and you can make the most of.
The 25 best Wii U games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Zelda classics to Mario, here are the best Wii U games to play right now
The best Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are winding down
9 Temtem tips to help you become the best Tamer around
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide If you're taking your first steps in the world of Temtem, these tips are here to help
Big Preview: Avowed – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions of Xbox's first must-play RPG of 2025
By Heather Wald last updated
With access to Obsidian's studio and hours spent playing Avowed, we dive-deep into one of the biggest video games of next year
After 14 years, playing as a Grey Warden again in Dragon Age: The Veilguard feels like such a full circle moment
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | In war, victory, in peace, vigilance
Best Black Friday Xbox deals 2024: The best discounts you can still get
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Xbox deals are still surviving, and we're keeping you up to date with the best offers you can still grab. Don't wait too long though.
Best Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Pokemon card deals are starting to wind down, so here's how to take advantage of them while you still can
Best Black Friday Xbox controller deals 2024: Big discounts are now online
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Xbox controller deals have well and truly arrived, with budget options and premium pro controllers all going on sale at the biggest retailers.
The 25 best multiplayer Switch games you can play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Splatoon to Minecraft here's the 25 best multiplayer Switch games for online and offline play
The 10 best Kirby games to adventure through
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List With almost 30 years of adventures, here's the 10 best Kirby games to play right now
The best dog games that are ruff to put down
By Rachel Weber last updated
Best List From Nintendogs sequels to Phogs, these are the 10 best dog games to play right now
The best dinosaur games that are truly T-Rexcellent
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List These are the 10 best dinosaur games you can play right now, from ARK: Survival Evolved to Jurassic World Evolution 2
The best cat games that let you live your feline fantasy
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Best List Petting cats, rescuing cats, heck even being a cat - these are the best cat games
The 25 best video game stories to play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
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
The 15 best city building games to play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Frostpunk 2 to Aven Colony, here's our list of the best city building games that will have you reaching for the skies
The 25 best Wii games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn, these are the best Wii games to play right now
The best short games that make a lasting impression
By Alex Avard last updated
Best List From Donut County to A Short Hike, here are the 15 best short games to play right now
After 330 hours across 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard playthroughs, I'm still trying to perfect one thing - the look of my Inquisitor
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | The greatest test of Dragon Age The Veilguard is trying to recreate my canon Inquisitor in its new and improved character creator
Avowed's flexible combat system represents Obsidian's dedication to player choice: "It's not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us"
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Exploring Avowed's flexible combat system with Obsidian Entertainment
Avowed's party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate 3
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | "As a player, I love the companion moments", agrees Avowed's game director, Carrie Patel
The 25 best games to replay for maximum value and reward
By Samuel Horti last updated
Best List The best games to replay will keep you busy for years to come and help you get the most bang for your buck
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