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
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
Ark 2: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Features It's almost 2025, and we're still waiting for Ark 2 news
Avowed: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Features With the Avowed release date now set for 2025, there's plenty of new gameplay details to get caught up on
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
The 15 best fishing games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Dredge to Dave the Diver, here are the best fishing games and top fishing minigames to play today
Best two-player Switch games that let you team up with a friend or family member
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The 25 best two-player Switch games for those looking for Nintendo multiplayer mayhem this year
Despite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: "Let's bring in all the greatest hits"
By Heather Wald published
Big preview Big Preview | What makes an "Obsidian RPG"? Avowed is about to answer that question
The 20 best anime games to play in 2024
By Jordan Gerblick, Marloes Valentina Stella last updated
Best List From Genshin Impact to Astral Chain, here are the 20 best anime games to play right now
The 10 best Star Wars games to play right now
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Star Wars Outlaws to The Old Republic, here's the best Star Wars games you should play today
The 10 best relaxing games to play right now
By James Bentley last updated
Best List From Stardew Valley to PowerWash Simulator, here are the best relaxing games to unwind with today
10 games to make you feel good
By Daniel Lipscombe last updated
Best List The best feel good games are here to bring some joy into your life! So give some of these titles a try
The best farming games to help you reap what you sow
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List From Stardew Valley to Fields of Mistria, here are the 10 best farming games to play right now
The best Fallout games, ranked
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List We rank the best Fallout games to decide which one rules the Wasteland
Best crafting games for the craftiest gamers among us
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Here are the 25 best crafting games to play right now, from Minecraft to Valheim!
The 20 best classic PC games everyone needs to try today
By Shabana Arif last updated
Best List From Half-Life 2 to Doom, here are the best classic PC games to play right now
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 best SNES games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From ActRaiser to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, we rank the best SNES games ever made
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