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 12DOVE. 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
10 best survival games to test your will to live
By Alex Avard last updated
Feature Scrape together and persist in the best survival games to play in 2024
The 25 best FPS games you can play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list Whether solo or in a squad, the best FPS games to play in 2024 promise hours of sharp-shooting mayhem
The 25 best free games you can play right now
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Best List Check out the best free games to play for the cool price of zero dollars, from Fall Guys to The Sims 4
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
Fallout 5: Everything we know so far, and what we hope to see
By Heather Wald last updated
Features Fallout 5 is on its way, so here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Bethesda game
Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2024: What to expect
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals aren't far away, so it's time to prep
The best Minecraft shaders to make your world look better
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Change Minecraft's lighting and atmosphere with these shaders
PS5 Pro enhanced games list: all the confirmed PS5 Pro enhanced titles to play today
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Feature The PS5 Pro is finally here, so here's the full PS5 Pro enhanced games list for you to dive into
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character backgrounds remind me of Dragon Age: Origins in the best way possible, and I love them for that
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I love how the personal histories in Dragon Age The Veilguard help shape your character
The 15 best Mario games of all time
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best List The best Mario games will keep you busy after playing the new title Mario and Luigi: Brothership
PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature These are the games you can only play on PS5
Upcoming Switch games for 2024 (and beyond)
By Sam Loveridge, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
From Nintendo exclusives to ports, there's still plenty of upcoming Switch games on the horizon
State of Decay 3: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
News Here's all the latest State of Decay 3 development news and gameplay details
Upcoming PC games for 2024 and beyond
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming PC Games There's loads of upcoming PC games set to launch this year, from Slitterhead to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
I can't wait for State of Decay 3 for one very big sentimental reason – it's the one zombie survival series I play with my dad
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | State of Decay is the only zombie survival series I've clicked with, and I can't wait for it to return
The 25 best RPGs you can (and should) play right now
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Best List Ranking the best RPGs, from classics like Assassin's Creed to the punishing Lands Between of Elden Ring
Best Assassin's Creed games, ranked
By Louise Blain last updated
Feature Get ready for AC Shadows by replaying the best Assassin's Creed games across franchise history
Mass Effect 5: Everything we know so far about the new BioWare adventure
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature All the details on the new Mass Effect game - aka Mass Effect 5
Best Xbox Series X games to experience on Microsoft's flagship console
By Josh West last updated
Best List Put your setup to the test with the best Xbox Series X games
Dragon Age The Veilguard finally brings back the dialogue option I always used in Dragon Age 2 and it doesn't disappoint
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I'm recapturing my favorite role-playing approach from Dragon Age 2 and loving every minute
Life is Strange: Double Exposure's ending hints at the "future plan" Deck Nine has in store, but where will that lead us?
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | Max is back, but where will the Life is Strange series go next?
GTA 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release in 2025, and here's all the latest news, theories, and story info from Rockstar Games
10 games like Dragon Age to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Thedas
By Heather Wald published
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
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