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
25 Best Nintendo Switch games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Balatro to Mario Kart, here are the best Switch games to play in 2024
The 25 best single-player games to play right now
By Alex Avard last updated
Feature From Elden Ring to Baldur's Gate 3, here are the 25 best single player games to play right now
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels the most rewarding when you're being stealthy, and it captured my heart with one little reference
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for three hours and the attention to detail made my Indiana Jones-loving heart soar
10 games like Life is Strange that are hella good
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If you’re ready to take a break from the LiS universe but you still want to dive into a story-driven adventure, we’ve got you covered
Life is Strange Double Exposure review: "Feels like it's laying the groundwork for something bigger"
By Heather Wald published
Review
One year later, I faced my fears to finish Alan Wake 2 and it changed my perception of survival horror
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Remedy's creative survival horror became the most rewarding test of personal perseverance
Hades 2 guide: Everything you need to know
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide With the Hades 2 early access period underway, here's the key gameplay guides and information you need to survive the underworld - and beyond
Towers Of Aghasba looks like an open-world mix of Animal Crossing's laid back customization and Breath Of The Wild's exploration
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Towers of Aghasba is an ambitious open-world sandbox adventure releasing in Early Access
Neva is an utterly beautiful and moving adventure with shades of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Neva took me on an unforgettable journey through a gorgeous world
After Starfield Shattered Space, I returned to my favorite Skyrim expansion and ended up seeing a new side to it entirely
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I followed my calling and played out an iconic pop culture rivalry in Skyrim
Best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List Set the scene this Halloween with the best horror games, from Resident Evil to Until Dawn
Upcoming Star Wars games: Every new Star Wars game announced so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature These upcoming Star Wars games from various acclaimed developers are coming soon to a galaxy near you
Every upcoming video game movie you need to know about
By Bradley Russell last updated
Upcoming From The Sims to A Minecraft Movie, here's the latest news on all the upcoming video game movies currently in production
Upcoming CD Projekt Red games: From Cyberpunk Orion to a new Witcher trilogy
By Josh West last updated
Feature With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty out the door, it's time to start getting excited about a new slate of Witcher games
Upcoming Marvel games, from the new Iron Man game to Marvel's Wolverine
By Josh West last updated
Feature From Marvel Rivals to Blade, here's all the upcoming Marvel games heading our way in 2024 and beyond
Upcoming Bethesda games: From Indiana Jones to Elder Scrolls 6
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Every upcoming Bethesda game we know to be in development in 2024
Project 007: Everything we know about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell last updated
Feature James Bond origin story Project 007 is an upcoming action game that still appears years away from release
Marvel's Wolverine PS5: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Upcoming PS5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine is currently in development at Insomniac Games
Upcoming Assassin's Creed games: Every new Assassin's Creed game in development
By Josh West last updated
Feature From Shadows to Hexe and everything in between, these are the new Assassin's Creed games you need to watch
Upcoming indie games for 2024 and beyond
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature The most exciting upcoming indie games that should be on your radar in 2024 and beyond
I played the opening chapters of Life is Strange Double Exposure and it felt like reuniting with an old friend
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I'm already wrapped up in the mystery of Life is Strange Double Exposure
Perfect Dark: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature The Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics is one of the most promising Xbox exclusives in development right now
Avowed: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature With the Avowed release date now set for 2025, there's plenty of new gameplay details to get caught up on
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