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

Some of Avowed's most memorable smaller instances are reminding me of the magic of Red Dead Redemption 2's random encounters
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Avowed's smaller unmarked instances make exploration so rewarding

The Blood of Dawnwalker: Everything we know so far
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide The Blood of Dawnwalker looks to be the next big RPG so here's all the latest news and details about the upcoming vampire game

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Knowledge system sounds like it's tapping into what I loved most about Ghost of Tsushima
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Assassin's Creed Shadows' Knowledge system makes me hopeful the side activities will have added weight

10 Games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald, Luke Kemp last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Skyrim to play right now while we wait for The Elder Scrolls 6

The Sims meets Unpacking in this cozy Steam Next Fest demo that could easily have eaten up hours of my free time
By Heather Wald published
News Whisper of The House is a supremely chill pixelated adventure about room decorating

10 Games like The Sims 4 that will let you live a virtual life
By Heather Wald, Miri Teixeira last updated
Best List Here are the best games like The Sims to play right now while we wait for inZOI

Pokemon Legends: Z-A just catapulted to the top of my most anticipated games thanks to its single-city setting
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I'm so glad Pokemon Legends: Z-A is seemingly taking the open-zone approach over fully open-world

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Starters – the Pokemon you can partner up with in Lumiose City confirmed
By Heather Wald published
Guide The Pokemon Legends Z-A Starters will determine who you partner up with in the new RPG

Avowed's companions have really made the RPG for me, and it's all thanks to how responsive they are outside of combat
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I'm in love with the way Avowed's companions interact with the world - they make the RPG feel so alive

10 card games like Hearthstone to deck around with
By Rachel Weber last updated
Feature The best games like Hearthstone that you can start playing today

Games like Harvest Moon we think you should play
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature These are the games like Harvest Moon we most recommend

10 Games like Diablo to play after Diablo 4
By Jordan Gerblick, Luke Kemp last updated
Best List From Hades 2 to Grim Dawn, these are the best Diablo games to play right now

Fable 4's pre-alpha gameplay signals a new era for the series, but hobbe fights and chicken-kicking prove its old school spirit is still alive
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Fable 4 promises to deliver the "most beautifully realized version of Albion" and it certainly looks the part

10 games like Terraria that'll build up your adventurous side
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature From Starbound to Palworld, here's what to try next if you're a Terraria diehard

The Witcher 4: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide While we wait for The Witcher 4 release date, here's all the latest news and information from CD Projekt Red on its upcoming fantasy RPG

Wonder Woman game cancelation and everything we know about the superhero game
By Josh West last updated
Guide Warner Bros. Games cancels the Wonder Woman game as of February 25, 2025

10 games like Pokemon for the discerning trainer
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If you've caught them all, why not catch these games like Pokemon to scratch your trainer itch

10 games like Valheim you should play next
By Martin Docherty last updated
Feature From God of War to The Long Dark, these games like Valheim carry on the Viking vibes and hardcore survival gameplay

Two Point Museum review: "The best management sim from Two Point Studios to date"
By Heather Wald published
Review

Avowed's simple solutions to common RPG problems means I can just get lost in the fantasy of its combat and world
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I love how Avowed gets shot of classic RPG annoyances

The 10 best Games like Borderlands to play right now
By Jordan Oloman, Luke Kemp last updated
Best List From Helldivers 2 to Risk of Rain, here are the best games like Borderlands to play today

The 25 best free games you can play in 2025
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Best List Get your hands on the best free games across PC, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch

Upcoming indie games for 2025 and beyond
By Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming The most exciting upcoming indie games that should be on your radar in 2025 and beyond
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