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
After playing Fire Emblem Engage and revisiting Three Houses, I'm yearning for older Fire Emblem RPGs to come to Switch
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Whenever the next Nintendo Direct is, I will once again be getting my summoning circle ready for Fire Emblem Fates, Awakening, and more to come to Switch
Dragon Age timeline and story explained - breaking down the lore in the lead up to Dragon Age: The Veilguard
By Heather Wald published
Feature Here's an overview of the Dragon Age timeline, lore, and story to prepare you for Dragon Age The Veilguard
The Sims 5 Project Rene: Everything we know about the future of The Sims
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Project Rene won't be a traditional Sims 5 game, and it isn't replacing The Sims 4 either
Skate 4 trailer, playtests, and everything else we know
By Josh West last updated
Feature Upcoming free-to-play game Skate 4 has been retitled Skate and is coming out in 2025
10 games like Assassin's Creed to take a leap of faith on
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature Can't wait for Assassin's Creed Mirage? Here are 10 of the best games like Assassin's Creed to play right now
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 ultimate Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Master the ways of the Jedi with our Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide covering tips, walkthroughs, and secrets
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
Best racing games to put you in pole position
By Justin Towell last updated
Best List From kart racers to ultra-realistic sims, these are the best racing games around
The 15 best city building games to play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature From Frostpunk to Aven Colony, here's our list of the best city building games that will have you reaching for the skies
How Assassin's Creed Shadows is using changing seasons and dynamic weather to be the series' "most advanced" game yet
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Ubisoft is using new-gen tech to try and make the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows feel more alive than ever
The best battle royale games to prove you're number one
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Best list Hold your ground in the best battle royale games, from Warzone to Apex Legends
The best JRPGs to play in 2024
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature From Persona 5 to Dragon Quest 11, these are the best JRPGs you can play right now
In Date Everything I gave my financial records to a dishwasher, flirted with a ship in a bottle, and had the time of my life
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | It didn't take me long to fall in love with Date Everything
10 games like Resident Evil to scare you silly
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Feature Step aside, Leon Kennedy – these games like Resident Evil offer brand new nightmares
The 10 best zombie games that will munch your brain
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Feature Dig into the best zombie games, from Resident Evil to Dead Island
The making of the accessible Xbox Adaptive Joystick and thumbstick toppers: "Any decision we have to make, we make the decision that creates more flexibility"
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | "Flexibility is really one of the hallmarks"
Best Switch exclusives to make sure you have in your library
By Matt Kamen last updated
Best list From Breath of the Wild to Splatoon 3, these are the 15 best Switch exclusives to play right now
10 games like Stardew Valley that’ll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature There are plenty of games like Stardew Valley if you're craving an immersive farming sim-meets-RPG experience
Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew Valley creator's next game
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Here's all the latest Haunted Chocolatier news and updates as of 2024
I played Lost Records: Bloom & Rage for 90 minutes and I'm already attached to its relatable cast, in love with its '90s vibes, and obsessed with the camcorder
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Lost Records: Bloom & Rage has a gorgeous level of detail
25 Best Xbox 360 games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List From GTA 5 to Modern Warfare 4, here's the 25 best Xbox 360 games to play today
10 games like The Sims 4 that will let you live a virtual life
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Games like The Sims 4 that will have you meddling and matchmaking
From playing dress-up to whipping everything in sight, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is driven by one question: "What would Indiana Jones do?"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | MachineGames wants players to feel like everyone's favorite archaeologist, but the studio hasn't forgotten its shooter roots
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