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

How to repair the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Grasslands windmill
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Repairing the Grasslands windmill settlement in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth requires some footwork

How to bond in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's how bonds and romance options work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date

Which beachwear outfit to choose in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Here's which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith

Where to find refurbishment materials in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Johnny
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Find all 8 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth refurbishment materials for the Saga of the Seaside Inn quest

I'm late to the party, but ewe were all right - Cult of the Lamb is fast-becoming one of my favorite roguelikes
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I can't get enough of Cult of the Lambs satisfying mix of base-building, ritual sacrifices, and roguelike action

The best Zelda games of all time
By David Roberts last updated
Best List From Majora's Mask to Tears of the Kingdom, here are the 10 best Zelda games to play right now

Skyrim cheats and console commands to Godmode your way across Tamriel
By Iain Wilson last updated
Guide Skyrim console commands can customise your Elder Scrolls experience

After 3 years away from The Sims 4, it's finally the game I've been waiting to play
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Rediscovering The Sims 4 after 3 years is like getting to know an old friend all over again

10 best survival games to test your will to live
By Alex Avard last updated
Best list Get crafty in the best survival games to play in 2025, from Palworld to Valheim

Mario Kart 9 should step it up a gear by celebrating more of Nintendo's biggest franchises
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Mario Kart 9 could do so much more when it comes to tracks themed after the Nintendo's most iconic series

Best local multiplayer Switch games to play in 2025
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games

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

From final specs to the launch lineup, here's the biggest unanswered questions about the Switch 2
By Heather Wald published
Feature The Switch 2 has been revealed at last, but we're still waiting on answers to some of the biggest questions

Cyberpunk 2077's new SmartFrames and overhauled photo mode are a role-playing dream come true
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Setting up shots in Cyberpunk 2077 and displaying them in my apartments is such a welcome role-playing feature for V

The 25 best strategy games to play in 2025
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List Plan your attack in the 25 best strategy games, from Age of Wonders 4 to Warcraft 3

The 20 best anime games to play in 2025
By Jordan Gerblick, Marloes Valentina Stella last updated
Best List From Genshin Impact to Dragon Ball FighterZ, here are the 20 best anime games to play right now

One small feature in the latest Cyberpunk 2077 update made me fall in love with driving through Night City all over again
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Driving around in CD Projekt Red's RPG is one of my favorite pastimes, and Johnny Silverhand just made it even better

Avowed is an RPG that's both the culmination of everything Obsidian has done before, and also an evolution of it: "There's really not a whole lot of our regions that's off limits to the players"
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2025 | Avowed is going to open us up to the fantasy world of Eora with one of the most ambitious RPGs of the year

10 games like The Last of Us that will take you on an unforgettable adventure
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature Dig into more games like The Last of Us 1 and 2 for haunting tales set in vast, daunting worlds

10 games like Uncharted full of adventure and treasure
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If Nathan Drake inspired you, check out these games like Uncharted for more action and adventure

I cover indie games every week, and the likes of Balatro, Animal Well, and Thank Goodness You're Here have made 2024 an unforgettable year
By Heather Wald published
Year in review Year in Review | 2024 has been home to a rich array of memorable new indie games

Star Wars Eclipse: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature The new Quantic Dream game is set to deliver an adventure unlike any other as it takes us off to the High Republic era of Star Wars

Marvel's Wolverine PS5: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide Upcoming PS5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine is currently in development at Insomniac Games
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