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
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10 best survival games to test your will to live
By Alex Avard last updated
Feature Our picks of the best survival games are a challenging yet rewarding bunch
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Skull and Bones: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Ubisoft's pirate RPG Skull and Bones is setting sail shortly
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7 years after Skull and Bones first set sail, Ubisoft stays calm: "Our goal remains the same then and now – to deliver an immersive pirate experience"
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | Ubisoft on the road to releasing Skull and Bones this year
![Dungeons of Hinterberg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QH94yGDx53iSKAk7zKWAXK-320-80.jpg)
Dungeons of Hinterberg is taking us to the Austrian Alps to slay monsters by day and "treat yourself to a spa evening" by night
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | Dungeons of Hinterberg is about to take us on an ARPG vacation "in a place that's fantastical, but also grounded in reality"
![Avowed new screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2duKAz6sNjERRDMRixWVhf-320-80.jpg)
Avowed is serving up a slice of magical fantasy, driven by player choice, flexible combat and "gun-slinging mages"
By Heather Wald published
Feature Avowed looks set to continue Obsidian's emphasis on player choice in its fantasy RPG
![Screenshot featuring Toad and Toadette from the Wii U version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yo5Uxf26ccdZu5GF9PxYPK-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best Wii U games
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Yes, there is enough Wii U games for a top 25
![The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XarYhpoDPTEKbYtxPzyfTb-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best Wii games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List The best Nintendo Wii games ever made from Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn
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Kind Words 2 is a different kind of social media, it's a social space where you can share your troubles, with no followers or likes
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | "You never have to worry if you're appreciated. You are. Just be here."
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The 25 best N64 games of all-time
By Darran Jones last updated
feature From GoldenEye 007 to Super Mario 64, here are the best Nintendo 64 games ever made
![Lost Records: Bloom & Rage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RJhzfEFS2Pkkkte9UQ8wXX-320-80.jpg)
Lost Records Bloom & Rage, from the creators of Life is Strange, involves "blending reality, dreams, and the weirdness of the unknown"
By Heather Wald published
Big in 2024 Big in 2024 | Don't Nod devs on Lost Records Bloom & Rage: "Group dynamics is one of the main themes of the game"
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The best SNES games of all-time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From ActRaiser to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, we rank the best SNES games
![Open Roads](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rP9TtrXdCahBLQBbLmc9bh-320-80.jpg)
Open Roads will transport you right back to 2003 for a nostalgic road trip about family ties
By Heather Wald published
Big In 2024 Big in 2024 | Open Roads is a mother daughter road trip filled with nostalgia
![DokeV](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yZhUpTNhv8VQkHSNrk9B6C-320-80.jpg)
DokeV: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Could we finally see DokeV launch in 2024?
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Wonder Woman game: Everything we know so far
By Alyssa Mercante last updated
Feature DC's Themysciran princess will star in a new Wonder Woman game from developer Monolith
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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 worth keeping your eye on in 2024
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Black Friday Meta Quest deals 2024 - what to expect for this November
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday 2024 Black Friday Meta Quest deals could be worth preparing for in 2024, so we're rounding up everything we expect from this November.
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Contraband: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Contraband is a co-op heist game set in a fictional 70s locale, and we're already excited
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Homeworld 3 recaptures the tone of the classic RTS while realigning it with a new generation
By Edge Staff published
Preview Big in 2024 | Homeworld 3 recaptures the atmospheric feel of the classic RTS with substantial additions
![The Witcher 4 Polaris](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UJcjeBWMbymBTgQEqr29PC-320-80.jpg)
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
![Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5umrq5oraLL8R8fvCFXDKj-320-80.jpg)
With Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Don't Not is mixing action-RPG combat with challenging, Life Is Strange-style choices
By Heather Wald published
Preview Big in 2024 | Don't Nod is pushing into uncharted territory in 2024, and we can't wait to see more of it in action
![Animal Crossing: New Horizons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ur9FYgMexXt8UfyRtpXLpa-320-80.jpg)
I don't play Animal Crossing: New Horizons anymore, but it still does one thing for me every year that no other game can
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I still turn to Animal Crossing: New Horizons to mark the same occasion each year
![Lake: Seasons Greetings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E5QG7J4RNZzKhSQ2NRfycD-320-80.jpg)
Lake Season's Greetings is the perfect way to unwind and get into the holiday spirit
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Lake Season's Greetings had me delivering the Christmas spirit as a mail carrier in a quaint, snowy town
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10 games like Stardew Valley that’ll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature If wholesome farming RPGs are your bag, these games like Stardew Valley should keep you busy