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
10 indies that might have gone under your radar this year
By Heather Wald published
Feature Best of 2023 | This year saw the release of some fantastic indie games that are well worth checking out
Nintendo Year in Review: Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom leads the charge in what could be a swansong year for Switch
By Heather Wald published
Feature Opinion | 2023 has been a strong year for Nintendo, but what's next?
I returned to Cyberpunk 2077 for the romantic hangouts in update 2.1, but stayed to rediscover a new Night City
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | A quick flyby visit to Night City in an old save persuaded me to start over fresh
The best multiplayer Switch games you can play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List 25 best multiplayer Switch games for online and offline play
We used the Florida Man Birthday Challenge to learn more about GTA 6’s Leonida and got more than we bargained for
By Iain Harris published
Opinion Grand Theft Advent | Come share in our wisdom
Best local multiplayer Switch games
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Best List Remember to tighten the straps on your Joy-Cons before playing the best local multiplayer Switch games
I'm going to play GTA 6 as I've played all the other GTA games over the past 20 years, as a law-abiding citizen
By Heather Wald published
Grand Theft Advent Grand Theft Advent | Who needs to complete missions when you can chill in your pad, go to the cinema, or stop at traffic lights?
10 games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Seek the best games like Skyrim if you're ready to retire from being the Dragonborn
The Day Before: Everything we know about the canceled survival shooter
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature The Day Before hit early access on December 7, and its developer announced it was shutting down four days later
Baldur's Gate 3 is our Game of the Year, and that wouldn't be possible without the developer's expert worldbuilding: "The biggest challenge is to keep the player interested"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Best of 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3's worldbuilding and storytelling work together to bring to life an unforgettable adventure
The wildest GTA 6 trailer fan theories so far
By Heather Wald published
Grand Theft Advent Grand Theft Advent | With a new trailer comes more GTA 6 fan theories for what's ahead in Rockstar's upcoming adventure
This time-looping adventure with Undertale vibes is one of the best RPGs I've played this year
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | In Stars and Time is one of the best RPGs of the year and I'll never forget my time with it
The Bonnie and Clyde dynamic of GTA 6's lead characters could pave the way for the series' most unique high-stakes story yet
By Heather Wald published
Grand Theft Advent Grand Theft Advent | The GTA 6 protagonists look set to be close partners-in-crime, and I'm so here for it
15 games like Animal Crossing that are so wholesome it hurts
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Games like Animal Crossing for when you're sick of Tom Nook or just love Animal Crossing so much you just want more
Every indie game shown at Day of the Devs Game Awards Edition 2023
By Heather Wald published
Feature Feature | Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 digital showcase was packed full of exciting new indie games
The 5 most impressive things about the GTA 6 trailer
By Joe Donnelly published
Opinion Opinion | The 12DOVE team takes a closer look at what makes Vice City tick
The complete GTA timeline: Every Grand Theft Auto game so far in chronological order
By Heather Wald published
GRAND THEFT ADVENT Grand Theft Advent | Now that we have concrete date for the GTA 6 trailer, let's remind ourselves where the series has been
Resisting the Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3 is the most fulfilling RPG experience
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Going against the Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3 is the most satisfying way to experience the story
After seeing the Shadow of the Colossus-worthy fight and elven side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, I'm sold on Capcom's new RPG
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | In a year stacked with RPGs, Dragon's Dogma 2 put on a big showing that has me sold for its release in 2024
After 400 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I made one big decision that led me to a Lord of the Rings-style battle
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion| Sometimes it really does pay to try new things in Baldur's Gate 3
Cyber Monday gaming chair deals 2023: the last few discounts available
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming chair deals are dying out - here's what you can still get in the discount aisles.
Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2023: All the biggest discounts still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are winding down, so here are the best ones
These are the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals I've seen so far
By Benjamin Abbott published
Cyber Monday Check in with the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals here