Latest articles by Heather Wald
Baldur's Gate 3 made me break my lifelong RPG code to recruit a character – and I'm not sure I can ever forgive myself
Opinion Opinion | I've finally given in to a path I've been avoiding for months in Baldur's Gate 3
This pixel pirate platformer has some of the coolest movement I've seen this year, and a dash of Dig Dug
Feature Indie Spotlight | Pepper Grinder is a colorful, fluid platformer packed with treasure
After 25 years, God of War and Star Wars Jedi veteran says his new studio is a chance to make "something original to us"
Interview Interview | In conversation with Star Wars Jedi Survivor director Stig Asmussen on forming the new Giant Skull studio
After playing Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2, I'm more convinced than ever that I've found the best power in any RPG
Opinion Opinion | Playing Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2 has me on the hunt for more RPGs with the power to talk to animals
Ranking the best Pokemon games from worst to best
Best list The best Pokemon games from across the generations
25 Best sci-fi games to travel into the future with
Feature Only the best sci-fi games from one of the most popular genres of all time
25 best adventure games to get swept up in right now
Feature From Baldur's Gate 3 to Far Cry, the best adventure games are for the daring
Xbox on bringing its inclusivity resource hub to the public: "We can share learnings both ways"
Interview Interview | In conversation with Katy Jo Wright on Xbox's Product Inclusion Framework
The 25 best video game stories ever
Feature The finest and best video game stories ever, from Mass Effect 2's intergalactic soap opera, to Life is Strange's affecting, grounded drama
I spent 70 hours trying to get the perfect date with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best girl, and it made me sick to my stomach with nerves
Opinion Opinion | After so much build up, I finally got to experience the Skywheel date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Marvel's Midnight Suns guide and everything you need to know
Guide Important tips and tricks for Marvel's Midnight Suns, from Friendships to team composition
Phantom Liberty didn't change my mind about the best Cyberpunk 2077 ending
Opinion Opinion | Finishing Phantom Liberty cemented which ending in Cyberpunk 2077 speaks to me the most
Lightyear Frontier review-in-progress: "The mech offers a novel, refreshing approach to the farming sim genre"
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Baldur's Gate 3 convinced me to finally try out Larian's last critically-acclaimed RPG, and it's fast becoming my new obsession
Opinion Opinion | Divinity Original Sin 2 has been calling my name for years and Baldur's Gate 3 finally made me answer
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best cameo isn't a character or a boss fight - it's Remake's best minigame
Opinion Opinion | Rebirth sees the return of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's mini-game in such a novel way
11 years later, nothing has rivaled the swansong expansion for my favorite sci-fi RPG series
Opinion Opinion | Over a decade later, I've yet to experience another expansion that affected me so deeply
The best visual novels that'll capture your imagination
Feature Looking to get lost in a good text-based adventure? Our list of the best visual novels is here to help
The best Switch indie games you should play right now
Feature The best Switch indie games are a bewitching bundle of monsters and magic
The making of Cyberpunk 2077's metro system: "From day one, we considered the NCART to be a roleplaying feature first and foremost"
Interview Interview | "Everything was put together between Phantom Liberty and the release of Patch 2.1"
The Queen's Blood card game is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best addition and the RPG's greatest distraction
Opinion Opinion | Defeating challengers and rising through the Queen's Blood ranks is as enjoyable as it is satisfying
How to bond and get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Guide Here's how bonds and romance options work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date
Who to help on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Guide Who to help and team up with during the fight on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Which beachwear outfit to choose in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Guide Here's which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith
