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
The 10 best Star Wars games to play right now
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Star Wars Outlaws to The Old Republic, here's the best Star Wars games you should play today
Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2024 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature All the new and upcoming Xbox Series X games confirmed to launch before the year is out (and then some)
Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2024 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Here's the upcoming PS5 games line-up of top games to have on your radar
Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024: The savings have begun
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Pokemon card deals are starting to emerge, so here's how to take advantage of them
Black Friday Xbox deals 2024: The best offers available now
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Xbox deals are here, and we've found the best offers to make sure you're getting the best value for money across consoles, games, and accessories.
The 10 best relaxing games to play right now
By James Bentley last updated
Best List From Stardew Valley to PowerWash Simulator, here are the best relaxing games to unwind with today
Hollow Knight Silksong: Everything we know so far
By Hirun Cryer last updated
Feature If you're holding out hope for Hollow Knight: Silksong news and updates before 2025, you are not alone
10 games to make you feel good
By Daniel Lipscombe last updated
Best List The best feel good games are here to bring some joy into your life! So give some of these titles a try
The best farming games to help you reap what you sow
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List From Stardew Valley to Fields of Mistria, here are the 10 best farming games to play right now
Black Friday CPU deals 2024: The early discounts worth buying already
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday 2024 Early Black Friday CPU deals are already hitting the shelves - these are the biggest discounts live right now.
The best Fallout games, ranked
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List We rank the best Fallout games to decide which one rules the Wasteland
Best crafting games for the craftiest gamers among us
By Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Here are the 25 best crafting games to play right now, from Minecraft to Valheim!
The 20 best classic PC games everyone needs to try today
By Shabana Arif last updated
Best List From Half-Life 2 to Doom, here are the best classic PC games to play right now
Black Friday Meta Quest deals 2024: Offers are in, and we've found the best ones
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday 2024 Black Friday Meta Quest deals have already begun, and we're rounding up the best offers that come in on headsets and accessories before the big day arrives.
The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all-time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List With this list of the best 3DS games, you'll never be bored of Nintendo's finest handheld
Cyber Monday gaming chair deals 2024: What you need to know about this December
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming chair deals could help you budget for a new throne. Here's what we expect going into deals season.
The best strategy games you can play right now
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List Plan your attack in the best strategy games, from Age of Wonders 4 to Warcraft 3
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 ever made
10 games like Skyrim that'll satisfy your need for adventure
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List Here are the best games like Skyrim to play right now while we wait for The Elder Scrolls 6
The Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature The Elder Scrolls 6 is heading our way, so here's everything you need to know about the upcoming game
The 25 best PSP games of all time
By Nick Thorpe last updated
Best List Dust off your old handheld and relive the best PSP games ever
10 best survival games to test your will to live
By Alex Avard last updated
Feature Scrape together and persist in the best survival games to play in 2024
The 25 best FPS games you can play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best list Whether solo or in a squad, the best FPS games to play in 2024 promise hours of sharp-shooting mayhem
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