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
25 Best Nintendo Switch games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Dig into the best Switch games to play right now while you wait for the Nintendo Switch 2
BioShock 4: Everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide A complete guide to all the latest news and big gameplay details for BioShock 4
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 best JRPGs to play in 2025
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Metaphor: ReFantazio to Dragon Quest 11, these are the best JRPGs you can play today
Fallout 5: Everything we know so far, and what we hope to see
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Fallout 5 is on its way, so here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Bethesda game
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
The best PS5 games to play in 2025
By Josh West last updated
Best list From Cyberpunk 2077 to Helldivers 2, here's the best PlayStation 5 games you need on your radar
Ark 2: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature With "late 2024" now in the rearview mirror, we're sorry to report that there is no updated Ark 2 release date in sight
Upcoming Ubisoft games: Every new Ubisoft game in development
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Upcoming With Shadows delayed to March, these upcoming Ubisoft games are still ones to watch in 2025
Upcoming Assassin's Creed games: Every new Assassin's Creed game in development
By Josh West last updated
Feature From Shadows to Hexe and everything in between, these are the new Assassin's Creed games you need to watch
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
Every upcoming video game movie you need to know about
By Bradley Russell last updated
Upcoming From The Sims to A Minecraft Movie, here's the latest news on all the upcoming video game movies currently in production
10 games like Call of Duty that you should play now
By Alysia Judge last updated
Feature Looking for a new FPS? Then you'll want to check out these great Call of Duty alternatives
10 games like Diablo to play after Diablo 4
By Jordan Gerblick last updated
Feature Looking for something to play after Diablo 4? These games like Diablo are here to help
10 games like The Last of Us that will take you on an unforgettable adventure
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature Finished The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2? Then here's the games like The Last of Us you need to play next
10 games like The Sims 4 that will let you live a virtual life
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Games like The Sims 4 that will have you meddling and matchmaking
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
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
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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