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
Best Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Pokemon card deals are starting to wind down, so here's how to take advantage of them while you still can
Best Black Friday Xbox controller deals 2024: Big discounts are now online
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Xbox controller deals have well and truly arrived, with budget options and premium pro controllers all going on sale at the biggest retailers.
The 25 best multiplayer Switch games you can play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Splatoon to Minecraft here's the 25 best multiplayer Switch games for online and offline play
The 10 best Kirby games to adventure through
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List With almost 30 years of adventures, here's the 10 best Kirby games to play right now
The best dog games that are ruff to put down
By Rachel Weber last updated
Best List From Nintendogs sequels to Phogs, these are the 10 best dog games to play right now
The best dinosaur games that are truly T-Rexcellent
By Louise Blain last updated
Best List These are the 10 best dinosaur games you can play right now, from ARK: Survival Evolved to Jurassic World Evolution 2
The best cat games that let you live your feline fantasy
By Connor Sheridan last updated
Best List Petting cats, rescuing cats, heck even being a cat - these are the best cat games
The 25 best video game stories to play right now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Best List The best video game stories of all time, from Mass Effect 2's intergalactic soap opera to Life is Strange's affecting drama
The 15 best city building games to play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Frostpunk 2 to Aven Colony, here's our list of the best city building games that will have you reaching for the skies
The 25 best Wii games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Super Paper Mario to Kirby's Epic Yarn, these are the best Wii games to play right now
The best short games that make a lasting impression
By Alex Avard last updated
Best List From Donut County to A Short Hike, here are the 15 best short games to play right now
After 330 hours across 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard playthroughs, I'm still trying to perfect one thing - the look of my Inquisitor
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | The greatest test of Dragon Age The Veilguard is trying to recreate my canon Inquisitor in its new and improved character creator
Avowed's flexible combat system represents Obsidian's dedication to player choice: "It's not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us"
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Exploring Avowed's flexible combat system with Obsidian Entertainment
Avowed's party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate 3
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | "As a player, I love the companion moments", agrees Avowed's game director, Carrie Patel
Ark 2: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature It's almost 2025, and we're still waiting for Ark 2 news
Avowed: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature With the Avowed release date now set for 2025, there's plenty of new gameplay details to get caught up on
The 25 best games to replay for maximum value and reward
By Samuel Horti last updated
Best List The best games to replay will keep you busy for years to come and help you get the most bang for your buck
The 15 best fishing games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Dredge to Dave the Diver, here are the best fishing games and top fishing minigames to play today
Best two-player Switch games that let you team up with a friend or family member
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The 25 best two-player Switch games for those looking for Nintendo multiplayer mayhem this year
Despite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: "Let's bring in all the greatest hits"
By Heather Wald published
Big preview Big Preview | What makes an "Obsidian RPG"? Avowed is about to answer that question
The 20 best anime games to play in 2024
By Jordan Gerblick, Marloes Valentina Stella last updated
Best List From Genshin Impact to Astral Chain, here are the 20 best anime games to play right now
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
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
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