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
Pokemon Legends: Z-A could show us yet another side of the RPG's history, building on what made Arceus so special
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Pokemon Legends Z-A has reinvigorated my excitement for Pokemon with the potential it may hold
I played Princess Peach Showtime like Assassin's Creed and Red Dead Redemption 2 with a splash of Overcooked
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Princess Peach Showtime's playful theater themes put the princess in the spotlight in a novel way
Upcoming Ubisoft games: Every new Ubisoft game in development
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson last updated
Upcoming Assassin's Creed Red and Star Was Outlaws are two upcoming Ubisoft games to watch for in 2024
After 6 Baldur's Gate 3 playthroughs, I've returned to the choice-heavy game that kickstarted my love for RPGs
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Baldur's Gate 3 took over my life last year, so I decided to return to where my love for RPGs began
This narrative adventure nails the early '00s era of internet forums and game communities
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Videoverse tells a story with a heartfelt message I won't soon forget
PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature These are the games you can only play on PS5
My favorite Baldur's Gate 3 NPC is everything I love about Larian's RPG: "I had no idea there would be Rolanites or a Rolan nation or Rolan empire"
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | Exploring one of Baldur's Gate 3's most memorable NPCs with actor George Taylor
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden turned me into a ghost detective and let me decide what justice really means in a murky world with hints of Vampyr
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Banishers Ghosts of New Eden explores an overarching question I'm still trying to find an answer for
The 10 best NES games of all-time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Vibrant and nostalgic, the best NES games will remind you what made Nintendo so good in the first place
Best open world games to play right now and completely forget real life exists
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Our countdown of the best open world games
Upcoming PSVR 2 Games: Every new PlayStation VR2 game confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature From exclusives to new ports, here are all the upcoming PSVR 2 games to watch out for
Kind Words 2 had me writing comforting words to strangers, but I realized I was writing what I needed to say to myself
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | The Kind Words 2 demo offered up a little pocket of catharsis I sorely needed
Best Xbox Series X games to experience on Microsoft's latest console
By Josh West last updated
Feature The best Xbox Series X games you need to have in your library
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date and everything we know
By Josh West last updated
PS5-exclusive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is "a fitting way to follow Remake", and it's almost here
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's recreation of the famous Nibelheim flashback makes me extra glad the remake exists
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's reimagining of the Nibelheim flashback immerses you right into it
This Steam Next Fest demo with shades of LA Noire and Tangle Tower saw me play as a gumshoe divorcee duck with a serious bread problem
By Heather Wald published
News Duck Detective: The Secret Salami calls on your powers of de-duck-tion
In every way, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth builds on the bonds that make Remake so special
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's emphasis on party bonds in both story and combat is a fitting way to follow Remake
As a BioShock fan, Judas' promise of influencing the story and characters sound amazing – but what will that look like at launch?
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I always loved BioShock's characters, be they antagonists or allies, and I can't wait to see what Judas does
How to get the best Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Here's how to make the most of this year's Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals
Black Friday CPU deals 2024: What to expect from this year's sales
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday 2024 It's worth reading up on Black Friday CPU deals, here's what you need to know
Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024: Get ready for the sale
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Pokemon card deals are on the way, so here's how to take advantage of them
Avowed's focus on choice and consequence means "most players won't discover 100% of what you've built for them", but Obsidian wouldn't have it any other way
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | In combat, narrative and exploration, Avowed is dialing the choice-factor up to 11
Black Friday Xbox deals 2024: Here's what you need to know
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Xbox deals were great last year, here's what we expect from 2024