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 From Balatro to Mario Kart, here are the best Switch games to play in 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels the most rewarding when you're being stealthy, and it captured my heart with one little reference
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for three hours and the attention to detail made my Indiana Jones-loving heart soar
10 games like Life is Strange that are hella good
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If you’re ready to take a break from the LiS universe but you still want to dive into a story-driven adventure, we’ve got you covered
Life is Strange Double Exposure review: "Feels like it's laying the groundwork for something bigger"
By Heather Wald published
Review
One year later, I faced my fears to finish Alan Wake 2 and it changed my perception of survival horror
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | Remedy's creative survival horror became the most rewarding test of personal perseverance
Towers Of Aghasba looks like an open-world mix of Animal Crossing's laid back customization and Breath Of The Wild's exploration
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Towers of Aghasba is an ambitious open-world sandbox adventure releasing in Early Access
Neva is an utterly beautiful and moving adventure with shades of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Neva took me on an unforgettable journey through a gorgeous world
After Starfield Shattered Space, I returned to my favorite Skyrim expansion and ended up seeing a new side to it entirely
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I followed my calling and played out an iconic pop culture rivalry in Skyrim
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
Project 007: Everything we know about IO Interactive's new Bond game
By Bradley Russell last updated
Feature James Bond origin story Project 007 is an upcoming action game that still appears years away from release
I played the opening chapters of Life is Strange Double Exposure and it felt like reuniting with an old friend
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | I'm already wrapped up in the mystery of Life is Strange Double Exposure
Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Some of the best offers are still live
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Prime Day PS5 deals could be your best bet for grabbing accessories and games before PS5 Pro launches. We've hunted down the best offers for you.
Best games like It Takes Two for co-operative fun
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Best List Here are the best games like It Takes Two to play right now while we wait for Little Nightmares 3
Alan Wake 2 took me out of my comfort zone and provided catharsis and reassurance in the most unexpected way
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Facing my fears in Alan Wake 2 made me want to find my own way out of the darkness
Prime Day Meta Quest deals 2024: The discounts you can still grab
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Prime Day Meta Quest deals could save you money on a headset or new accessory. We've scrolled through loads of deals and hunted down the best discounts.
Prime Day PC deals 2024: The last offers still available
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Prime Day PC deals are here, and the best offers out there aren't actually at Amazon. We've found the best PC deals for you.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure – everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
News The Life is Strange: Double Exposure release date is almost here, with early access set to begin on October 15
Wonder Woman game: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Feature Warner Bros. Games confirms that the new Wonder Woman game won't be live service
Project Mara: Everything we know so far
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature Ninja Theory is striving to deliver experimental horror in a photorealistic setting in its next Xbox exclusive
Dragon Age The Veilguard has a difficult balancing act to juggle, but I'm more curious about the RPG's direction than ever before
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | With only three major choices making it over from Inquisition, I can't stop thinking about what that means for Dragon Age The Veilguard
Contraband: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide Contraband is a co-op heist game set in a fictional 70s locale that has gone missing-in-action
Assassin's Creed Infinity: Everything you need to know about the Animus Hub
By Josh West last updated
Feature Ubisoft is pitching the Animus Hub as the one-stop "entry point" into all future Assassin's Creed games
Assassin's Creed Hexe: Everything we know about the new flagship AC game
By Josh West last updated
Feature The latest Assassin's Creed Hexe news and all details on the mysterious open-world RPG from Ubisoft Montreal
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