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
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
Starfield Shattered Space doesn't always play to Bethesda's strengths, but two small side quests did
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Starfield Shattered Space may bring us to the home of the RPG's most elusive faction, but my highlight ended up being two small side quests
Starfield Shattered Space review: "delivers an intriguing opening and strong ending that bookends a lackluster middle"
By Heather Wald published
Review
"Players can explore like they used to in Fallout and Skyrim": How Shattered Space brings the "bespoke goodness" of past Bethesda RPGs to Starfield
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | "We knew very early on that we needed to add an explorable landmass with lots of hand-crafted content"
This Metroidvania where you play as a janitor cat in the afterlife is the purrfect adventure for genre newbies like me
By Heather Wald published
Feature Indie Spotlight | Crypt Custodian is a Metroidvania full of ghost stories and challenges
Former Tekken and Splatoon 3 devs are behind Hirogami, an action-platformer that's already won me over with its Kirby-like abilities
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Hirogami is a beautiful, creative 3D platformer that aims to capture the nostalgic simplicity of games past
The one feature that put me off playing Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom actually makes me feel like a creative genius
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Tears of the Kingdom makes me feel creative and smart without even trying too hard
After playing Fire Emblem Engage and revisiting Three Houses, I'm yearning for older Fire Emblem RPGs to come to Switch
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Whenever the next Nintendo Direct is, I will once again be getting my summoning circle ready for Fire Emblem Fates, Awakening, and more to come to Switch
Dragon Age timeline and story explained - breaking down the lore in the lead up to Dragon Age: The Veilguard
By Heather Wald published
Feature Here's an overview of the Dragon Age timeline, lore, and story to prepare you for Dragon Age The Veilguard
The Sims 5 Project Rene: Everything we know about the future of The Sims
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Project Rene won't be a traditional Sims 5 game, and it isn't replacing The Sims 4 either
Skate 4 trailer, playtests, and everything else we know
By Josh West last updated
Feature Upcoming free-to-play game Skate 4 has been retitled Skate and is coming out in 2025
10 games like Assassin's Creed to take a leap of faith on
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature Can't wait for Assassin's Creed Mirage? Here are 10 of the best games like Assassin's Creed to play right now
The ultimate Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Master the ways of the Jedi with our Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide covering tips, walkthroughs, and secrets
10 games like Pokemon for the discerning trainer
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature If you've caught them all, why not catch these games like Pokemon to scratch your trainer itch
Best racing games to put you in pole position
By Justin Towell last updated
Best List From kart racers to ultra-realistic sims, these are the best racing games around
How Assassin's Creed Shadows is using changing seasons and dynamic weather to be the series' "most advanced" game yet
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | Ubisoft is using new-gen tech to try and make the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows feel more alive than ever
The best battle royale games to prove you're number one
By Joseph Yaden last updated
Best list Hold your ground in the best battle royale games, from Warzone to Apex Legends
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