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
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Everwild: Everything we know about the new game from Rare
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Features Everwild is a beautiful upcoming adventure game where natural and human worlds collide
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Metroid Prime 4: Everything we know so far about the return of Samus
By Heather Wald last updated
Features We're still hoping for Metroid Prime 4 news in 2024
![Star Wars Outlaws trailer shots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eqBVeSGQagAb7pB9LFHnoS-320-80.jpg)
From Star Wars Outlaws to GTA 6, these are the most anticipated open-world games I have on my bingo card for Summer Game Fest
By Heather Wald published
SGF Predictions SGF Predictions | If any of these new open-world games make an appearance during Summer Game Fest, I'll be on the top of the (open) world
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Life by You release date, news, and everything we know so far
By Heather Wald last updated
Features Upcoming life sim Life By You has been delayed once again
![Hades 2 Melinoë](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tu5e7r8fomUtT5WjaeWWuK-320-80.jpg)
Hades 2: Everything we know now that the game has entered Early Access
By Heather Wald last updated
Features PC players are knee-deep in Hades 2, but a console launch shouldn't be far off
![Dragon Age Dreadwolf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kNTQUPjoVSM5qCGuQBvHt7-320-80.jpg)
Following a year of memorable RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, these upcoming RPGs just might make Summer Game Fest for me
By Heather Wald published
SGF Predictions SGF Predictions | From Dragon Age Dreadwolf to Avowed, I've got my summoning circle ready for these RPGs at Summer Game Fest
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Marvel's Wolverine PS5: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Features Upcoming PS5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine is currently in development at Insomniac Games
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Upcoming Bethesda games: From Indiana Jones to Elder Scrolls 6
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature Every upcoming Bethesda game we know to be in development in 2024
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Astro Bot: Everything we know so far about the new space adventure from Team Asobi
By Heather Wald published
News Astro Bot is returning in his biggest adventure yet on PS5 this September
![Larian Studios](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfRURfRRhfxEi5z3YssXf6-320-80.jpg)
Excalibur is the codename for Baldur's Gate 3 studio's next RPG - join us as we speculate wildly on what it could be
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | We put our heads together to speculate wildly on just what Larian's next RPG could be
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GTA 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features The GTA 6 trailer is here and it has confirmed the Grand Theft Auto 6 location, characters, and release window
![Dungeons of Hinterberg screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cAN7fuHCVnc9ctFSXQvR8E-320-80.jpg)
This magical action RPG blends monster slaying with Persona-like social stats for a beautiful relaxation escape
By Heather Wald published
Preview Preview | After playing Dungeons of Hinterberg for just over 5 hours, I want my go on my own adventure in the Alps
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Hollow Knight Silksong: Everything we know so far
By Hirun Cryer last updated
Features Could 2024 be the year of Hollow Knight: Silksong?
![Hauntii](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/igVy4CXjn64HWpvs2mhoo7-320-80.jpg)
I can't stop thinking about this beautiful, haunting twin-stick shooter that follows a ghost searching for answers
By Heather Wald published
Features Indie Spotlight | Hauntii is a visually stunning puzzle adventure with ghostly haunting powers
![What appears to be Liara appearing in the first teaser for the Next Mass Effect game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r4EjMCMPisT2LQBVByX4p-320-80.jpg)
Mass Effect 5: Everything we know so far about the new BioWare adventure
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features All the details on the new Mass Effect game - aka Mass Effect 5
![The Sims 5 Project Rene](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vubgdec4JMdz7AP3ejtfRP-320-80.jpg)
The Sims 5 Project Rene: Everything we know about the future of The Sims
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Features Sims 5 Project Rene will "coexist with other Sims games" and won't replace Sims 4 entirely
![Star Wars Jedi Survivor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6b9oNrpFWsFERxSX6Tip3k-320-80.jpg)
After playing Star Wars Jedi Survivor, I'm even more excited about the prospect of dual protagonists in Star Wars Outlaws
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | I finally played Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and BD-1 continues to be a personal highlight
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Best Xbox 360 games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List From GTA 5 to Modern Warfare 4 and beyond, here's the best Xbox 360 games to play today
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The best Xbox One games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Make sure to tick all of these best Xbox One games off your list
![Baldur's Gate 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2X4BZ4o3Z43ojuSmAovh74-320-80.jpg)
Best Xbox Series X games to experience on Microsoft's latest console
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Baldur's Gate 3 to Sea of Thieves, here's our ranking of the 25 best Xbox Series X games
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Everything we know about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Here's what we know about Elden Ring DLC and the massive Shadow of the Erdtree expansion
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This upcoming "thirst-person shooter" takes inspiration "from a wide range of reality shows" like Terrace House, The Real World, and Love Island
By Heather Wald published
Interview Interview | Exploring The Crush House's inspirations, setting, and concept with game director Nicole He
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Goodbye over-encumbrance! The best thing about Starfield's May update is greatly increasing my carry capacity
By Heather Wald published
Now Playing Now Playing | I'm no longer trying to juggle the weight of worlds on my shoulders in Starfield
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Best Assassin's Creed games, ranked
By Louise Blain last updated
Features Whether you're Team Ezio or Edward, the best AC games offer a blend of satisfying stealth and gripping narratives
![Assassin's Creed Shadows](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3kJuhp4QAGNhHcuisRsToW-320-80.jpg)
Assassin's Creed Shadows has two major features that made me fall in love with Syndicate, and nothing could excite me more
By Heather Wald published
Opinion Opinion | Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual protagonists have just made the upcoming stealthy RPG one of my most anticipated games of the year