Articles by Dashiell Wood, Gaming Editor

Dash is an experienced tech journalist who currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, where he helps oversee coverage of video games and related products.

Before joining the team, he was Contributing Writer at PLAY (formerly Official PlayStation Magazine) and has also written articles for many of the UK's biggest gaming magazines including Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX.

Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Articles by: Dashiell Wood

Splash art for Call of Duty: Mobile's new Lunar Charge season.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 is here with some awesome new skins and a Lunar New Year event

By Dashiell Wood published 20 February 26

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 has launched, bringing a wealth of new content to the FPS.

A promotional screenshot from the video game Aphelion showing the protagonist Ariane.

Aphelion seems like a solid space adventure, but I need to see more before it really excites

By Dashiell Wood published 19 February 26

Aphelion has decent platforming and a creepy alien foe, but I want to see more of its story before getting fully on board.

The Elder Scrolls 6 isn't going to be like Starfield says Todd Howard, and will instead be in the studio's 'classic style'

By Dashiell Wood published 19 February 26

Todd Howard has suggested that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more like the studio's past games than the likes of Starfield.

A screenshot from the 2007 The Witcher PC game.

'That is extremely stupid design' — The Witcher story lead blasts epilogue he mostly created

By Dashiell Wood published 18 February 26

A The Witcher developer has spoken about the game in a new playthrough on YouTube.

A black silhouette with a 7 in its center. Background Fortnite charcaters

Fortnite next season release date and what to expect from the new major update

By Jake Green last updated 18 February 26

Here's the Fortnite next season release date, and what to expect from Chapter 7 Season 2.

When does Fortnite OG Season 7 end? Here's when Season 8 begins

By Jake Green last updated 18 February 26

Here's when Fortnite OG Season 7 is ending, as well as when Season 8 will begin.

A Battlefield 6 Season 2 screenshot showing combat on a gas-filled map.

Battlefield 6 producer says Season 2 is 'the foundation' for future seasons and believes it will bring back players who may have left after Season 1's extension — 'I think this is going to be the strongest season'

By Demi Williams published 17 February 26

Battlefield Studios producer Phil Girette and associate producer Kit Eklof believe Battlefield 6 Season 2 is the "strongest" season yet that will bring back the "die hard" fans.

Battlefield 6 is getting gas reminiscent of Battlefield 1, but the game's producer says it's for strategic depth rather than to damage players — 'It plays with visibility. It plays a little bit with perception as well'

By Demi Williams published 17 February 26

Battlefield 6 Season 2 has officially begun, and it's brought back of the divisive toxic gas from Battlefield 1. However this gas will act much differently and offer new tactical ways to play.

Battlefield 6 Season 2 is all about 'delivering the bread and butter of the game' — but is it enough to bring players back?

By Dashiell Wood published 17 February 26

We talk about some of the biggest additions in the new season of Battlefield 6 with its developers at Battlefield Studios.

Assassin's Creed's Edward Kenway on a yellow background, with "tech radar" written across it

Best Assassin’s Creed games: every series entry ranked including the latest release

By Rob Dwiar last updated 17 February 26

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

A screenshot of Pinterest showing a World of Warcraft inspired board.

Cozy gamers rejoice, Pinterest is coming to World of Warcraft with interior design mood boards and the ability to share in-game snaps

By Dashiell Wood published 17 February 26

The new Pinterest and World of Warcraft collaboration allows players to share snaps of their in-game houses.

A Styx: Blades of Greed promotional screenshot showing the protagonist Styx sneaking past enemies in the background.

I became a master of stealth in Styx: Blades of Greed and finished my playthrough with hundreds of guards kicked off cliffs, countless coins pilfered, and a full arsenal of magical abilities

By Dashiell Wood published 17 February 26

Styx: Blades of Greed isn’t perfect, but its excellent stealth foundations make it well worth playing.

Lara Croft holding weapons in the Tomb Raider mobile port.

Tomb Raider just launched on iOS and Android complete with all of its biggest DLC and a seriously tempting price tag

By Dashiell Wood published 16 February 26

Tomb Raider has launched for iOS and Android phones with all of its original DLC.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake screenshot, featuring directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’

By Rhys Wood published 15 February 26

‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

Baldur's Gate 3 official artwork showing Astarion, Showdowheart, Gale, and Tieflings

Best PC games: the must-play titles you don’t want to miss

By Jake Green last updated 13 February 26

Updated These days, finding the best PC games out of the sea of titles can be hard, we can help. Here's our picks for must-play PC games that you shouldn't try out.

Fortnite character, Zelda, and Mario drifting in a kart, side by side separated by red block lines

The 24 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play right now

By Jake Green last updated 13 February 26

Now that the new Nintendo console is out, here's the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play. These include new exclusives, as well as enhanced older titles.

A Kingdom Come: Deliverance next gen screenshot showing a small town.

The new Kingdom Come: Deliverance 'next gen' update adds 4K support and 'ultra' graphics on consoles — and it's free if you already own the game

By Dashiell Wood published 13 February 26

A new 'next gen' update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been released, adding new feature for modern consoles.

A Dead or Alive 6 Last Round screenshot showing

One of the thirstiest fighting games ever is coming to PS5 with a new photo mode to 'capture every angle' of your favorite characters — and you'll even be able to play it for free

By Dashiell Wood published 13 February 26

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round has been revealed and it's coming out later this year.

An elderly Solid Snake in METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

I officially no longer have any reason to own a PS3 now that one of its biggest exclusives is coming to other platforms

By Dashiell Wood published 13 February 26

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is coming to modern systems in a new Master Collection.

The Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake key art with the two central characters sat in a dark forest surrounded by glowing butterflies.

I donned a frilly dress and tracked ghosts for hours in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake — and now I can’t wait for the full release

By Dashiell Wood published 13 February 26

The upcoming Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is shaping up to be an excellent introduction to the cult survival horror series.

A screenshot of combat in the Gothic remake.

Before The Witcher there was Gothic — and now we know exactly when this legendary RPG is coming back in a new remake

By Dashiell Wood published 12 February 26

The upcoming Gothic remake finally has a release date.

No, a Resident Evil 5 remake isn't likely to show up in tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play — that ESRB rating has been there for at least a year

By Dashiell Wood published 11 February 26

Despite recent rumors, a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal isn't likely tomorrow.

My most anticipated upcoming phone isn't this year's iPhone, it's a Chinese flagship filled with one-of-a-kind features

By Dashiell Wood published 10 February 26

I'm not looking forward to the next iPhone, but this Chinese flagship has really caught my eye.

A Directive 8020 screenshot showing a mutated human enemy.

The Until Dawn developer's next game, Directive 8020, just got a release date at long last

By Dashiell Wood published 10 February 26

A new Directive 8020 trailer has arrived, with the survival horror game now available to pre-order.

The next PlayStation State of Play is this week and will last for more than an hour

By Dashiell Wood published 9 February 26

PlayStation has just announced a massive new State of Play this week.

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