Dashiell Wood

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

The Honor Band 10 being used outside.

The Honor Band 10 is such good value that I bought one myself, and I’ve been using it every day for months

By Dashiell Wood published

Great Value

The Honor Band 10 is a great value fitness tracker, but there are some drawbacks given its rock bottom price.

A blended picture of three games from The Game Awards 2025

Among a host of reveals, these were our favorite announcements at The Game Awards 2025

By Rob Dwiar published

We've picked out our five favorite announcements from this year's The Game Awards, from Star Wars to Control: Resonant.

New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt promotional imagery.

Unapologetically crass and filled with Gen Z slang — why this Prime Video anime is my latest obsession

By Dashiell Wood published

New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is a Prime Video anime that should be at the top of your watch list.

A gamer using the VR3000 EX gaming headset to play a game on PlayStation 5.

I thought every gaming headset was embarrassing to wear until I saw this new model from Final

By Dashiell Wood published

The Final VR3000 EX is a new gaming headset with a refreshingly classy design.

Black Ops 7 key art

Activision ditches back-to-back Modern Warfare or Black Ops releases after a weak Black Ops 7 launch

By Dashiell Wood published

Activision is making some big changes to how it releases Call of Duty games going forward.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Get the latest Civilization 7 DLC for free just in time for the newest update

By Dashiell Wood published

The latest Civilization 7 update is here, with a wealth of new content for owners of the newest DLC - which is available for free right now.

PS5 console

The PS5 crushed Black Friday, accounting for more than half of all console sales

By Dashiell Wood published

Black Friday sales data is coming in and it looks like Sony was the biggest winner of the sales event.

A promotional screenshot for The Blood of Dawnwalker.

The Witcher 3 director talks evolving freedom of choice in upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker – 'you can do whatever you want to do'

By Dashiell Wood published

We sit down with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz to discuss his upcoming game The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Key art for the Genshin Impact Duolingo crossover event.

Genshin Impact is coming to Duolingo in bizarre new crossover

By Dashiell Wood published

The world of Genshin Impact is coming to language learning app Duolingo in a weird crossover.

Backbone x Fortnite crossover.

Grab a free Fortnite skin with your Backbone Pro

By Dashiell Wood published

Backbone Pro owners can claim a free Fortnite skin right now.

MindsEye.

You can try the worst game of 2025 for free right now – go on, you know you want to

By Dashiell Wood published

You can play a bit of MindsEye for free thanks to a new starter pack version.

An Ananta promotional screenshot.

Ananta developers weigh in on GTA 6 comparisons – ‘there are still very many key differences between us’

By Dashiell Wood published

We dive into the world of the upcoming open-world game Ananta with the team at developer Naked Rain.

The new The Sims 4 Spongebob kit.

The next Sims 4 DLC is an official SpongeBob collab

By Dashiell Wood published

Two Spongebob DLC packs are coming to The Sims 4, perfect for building your own pineapple under the sea.

Where Winds Meet.

Free open-world RPG Where Winds Meet finally hits mobile next week after a successful PC and PS5 launch

By Dashiell Wood published

Where Winds Meet launches on mobile next week after a successful PC and console debut.

PS5 SSD Buying Guide

The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood published

Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

Black Ops 7.

Black Ops 7 Season One arrives soon and adds one of the coolest maps I've seen in Call of Duty

By Dashiell Wood published

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season One drops next week and it's one of the biggest updates in series history.

Zenless Zone Zero.

The next Zenless Zone Zero update adds a chakram-wielding panda girl

By Dashiell Wood published

Zenless Zone Zero Verison 2.4 arrives next week, with two new characters to try.

Black Ops 7 key art.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has some of the best multiplayer and zombies in the series, but also one of the worst campaigns

By Dashiell Wood published

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has fantastic multiplayer and zombies, but its co-op campaign is lacking.

Best MicroSD Express cards for Switch 2.

Best microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2: upgrade your console with more storage this Black Friday

By Dashiell Wood published

If you're looking to upgrade your Nintendo Switch 2's storage, these microSD Express cards are the absolute best.

Black Ops 7.

Black Ops 7 review in progress: my live impressions of the campaign, multiplayer, and zombies in the latest Call of Duty

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Our live Black Ops 7 first impressions and review in progress.

Official Steam hardware.

Valve has just unveiled a weird new Steam controller, and it seems like a massive upgrade compared to its predecessor

By Dashiell Wood published

Valve has just unveiled a new controller.

The new Steam Machine.

Valve has just revealed a new Steam Machine, and it sounds like a beefed-up Steam Deck for your TV

By Dashiell Wood published

Valve has just announced a new Steam Machine system.

The new Backbone Pro mobile controller.

Sorry Elite Series 2, mobile accessory maker Backbone just unveiled the ultimate Xbox controller

By Dashiell Wood published

Backbone has just unveiled a new Xbox mobile controller.

An Anno 117: Pax Romana gameplay screenshot on PC.

Anno 117: Pax Romana is a beautiful and refined city builder, but its simplicity might disappoint returning fans

By Dashiell Wood published

Anno 117: Pax Romana isn’t as complex as its predecessor, but it’s still a gorgeous city builder that impresses across the board.

GTA 5

Grand Theft Auto 5 might be coming to PS Plus and it could almost make up for the GTA 6 delay

By Dashiell Wood published

Grand Theft Auto 5 could be coming to PS Plus soon.

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