Dashiell Wood

Dashiell Wood

Gaming Editor

Dash is an experienced tech journalist who specializes in video games, electronic entertainment products, and the wider industry that surrounds them. He currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, leading our review, preview, feature, and news coverage of the latest and greatest releases.

Before joining the team, he was Contributing Writer at PLAY (formerly Official PlayStation Magazine UK) and has written articles for many of the UK's other biggest gaming magazines including the likes of 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

Tank combat in Sid Meier's Civilization 7.

Civilization 7 is getting a mammoth update with all new mechanics, reworked victories, and the ability to play as a single civ throughout an entire game

By Dashiell Wood Published

Civilization 7 is getting a huge update to make it play more like the old games.

A Gothic 1 Remake screenshot captured on PC.

I was worried that the Gothic remake would water down the unapologetically tricky 2001 original, but seven hours hands-on has put my mind at ease

By Dashiell Wood Published

The cruel world of Gothic remains as prickly as ever in the new remake, but that’s not a bad thing.

Microsoft Copilot Appearance

Microsoft has finally realized what most of us knew all along: nobody actually wanted Copilot on Xbox

By Dashiell Wood Published

Xbox is no longer developing Copilot for consoles.

Modern Warfare 3

Activision quashes rumors that the next Call of Duty will launch on PS4 — 'It's not true'

By Dashiell Wood Published

Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not come to PS4.

The new Secretlab Mandalorian themed chair in a Star Wars inspired workspace.

Secretlab is marking Star Wars Day with the release of a new Mandalorian-themed chair

By Dashiell Wood Published

Secretlab is marking Star Wars day with a new limited edition chair.

A Space Marine stands atop a pile of monster corpses

'Your duty is not yet done' — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is so popular that it's getting another year of content

By Dashiell Wood Published

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is getting a surprise third year of content.

Terry Crews wielding a rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

This is not a drill: Terry Crews has come to Call of Duty

By Dashiell Wood Published

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3 Reloaded has arrived and with it comes Terry Crews.

007 First Light screenshot showing James Bond crouched behind boxes in stealth

007 First Light lets players blast enemies with a watch laser, shoot darts from a spy phone, and more — 'Pretty much all of our gadgets are usable in combat' developer says

By Dashiell Wood Published

The 007 First Light senior combat designer explains how gadgets can be used in combat.

007 First Light

'He'll kill when he needs to, but he's not someone who loves killing' — 007 First Light dev explains the game's unique license to kill mechanic

By Dashiell Wood Published

We talk to a developer about the upcoming Bond game's unique license to kill mechanic.

A Thick as Thieves screenshot showing players facing off against police officers.

Legendary Deus Ex and Thief director Warren Spector is back with a new game — it’s a stealth-heist-em-up called Thick as Thieves, and even the price is a steal at just five bucks on Steam

By Dashiell Wood Published

Thick as Thieves will launch at a steal of a price.

An enemy carrying a rocket launcher in 007 First Light.

'Bond often starts without a gun in the movies, and he can solve that creatively' — 007 First Light combat designer on the method behind its bombastic brawls

By Dashiell Wood Published

We speak to the senior combat designer behind Bond's fights in 007 First Light.

Xbox Series X

Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores'

By Dashiell Wood Published

An indie game developer has explained why many smaller companies don't create Xbox ports.

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A Neverness to Everness promotional screenshot.

A GTA 6 competitor just launched with customizable cars and a wanted level system — it's even free on PS5

By Dashiell Wood Published

Free-to-play open-world game Neverness to Everness has launched.

The antagonist of Drunken Goddess Reflux throwing up off-screen.

'It's puke or be puked on' — this crazy indie game has you taking shots to save your soul

By Dashiell Wood Published

Indie game Drunken Goddess Reflux arrives later this year.

Best HDMI cable for PS5

Best HDMI cable: recommended cables for your gaming display

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

This is our definitive guide to buying the best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox, and PC no matter your requirements or budget.

The best green screen against a green background.

Best green screens: our top choices for streamers and content creators

By Dashiell Wood Last updated

Buying Guide If you're a streamer, the best green screen could enhance your streaming setup. Here are our top picks right now.

TechRadar From the backlog branding on a Forza Horizon 3 screenshot that shows cars in an Australian city street.

I'm still playing Forza Horizon 3 a decade after release — here's why I can't get enough of its beautiful world

By Dashiell Wood Published

For our From the Backlog series, I'm revisiting the brilliant open world of Forza Horizon 3.

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The RIG R8 Spectre gaming headset resting on top of an Xbox Series X console.

This new wireless gaming headset from RIG delivers 'studio-grade' audio and has been 'custom-tuned for first-person shooters'

By Dashiell Wood Published

RIG has revealed a new wireless gaming headset for online shooter fans.

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showing Edward Kenway in combat with dual swords

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced revealed — 'Every single small moment of the game had to be rebuilt and crafted' developer says

By Dashiell Wood Published

Ubisoft has revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, an expansive remake set to launch later this year.

A Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era screenshot.

The next Heroes of Might and Magic is launching in early access this month — 'We want to do all of the development with community in mind' says dev

By Dashiell Wood Published

We speak to a Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era developer ahead of the game's early access launch.

A soldier in heavy body armor defuses a yellow bomb

Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one lasted all of two releases as Microsoft announces big changes and a welcome price cut

By Dashiell Wood Published

Xbox is decreasing the cost of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, though it comes at the cost of day one Call of Duty games.

A Terra Nil screenshot showing a bright green, lush forested area and multiple wind turbines.

Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival sale is here: save on more than 170 nature-focused games

By Dashiell Wood Published

A new Earth Appreciation Festival sale has just landed on Steam, with discounts on more than 170 environment-focused games.

The character Patch from PUBG: Blindspot.

'It's really hard to succeed every time' says PUBG director on failure of games like Concord and Highguard

By Dashiell Wood Published

PUBG director Taeseok Jang has spoken on high-profile live-service flops.

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A photo of the Inzone H6 Air gaming headset positioned above a wooden desktop surface.

I was one of the first to test Sony's latest Inzone headset, and it sets a new standard for open-back gaming audio

By Dashiell Wood Published

Best in Class

The Sony Inzone H6 Air sets a new standard for open-back gaming audio with its pristine sound and premium design.

A Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era screenshot.

Legendary strategy franchise Heroes of Might and Magic is back in the first new entry in over a decade — 'This is one of those generational games' developer says

By Dashiell Wood Published

Heroes of Might and Magic is coming back in an all-new entry helmed by a fresh developer.

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