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

Zenless Zone Zero version 2.4.

Own a PS5? These are the six free games I always have on my console

By Dashiell Wood published

You can get plenty out of your console without spending a penny, as proven by these fantastic free PS5 games.

A screenshot of a pot in Kiln.

One game surprised me the most in the Xbox Developer Direct — and it's a wacky brawler that's releasing this year

By Dashiell Wood published

Xbox Game Studios has revealed Kiln, a pottery brawler from the team behind Keeper and Psychonauts 2.

The three new Secretlab x Pokémon collab chairs on a basic background.

Secretlab just unveiled a new Pokémon collection with materials intended to 'emulate the softness' of Pikachu

By Dashiell Wood published

The new Secretlab Pokémon collection feature three special edition gaming chairs.

A soldier aims and fires a sniper rifle in side profile

Battlefield 4 fans rejoice, one of that game's best maps is coming to Battlefield 6

By Dashiell Wood published

Developer Battlefield Studios has outlined some of the new content coming to Battlefield 6.

A screenshot of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong from Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Surprise Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Nintendo Switch 2 update adds a wealth of new content and fixes some of my biggest issues with the game

By Dashiell Wood published

A surprise Donkey Kong Country Returns HD update introduces new content and some much-needed fixes.

A Space Marine stands atop a pile of monster corpses

Some fantastic games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this month — here are the ones I'd recommend trying first

By Dashiell Wood published

A leaker claims that the next Resident Evil remake will be a fresh version of an underrated spin-off.

A closeup of the top right corner of the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 screen protector, showing how it has slightly come away from the Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

Research firm warns gamers to expect a 'global' Nintendo Switch 2 price hike

By Dashiell Wood published

A prominent gaming market research firm predicts that a Nintendo Switch 2 price hike is on the way.

Max and Chloe in Life is Strange: Reunion.

Life is Strange: Reunion has been revealed and is the 'emotional conclusion' of Max and Chloe's story

By Dashiell Wood published

Square Enix has revealed Life is Strange: Reunion, the next entry in the Life is Strange series, with the fan-favorite Chloe set to return.

The Seagate FireCuda 530R with heatsink on a colorful fabric desk mat.

The Seagate FireCuda 530R is an okay PS5 SSD, but it’s another victim of the ongoing RAM shortage

By Dashiell Wood published

The Seagate FireCuda 530R with heatsink would be an okay option for PS5 owners if it was available at a reasonable price.

Resident Evil Code Veronica

A prominent Resident Evil leaker claims that a Code: Veronica remake will be announced this year

By Dashiell Wood published

A leaker claims that the next Resident Evil remake will be a fresh version of an underrated spin-off.

Deadpool raises a flag while holding a katana in his other hand

Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our coverage of the new Deadpool update now that it's out

By Jake Green last updated

Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 6 as it happened. This includes a look at the release time, and the new Hero Deadpool.

New World: Aeternum

Amazon is shutting down New World next year

By Dashiell Wood published

Amazon has announced that its MMO game New World will be shut down come the end of January 2027.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

These nine hidden Nintendo Switch 2 features can help your console last longer, save you money, and more

By Dashiell Wood published

Make the most of your Nintendo Switch 2 with this selection of top tips from someone that has been testing the console since launch.

A screenshot from upcoming stealth game Styx: Blades of Greed showing Styx hiding behind a crate

Go goblin mode by grabbing the first two Styx games at no cost and then try the free new demo for the third

By Dashiell Wood published

Get your goblin on with two free Styx games via the Epic Games Store, then prepare for the next installment with a new demo.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Fans think there's even more evidence suggesting that an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake is on the way — but the real explanation is a lot less exciting

By Dashiell Wood published

Fans think that there's now even more evidence pointing to an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake as parts of the game's soundtrack appear on YouTube.

A promotional image of the new Hatsune Miku Edition LinkBuds Fit earbuds by Sony.

I'm prepared to die for these limited edition Hatsune Miku Sony earbuds and I don't care who knows it

By Dashiell Wood published

Sony has unveiled a new limited edition Hatsune Miku variant of its LinkBuds Fit earbuds.

Best SSD for PS5 - WD Black SN850

The RAM shortage claims another victim as PS5 SSD prices rocket — here's why now is the worst time to buy and what to do instead

By Dashiell Wood published

Thanks to ongoing RAM supply issues it's now a terrible time to buy a PS5 SSD. Here's why the situation is so bad, and some alternatives to consider.

A soldier aims and fires a sniper rifle in side profile

Battlefield 6 Season One has just been extended with new bonus rewards to 'allow extra time to further develop and refine Season 2 as a result of community feedback'

By Dashiell Wood published

Battlefield 6 players will now have longer to complete the Season One battle pass as developer Battlefield Studios announces its extension.

The new Coach items in The Sims 4.

The new Sims 4 x Coach collab is the probably only way you'll get free designer handbags

By Dashiell Wood published

A collection of free clothes just dropped in The Sims 4 as part of the game's latest collab.

Soldiers use wing suits to fly over a futuristic city

Call of Duty might just be about to drop on Nintendo Switch 2 according to a new leak

By Dashiell Wood published

A recent leak suggests that the Call of Duty series is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future.

A close-up of a bear character in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3 might not come to Switch 2 as Larian CEO says a port 'wasn't our decision to make'

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo Switch 2's first Christmas sales fall short of the original Switch by 35% in the US, showing markedly less of an appetite over the Holidays.

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The Sony Inzone E9 gaming earbuds on a colorful desk mat.

The Sony Inzone E9 in-ear gaming headphones are a good choice if you want to buy a pair of earbuds almost exclusively for FPS games

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A screenshot of Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.

I've already played Star Wars Outlaws on PS5, but Gold Edition makes it worth revisiting on Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published

Star Wars Outlaws is a must-play game for fans of the galaxy far, far away and it holds up impressively well in its Gold Edition release for Nintendo Switch 2.

Grand Theft Auto 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 might not release this year after all as the game is reportedly 'not content complete'

By Dashiell Wood published

Could we be looking at another GTA 6 delay? A reliable reporter claims that the game is not quite finished.

The new Call of Duty x Fallout Nuketown variant.

New Call of Duty x Fallout collab means free Warzone skins and loads of new content

By Dashiell Wood published

The new Call of Duty x Fallout collab brings loads of free content to Black Ops 7 and Warzone.

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