Articles by Dashiell Wood, Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, 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

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 review: you’ve never played a Civ like this

By Dashiell Wood published 3 February 25

How Sid Meier's Civilization 7 successfully evolves the long-running strategy series.

The best fight sticks: fighting game controllers from Victrix, Hori and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 3 February 25

Buying Guide We've hand-picked the best fight sticks so you can replicate that sought-after arcade experience at home.

Clear some shelf space, a recent leak indicates Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will be larger than before

By Dashiell Wood published 3 February 25

A recent leak suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will come in a new bigger size.

These are my five dream Nintendo Switch 2 games that I want to see at launch

By Dashiell Wood published 1 February 25

I have my fingers crossed for these Nintendo Switch 2 games and hope that they will be available at launch.

The PS5 classic themes are leaving today, but Sony already plans to bring them back

By Dashiell Wood published 31 January 25

Bad news PlayStation gamers, the retro PS5 themes are leaving.

The GTA 6 release date may have leaked, and it could be an important franchise anniversary

By Dashiell Wood published 31 January 25

The GTA 6 release date may have leaked.

Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PS5 this year with full cross play support, and I couldn’t be happier

By Dashiell Wood published 31 January 25

Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5 later this year.

Sony to cut down on monthly PS4 PS Plus games from January 2026, citing number of PS5 players

By Dashiell Wood published 30 January 25

Changes are coming to PS Plus in January 2026.

This colourful Fanta Xbox Series X is easily my favorite competition prize yet

By Dashiell Wood published 29 January 25

Xbox meets Fanta in a new console giveaway.

A character in Rise of the Ronin looking out over a landscape from the game

PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin is coming to PC

By Dashiell Wood published 28 January 25

Rise of the Ronin is coming to PC later this year.

I think now could be the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch instead of waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2, here’s why

By Dashiell Wood published 27 January 25

Why right now could be the best time to pick up a Nintendo Switch ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.

Marvel Snap is finally back online in the US and all players are getting a huge number of free in-game items as compensation

By Dashiell Wood published 27 January 25

Marvel snap is back in the US following TikTok ban.

Xbox games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2, per Phil Spencer

By Dashiell Wood published 27 January 25

It looks like Xbox is going all in on supporting the Nintendo Switch 2.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

PlayStation Portal stock: the device is now widely available

By Rob Dwiar last updated 24 January 25

The PlayStation Portal stock situation has improved beyond recognition recently and the device is now widely available at a number of retailers.

A South of Midnight screenshot showing the game's world.

South of Midnight looks absolutely stunning, and it's now got an official release date

By Dashiell Wood published 24 January 25

South of Midnight was my personal highlight of the Xbox Developer Direct, and it's coming sooner than you might think.

The Tomb in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies.

A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map is coming, plus fresh enemies and an awesome Wonder Weapon

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

Loads of content is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies in Season 2.

A screenshot showing the new map Bullet in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 will let you fight on a speeding bullet train in one of the coolest maps I've ever seen

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

New Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 details have been revealed.

Several of the best external hard drive picks on a desk with a laptop

Support for massive external hard drives over 16TB is coming to Xbox, here's everything you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

Support for external hard drives over 16TB is coming to Xbox soon.

Free updates are coming to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 after launch, including the ability to get a haircut

By Dashiell Wood published 22 January 25

New Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 post launch roadmap details the expansion content and free updates coming to the game.

Potential US tariffs could hike game prices and hurt physical releases

By Dashiell Wood published 22 January 25

Potential US import tariffs could raise game prices and hit physical releases.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 feature Hall effect thumbsticks? It seems likely thanks to reliable leaker

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 25

This reliable Nintendo Switch 2 leaker claimed the new console will have Hall effect thumbsticks.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could arrive as early as April, per major publisher

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 release window has been predicted by a major publisher.

Nintendo will likely avoid the Wii U naming fiasco with the Nintendo Switch 2, suggest analysts

By Dashiell Wood published 20 January 25

Analysts say that 'Nintendo Switch 2' is actually a great name.

Marvel Snap is still not working in the US following 'surprise' ban

By Dashiell Wood published 20 January 25

Marvel snap is still unavailable in the US following TikTok ban.

From a new Mario Kart to mouse-like controls, these are my six biggest takeaways from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal

By Dashiell Wood published 17 January 25

The key points from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal.

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