Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

Articles by: Rhys Wood

I was already sold on Atelier Yumia as an RPG, but I wasn’t expecting it to have my favorite crafting system in all of gaming

By Rhys Wood published 14 March 25

Atelier Yumia’s quick-paced battles and exploration join a phenomenal crafting system to make for one of 2025’s best RPGs.

From Ace of Spades to Them Bones, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4's soundtrack is already looking excellent

By Rhys Wood published 14 March 25

Activision has just released part of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4's soundtrack on Spotify, and there's more to come.

The SAG-AFTRA San-Fransisco-North California Local

SAG-AFTRA union and video game industry bargaining group remain at odds as agreements on AI protections still 'frustratingly far apart'

By Rhys Wood published 13 March 25

SAG-AFTRA strikes are set to continue as meaningful protections against AI likenesses remain inadequate.

After Nike and Adidas trainers, it was only a matter of time until Crocs got added to Fortnite

By Rhys Wood published 12 March 25

Crocs, yes Crocs, are now available in Fortnite for your favorite skins to wear.

A Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filing confirms Wi-Fi 6 and NFC support for the upcoming console

By Rhys Wood published 11 March 25

If you have any old amiibo figures lying around, it looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 will have NFC support.

Xbox is reportedly teaming up with a mystery manufacturer to launch a PC gaming handheld this year

By Rhys Wood published 11 March 25

An Xbox PC gaming handheld might be coming sometime this year, according to sources.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer confirms June release date and an even more harrowing post-apocalyptic world

By Rhys Wood published 10 March 25

We finally have a release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Pro details have been revealed and the biggest difference appears to be ray tracing

By Rhys Wood published 10 March 25

Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5 Pro? Expect three performance modes and 'extended' ray tracing.

I was impressed by the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller at a recent event, and you can pre-order one right now

By Rhys Wood published 7 March 25

You can now pre-order the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited, an Xbox controller with Hall effect sticks and a handy LCD screen.

A screenshot showing Naoe looking at the hidden blade in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Prep 107GB of space as Assassin's Creed Shadows preload and expected global release times are shared by Ubisoft

By Rhys Wood published 6 March 25

Ubisoft has announced the global release times for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and you can preload it right now.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 promo image featuring the Doom Slayer glaring at Tony

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is real and the Digital Deluxe Edition literally turns it into a Doom game

By Rhys Wood published 5 March 25

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is coming in July and features the Doom Slayer as a playable skater.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony goes full Xbox Insider with new Beta Program at PlayStation initiative, offering the testing of new games and features before release

By Rhys Wood published 5 March 25

Sony takes a leaf out of the Xbox Insider playbook with Beta Program at PlayStation, which you can sign up for right now.

A screenshot of Silent Hill 2's main protagonist James in a car park looking out across the lake

More Silent Hill remakes could be on the way as Konami is set to continue its partnership with Bloober Team

By Rhys Wood published 27 February 25

Konami and Bloober Team are set to team up again for an unspecified project.

Xbox February update lets players stream even more of their own games including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's stream your own game collection feature expands thanks to its latest update.

A blue haired character skating in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.

Following the Black Ops 6 easter egg, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 seems to have been listed by Singapore's ratings board

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

Singapore's ratings board appears to have a listing for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 controllers lined up in a row, showing off Black, White and Purple colorways.

The 8BitDo Ultimate is my favorite Nintendo Switch controller, and now it's finally getting an upgraded version

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is an upgrade of my favorite Nintendo Switch controller for Windows and Android devices.

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising character Sandalphon

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 brings a new playable character, survival mode and no shortage of quality updates

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 kicks off today, here's everything included in today's patch.

Future Games Show Spring Showcase to be hosted by Baldur's Gate 3's Jennifer English and everything's Nolan North

By Rhys Wood published 25 February 25

Actors Jennifer English and Nolan North are set to host the upcoming Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

Black Ops 6 wasn't kidding, there really is something Tony Hawk's Pro Skater related happening on March 4

By Rhys Wood published 24 February 25

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater website has been updated with a timer, lining up with that Black Ops 6 multiplayer easter egg.

The Atari 7800+ is a decent retro gaming package with a few too many frustrations to fully recommend

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

The Atari 7800+ disappoints with its hollow quality and woeful controller, but its games are undoubtedly great.

Best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds featuring Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

The best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds: the gamepads most suited for the game’s tricky control scheme

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

Buying Guide Become a pro hunter in no time with the best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves promotional screenshot.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves could be 2025's best fighting game, and you can try it right now

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta is live now, here's everything you need to start playing.

Elephant Mario giving a thumbs up at the end of a course in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

It might be the year of Nintendo Switch 2, but the Switch OLED bundles keep coming with this Super Mario Bros. Wonder package

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

With Nintendo Switch 2 right around the corner, a new Switch OLED bundle with Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been made available.

A PS6 launch in 2028 'feels right' according to former PlayStation boss, citing increasingly long console generations

By Rhys Wood published 20 February 25

PS6 releasing in 2028 "feels right" according to former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida.

A Primordia vista in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

10 years later, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition still has one of gaming’s best open worlds, but is it truly definitive?

By Rhys Wood published 19 February 25

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is the best way to play the Wii U classic, but some of that version’s issues remain.

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