Articles by 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 Astro A20 X gaming headset on a wooden desktop surface.

The Astro A20 X doesn't get any points for originality, but it's still a great gaming headset

By Dashiell Wood published 26 December 25

Recommended

The Astro A20 X is just a Logitech G522 Lightspeed with a new platform switching feature, but that still means it offers great sound.

Grab Game Pass and store credit for your new Xbox here

By Dashiell Wood published 26 December 25

Power up your new Xbox with these gift cards or a Game Pass subscription.

A £15 Nintendo Gift Card with Mario on it, against a blue background.

Here's where to get Nintendo eShop gift cards for your new Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 25 December 25

Here's where to buy Nintendo eShop gift cards for your new Switch 2.

This is where to find the best PS Plus and gift cards for your new PS5

By Dashiell Wood published 25 December 25

Just got your hands on a PS5? Here's where to top up your store credit cheaply.

The two new variants of the Nitro Deck 2.

This Switch 2 Joy-Con replacement was already my most anticipated accessory — and now it’s getting two new versions plus cool pre-order bonuses

By Dashiell Wood published 24 December 25

Two new versions of my most anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 accessory were just revealed.

A three-way picture of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Octopath Traveler 0, and The Witcher 3

With some welcome downtime on the horizon, here are the TechRadar Gaming team’s Christmas games for 2025

By Rob Dwiar published 23 December 25

These are the games we’ll be playing over the holidays this year.

Prime members can claim loads of free games in latest Amazon giveaway including one of the best PC strategy games ever

By Dashiell Wood published 23 December 25

Amazon Prime members shouldn't miss the current deluge of free games available with Luna.

TechRadar Gaming's favorite gaming devices of 2025: personal picks from all the year's gear

By Rhys Wood published 22 December 25

Read all about TechRadar Gaming's hardware products of the year right here, including everything from consoles to headsets.

Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

'We put the most pressure on ourselves' — Tomb Raider studio head on remaking one of the most iconic games of all time

By Dashiell Wood published 22 December 25

A Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis developer has talked about the upcoming remake. TechRadar attended the Q&A session.

A blended image showing three games in TechRadar Gaming's game of the year list

TechRadar Gaming’s Game of the Year list 2025: our top 20 games from this year

By Rob Dwiar published 19 December 25

We’ve discussed all the awesome games of 2025 and come up with our top 20 list of the best of the year.

Assassin's Creed's Edward Kenway on a yellow background, with "tech radar" written across it

Best Assassin’s Creed games: every series entry ranked including the latest release

By Rob Dwiar last updated 17 December 25

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

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 17 December 25

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 12 December 25

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

The Genshin Impact PS5 DualSense Controller on artwork from the game

Genshin Impact PS5 controller pre-orders are live and readily available in the US and UK

By Rob Dwiar last updated 12 December 25

We've got all the best information and links for Sony's next limited edition DualSense, the Genshin Impact PS5 controller.

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 11 December 25

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 11 December 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood published 10 December 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood published 9 December 25

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.

Almost 40% off! Don't miss this SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 gaming headset deal

By Dashiell Wood published 9 December 25

This SteelSeries gaming headset would make for the perfect gift at its current discounted price.

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

By Dashiell Wood published 8 December 25

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 7 December 25

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 6 December 25

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

Upgrade your gaming audio with the stylish SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds – now $50 off

By Dashiell Wood published 5 December 25

Upgrade your gaming audio with these stylish gaming earbuds at a discounted price.

Big savings on the Backbone One PlayStation Edition.

Grab the perfect mobile gaming gift with huge discounts on controllers from Razer and Backbone

By Dashiell Wood published 4 December 25

There are a decent number of mobile controller discounts right now and any one could be a great gift.

Grab a free Fortnite skin with your Backbone Pro

By Dashiell Wood published 3 December 25

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

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