Dashiell Wood

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

A player using the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with a laptop

These are the Xbox controllers I rely on — and I can recommend each and every one after hours of hands-on testing

By Dashiell Wood published

These are the Xbox controllers that I can personally recommend after my hands-on testing.

A Kingdom Come: Deliverance next gen screenshot showing a small town.

The new Kingdom Come: Deliverance 'next gen' update adds 4K support and 'ultra' graphics on consoles — and it's free if you already own the game

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A new 'next gen' update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been released, adding new feature for modern consoles.

A Dead or Alive 6 Last Round screenshot showing

One of the thirstiest fighting games ever is coming to PS5 with a new photo mode to 'capture every angle' of your favorite characters — and you'll even be able to play it for free

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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round has been revealed and it's coming out later this year.

An elderly Solid Snake in METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

I officially no longer have any reason to own a PS3 now that one of its biggest exclusives is coming to other platforms

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is coming to modern systems in a new Master Collection.

The Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake key art with the two central characters sat in a dark forest surrounded by glowing butterflies.

I donned a frilly dress and tracked ghosts for hours in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake — and now I can’t wait for the full release

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The upcoming Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is shaping up to be an excellent introduction to the cult survival horror series.

DualSense Edge

I've played thousands of hours on PS5, and these are the DualSense controllers I most want to add to my collection

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These lovely DualSense controllers are at the top of my personal wishlist.

A screenshot of combat in the Gothic remake.

Before The Witcher there was Gothic — and now we know exactly when this legendary RPG is coming back in a new remake

By Dashiell Wood published

The upcoming Gothic remake finally has a release date.

Secretlab Titan Evo XL 2024

It's a good time to buy a gaming chair from one of my favorite brands

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The President's Day sales have started, and one of my favorite gaming brands is leading the charge

Resident Evil 5

No, a Resident Evil 5 remake isn't likely to show up in tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play — that ESRB rating has been there for at least a year

By Dashiell Wood published

Despite recent rumors, a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal isn't likely tomorrow.

A Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max

My most anticipated upcoming phone isn't this year's iPhone, it's a Chinese flagship filled with one-of-a-kind features

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I'm not looking forward to the next iPhone, but this Chinese flagship has really caught my eye.

Belkin Travel Case for Switch 2

I've spent hundreds of hours with my Nintendo Switch 2 already, and I couldn't imagine doing it without these must-have accessories

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These are the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories I use with my personal console.

A Directive 8020 screenshot showing a mutated human enemy.

The Until Dawn developer's next game, Directive 8020, just got a release date at long last

By Dashiell Wood published

A new Directive 8020 trailer has arrived, with the survival horror game now available to pre-order.

The PlayStation Logo against a blue background

The next PlayStation State of Play is this week and will last for more than an hour

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PlayStation has just announced a massive new State of Play this week.

Astro A20 X puisella pöytätasolla

I test new gaming audio gear every week — these are the products I can't game without

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These are the gaming audio products that I rely on in my personal setup as someone that tests them for a living.

Fallout 4's protagonist and her companion Dogmeat venture out into post-apocalyptic Boston

'We’ve never stopped developing Fallout' says Todd Howard on Fallout 5, but the game is still a long way off with the 'majority' of the team working on The Elder Scrolls 6

By Dashiell Wood published

Todd Howard has spoken on the Fallout series, including the upcoming fifth entry.

Sea of Remnants key art showing a wooden puppet character in a tropical dress playing a stringed musical instrument.

'With RPGs, it's all about offering players things that they only get to experience in the game' — Sea of Remnants creative director outlines vision behind upcoming free-to-play pirate epic

By Dashiell Wood published

I sit down with the product lead of Sea of Remnants to discuss the production of the massive upcoming free-to-play game.

A screenshot of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game Orbitals showing two colorful characters stood side by side in a '90s inspired anime art styel.

We asked you what you thought of the latest Nintendo Direct, and it turns out everyone hated it

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We polled our readers on the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and it turns out many were disappointed by it.

Main characters in Resident Evil Requiem

Everything announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase including Oblivion, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and some incredibly janky Resident Evil amiibo

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Join us for the latest news, rumors, and speculation with Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase underway.

Sea of Remnants promotional imagery.

'It's very ambitious and also very challenging' — Sea of Remnants developer on building the ultimate open-world pirate playground

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We discuss the impressive scale and ambition of upcoming open-world pirate RPG Sea of Remnants with the game’s creative director.

Grand Theft Auto 6

GTA 6 owner Take-Two is 'embracing generative AI' as part of its goal to be the 'most efficient company in the entertainment business' says CEO

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has spoken about the potential of generative AI in the company's latest earnings call.

The JBL Boombox 4 on a table outside.

I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection

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Recommended

The JBL Boombox 4 is a premium party speaker that delivers killer sound with punchy bass and superb battery life.

The Sea of Remnants key art featuring a female puppet pirate on a colorful pink background.

'We're not going to go down the road of pay-to-win or trapping you to buy monetized products' — Sea of Remnants developer discusses microtransactions in the upcoming free-to-play game

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A Sea of Remnants developer talks about the upcoming game's monetization systems and promises that they will be fair.

A promotional screenshot of Sea of Remnants showing several characters gathered around a fire

Sea of Remnants has 400+ named NPCs in its open world, each 'with their own individual story arcs' that can be altered by your actions

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Sea of Remnant's open world will feature 400+ named NPCs with individual story arcs that can be influenced by the player's actions.

The Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset on a stand.

Logitech just revealed a surprisingly affordable gaming headset it says is designed to help you 'chill anywhere' — it's stylish and offers a 24 hour battery life

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Logitech has just revealed the new G325 Lightspeed, a wireless gaming headset at a budget price.

A promotional screenshot of Sea of Remnants.

Upcoming free-to-play RPG Sea of Remnants will get a new season 'every 10 weeks' with a big world expansion 'every 20 weeks'

By Dashiell Wood published

Developer Joker Studio has outlined a release cadence for its live service support of upcoming RPG Sea of Remnants.

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