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

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition on PS5 Pro.

Sony announces new Ghost of Yotei expansion and Complete Edition, but the upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one buyers

By Dashiell Wood Published

The upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one buyers — but at least it's coming out on disc.

Xbox Series X

The Xbox Elite Series 3 seems to have leaked — and, in a twist no one expected, might have a built-in screen

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xbox Elite Series 3 controller might have leaked... Again.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite marines face off against the xenomorph swarm

'Everyone who bought this game should be eligible for a full refund': A digital-only Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has shut down, rendering it unplayable for buyers.

ICYMI split image of Bose headphones, the GTA VI box art and Kojima holding a CD-player

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

By Hamish Hector Published

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026.

The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller on a clean wooden surface.

I tested Turtle Beach’s newest controller, and I can’t imagine using anything else for GTA 6 — it’s got an illuminated skyline and tropical vibes; what more could you want?

By Dashiell Wood Published

Recommended

The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller is the best-looking Xbox controller I’ve ever used.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Ubisoft just made a classic Tom Clancy game free to keep — here's how to add it to your library before time runs out

By Dashiell Wood Published

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier is free to keep right now.

The Sony Inzone M10S 2 monitor at a desk setup.

I didn't think the Inzone M10S gaming monitor could get much better, then I tried the new Inzone M10S II

By Dashiell Wood Published

Best in Class

The Sony Inzone M10S II takes a winning esports monitor and upgrades it even further with some key improvements.

Instant Disc Audio CP1 DEATH STRANDING 2 Model (Limited Edition)

No shade Sony, but Hideo Kojima is celebrating his love of physical discs with a new limited edition version of my favorite mini CD player

By Dashiell Wood Published

Kojima Productions is collaborating with audio brand km5 on a cute limited edition CD player.

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'Nobody was buying them so it doesn't really matter' — Xbox console price hike hits the UK

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xbox price hike is here, revealing the new cost of a console in the UK.

The Robot Vacuum X20 Max from Xiaomi in a hallway with a tiled floor.

I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing.

TechRadar's Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade.

The Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade

By Dashiell Wood Published

Our definitive guide to the Apple Arcade service with everything that you need to know.

Recommended controllers in the Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade is packed with console-quality games, but you'll need a compatible controller to get the best from them. Here are my recommendations

By Dashiell Wood Published

These are the controllers I've been using to test Apple Arcade throughout the week.

TRG Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding with an image of Angry Birds protagonists overlaid.

What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quiz and get some hand-picked Apple Arcade recommendations

By Dashiell Wood Published

Find out what kind of gamer you are, and get some bespoke Apple Arcade game recommendations, with our quiz.

A Disney Dreamlight Valley screenshot with Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding.

I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life sims

By Dashiell Wood Published

The eight best Apple Arcade games right now.

TRG Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding with an image of Sonic the Hedgehog overlaid.

Apple Arcade is a joyful reminder of when mobile gaming was about fun, not emptying your wallet

By Dashiell Wood Published

Browsing Apple Arcade feels like going back in time to the early App Store in the best possible way.

The Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade header image.

I convinced my boss to let me play all 279 Apple Arcade games in one week to find out whether the service is actually worth it in 2026

By Dashiell Wood Last updated

Recommended

Updated Apple Arcade has been out for almost seven years. Here’s how it stacks up today.

TRG Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding on a screenshot of Monument Valley.

What is Apple Arcade? Everything you need to know about the gaming service included with your One subscription

By Dashiell Wood Published

Our ultimate breakdown of everything that you need to know about the Apple Arcade service.

The Honor Magic V6 being held in a sunny field.

I’ve spent months with the Honor Magic V6, and no other foldable can touch it for durability or battery life

By Dashiell Wood Published

Best in Class

The Honor Magic V6 is a superb foldable phone, with leading durability and battery life.

Banner art for Final Fantasy X and X2 on Switch 2.

Square Enix just dropped Final Fantasy 10 and 10-2 for Nintendo Switch 2 with some key upgrades — but there's bad news for existing Switch version owners

By Dashiell Wood Published

Final Fantasy 10 and 10-2 just dropped on Nintendo Switch 2.

Amazon Luna

Amazon Luna boss thinks rising hardware prices could push more hardcore gamers to cloud gaming — 'You're going to see more people that are priced out of the market'

By Dashiell Wood Published

Amazon's GM of gaming thinks the rising cost of consoles and PC components could push more hardcore gamers towards cloud streaming.

The new Games tab on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video just got a massive free upgrade that lets you instantly play games like Fallout on your TV — 'Not enough people know about it' says Amazon gaming head

By Dashiell Wood Published

Amazon has brought its Luna service right into the Prime Video app for Fire TV devices.

An Xbox Rog Ally handheld playing a classic Xbox game.

Xbox's surprise announcement of PC backwards compatibility is great to see — and one more reason not to buy a console

By Dashiell Wood Published

Xbox is bringing some classic games to PC with its new backward compatibility program.

RIG R5 Spear Pro HS wired gaming headset against a blue background

Best wired gaming headsets in 2026: incredible wired audio from devices all tested and reviewed by us

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to everything you need to know about the best wired gaming headsets right now.

A Waterpark Simulator screenshot with a Under the Radar badge.

This popular simulator game has thousands of positive Steam reviews — and it drops on consoles later this month

By Dashiell Wood Published

This viral waterpark simulator game is coming to consoles soon.

Fortnite character, Zelda, and Mario drifting in a kart, side by side separated by red block lines

The 17 best Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2026

By Jake Green Last updated

From banger exclusives to enhanced version of older titles, the best Nintendo Switch 2 games are essential to own.

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