Dashiell Wood

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

A screenshot of a character in FragPunk on PC.

FragPunk drops tomorrow for PC, but its console launch has been delayed at the last minute

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Upcoming FPS FragPunk has received a last minute delay on consoles.

Ada Lovelace as a leader in Civilization 7.

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 update 1.1.0 finally stops AI leaders from flooding your territory with armies of explorers

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Sid Meier's Civilization 7 update 1.1.0 is live now.

Pac-Man x PowerA promotional image.

Special edition Pac-Man Nintendo Switch and Xbox accessories from PowerA are on the way

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PowerA announces new Bandai Namco collaboration.

Pulchra Fellini in Zenless Zone Zero.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.6 will finally let you play as a furry gunslinger

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Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.4 introduces loads of new content next week.

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR finally let me perform a leap of faith in virtual reality and I didn’t even throw up

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Assassin's Creed Nexus VR is a solid VR interpretation of Assassin’s Creed, but it’s not quite good enough to justify buying a Meta Quest 2 or 3 if you don’t already have one.

A screenshot of Wolfenstein: Youngblood on PC.

Claim a free Xbox FPS with your Amazon Prime subscription, plus loads of great PC games including two massive RPGs

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Amazon Prime members can claim a free Xbox copy of Wolfenstein: Youngblood right now.

Playing games on the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma without an external display.

The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma offers Steam Deck owners a premium design and, of course, plenty of RGB

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Recommended

The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma is expensive, but still a great choice for Steam Deck thanks to its robust and attractive design.

A promotional screenshot of A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build.

This indie game gets cheaper when it's cold outside

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The price of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is now tied to the weather in London.

PSVR 2

The newly announced PSVR 2 price cut might finally make it a viable Meta Quest 3 competitor

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The PSVR 2 is finally going to be the price that it should have been all along.

WD BLACK 1TB SN850X deal

The biggest PS5 SSD on the market has had its price slashed by more than $300 and honestly seems like pretty excellent value right now

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This truly gigantic PS5 SSD is a staggering $330 off and yes, that's a new lowest-ever price.

Sonic Colors

You will be able to claim a gigantic RPG and fan favorite Sonic game for free with PS Plus this month

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PS Plus monthly games include Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Sonic Colors: Ultimate.

A burglar in The Sims 4.

The burglar is back in The Sims 4 and, while they may have taken ten years to add, at least it's free

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Burglars are finally coming to The Sims 4 as part of the next update.

Talion fighting an orc in Shadow of War

Warner Bros. has closed three studios and canceled its Wonder Woman game

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Wonder Woman game canceled as Warner Bros. closes three studios.

The PS5 Pro in front of a white brick background, on a brown desk, next to a potted plant.

Despite a strong start, PS5 Pro sales are now trailing behind the PS4 Pro in the US

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PS5 Pro sales are falling amid wider console decline.

Twitch streamer Butters holds the new Scuf Valor Pro controller.

The new Scuf Valor Pro controller looks like a massive upgrade for Xbox owners, but there's one big catch

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The Scuf Valor Pro seems like a surprisingly affordable Xbox pro controller bursting with top-notch features.

Nintendo Switch 2

Don't put too much faith in retailer leaks as ex-Nintendo employee says companies know 'nothing' about the Switch 2 launch date or price

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A former Nintendo employee has discussed recent Nintendo Switch 2 price leaks.

The JBL Quantum Stream Talk set up on a desk.

JBL Quantum Stream Talk review: a compact, budget-friendly gaming mic that needs some tweaks to sound its best

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The JBL Quantum Stream Talk impresses from a design and feature standpoint, but its sound needs some tweaking to reach a decent level.

The Hori Split Pad Pro attached to a Nintendo Switch OLED and placed on a colorful desk mat.

I've used the Hori Split Pad Pro with my Nintendo Switch for years and it's still great, but there are some better options in 2025

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Recommended

The Hori Split Pad Pro is a solid option for Nintendo Switch owners, but isn’t quite as good as its biggest competitor.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Riley Hawk

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 easter egg seems to tease Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revival

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New Black Ops 6 map could be teasing more Tony Hawk games.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Why are we getting so many PlayStation PC ports? Former president says it's 'like printing money'

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Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has discussed the rise of PlayStation PC ports.

Xbox Series X

Original Xbox designer says the idea the Series X is 'more powerful is not helpful today'

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The original Xbox designer has discussed the current state of the brand in a podcast.

An Exoborne promotional screenshot showing players using the glider.

Exoborne is on track to be the most approachable extraction shooter on the market, but will that be enough for it to succeed?

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Exoborne is a promising extraction shooter with bombastic weather effects and powerful exo-rigs.

The Secretlab X Monster Hunter Wilds Arkveld chair.

Secretlab reveals a new Monster Hunter Wilds gaming chair, and I already want to sit in it

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This new Secretlab gaming chair could be the perfect companion to Monster Hunter Wilds.

A tattoo studio in The Sims 4.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack looks like the small business overhaul I've always wanted

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The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack lets you learn new skills and set up your own little shop.

The Avowed Bloomboard display.

Microsoft celebrates Avowed launch with London pop-up, but you'll have to hurry if you want to see it

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Avowed pop-up gives you the chance to win free Xbox hardware, but it's not going to be around for long.

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