Rhys Wood

Rhys Wood

Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, 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

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Silksong's brutal Steel Soul mode can be unlocked without beating the game – here's how

By Rhys Wood published

If you somehow thought your first Silksong playthrough wasn't hard enough, here's how you can unlock Steel Soul mode without beating the game.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

I want to love Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, but its empty world and listless combat scupper a promising mech action game

By Rhys Wood published

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion offers a lot to like, but also plenty to make the experience feel lacking.

A mustached bug riding a beetle

Chinese-speaking Silksong players are calling out the game's lackluster translation, and Team Cherry has promised improvements

By Rhys Wood published

Silksong players in China aren't happy about the game's translation, but Team Cherry promises improvements 'over the coming weeks'.

Silksong

Despite bringing Steam to its knees, Silksong attracted more day one players than the Battlefield 6 open beta

By Rhys Wood published

After a single day, Silksong currently ranks as the seventh highest peak concurrent player count for a single-player game on Steam.

Pokémon Legends Z-A

I played Pokémon Legends Z-A at Gamescom 2025, and its semi-real-time battle system is giving vintage Final Fantasy

By Rhys Wood published

After a rough patch, Pokémon Legends Z-A might genuinely be the tonic the franchise needs.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword channels what made the PS2 originals so great, while adding brutally cinematic flair to its combat

By Rhys Wood published

Onimusha: Way of the Sword drips with atmosphere as much as Miyamoto’s katana does with demonic blood.

Thrustmaster T98

Thrustmaster marketing manager says you 'just can't afford the force feedback' if you want to get an entry level wheel like its new T98 to sell for under $100 - but it does make it safer for kids

By Demi Williams published

Thrustmaster's new, Ferrari-licensed T98 is a low-cost steering wheel for kids and first-time users, but this meant the creators couldn't add one key feature.

PlayStation Pulse Elite and PlayStation Link USB dongle on a grey background

Own a PlayStation Link gaming headset adapter? It just got a huge firmware update that adds PC compatibility

By Rhys Wood published

PlayStation Link's PC functionality just got a huge upgrade with compatible gaming headsets.

Thrustmaster T248R

Thrustmaster reveals the T248R racing wheel, featuring three adjustable levels of force feedback and customizable LCD screen

By Rhys Wood published

The Thrustmaster T248R is a mid-range PS5 racing wheel designed 'with all types of drivers in mind'.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots is one of the series' better entries, even if its characters are a tad annoying

By Rhys Wood published

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots packs potentially hundreds of hours of golfing fun, provided you can deal with some slow progression.

PS5 Slim

The next PS5 Slim revision could completely undermine one of the console's biggest improvements over the base model

By Rhys Wood published

This potential PS5 Slim revision is a worrying one with reduced storage capacity and an unmoving price point.

Turtle Beach Racer

I tried out the new Turtle Beach Racer at Gamescom 2025, and I think it shines as a casual-friendly wireless racing wheel option

By Rhys Wood published

The Turtle Beach Racer impressed me with its build quality and wireless connectivity, and a fairly affordable price.

The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 let me create a sickly, annoying, and profoundly unintelligent hero, and I wouldn't have it any other way

By Rhys Wood published

The Outer Worlds 2’s immersive sim elements had me pining for the full version of the game.

Hideo Kojima holding the upcoming Death Stranding 2 DualSense.

Hideo Kojima's Beyond the Strand event is taking place this month, featuring special guests and an update on future projects

By Rhys Wood published

Hideo Kojima will host the Beyond the Strand event later this month, which promises a look at the developer's future projects.

Gamescom entrance

I spoke to Gamescom's organizers about the event, its future, and the city of Cologne - 'the entire city is transformed into the gaming capital of the world'

By Rhys Wood published

We spoke to Gamescom's Stefan Heikhaus and Tim Endres about the popular European gaming event.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong's price and release time have been confirmed – and the hotly anticipated sequel is a lot cheaper than you might think

By Rhys Wood published

Yes, Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost just $20 at launch, its developer confirms.

Naoki Yoshida, Hironobu Sakaguchi and Toshio Murouchi laughing on stage at London Fan Fest

I spoke with Final Fantasy 14’s Naoki Yoshida about Monster Hunter, Beastmaster, and the collaborations he’d love to do next – ‘I’m a maniac about One Piece’

By Rhys Wood published

We spoke with Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida at Gamescom 2025 about the game and its upcoming content.

Turtle Beach Recon deal

One of my favorite cheap Xbox controllers just plummeted to a record-low price at Amazon's Labor Day sales

By Rhys Wood published

The Turtle Beach Recon controller for Xbox and PC has shot down to its lowest ever Amazon price.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and a controller in front of a red background

Two million Nintendo Switch 2 have sold in the US, outperforming its predecessor by 75%

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo Switch 2's second month on sale has been a rousing success, outpacing the original console by 75% in the US.

Kirby Air Riders

I’ve played Kirby Air Riders and, don’t tell anyone, I think I like it more than Mario Kart World

By Rhys Wood published

I played Kirby Air Riders at Gamescom 2025, and I’m mad I have to wait three months to play the full game.

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail

Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival 2026 dates, and we'll hopefully learn more about the game's next expansion at the event

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 14's Fan Festival 2026 dates have been announced, where we're likely to receive the first details on the MMO's next expansion.

A purple Game Boy Advance against a red background

Best GBA games - essential GameBoy Advance titles you need to play

By Rhys Wood last updated

The best GBA games have stood the test of time as landmark 32-bit titles that are as playable now as they were at launch.

Screenshot of Assassin's Creed Mirage's city of Baghdad with Basim performing a leap of faith in the foreground

Assassin's Creed Mirage is getting a Saudi Arabia-themed DLC later this year, Ubisoft confirms

By Rhys Wood published

A surprise Assassin's Creed Mirage update confirms free DLC expansion for later this year.

Gamescom purple flags

Gamescom 2025's record-breaking attendance could mean it's an event that gamers can no longer afford to ignore

By Rhys Wood published

Gamescom has continued to grow year on year, and it's now arguably the most important international annual gaming event.

Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 has my favorite Vault Hunter since the second game, and it's not even close

By Rhys Wood published

I played Borderlands 4 at Gamescom 2025, and came away hopeful of its improvements over the last mainline entry.

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