Rob Dwiar

Rob Dwiar

Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming. He joined TRG in 2023 as its Deputy Editor, and has multiple years of games media and games writing experience under his belt, with a variety of bylines at games publications, but also in the world of gardens and landscapes.

Prior to joining TRG, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at sister site GamesRadar+. and spent more than four years on that team. After this, he had a short but successful stint as Gaming Editor at WePC but is now firmly in a position at TechRadar Gaming to help drive the brand forward to achieve its goals. Before joining GamesRadar+ in 2018, Rob freelanced for many places and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of GamesRadar+, Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. This writing often took, and still takes, the form of analysis and celebration of video game environments, landscapes, and horticulture - Rob is a qualified landscape and garden designer and an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games.

Articles by: Rob Dwiar

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 – here are 5 reasons why the PlayStation Portal is a better buy from a gaming hardware expert (me)

By Rob Dwiar published

The PlayStation Portal will remain my go-to gaming handheld this year, even with the shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 out in the wild.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller on a yellow background with white don't miss text

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - stock is hard to come by in the US and the UK, here's where to check

By Rhys Wood last updated

Looking to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller? These US and UK retailers are your best bet.

Donkey Kong Bananza key art.

Everything announced at the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Pauline officially revealed, wait, was that Diddy Kong? Plus everything else you need to know

By Dashiell Wood last updated

This is our live coverage of the June Donkey Kong Bananza Direct.

The PowerA PlayStation Portal dock on a PlayStation-themed background

No official solution needed – PowerA's PlayStation Portal charging station is the perfect dock for my handheld, and the last piece of my setup puzzle

By Rob Dwiar last updated

PowerA's PlayStation Portal dock isn't the newest on the market, but it might just be the missing piece from my Portal setup puzzle.

The artwork for the June 2025 Konami Press Start live stream

Konami Press Start as it happened: original Silent Hill remake confirmed, plus updates on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Kept you waiting, huh?

Resident Evil Requiem

After seeing Resident Evil Requiem in action, I'm convinced it'll be another groundbreaking entry in the horror series

By Rob Dwiar published

Resident Evil Requiem is set to be a high-tension affair with gripping survival action based on what I’ve seen from a demo at Summer Game Fest.

PlayStation Wrap Up 2020

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: everything announced from Silent Hill f finally getting a release date to Final Fantasy Tactics remake reveal as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our live coverage in the build up to the State of Play.

PS5 console deal

I've owned the OG PS5 since launch, but this Days of Play discount could be the push I need to upgrade my setup to the PS5 Slim

By Dashiell Wood published

Sony has slashed the price of the PS5 in its latest Days of Play sale.

The PS5 Pro box on a pink background with white price cut text

I was quietly hoping that the PS5 Pro would get a Days of Play discount from Sony, and here we are with a new record low price for the premium PlayStation 5

By Rob Dwiar published

The PS5 Pro is discounted again at multiple retailers right now.

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background

I’ve spent weeks with the Sennheiser HD 550 headphones, and I might not be able to go back to a gaming headset anymore

By Rob Dwiar published

Recommended

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones offer an extremely premium audio experience, and might be the best non-gaming headset audio solution for gamers in 2025.

Two SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headsets on a green background with white don't miss text

The brilliant SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 gaming headset is down to its lowest price in months in Walmart's Memorial Day deals - but you'll need to be quick

By Rob Dwiar published

If there's one wireless gaming headset deal you should consider ahead of Memorial Day, it's this Walmart discount on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, one of my favorite games of 2024, is finally getting its long rumored PS5 release this summer

By Rob Dwiar published

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was one of my absolute favorite games of 2024, and it's finally getting a PS5 release with an Enhanced Edition.

Sony 27inch INZONE M9 4K HDR 144Hz Gaming Monitor

Upgrade your PS5 display this Memorial Day with this excellent discount on the Sony Inzone M9 4K gaming monitor

By Rob Dwiar published

This Memorial Day PS5 deal gets you the Sony Inzone M9 4K monitor for a near-record-low price.

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with icons and graphics that are also memories and moments, and that makes it perfect for mega fans like me

By Rob Dwiar published

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with memories and icons that make it ideal for series lovers.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console on a stand

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: UK stock is live at multiple retailers, plus all the best US retailers to check

By Rob Dwiar last updated

One bundle remains in stock in the UK right now

Clair Obscure Expedition 33

More than 40 hours in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and its staggeringly beautiful world have made me a turn-based combat convert

By Rob Dwiar published

Recommended

I’ve immersed myself in the staggering beauty of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for more than 40 hours, and love everything about its combat, world, and story.

A Fairphjone, Insta360 X5 camera and LG TV next to ecah other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from your LG becoming an Xbox to the new Insta360 X5 camera

By Hamish Hector published

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Insta360, LG, Xbox, Alexa+, and more for April 26, 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 bundles on a orange background

How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 – latest US and UK stock updates as consoles are selling out fast

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Looking to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2? Here's everything you need to know.

The PS5 disc drive and vertical stand on a blue background

Where to buy the PS5 disc drive: stock updates on the must-have PS5 Pro accessory

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're giving you the best information and places to buy the PS5 disc drive and vertical stand.

Emma Frost stands in front of Yggsgard map in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals season 2 launch as it happened: our live coverage of the new season as it started, along with Emma Frost info, and our reaction to new features

By Jake Green last updated

Coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 2, which added a new Hero, as well as a bunch of changes to the game's meta. Out now.

Image of Naoe in AC Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows best graphics settings for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X

By Jake Green last updated

Here's the best Assassin's Creed Shadows graphics settings, whether you're playing open PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X|S.

Nintendo Switch 2 live coverage.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse: Live: everything announced and our reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated

A full recap of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse: Live.

Nintendo Switch 2 – everything we learned

11 things we learned from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, including the new Mario Kart, pricing for the console, and some fancy new features

By Jacob Krol, John-Anthony Disotto, Hamish Hector, Rob Dwiar published

Nintendo packed a ton of information into the April 2, Switch 2 Direct live stream, and here are the 11 most important things we learned about the console.

A screenshot of a grotesque large demon with guns for arms in Doom The Dark Ages

I’ve played Doom: The Dark Ages for three hours: here are 3 things I loved, and 1 that I didn’t

By Rob Dwiar published

I’ve sampled Doom: The Dark Age’s gorey and bombastic action and while it’s mostly brilliant, some features have raised my eyebrows.

Kirby inhaling a Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Direct - all Nintendo Switch games announced at the March 2025 show and our reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated

The March 2025 Nintendo Direct has ended, but it was a good one! Here's everything we leaned and our reactions to the show.

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