Articles by 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

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 28 May 25

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 28 May 25

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 23 May 25

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 22 May 25

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, one of my favorite games of 2024, is finally getting its long rumored PS5 release this summer

By Rob Dwiar published 21 May 25

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 21 May 25

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 15 May 25

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 13 May 25

One bundle remains in stock in the UK right now

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 28 April 25

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 26 April 25

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 24 April 25

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 15 April 25

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 11 April 25

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.

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

By Jake Green last updated 8 April 25

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 7 April 25

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 2 April 25

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 31 March 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 28 March 25

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

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date was seemingly confirmed by Best Buy Canada today before it pulled a blog post – but here's when you'll be able to order yours according to the potential leak

By Rob Dwiar last updated 27 March 25

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will go live the same day as the Direct according to Best Buy Canada.

The Nacon MG-X Pro android mobile gaming controller on a turquoise background with white lowest price text

The Nacon MG-X Pro is my go-to mobile gaming controller and while it's a hard sell at full price, you can snag it for an absolute bargain at Amazon right now

By Rob Dwiar published 26 March 25

I love the Nacon MG-X Pro mobile controller but it's a hard sell at full price - but right now you can get it for less than $40 at Amazon

A screenshot from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showing Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle finally gets PS5 release date and I can't wait to don the fedora and crack the whip

By Rob Dwiar published 24 March 25

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to PS5 on April 27, 2025.

A Lego Pikachu tail next to a Pebble OS watch and a screenshot of Assassin's Creed Shadow

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's excellent new OLED TV to our Assassin's Creed Shadow review

By Hamish Hector published 22 March 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Lego, Ubisoft, Pebble, Google, LG and more for March 22, 2025.

A price cut on the Audeze Maxwell gaming headphones.

If you're after an audiophile gaming headset then don't miss out on the chance to snag the Audeze Maxwell for a lowest-ever price at Argos

By Rob Dwiar published 21 March 25

The Audeze Maxwell is a wonderful audiophile gaming headset that can now be had for a lowest-ever price

The new Sennheiser HD 550 might just be the gaming-focused audiophile headphones I've been waiting for

By Rob Dwiar published 18 March 25

New Sennheiser HD 550 headphones are aimed squarely at taking on the top gaming headsets.

I’ve played Assassin’s Creed Shadows for more than 40 hours and can’t stop collecting tea sets, painting birds, and assassinating evil schemers

By Rob Dwiar published 18 March 25

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a triumph in the series’ open-world RPG line of games, offering a satisfyingly murderous trip across Feudal Japan.

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