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

A screenshot showing Naoe looking at the hidden blade in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The five things I loved in my first six hours of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and the two parts I need to know more about

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

After spending around six hours with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, several core features have me hooked.

The Assassin's Creed Shadows base building Hideout feature is the kind of cozy Creed gaming I didn't know I needed

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Assassin’s Creed Shadows brings a new cozy base-building feature to the series, the Hideout, and I’ve seen it in action.

Assassin's Creed Shadows key art showing Naoe and Yasuke drawing weapons and standing side by side, against a red background

I asked two Assassin's Creed Shadows developers what they're most excited for fans to see, and here's what they said

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Two Assassin’s Creed Shadows developers tell me the coolest things they’re excited for fans to see.

Assassin's Creed Infinity lineup of characters

The new Assassin's Creed Animus Hub is exactly the kind of thing I expected it to be: part launcher, part lore and story hub, and a sensible central point

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Ubisoft has revealed The Animus Hub, the new central hub for the Assassin’s Creed series.

PS5 Midnight Black collection pre-orders are live now - stock readily available

By Rob Dwiar published 16 January 25

Pre-orders for the PS5 Midnight Black Collection hardware are now live. We've prepared a handy guide to help you shop.

Assassin's Creed Shadows gets delayed again, as Ubisoft pushes the game back by nearly five weeks

By Rob Dwiar published 9 January 25

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed again with the next entry in the behemoth series pushed back to March 20, 2025.

A Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Backbone One on a violet background with white big savings text

The best PlayStation Portal alternatives in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 January 25

These PlayStation Portal alternatives are the gaming devices to consider if you can't get hold of the new PS5 remote play device.

Best Nintendo Switch headsets in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 23 December 24

Buying guide Here are the best Nintendo Switch headsets you can pick up right now to suit all budgets and preferences.

A shot of the Secretlab Titan Evo Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine edition in front of a gray curtain

Secretlab’s Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine Titan Evo gaming chair is one of the best examples of limited edition gear I’ve seen, here’s why

By Rob Dwiar published 21 December 24

Secretlab makes a host of limited edition chairs, but the Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine variant is one of the best yet.

The Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense artwork showing off the controller

Where to buy the Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense: stock is now live in the US and the UK

By Rob Dwiar last updated 20 December 24

We're giving you the best links and places to buy the Limited Edition Helldivers 2 DualSense controller.

A photoblend of Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Black Ops 6

I've quizzed the TechRadar Gaming team and here's what we're playing over the Christmas break

By Rob Dwiar published 15 December 24

I’ve asked the TechRadar Gaming team what they’re game for the holidays are going to be and this is what we’re getting stuck into.

A photoblend of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Astro Bot, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

TechRadar Gaming’s Game of the Year 2024: our top 10 games from this year

By Rob Dwiar published 13 December 24

This is TechRadar Gaming’s picks for games of the year 2024.

The PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds on a lilac background with white lowest price text

There is currently a ridiculous price going on the PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds and I implore you to consider getting them for PS5 or PS Portal right now

By Rob Dwiar published 12 December 24

The PlayStation Pulse Explore gaming earbuds have dropped in price to a new record low.

The PlayStation Portal 30th Anniversary Edition handheld on a blue background with white don't miss text

PlayStation Portal 30th Anniversary Edition is back in stock right now at PlayStation Direct, so act quick to get this restock!

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 December 24

The PlayStation Portal 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is back in stock at PlayStation Direct UK and EU right now!

A Herman Miller x Logitech Embody gaming chair on a green background with white price cut text

Look after your posture and get a hefty chunk off the excellent Herman Miller Embody gaming chair with this discount code

By Rob Dwiar published 5 December 24

My favorite premium Herman Miller gaming chair is now cheaper than ever thanks to this extra discount code.

A PS5 console on a green background with black and purple cyber monday deals text.

The Cyber Monday PS5 deals are officially over, but there are a bunch of my favorite discounts still running on PS5 and PS5 Pro games and gear

By Rob Dwiar last updated 3 December 24

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over but there are still some great deals to peruse.

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

My top gaming headset of 2024 has just returned to a lowest-ever price with this Amazon deal, making it perfect gaming gift material

By Rob Dwiar published 3 December 24

The brilliant SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 gaming headset has returned to its lowest-ever price with this Amazon deal, which makes it a perfect gift this holiday.

The exquisite Herman Miller Embody gaming chair is 25% off for Cyber Monday and I can't recommend it enough after sitting on it nearly every day for almost three years

By Rob Dwiar published 2 December 24

My favorite premium gaming chair is 25% off right now at Herman Miller.

The 30th Anniversary DualSense controller and PS5 Slim on a violet background with white don't miss text

Best Buy's PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition and DualSense restock today is a Cyber Monday miracle - here's how to get it

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 December 24

Best Buy has confirmed a restock of the 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim and DualSense controller for today, December 2.

Some of our favorite Razer gaming peripherals are on offer for Black Friday and should not be missed

By Rob Dwiar published 29 November 24

Five of the very best discounts from the Razer Black Friday sale.

A PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller and PS5 Slim box on a cyan background with white don't miss text

These Fortnite PS5 bundles include a 30th Anniversary DualSense restock in some sort of Black Friday PS5 deal miracle

By Rob Dwiar published 29 November 24

It's a Black Friday PS5 miracle as I've spotted some PlayStation 5 bundles that include a 30th Anniversary DualSense.

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

I reviewed the PS5 Pro and think it's a great console, here are all the best deals I can find on it for Black Friday

By Rob Dwiar published 28 November 24

I reviewed the PS5 Pro and it's a great console, here are the best Black Friday deals that might make it more tempting.

The PlayStation Pulse Elite headset on a blue background with white lowest price text

The PlayStation Pulse Elite is one of the best headsets I tested in 2024 and the Black Friday PS5 deal running on it makes it even more tempting

By Rob Dwiar published 28 November 24

This Black Friday PS5 deal on the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset might be one of my top picks across the PlayStation sales.

A Samsung 980 Pro SSD on a pink background with white price cut text

I am an SSD expert; this 2TB Samsung 980 Pro is at its lowest price in 2024 and is Amazon’s best-selling solid state drive this Black Friday

By Desire Athow published 27 November 24

This Samsung SSD deal is music to our storage ears as the 980 Pro drive falls to its lowest price in nearly a year.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset on a red background with white lowest ever price text

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is my favorite gaming headset ever and it's now down to a record-low price for Black Friday

By Rob Dwiar published 26 November 24

My beloved SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is down to a new record low price for Black Friday.

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