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

The Seagate Game Drive External SSD on a black table top with its box and cable

Seagate Game Drive External SSD for PlayStation review: chic and officially licensed, but not that speedy

By Rob Dwiar published 20 October 24

A solid PS5 companion

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in the hand of an adult featuring Thumb Soldier accessories

Salute for the Thumb Soldiers, versatile thumbstick add-ons that offer variety, increased control, and greater accessibility

By Theo Litston published 19 October 24

Thumb Soldiers is a UK-based brand that is attempting to not only boost player performance but also level the playing field for all gamers through its variety of attachments and kits.

PS5 Pro pre-orders and 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim and collection stock updates as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated 11 October 24

The second wave of PS5 Pro pre-orders will begin on October 10, and we're here to guide you through it, finding the best links, information, stock details, and supporting deals.

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred screenshot showing Neyrelle and the mysterious blue crystal

Potent poison, pals, and plants: three reasons why Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred hooked me

By Rob Dwiar published 4 October 24

Three reasons why Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred has pulled me back into the game once more.

PSN is down - here's what we know about the latest PlayStation Network outage

By Rob Dwiar last updated 1 October 24

PlayStation Network is down for users across the globe.

PS5 Pro pre-orders as it happened: how the first day of pre-orders for regular and 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro consoles panned out

By Rob Dwiar last updated 26 September 24

Our live blog provided all the latest updates as PS5 Pro pre-orders, and 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders began and got underway across the globe.

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds in white with a lady's hand removing one bud from the box

SteelSeries announces new Arctis GameBuds designed for every beat of a modern gaming lifestyle

By Rob Dwiar published 26 September 24

SteelSeries has announced new Arctis GameBuds which aim to offer supreme audio quality mixed with top-tier versatility.

Sony confirms State of Play for tomorrow, September 24th, promising "news and updates on over 20 titles"

By Rob Dwiar published 23 September 24

Sony has confirmed that its next State of Play presentation is on September 24 and will feature news and updates on "over 20 titles".

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 in white being worn by a gamer

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset gets a new paint job – and it's a beaut

By Rob Dwiar published 17 September 24

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 wireless gaming headset has a new colorway – a slick all-white affair.

The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense is pure joy in a controller - and the best way to celebrate the game and character

By Rob Dwiar published 13 September 24

The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense channels the same kind of joy and character of the game and is an example of a special edition pad done brilliantly.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition on a man's wrist with plants in the background

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition review: Pricey, but almost perfect

By Rob Dwiar published 11 September 24

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition is an exceptional smartwatch and the best premium golf watch money can buy.

PS5 Slim: where to buy, design and specs

By Rhys Wood last updated 10 September 24

The PS5 Slim is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the latest hardware revision.

PS5 Pro release date confirmed with pre-orders starting on September 26

By Rob Dwiar published 10 September 24

The PlayStation 5 Pro has finally been officially revealed by Sony, along with a PS5 Pro release date.

PS5 Pro announced and officially revealed by Sony

By Rob Dwiar published 10 September 24

The PS5 Pro has been officially announced by Sony, after a presentation by PS5 lead architect, Mark Cerny.

A white question mark on top of a black PS5 console silhouette with a blue background

PS5 Technical Presentation live - are we about to see the PS5 Pro?

By Rob Dwiar last updated 10 September 24

Follow our live blog for all the latest from the PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation where we expect to see the PS5 Pro revealed amid other details from Mark Cerny.

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation for September 10 - is this the PS5 Pro reveal?

By Dashiell Wood published 9 September 24

Sony has confirmed that a PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation will be broadcast this month on September 10.

A PlayStation Pulse Elite headset on a headset stand on top of a wooden surface next to a vase

PlayStation Pulse Elite review: excellence in PS5 audio, powered by planar drivers

By Rob Dwiar published 7 September 24

Recommended

The next evolution of official PS5 headsets

My favorite Lord of the Rings video games are going free right now - here's how you can get them this weekend

By Rob Dwiar published 6 September 24

Three of my favorite Lord of the Rings games are going free on Prime Gaming right now, and are perfect for enjoying with the TV show.

Sony's official PlayStation 30th Anniversary artwork

PS5 Pro seemingly accidentally revealed in new PlayStation artwork

By Rob Dwiar published 5 September 24

Sony may have just confirmed the design of the much-rumored PS5 Pro in some of its own artwork.

The Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro headset in black on a man's head

Beyerdynamic announces a new open-back addition to its gaming headset lineup - the MMX 330 Pro

By Dashiell Wood published 5 September 24

Beyerdynamic has revealed a new open-backed gaming headset, the MMX 330 Pro.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Barbie flip phone to Black Ops 6 Beta

By Hamish Hector published 31 August 24

ICYMI here are the biggest tech news stories from Apple, HMD, Call of Duty, Garmin, Shokz and more for August 31, 2024

PS5 Pro might have 2TB of storage and could run much quieter and cooler, according to latest rumors

By Rob Dwiar published 28 August 24

Industry insider Moore's Law is Dead suggests that the upcoming PS5 Pro will have 2TB of storage and run much quieter and cooler compared to the base model.

A screenshot of Kay and Nix fighting stormtroopers in Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws review: the open-world Star Wars adventure you’ve been looking for

By Rob Dwiar published 26 August 24

Recommended

Star Wars Outlaws blends familiar mechanics for a nevertheless rip-roaring open-world Star Wars experience that’s a huge success.

How to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2024

By Rob Dwiar published 21 August 24

We're giving you the key details on how to watch the Future Games Show, the presenters, and what we can expect to see.

Indiana Jones scaling a cave wall in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle preview: shaping up to be a heck of a whip-cracking, gun-toting, puzzle-solving adventure

By Rob Dwiar published 20 August 24

I’ve seen Indy in action in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and it looks to be an adventure-action thrill ride worthy of the series.

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