Dashiell Wood

Dashiell Wood

Gaming Editor

Dash is an experienced tech journalist who specializes in video games, electronic entertainment products, and the wider industry that surrounds them. He currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, leading our review, preview, feature, and news coverage of the latest and greatest releases.

Before joining the team, he was Contributing Writer at PLAY (formerly Official PlayStation Magazine UK) and has written articles for many of the UK's other biggest gaming magazines including the likes of Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX.

Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Articles by: Dashiell Wood

Star Wars: Galactic Racer

'You can pull from all the different time periods' — Galactic Racer devs outline how the upcoming game's 'post-war' Outer Rim setting lets it reflect every era of Star Wars

By Dashiell Wood Published

Star Wars: Galactic Racer draws on the whole film series.

Iconic character Sebulba in Star Wars: Galactic Racer.

'If they're not controlling it with their feet, then are they really playing the game properly?' — Star Wars: Galactic Racer dev recommends gamers go full Sebulba and play with their feet

By Dashiell Wood Published

Star Wars: Galactic Racer developer suggests players should channel their inner Sebulba and try playing with their feet.

best PC gaming headsets

The best PC gaming headsets 2026: stellar audio from SteelSeries, Corsair, and more

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

Get closer to the action than ever before by utilizing one of the best PC gaming headsets from trusted manufacturers.

Highguard screenshot showing three playable characters readying for battle

'I honestly thought Highguard looked pretty good' — Gears of War creator laments internet culture in which it's 'cool to hate' new games

By Dashiell Wood Published

The creator of Gears of War has taken to social media to post about the negative culture surrounding new live-service games.

Best PS5 headsets

Best PS5 headsets 2026: our top picks for immersive audio for PlayStation 5

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

Buying Guide We're bringing you all the best PS5 headsets on the market to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

A man holding the Honor Robot Phone in his hand

'Americans only dream of phones like these' — the Honor Robot Phone is going viral, and commenters are calling it an 'innovation light-years ahead of iPhone'

By Dashiell Wood Published

The wild Honor Robot Phone is attracting a lot of attention on social media.

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Limited Edition Secretlab chairs at the company's head office.

Exclusive: 'If we're going to do it half-assed, let's not do it at all' — Co-founder reveals how a Batman chair changed Secretlab forever

By Dashiell Wood Published

Exclusive We discuss Secretlab’s expansive collab product line with co-founder and head of partnerships, Alaric Choo.

Fortnite character, Zelda, and Mario drifting in a kart, side by side separated by red block lines

The 18 best Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2026

By Rhys Wood Last updated

From banger exclusives to enhanced version of older titles, the best Nintendo Switch 2 games are essential to own.

A Crunchyroll interface on a car screen

Crunchyroll is coming to BMW and Mini vehicles with 40 other brands to follow — and I can't wait to watch anime in my car

By Dashiell Wood Published

Crunchyroll is coming to a range of vehicles thanks to a new Appning partnership.

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition on PS5 Pro.

Sony announces new Ghost of Yotei expansion and Complete Edition, but the upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one buyers

By Dashiell Wood Published

The upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one buyers — but at least it's coming out on disc.

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The Xbox Elite Series 3 seems to have leaked — and, in a twist no one expected, might have a built-in screen

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xbox Elite Series 3 controller might have leaked... Again.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite marines face off against the xenomorph swarm

'Everyone who bought this game should be eligible for a full refund': A digital-only Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has shut down, rendering it unplayable for buyers.

ICYMI split image of Bose headphones, the GTA VI box art and Kojima holding a CD-player

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

By Hamish Hector Published

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026.

The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller on a clean wooden surface.

I tested Turtle Beach’s newest controller, and I can’t imagine using anything else for GTA 6 — it’s got an illuminated skyline and tropical vibes; what more could you want?

By Dashiell Wood Published

Recommended

The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller is the best-looking Xbox controller I’ve ever used.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Ubisoft just made a classic Tom Clancy game free to keep — here's how to add it to your library before time runs out

By Dashiell Wood Published

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier is free to keep right now.

The Sony Inzone M10S 2 monitor at a desk setup.

I didn't think the Inzone M10S gaming monitor could get much better, then I tried the new Inzone M10S II

By Dashiell Wood Published

Best in Class

The Sony Inzone M10S II takes a winning esports monitor and upgrades it even further with some key improvements.

Instant Disc Audio CP1 DEATH STRANDING 2 Model (Limited Edition)

No shade Sony, but Hideo Kojima is celebrating his love of physical discs with a new limited edition version of my favorite mini CD player

By Dashiell Wood Published

Kojima Productions is collaborating with audio brand km5 on a cute limited edition CD player.

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'Nobody was buying them so it doesn't really matter' — Xbox console price hike hits the UK

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xbox price hike is here, revealing the new cost of a console in the UK.

The Robot Vacuum X20 Max from Xiaomi in a hallway with a tiled floor.

I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing.

TechRadar's Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade.

The Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade

By Dashiell Wood Published

Our definitive guide to the Apple Arcade service with everything that you need to know.

TRG Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding with an image of Angry Birds protagonists overlaid.

What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quiz and get some hand-picked Apple Arcade recommendations

By Dashiell Wood Published

Find out what kind of gamer you are, and get some bespoke Apple Arcade game recommendations, with our quiz.

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I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life sims

By Dashiell Wood Published

The eight best Apple Arcade games right now.

TRG Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding with an image of Sonic the Hedgehog overlaid.

Apple Arcade is a joyful reminder of when mobile gaming was about fun, not emptying your wallet

By Dashiell Wood Published

Browsing Apple Arcade feels like going back in time to the early App Store in the best possible way.

The Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade header image.

I convinced my boss to let me play all 279 Apple Arcade games in one week to find out whether the service is actually worth it in 2026

By Dashiell Wood Last updated

Recommended

Updated Apple Arcade has been out for almost seven years. Here’s how it stacks up today.

TRG Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade branding on a screenshot of Monument Valley.

What is Apple Arcade? Everything you need to know about the gaming service included with your One subscription

By Dashiell Wood Published

Our ultimate breakdown of everything that you need to know about the Apple Arcade service.

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