Articles by 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

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The best mobile controllers: mobile gaming has never been better with these essential accessories

By Dashiell Wood last updated 9 April 26

Buying Guide The top performing mobile controllers that we've tested.

'Buyer beware' — Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller shopper reportedly finds old model inside the box in nasty repeat of common RAM scam

By Dashiell Wood published 9 April 26

A Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller buyer reportedly found a Switch 1 controller in the box.

A PS5 controller held up in front of a TV screen

Sony is reportedly testing a subtle PS5 UI update — 'Welcome back PS4'

By Dashiell Wood published 8 April 26

Sony is apparently testing a new PS5 UI update.

Forza Horizon 6's mini rendition of Tokyo is the most beautiful and detailed urban environment in the series so far

By Dashiell Wood published 8 April 26

I’m desperate to explore more of virtual Japan after going hands-on with an early build of Forza Horizon 6.

An Arknights: Endfield screenshot showing a recruited character.

Players are apparently spending 'tens of hours' building factories in Arknights: Endfield as dev says the 'sandbox' mechanics set the game apart

By Dashiell Wood published 8 April 26

Arknights: Endfield dev says players are loving the 'sandbox' factory building and spending 'tens of hours' with the system.

The Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro version with enhanced ray-traced reflections on a damp street.

Is this what playing on PS6 will be like? Cyberpunk 2077 finally has a dedicated PS5 Pro patch and it's the best looking console version to date

By Dashiell Wood published 8 April 26

Developer CD Projekt Red has released a new PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077.

A beloved fantasy RPG that takes more than 30 hours to beat is now available on your phone

By Dashiell Wood published 7 April 26

Sea of Stars just launched for mobile with a special early discount.

A Battlefield 6 promotional screenshot showing a group of modern soldiers.

Battlefield 6 audio team says they 'constantly polish what we think needs polishing'

By Dashiell Wood published 6 April 26

The Battlefield 6 audio team has discussed its work with the game's live service support.

Battlefield 6 captures the 'gritty, authentic, modern soldier experience' according to its audio director

By Dashiell Wood published 5 April 26

The Battlefield 6 audio director has discussed how the game's soundtrack captures a "gritty" tone.

A Battlefield 6 sound recording session photo showing the team capturing a

'We go to great lengths to record real sounds' — Battlefield 6 team reveals they shot up cars and destroyed shipping containers to capture authentic audio

By Dashiell Wood published 5 April 26

The Battlefield 6 audio team have revealed some of the ways they

The Honor Magic 8 Pro lying in some wet grass

I spent months with Honor Magic 8 Pro, and it's one of the best all-round flagships on the market

By Dashiell Wood published 4 April 26

The Honor Magic 8 Pro is another compelling, high-spec flagship from the Chinese phone giant.

Battlefield 6 audio director explains there's 'a lot of demand' for high-quality soundtracks — 'We're following suit with the rest of the entertainment industries'

By Dashiell Wood published 3 April 26

Battlefield 6 audio director Jeff Wilson has discussed the game's award-winning sound in a new interview.

A player faces down an enemy riding a three-header Hell-beast in Lords of the Fallen

PlayStation Plus free games: here are the PS Plus games for April 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 April 26

We're giving you all the details on the latest batch of PlayStation Plus free games. Here's what you'll be playing in April 2026.

gameplay and UI within The Division Resurgence

The Division Resurgence developer says they're 'very satisfied with the touch controls' of the 'more tactical' game

By Demi Williams published 2 April 26

Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence executive producer Fabrice Navrez is "very satisfied" with the mobile game's touch controls, but says players can choose to play with a controller if they prefer.

The black Evercade Nexus handheld next to a cartridge of Banjo and Kazooie.

This upcoming retro handheld looks like the PSP successor I've been waiting for

By Dashiell Wood published 1 April 26

Evercade has revealed it's next handheld, the Nexus.

A promotional screenshot of Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence.

The Division Resurgence seems like the perfect way to get your MMO shooter fix on the go — 'We believe it's a good way to catch up with the universe in a more flexible way' developer says

By Dashiell Wood published 31 March 26

The executive producer of The Division Resurgence believes the game is "a good way to catch up with the universe in a more flexible way".

Characters running around in The Elder Scrolls Online.

The Elder Scrolls Online Season Zero adds an all-new event zone in upcoming seasonal content that's 'free for anyone who owns the game’

By Dashiell Wood published 31 March 26

The Elder Scrolls Online Season Zero is almost here, and it adds loads of free new content.

A screenshot from RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike showing a coin pusher game.

This roguelike coin pusher game has all the addictive fun of the arcade without wasting your pocket money

By Dashiell Wood published 31 March 26

Raccoin is a new roguelike indie title that finally lets you beat the endless arcade game.

'The open world is big for mobile, but it's like 60 to 70% of The Division 1' reveals Resurgence developer ahead of the game's launch

By Dashiell Wood published 31 March 26

A The Division Resurgence developer has discussed the game ahead of launch.

Max and Chloe look out into a forest in Life is Strange: Reunion.

'None of your decisions from the first game matter' — Life is Strange: Reunion wants you to have your cake and eat it

By Dashiell Wood published 30 March 26

Life is Strange: Reunion is a disappointingly shallow adventure that wholly undermines the story of the first game.

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A Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 promotional screenshot showing high-tech soldier running through a ruined street in Japan.

Black Ops 7 Season 3 is almost here — and it's full of Call of Duty nostalgia

By Dashiell Wood published 27 March 26

Here's everything you need to know about what's coming to Black Ops 7 multiplayer in Season 3.

Best capture cards: everything you need to record your gameplay with Elgato, Genki, and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 27 March 26

Our guide to the best capture cards available right now, with options for both console and PC gamers.

Xbox Partner Preview: everything announced at the showcase

By Dashiell Wood last updated 26 March 26

Our coverage of the latest Xbox Partner Preview as it happened.

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The best wireless gaming headsets in 2026: top products from SteelSeries, Razer, and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 26 March 26

If you're after the best wireless gaming headsets on the market right now, then see our handy guide.

CRKD is releasing a new version of its tiny Atom controller that's compatible with Switch 2 and has loads of meaningful upgrades

By Dashiell Wood published 26 March 26

CRKD has announced a new version of its adorable Atom controller called the Atom+.

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