Articles by Dashiell Wood, Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, 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

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 update 1.1.1 is here and it finally adds a setting that I've wanted since day one

By Dashiell Wood published 26 March 25

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 update 1.1.1 has arrived.

I wanted to love the new RIG M2 Streamstar, but this pricey gaming microphone fails to deliver

By Dashiell Wood published 26 March 25

The RIG M2 Streamstar is an okay microphone for content creators, but is let down by a high price tag and cheap feeling build.

The RIG M2 Streamstar attached to a boom arm.

The RIG M2 Streamstar has the world's first Bluetooth audio gateway in a wired gaming microphone

By Dashiell Wood published 25 March 25

This new gaming microphone from RIG is the only one on the market to offer wireless audio monitoring via Bluetooth headphones.

Four operators survey Verdansk. One holds a sniper rifle, one binoculars, another holds is landing with their parachute, while the last wears a skull mask

New Call of Duty: Warzone trailer shows a beautiful rebuilt Verdansk, but some fans want more: 'it won't be the same unfortunately'

By Dashiell Wood published 25 March 25

Verdansk looks amazing in the latest Call of Duty: Warzone trailer, but some fans aren't convinced...

Ugreen × Genshin Impact Kinich Collectible Gift Box and exclusive Genshin Impact merchandise.

Ugreen reveals exclusive Genshin Impact collection and they're some of the most eye-catching charging products I've ever used

By Dashiell Wood published 25 March 25

I've already tested Ugreen's new Genshin Impact collection and they're perfect if you want to play on the go.

inZOI early access is the most disappointed I’ve been with a game in years

By Dashiell Wood published 24 March 25

inZOI early access delivers on the graphics front, but feels woefully inadequate almost everywhere else.

Minecraft developer rejects generative AI, 'it's important that it makes us feel happy to create as humans'

By Dashiell Wood published 24 March 25

You don't need to worry about generative AI being added to Minecraft, it seems.

The player holding a Shard Card in Fragpunk.

Fragpunk review: not perfect, but a breath of fresh air nonetheless

By Dashiell Wood published 21 March 25

Fragpunk isn’t the perfect competitive shooter, but it’s still a solid time thanks to its weird mechanics and wide range of playable characters.

The new Dr. Squatch Call of Duty collection.

Latest Call of Duty collaboration finally lets you rub your body with Soap - and I can't believe I just wrote that

By Dashiell Wood published 21 March 25

This new Call of Duty x Dr. Squatch collaboration might finally make gamers take a shower.

The player prepares for a fight in Metal Eden.

I loved the bits of Metal Eden that I played and soon you'll be able to try it too thanks to this upcoming free demo

By Dashiell Wood published 21 March 25

You'll be able to try the first two levels of Metal Eden in an upcoming free demo.

I can't wait to obliterate legions of sticky notes in FBC: Firebreak

By Dashiell Wood published 21 March 25

FBC: Firebreak looks brilliant in its new gameplay trailer.

The Assassin's Creed x Anti Social Social Club drop includes gaming merch that I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear

By Dashiell Wood published 20 March 25

The new Assassin's Creed x Anti Social Social Club collection shows that gaming fashion doesn't have to suck.

The God of War 20th anniversary vinyl box set contains so many discs I'm not sure that I could even lift it

By Dashiell Wood published 20 March 25

God of War fans won't want to miss this massive 20th anniversary vinyl box set.

The A Minecraft Movie Meal from McDonald's.

McDonald's reveals A Minecraft Movie meal with a bizarre set of collectibles and the most sinister sounding sauce ever

By Dashiell Wood published 20 March 25

Everything about the McDonald's A Minecraft Movie meal genuinely scares me.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony patents PlayStation controller that you can charge by leaving in sunlight

By Dashiell Wood published 20 March 25

The patented PlayStation controller could finally make gamers go outside.

The new KontrolFreek Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks on a purple background.

Exclusive: the new KontrolFreek Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks Speed Cola Edition might be the coolest looking yet and come with a limited in-game item

By Dashiell Wood published 19 March 25

Exclusive KontrolFreek unveils its coolest looking Call of Duty thumbsticks yet.

Veresa attacks an enemy in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 arrives next week, adding a new five star character obsessed with food

By Dashiell Wood published 19 March 25

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 is just a week away, here's everything you need to know about its new characters and events.

This new HyperX wireless gaming headset can last for up to 200 hours before running out of juice

By Dashiell Wood published 18 March 25

HyperX unveils the Cloud III S, a new wireless gaming headset with incredible battery life.

PlayStation 5 console deal image with TechRadar branding

The best PS5 deals for June 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 18 March 25

Deals We've been hard at work finding you all the best PS5 deals in the US and the UK to help you save money on hardware.

You can now rent a PS5 and other hardware from PlayStation Direct UK for a monthly fee - here's how

By Dashiell Wood last updated 18 March 25

You can now rent PlayStation hardware via PS Direct in the UK.

New Playstation studio is helmed by veteran Call of Duty dev and has been 'working away in the shadows'

By Dashiell Wood published 18 March 25

A mysterious IP is in the works at a new Playstation studio.

Seagate's new Genshin Impact Limited Edition SSD on a desk.

I didn't know an SSD could be cute until I saw Seagate's new Genshin Impact limited edition

By Dashiell Wood published 17 March 25

The newly revealed Seagate Genshin Impact limited edition SSD is one of the best looking drives I've seen yet.

The best PS4 controllers in 2025: our favorites from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 17 March 25

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 controllers that money can buy from official gamepads to third-party offerings.

The God of War 20th anniversary is almost here with a new update for Ragnarok and loads of merch, but not the remaster that I wanted

By Dashiell Wood published 17 March 25

Sony unveils in-game items, new merch, and more to celebrate God of War’s 20th anniversary.

The Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X 6v6 mode might finally pull me away from Black Ops 6

By Dashiell Wood published 14 March 25

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X boasts new features, improved destruction, and better visuals.

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