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

Take-Two reaffirms that GTA 6 will launch in 2025, so there's no need to worry about a delay for now

By Dashiell Wood published 7 February 25

GTA 6 is still on track for a fall 2025 launch, 2K insists.

Death Stranding 2 art featuring Fragile and a baby dosed in a red hue

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has received an age rating, and it looks like there might be a new trailer on the way

By Dashiell Wood published 7 February 25

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has been rated, is a new trailer around the corner?

A close up of Naked Snake holding binoculars in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater could launch in August, per new leak

By Dashiell Wood published 6 February 25

The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date has reportedly leaked early.

Marvel Rivals Luna Snow Mirae 2099 skin.

New Marvel Rivals update adds a stunning Luna Snow skin that I can't wait to buy

By Dashiell Wood published 6 February 25

The latest Marvel Rivals patch adds two new skins.

A screenshot showing the new map Bullet in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 is my favorite Call of Duty in years, and now you can sample the latest multiplayer maps and zombies content for free

By Dashiell Wood published 6 February 25

You’ll be able to try the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 maps for free this weekend.

The next Battlefield game will arrive by April 2026, here’s how you could play it early

By Dashiell Wood published 5 February 25

EA confirms a new Battlefield game will be here by April 2026 and is currently looking for playtesters.

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 February 25

Buying Guide Make the most of your Nintendo Switch with the best accessories available right now.

Former PlayStation boss is hoping for ‘something that is still hidden to us’ to be revealed in the Nintendo Switch 2 direct to make the console more exciting

By Dashiell Wood published 4 February 25

A former PlayStation boss wasn’t surprised by the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and hopes there’s something more exciting in store.

A large enemy camp in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review: the year’s must-play RPG is already here

By Dashiell Wood published 3 February 25

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers an incredibly life-like world that alone makes it worthy of your time.

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 review: you’ve never played a Civ like this

By Dashiell Wood published 3 February 25

How Sid Meier's Civilization 7 successfully evolves the long-running strategy series.

The best fight sticks: fighting game controllers from Victrix, Hori and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 3 February 25

Buying Guide We've hand-picked the best fight sticks so you can replicate that sought-after arcade experience at home.

Clear some shelf space, a recent leak indicates Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will be larger than before

By Dashiell Wood published 3 February 25

A recent leak suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will come in a new bigger size.

These are my five dream Nintendo Switch 2 games that I want to see at launch

By Dashiell Wood published 1 February 25

I have my fingers crossed for these Nintendo Switch 2 games and hope that they will be available at launch.

The PS5 classic themes are leaving today, but Sony already plans to bring them back

By Dashiell Wood published 31 January 25

Bad news PlayStation gamers, the retro PS5 themes are leaving.

The GTA 6 release date may have leaked, and it could be an important franchise anniversary

By Dashiell Wood published 31 January 25

The GTA 6 release date may have leaked.

Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PS5 this year with full cross play support, and I couldn’t be happier

By Dashiell Wood published 31 January 25

Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5 later this year.

Sony to cut down on monthly PS4 PS Plus games from January 2026, citing number of PS5 players

By Dashiell Wood published 30 January 25

Changes are coming to PS Plus in January 2026.

This colourful Fanta Xbox Series X is easily my favorite competition prize yet

By Dashiell Wood published 29 January 25

Xbox meets Fanta in a new console giveaway.

A character in Rise of the Ronin looking out over a landscape from the game

PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin is coming to PC

By Dashiell Wood published 28 January 25

Rise of the Ronin is coming to PC later this year.

I think now could be the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch instead of waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2, here’s why

By Dashiell Wood published 27 January 25

Why right now could be the best time to pick up a Nintendo Switch ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.

Marvel Snap is finally back online in the US and all players are getting a huge number of free in-game items as compensation

By Dashiell Wood published 27 January 25

Marvel snap is back in the US following TikTok ban.

Xbox games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2, per Phil Spencer

By Dashiell Wood published 27 January 25

It looks like Xbox is going all in on supporting the Nintendo Switch 2.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

PlayStation Portal stock: the device is now widely available

By Rob Dwiar last updated 24 January 25

The PlayStation Portal stock situation has improved beyond recognition recently and the device is now widely available at a number of retailers.

A South of Midnight screenshot showing the game's world.

South of Midnight looks absolutely stunning, and it's now got an official release date

By Dashiell Wood published 24 January 25

South of Midnight was my personal highlight of the Xbox Developer Direct, and it's coming sooner than you might think.

The Tomb in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies.

A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map is coming, plus fresh enemies and an awesome Wonder Weapon

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

Loads of content is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies in Season 2.

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