Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

Articles by: Rhys Wood

Unity hints at potential fee U-turn after developer backlash

By Rhys Wood published 18 September 23

Unity could reverse its controversial installation fee policy after continued backlash, it confirmed in a statement on Twitter.

F-Zero 99 might not be the game you wanted - but it sure is a lot of fun

By Rhys Wood published 15 September 23

F-Zero 99’s announcement left a sour taste for many during the Nintendo Direct, but the game is surprisingly great fun.

Unity temporarily shuts offices after receiving threats

By Rhys Wood published 15 September 23

Unity has had to temporarily shutter some offices following "a potential threat" to employees' safety.

Waven preview - a bite-sized strategy with bags of customization

By Rhys Wood published 15 September 23

Preview Waven bundles fast-paced strategy and boatloads of customization in a free-to-play package.

Resident Evil 4 remake's Separate Ways DLC finally launches next week

By Rhys Wood published 15 September 23

Resident Evil 4's long-awaited Separate Ways DLC campaign is finally coming to the acclaimed remake next week.

The Crew Motorfest review - occasionally spectacular

By Rhys Wood published 13 September 23

Review The Crew Motorfest is an enjoyable open-world racer that lacks the polish of its peers.

Long awaited PS5 update is available now, adding support for Dolby Atmos and 8TB SSDs

By Rhys Wood published 13 September 23

A PS5 update that was previously in beta is available now to all players, adding support for 8TB SSDs, Dolby Atmos and other features.

NBA 2K24 is Steam's second worst reviewed game - just behind Overwatch 2

By Rhys Wood published 13 September 23

NBA 2K24 slides into second place for the lowest user-reviewed scores.

Where to pre-order the Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller

By Rhys Wood published 12 September 23

Microsoft has just announced the Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller. Here's where you can pre-order yours ahead of release.

Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 performance: how does Larian’s RPG hold up on console?

By Rhys Wood published 12 September 23

We tested the PS5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3 to see how it holds up compared to its PC counterpart.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' Stabbomancer strikes a pose

Embracer Group reportedly seeks to sell Borderlands developer Gearbox

By Rhys Wood published 12 September 23

Gearbox Entertainment parent company Embracer Group could be looking to sell off the Borderlands developer.

Towerborne hands-on preview: Streets of Rage meets Guardian Heroes in this combo-heavy brawler

By Rhys Wood published 11 September 23

Preview Towerborne combines raw beat-em-up fun with added RPG elements and fighting game-like combat.

Forza Motorsport hands-on preview: a career mode with welcome layers of strategy and risk

By Rhys Wood published 11 September 23

Preview Forza Motorsport’s career mode preview emphasized strategy, risk, and getting to know your chosen car.

Starfield players are shooting up to level 100 in a matter of hours, purely through crafting

By Rhys Wood published 11 September 23

You can skyrocket to level 100 in Starfield with this slightly cheeky crafting exploit.

Google's Playables service is now in testing for some YouTube users

By Rhys Wood published 8 September 23

Google's new Playables game service is now in its testing phase for a select few users on YouTube.

Starfield mods blocking your achievements? There's a mod for that

By Rhys Wood published 7 September 23

Enterprising Starfield modders have developed a mod that re-enables achievements for modified saves.

Former Yakuza director would love the chance to work on F-Zero series again

By Rhys Wood published 6 September 23

Producer of F-Zero GX, the legendary Gamecube racing game, confirms he's open to working on the series once more.

Gamescom’s managing director explains what makes the German convention so unique

By Rhys Wood published 4 September 23

TRG spoke to Gamescom managing director Felix Falk about the popular gaming event and its future.

PDP Realmz wired headset review - more than its gimmick suggests

By Rhys Wood published 4 September 23

Review PDP’s Nintendo Switch Realmz wired headset is one of the biggest surprises of the year when it comes to affordable gaming hardware.

Final Fantasy 16 PC version on the way, along with two paid DLC packs

By Rhys Wood published 4 September 23

Final Fantasy 16 shows no signs of slowing down, with a PC version and two DLC packs confirmed by producer Yoshi-P.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor adds a layer of strategy to the Vampire Survivors formula

By Rhys Wood published 3 September 23

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor wears its inspiration proudly, but that doesn’t mean it’s without innovations of its own.

SpellRogue mixes deck building and dice rolling for unexpectedly brilliant results

By Rhys Wood published 30 August 23

SpellRogue’s mix of deck building and dice play made for an extremely compelling preview experience.

Baldur's Gate 3 writer explains why Act 2 cuts down on exploration

By Rhys Wood published 30 August 23

Baldur's Gate 3's lead writer, Adam Smith, explains why the game's second act has a narrower focus.

Bryan Fury's entry animation for Tekken 8

Tekken 8's aggression is a refreshing change of pace for the legacy fighter

By Rhys Wood published 29 August 23

Tekken 8 dials up its aggression with blazingly fast mechanics, and it works wonders for the legacy fighting series.

Sonic Superstars has a casino level that's actually good

By Rhys Wood published 29 August 23

We had a blast with Sonic Superstars at Gamescom 2023, checking out two all-new zones in our preview.

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