Rob Dwiar

Rob Dwiar

Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming and Streaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming and Streaming. He joined in 2023 as the Deputy Editor of TechRadar Gaming (TRG), and has multiple years of games media and games writing experience under his belt, with a variety of bylines at games publications, but also in the world of gardens and landscapes.

Prior to joining TRG, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at sister site GamesRadar+. and spent more than four years on that team. After this, he had a short but successful stint as Gaming Editor at WePC, but is now firmly in a position at TechRadar Gaming to help drive the brand forward to achieve its goals. Before joining GamesRadar+ in 2018, Rob freelanced for many places and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of GamesRadar+, Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. This writing often took, and still takes, the form of analysis and celebration of video game environments, landscapes, and horticulture - Rob is a qualified landscape and garden designer and an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games.

Articles by: Rob Dwiar

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art borrowed elements from Dawn of War 2 and 3 for heroes, 'upgrade mechanics,' and UI aspects, because while it loves the first game, 'it's also over 20 years old'

By Demi Williams Published

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has confirmed that the upcoming RTS game drew inspiration from Dawn of War 2 and 3's mechanics.

A SteelSeries Arctis headset, with a logo saying "techradar product of the year 2026 winner"
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is our Gaming Device of the Year — here's why the best gaming headset I've ever tested is head and shoulders above everything else

By Rob Dwiar Published

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is our top pick for gaming device of the year.

ThunderX3 Core on a purple gradient background
Most comfortable gaming chairs in 2026: comfort and style, all reviewed by us

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our list of the most comfortable gaming chairs available now includes plenty of budget options, mid-range performers, and high-end offerings.

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Best gaming chair in 2026: all tested, reviewed, and sat on by us

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

A picture of the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC gaming headset on a shiny surface with pale tiles in the background
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC takes the best-sounding planar-magnetic gaming headset I’ve ever used and makes it even more special

By Rob Dwiar Published

Recommended

The Maxwell 2 ANC is a super-charged version of my favorite gaming headset, and audiophile planar magnetic driver specialists Audeze have created something really special.

PS5 Monitor Buying Guide
The best monitors for PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2026: our top picks to make your PlayStation 5 games look their best

By Rob Dwiar last updated

One of the best monitors for PS5 or PS5 Pro will help your games shine and run super smooth while also allowing for great PC integration.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
'We ended up with four really big campaigns and 70 missions. It's insane' — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art's ideas 'snowballed' after deciding on four faction campaigns with branching stories

By Demi Williams Published

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is a huge RTS game featuring four campaigns, because King Art was admittedly really enthusiastic about centering the factions.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
'Maybe you win the battle but lose the war because you put all your resources into one battle' — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art Games 'wanted battles to take a while' so borrowed from the original strategy game's systems

By Demi Williams Published

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has described how the game manifests the classic RTS experience of the original Dawn of War.

Best gaming earbuds
Best gaming earbuds in 2026: immersive portable audio from Sony, SteelSeries, and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming audio experience.

A two-way split graphic of unit artwork from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
I’ve been watching my Dawn of War 4 armies dominate enemies, completely cover maps, and take more resource points than you can shake a Gretchen at, and it’s reminded me why I fell in love with the first game all those years ago

By Rob Dwiar Published

Dawn of War 4 triumphantly takes the series back to its roots with chaotic action, brilliantly detailed units, and a truly compelling campaign

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The best PS5 deals for November 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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.

The PS5 Pro console on a wooden desk in front of a white brick background and next to a potted plant
Where to buy a PS5 Pro: restock updates as the console is a no-show at retailers in the lead-up to GTA 6

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Here's our PS5 Pro stock coverage, as the console seems impossible to find ahead of GTA 6 arriving.

A screenshot from the game Control Resonant showing Dylan Faden, The Hiss, the warped streets of Manhattan, and active combat
'Nothing is obvious and nothing is rubbed into your face' — Control Resonant composer says 'in the end it’s all only music made with love and enthusiasm' and fans will likely uncover hidden easter eggs in the soundtrack years later

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has revealed that his music features easter eggs that may take fans years to uncover.

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Best handheld games consoles in 2026: portable perfection, all tested and reviewed by us

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

A screenshot from the game Control Resonant showing Dylan Faden, The Hiss, the warped streets of Manhattan, and active combat
'I’d love to do a proper sci-fi score one day' — Control Resonant composer shares what kind of game he'd like to work on next, says 'one thing is sure: I’m not much good for a My Little Pony game'

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has revealed which genre of game he would love to work on next, but insisted that "cute games" are a hard pass.

A screenshot from the game Control Resonant showing Dylan Faden, The Hiss, the warped streets of Manhattan, and active combat
Control Resonant composer used Dylan's 'involuntary hero' backstory and his 'dysfunctional' relationship with Hedron to inform him of the soundtrack, which offered 'a whole dimension' for the score

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared how the game's setting and the relationship between Dylan and antagonist Hedron informed the soundtrack.

A screenshot of gameplay from Control Resonant
Every Remedy game has an 'absolute evil lurking' at its core that affects the music, says Control Resonant composer, and he uses the player's 'intelligence and the ability to think' to portray the 'psychological aspect' in the soundtrack

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says each Remedy title has "evil" at its core, and he relies on the player's intelligence to understand it through music.

Dylan in Control Resonant.
'Dylan is an involuntary hero, although he chooses to become one, he just doesn’t know it in the beginning' — Control Resonant composer explains the design process for Dylan's theme song, revealing his track 'is essentially Jesse's theme backwards'

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared his process for developing Dylan's theme song, compared to his sister's, Jesse.

Control Resonant
Control Resonant composer says studios should avoid 'AI music' and care more about the soundtrack if they 'value and respect your IP and your game' — 'Respect the client: the gamers, the fans, dammit'

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has suggested studios should value music more if they care about their games and avoid AI at all costs.

Dylan walking through a warped Manhattan in Control Resonant.
Control Resonant composer says 'it was a great relief that we exited The Oldest House' but it was key that he 'tried not to re-do Inception' as it would have been 'a tad tacky' and 'reduced Remedy’s concept to something less worthwhile'

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared how the game's new setting affected how he scored the soundtrack and how he represented Dylan.

A screenshot from the game Control Resonant showing Dylan Faden, The Hiss, the warped streets of Manhattan, and active combat
'With Remedy, it’s about philosophy and the emotional layer' — Control Resonant composer says to create Remedy's atmospheric music, he records sounds on a 'daily basis' that he'll later manipulate into harmonies: 'The weirder, the better'

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has explained how he created the eclectic soundtrack for Remedy Entertainment's latest game.

A two way image of the new Garmin Approach S72 golf watch showing two different screens, one from on course, and one at the driving range
Garmin's new Approach S72 golf watch looks smart, excellent, and feature-filled as always — but it's not the one I was hoping for

By Rob Dwiar Published

Garmin has launched a new feature-filled golf watch which looks slick and has an array of tools for on the course and off it — but it's still not the golf watch I was hoping for.

Three ay artwork showing the Rayman, Witcher 3, and Blood of Dawnwalker stands at Gamescom 2026 with the TechRadar Gaming Best of Gamescom 2026 awards badge on top
Best of Gamescom 2026 — The 15 top devices and games we saw at this year’s show

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The 15 biggest, most exciting, and most interesting games and hardware releases we saw at Gamescom 2026

Dylan fighting several supernatural creatures in Control Resonant.
Control Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'

By Demi Williams Published

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has said that it's his job to represent a game's story "in the most beautiful light possible."

The best gaming desk against a colored backdrop.
Best gaming desks in 2026: my picks for upgrading your gaming space

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've rounded up all the best gaming desks based on hundreds of hours of testing and review.

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