Articles by 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

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background

I ditched my premium gaming headset for audiophile headphones – here's why I might not go back

By Rob Dwiar Published 25 June 25

After swapping my premium gaming headset for a set of Sennheiser audiophile headphones, I'm not sure I can ever swap back to a gaming model.

A screenshot from Glowmade's King of Meat game

King of Meat’s chaotic co-op action and quirky creator mode show me that it might just have the legs to succeed

By Rob Dwiar Published 24 June 25

After spending some time with King of Meat and talking to the devs, the team’s goal of creating vibrant, fun, and chaotic co-op action is clearer than ever.

The PS5 Pro console next to a PS5 Slim and launch PS5 on a wooden desk in front of a white brick background and next to a potted plant

After seven months with the PS5 Pro, here are the biggest ways it's leveled up my gaming experience

By Rob Dwiar Published 21 June 25

How the PS5 Pro has enhanced my gaming experience over seven months of use.

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Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 – here are 5 reasons why the PlayStation Portal is a better buy from a gaming hardware expert (me)

By Rob Dwiar Published 19 June 25

The PlayStation Portal will remain my go-to gaming handheld this year, even with the shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 out in the wild.

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Everything announced at the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Pauline officially revealed, wait, was that Diddy Kong? Plus everything else you need to know

By Dashiell Wood Last updated 18 June 25

This is our live coverage of the June Donkey Kong Bananza Direct.

The PowerA PlayStation Portal dock on a PlayStation-themed background

No official solution needed – PowerA's PlayStation Portal charging station is the perfect dock for my handheld, and the last piece of my setup puzzle

By Rob Dwiar Last updated 18 June 25

PowerA's PlayStation Portal dock isn't the newest on the market, but it might just be the missing piece from my Portal setup puzzle.

The artwork for the June 2025 Konami Press Start live stream

Konami Press Start as it happened: original Silent Hill remake confirmed, plus updates on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f

By Rob Dwiar Last updated 12 June 25

Kept you waiting, huh?

After seeing Resident Evil Requiem in action, I'm convinced it'll be another groundbreaking entry in the horror series

By Rob Dwiar Published 11 June 25

Resident Evil Requiem is set to be a high-tension affair with gripping survival action based on what I’ve seen from a demo at Summer Game Fest.

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: everything announced from Silent Hill f finally getting a release date to Final Fantasy Tactics remake reveal as it happened

By Rob Dwiar Last updated 4 June 25

Our live coverage in the build up to the State of Play.

I’ve spent weeks with the Sennheiser HD 550 headphones, and I might not be able to go back to a gaming headset anymore

By Rob Dwiar Published 23 May 25

Recommended

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones offer an extremely premium audio experience, and might be the best non-gaming headset audio solution for gamers in 2025.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, one of my favorite games of 2024, is finally getting its long rumored PS5 release this summer

By Rob Dwiar Published 21 May 25

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was one of my absolute favorite games of 2024, and it's finally getting a PS5 release with an Enhanced Edition.

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with icons and graphics that are also memories and moments, and that makes it perfect for mega fans like me

By Rob Dwiar Published 15 May 25

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with memories and icons that make it ideal for series lovers.

More than 40 hours in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and its staggeringly beautiful world have made me a turn-based combat convert

By Rob Dwiar Published 28 April 25

Recommended

I’ve immersed myself in the staggering beauty of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for more than 40 hours, and love everything about its combat, world, and story.

A Fairphjone, Insta360 X5 camera and LG TV next to ecah other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from your LG becoming an Xbox to the new Insta360 X5 camera

By Hamish Hector Published 26 April 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Insta360, LG, Xbox, Alexa+, and more for April 26, 2025.

The PS5 disc drive and vertical stand on a blue background

Where to buy the PS5 disc drive: stock updates on the must-have PS5 Pro accessory

By Rob Dwiar Last updated 15 April 25

We're giving you the best information and places to buy the PS5 disc drive and vertical stand.

Emma Frost stands in front of Yggsgard map in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals season 2 launch as it happened: our live coverage of the new season as it started, along with Emma Frost info, and our reaction to new features

By Jake Green Last updated 11 April 25

Coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 2, which added a new Hero, as well as a bunch of changes to the game's meta. Out now.

Assassin's Creed Shadows best graphics settings for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X

By Jake Green Last updated 8 April 25

Here's the best Assassin's Creed Shadows graphics settings, whether you're playing open PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X|S.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse: Live: everything announced and our reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood Last updated 7 April 25

A full recap of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse: Live.

Nintendo Switch 2 – everything we learned

11 things we learned from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, including the new Mario Kart, pricing for the console, and some fancy new features

By Jacob Krol, John-Anthony Disotto, Hamish Hector, Rob Dwiar Published 2 April 25

Nintendo packed a ton of information into the April 2, Switch 2 Direct live stream, and here are the 11 most important things we learned about the console.

A screenshot of a grotesque large demon with guns for arms in Doom The Dark Ages

I’ve played Doom: The Dark Ages for three hours: here are 3 things I loved, and 1 that I didn’t

By Rob Dwiar Published 31 March 25

I’ve sampled Doom: The Dark Age’s gorey and bombastic action and while it’s mostly brilliant, some features have raised my eyebrows.

Nintendo Direct - all Nintendo Switch games announced at the March 2025 show and our reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood Last updated 28 March 25

The March 2025 Nintendo Direct has ended, but it was a good one! Here's everything we leaned and our reactions to the show.

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date was seemingly confirmed by Best Buy Canada today before it pulled a blog post – but here's when you'll be able to order yours according to the potential leak

By Rob Dwiar Last updated 27 March 25

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will go live the same day as the Direct according to Best Buy Canada.

A screenshot from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showing Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle finally gets PS5 release date and I can't wait to don the fedora and crack the whip

By Rob Dwiar Published 24 March 25

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to PS5 on April 27, 2025.

A Lego Pikachu tail next to a Pebble OS watch and a screenshot of Assassin's Creed Shadow

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's excellent new OLED TV to our Assassin's Creed Shadow review

By Hamish Hector Published 22 March 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Lego, Ubisoft, Pebble, Google, LG and more for March 22, 2025.

The new Sennheiser HD 550 might just be the gaming-focused audiophile headphones I've been waiting for

By Rob Dwiar Published 18 March 25

New Sennheiser HD 550 headphones are aimed squarely at taking on the top gaming headsets.

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