Dashiell Wood

Dashiell Wood

Gaming Editor

Dash is an experienced tech journalist who currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, where he helps oversee coverage of video games and related products.

Before joining the team, he was Contributing Writer at PLAY (formerly Official PlayStation Magazine) and has also written articles for many of the UK's biggest gaming magazines including 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

The Nintendo Switch 2 on an EA Sports FC 26 background.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has had its price slashed at retailers in the UK, including an EA Sports FC 26 bundle at Currys

By Dashiell Wood published

The Nintendo Switch 2 is receiving big discounts ahead of Black Friday, with savings at a range of retailers.

The upcoming CRKD drum kit controller.

CRKD is teasing a new drum kit controller to help recapture the glory of the Rock Band days

By Dashiell Wood published

CRKD is set to expand its music game peripheral line-up with a drum kit controller.

Bangkok in Hitman.

Hitman developers reveal how they chose the iconic locations in the series – 'wouldn't it be cool if 47 went somewhere?'

By Dashiell Wood published

We talk to the Hitman devs about how they choose new locations for Agent 47 to visit.

GTA 5

GTA+ subscriber numbers are rising in the build up to Grand Theft Auto 6

By Dashiell Wood published

GTA+ subscriber numbers are steadily growing in the lead up to Grand Theft Auto 6.

Agent 47 in Hitman.

Hitman developers on 25 years of the iconic stealth franchise – 'we've realized all of that potential’

By Dashiell Wood published

We discuss the Hitman franchise with two veteran developers ahead of its 25th anniversary.

The Fallout 76 Burning Springs update.

Amazon reveals its latest slate of free PC games for Prime members, including entries from the Borderlands and Fallout series

By Dashiell Wood published

Amazon has just unveiled its latest slate of free Prime games, featuring Fallout and Borderlands games.

PS5 Monitor Buying Guide

The best monitors for PS5 and PS5 Pro 2025: our top picks to make your PlayStation 5 games shine

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.

assassin's creed black flag

The massive PlayStation November sale is here ahead of Black Friday, with incredible games starting at under $2

By Dashiell Wood published

There are some brilliant savings to be had in the latest PlayStation sale.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X side by side

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which current-gen console should you buy?

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Updated We've pulled together everything you need to know about the PS5 vs Xbox Series X in our handy guide.

A Nintendo Switch 2 console with the controllers removed

The Nintendo Switch 2 is breaking sales records, selling 5.54 million units in latest quarter

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo Switch 2 sales aren't slowing down as we near the holidays, with units still flying off shelves.

A microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2.

The Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card is the ultimate solution for your Nintendo Switch 2 storage woes

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card is an excellent storage upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2.

Japan multiplayer maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Black Ops 7 brings Call of Duty to a near-future Japan setting – and yes, there's going to be a cat cafe

By Dashiell Wood published

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 features Japan as a prominent setting.

Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 bundle deal.

Don't wait until Black Friday, grab a Nintendo Switch 2 and two of its best games at a mega discount with this early bundle deal

By Dashiell Wood published

Get a Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Kong Bananza at a sizeable discount today.

Grand Theft Auto 6.

Rockstar Games co-founder on why GTA didn't go back to a London setting – 'the game was so much about America'

By Dashiell Wood published

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has discussed the Grand Theft Auto series in a new interview.

The SteelSeries Alias and SteelSeries Alias Pro compared.

I compared the SteelSeries Alias and Alias Pro side by side and it goes to show that sometimes more expensive doesn't mean better

By Dashiell Wood published

We break down the key differences between the SteelSeries Alias and Alias Pro and explain which is the better value option.

Artwork for a guide to the best gaming chairs

Best gaming chair in 2025: We've tested a vast number of seats, so you don't have to, and these are the best

By Rob Dwiar published

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

PS5 Slim EA Sports FC 26 bundle.

Grab a PS5 with a free copy of EA Sports FC 26 in this brilliant bundle deal

By Dashiell Wood published

This EA Sports FC 26 bundle gets you a PS5 or PS5 Pro with the latest football game at no extra cost.

Amazon Luna promotional imagery.

Massive Amazon Prime upgrade lets you play loads of great games for free – including party favorites for the whole family

By Dashiell Wood published

We break down what’s new in the relaunched Amazon Luna service.

The Death Stranding 2 Backbone One limited edition controller.

This new Death Stranding 2 controller looks so much better than that disappointing limited edition DualSense

By Dashiell Wood published

Backbone has unveiled a limited edition Death Stranding 2 controller.

Price cut on the Sony PS5 Ghost of Yotei.

The Ghost of Yotei limited edition PS5 is a stunner and it's currently on sale for its lowest-ever price

By Dashiell Wood published

The stunning limited edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 has had its price slashed at Amazon.

The SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2.

Feeling the Nintendo Switch 2 storage space squeeze? These top microSD Express cards are Black Friday must-haves

By Dashiell Wood published

These are the microSD Express cards to watch come Black Friday.

The Black Ops 7 matcha pop-up.

Your last chance to play Black Ops 7 before release is to book a slot at this free matcha pop-up

By Dashiell Wood published

This Call of Duty pop-up lets you play Black Ops 7 one last time ahead of launch.

Don't miss savings on the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra.

This Elite Series 2 beating Xbox controller from Turtle Beach is packed with features and now heavily discounted

By Dashiell Wood published

The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra has had its price slashed in the UK.

Backbone One vs Backbone Pro.

Backbone One vs Backbone Pro: Is the more expensive mobile controller actually worth it?

By Dashiell Wood published

We compare the popular Backbone One with the more expensive Backbone Pro to work out which is best for you.

Battlefield 6, three screens of soldiers, cut into thirds

Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out

By Jake Green last updated

Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.

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