Articles by 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

A promotional screenshot of Sea of Remnants.

With more than 400 unique NPCs, free PS5 pirate adventure Sea of Remnants is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious games ever made — I’ve already played 10 hours, and I can’t get enough

By Dashiell Wood published 2 February 26

I go hands-on with the upcoming free-to-play pirate RPG Sea of Remnants, diving deep into the vast ocean of content it offers.

Black Ops 7 Season Two promotional material.

Black Ops 7 Season 2 features seven new weapons, including a brutal handheld buzzsaw

By Dashiell Wood published 30 January 26

Activision has lifted the lid on what fans can expect come Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 2.

An iconic 80s joystick is back from the dead as an affordable PC peripheral

By Dashiell Wood published 30 January 26

The QuickShot 2 is back with a cheap modern recreation aimed at retro gamers.

Main characters in Resident Evil Requiem

A sublime blend of masterful combat and hair-raising horror’ — why four hours with Resident Evil Requiem has sold me on its dual protagonist premise

By Dashiell Wood published 26 January 26

Serious scares meets explosive action

The PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 on a wooden table surface.

The PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller is an okay Switch 2 pick on sale — but it’s no Pro Controller

By Dashiell Wood published 24 January 26

Sorry, it costs how much?

Own a PS5? These are the six free games I always have on my console

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 26

You can get plenty out of your console without spending a penny, as proven by these fantastic free PS5 games.

One game surprised me the most in the Xbox Developer Direct — and it's a wacky brawler that's releasing this year

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 26

Xbox Game Studios has revealed Kiln, a pottery brawler from the team behind Keeper and Psychonauts 2.

The three new Secretlab x Pokémon collab chairs on a basic background.

Secretlab just unveiled a new Pokémon collection with materials intended to 'emulate the softness' of Pikachu

By Dashiell Wood published 22 January 26

The new Secretlab Pokémon collection feature three special edition gaming chairs.

Battlefield 4 fans rejoice, one of that game's best maps is coming to Battlefield 6

By Dashiell Wood published 22 January 26

Developer Battlefield Studios has outlined some of the new content coming to Battlefield 6.

Woman failed on driving test. Driving school. Stressed and disappointed young woman failed on driving test. Student driver taking driving test

Driving theory test cheats are using Bluetooth earpieces and hidden phones to pass — and after my recent nightmare, I’m not surprised

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 26

The number of learner drivers caught cheating in their driving tests has skyrocketed in the UK as candidates face long waiting times.

A screenshot of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong from Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Surprise Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Nintendo Switch 2 update adds a wealth of new content and fixes some of my biggest issues with the game

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 26

A surprise Donkey Kong Country Returns HD update introduces new content and some much-needed fixes.

A Space Marine stands atop a pile of monster corpses

Some fantastic games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this month — here are the ones I'd recommend trying first

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 26

A leaker claims that the next Resident Evil remake will be a fresh version of an underrated spin-off.

A closeup of the top right corner of the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 screen protector, showing how it has slightly come away from the Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

Research firm warns gamers to expect a 'global' Nintendo Switch 2 price hike

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 26

A prominent gaming market research firm predicts that a Nintendo Switch 2 price hike is on the way.

Max and Chloe in Life is Strange: Reunion.

Life is Strange: Reunion has been revealed and is the 'emotional conclusion' of Max and Chloe's story

By Dashiell Wood published 20 January 26

Square Enix has revealed Life is Strange: Reunion, the next entry in the Life is Strange series, with the fan-favorite Chloe set to return.

The Seagate FireCuda 530R with heatsink on a colorful fabric desk mat.

The Seagate FireCuda 530R is an okay PS5 SSD, but it’s another victim of the ongoing RAM shortage

By Dashiell Wood published 19 January 26

The Seagate FireCuda 530R with heatsink would be an okay option for PS5 owners if it was available at a reasonable price.

A prominent Resident Evil leaker claims that a Code: Veronica remake will be announced this year

By Dashiell Wood published 19 January 26

A leaker claims that the next Resident Evil remake will be a fresh version of an underrated spin-off.

Deadpool raises a flag while holding a katana in his other hand

Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our coverage of the new Deadpool update now that it's out

By Jake Green last updated 16 January 26

Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 6 as it happened. This includes a look at the release time, and the new Hero Deadpool.

Amazon is shutting down New World next year

By Dashiell Wood published 16 January 26

Amazon has announced that its MMO game New World will be shut down come the end of January 2027.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

These nine hidden Nintendo Switch 2 features can help your console last longer, save you money, and more

By Dashiell Wood published 15 January 26

Make the most of your Nintendo Switch 2 with this selection of top tips from someone that has been testing the console since launch.

A screenshot from upcoming stealth game Styx: Blades of Greed showing Styx hiding behind a crate

Go goblin mode by grabbing the first two Styx games at no cost and then try the free new demo for the third

By Dashiell Wood published 15 January 26

Get your goblin on with two free Styx games via the Epic Games Store, then prepare for the next installment with a new demo.

Fans think there's even more evidence suggesting that an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake is on the way — but the real explanation is a lot less exciting

By Dashiell Wood published 15 January 26

Fans think that there's now even more evidence pointing to an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake as parts of the game's soundtrack appear on YouTube.

A promotional image of the new Hatsune Miku Edition LinkBuds Fit earbuds by Sony.

I'm prepared to die for these limited edition Hatsune Miku Sony earbuds and I don't care who knows it

By Dashiell Wood published 15 January 26

Sony has unveiled a new limited edition Hatsune Miku variant of its LinkBuds Fit earbuds.

The RAM shortage claims another victim as PS5 SSD prices rocket — here's why now is the worst time to buy and what to do instead

By Dashiell Wood published 14 January 26

Thanks to ongoing RAM supply issues it's now a terrible time to buy a PS5 SSD. Here's why the situation is so bad, and some alternatives to consider.

Battlefield 6 Season One has just been extended with new bonus rewards to 'allow extra time to further develop and refine Season 2 as a result of community feedback'

By Dashiell Wood published 13 January 26

Battlefield 6 players will now have longer to complete the Season One battle pass as developer Battlefield Studios announces its extension.

The new Sims 4 x Coach collab is the probably only way you'll get free designer handbags

By Dashiell Wood published 13 January 26

A collection of free clothes just dropped in The Sims 4 as part of the game's latest collab.

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