Articles by Dashiell Wood, Gaming Editor

Dash is an experienced tech journalist who specializes in video games, electronic entertainment products, and the wider industry that surrounds them. He currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, leading our review, preview, feature, and news coverage of the latest and greatest releases.

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

Digital Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders come with this bonus that you can instantly use to play free GTA games

By Dashiell Wood Published 24 June 26

Digital GTA 6 pre-orders come with a free month of GTA+, here's everything you need to know.

A Crime Boss: Rockay City promotional image with Under the Radar branding.

Somehow this Payday 3 alternative is still getting massive free updates three years after release

By Dashiell Wood Published 24 June 26

Everyone has forgotten about Crime Boss: Rockay City, except its developers and, honestly, I'm glad.

A Grand Theft Auto Online screenshot showing in-game characters.

With GTA 6 closer than ever, these are all the other Grand Theft Auto games you can play before it arrives

By Dashiell Wood Published 24 June 26

Catch up on Grand Theft Auto games before GTA 6 arrives.

A Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 screenshot.

Star Fox isn’t the most exciting remake, but it’s still a fun time

By Dashiell Wood Published 24 June 26

Star Fox is an enjoyable remake given its strong foundations, but it’s undeniably short and lacking in new content.

We finally know the official GTA 6 price ahead of pre-orders — it's expensive, but not as bad as some expected

By Dashiell Wood Published 24 June 26

We now know how much Grand Theft Auto 6 will officially cost.

To celebrate Sonic's 35th anniversary I'm rounding up all the games and official Lego sets that should be on any fan's shelf

By Dashiell Wood Published 23 June 26

All the best Sonic games and Lego sets that should be on every fan's shelf for the 35th anniversary

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I almost bought the Amazon Fire Max 11 until I saw this much cheaper Lenovo tablet with better specs

By Dashiell Wood Published 23 June 26

The Amazon Fire Max 11 looks enticing, but after seeing the price of the Lenovo Idea Tab, which has been slashed to just £159.99 (was £219.99), we can't justify the buy.

The Best of Summer Game Fest 2026 badge next to a bright pink SGF sign.

Best of Summer Game Fest 2026 — all the biggest, most exciting, and most innovative things on show

By Dashiell Wood Last updated 23 June 26

We run down the seven most exciting things that we saw at Summer Game Fest 2026.

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By Dashiell Wood Published 23 June 26

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The Prime Day Xbox deals are a disappointment, but there are still good bargains to be had — if you buy a PS5

By Dashiell Wood Published 23 June 26

Don't buy an Xbox Series X this Prime Day, the PS5 is better value all-round.

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 23 June 26

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

Don't fall victim to rip-off AI pricing when upgrading your PS5 storage — this 5TB HDD is now less than one third of the price of a 4TB SSD

By Dashiell Wood Published 23 June 26

SSD prices have exploded, so I'd recommend this far cheaper PS5 HDD if you want to upgrade your console storage.

This Prime Day might be your last chance to secure a discounted PS5 before GTA 6 pre-orders begin

By Dashiell Wood Published 23 June 26

Amazon has slashed the price of the PS5 just days ahead of GTA 6 pre-orders.

'It's a risk for a huge company like Sega to work with a small indie developer like us' — Pico Park president on the 'pressure' of working with a huge company like Sega for its Sonic crossover

By Demi Williams Last updated 23 June 26

Pico Park president Shintarou Shimazu has discussed the pressures of taking on Sega's beloved franchise to create its crossover indie game, Sonic Pico Park.

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Sonic Team head on where the franchise will be in another 35 years — 'Iizuka-san does not think he's going to be alive'

By Dashiell Wood Published 22 June 26

We discuss the future of Sonic the Hedgehog with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka.

Don't rip yourself off when buying a console for GTA 6 — take advantage of these discounts and bundle deals

By Dashiell Wood Published 22 June 26

The best places to buy a console ahead of GTA 6 pre-orders.

'You don't need to be super hardcore to be good at this one' — Pico Park president on bringing Sonic to a whole new audience with upcoming crossover game

By Dashiell Wood Published 19 June 26

We talk to the Sonic Pico Park team about the upcoming crossover game.

An AI generated video with phones editor Axel Metz being showered with tempura prawns.

From flying chairs to a flood of tempura prawns, the Honor 600 Pro has some absolutely crazy AI video features — but there’s a catch

By Dashiell Wood Published 19 June 26

The Honor 600 Pro boasts some impressive video generation tools.

Sonic looks out over green hills in Sonic Frontiers

'I've been making Sonic games and been with Sonic longer than I've been with my own children' — Sonic Team head looks back on the franchise for its 35th anniversary

By Dashiell Wood Published 18 June 26

We chat to Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka about 35 years of the platformer franchise.

New GTA 6 teaser officially reveals cover art — and it looks pretty slick

By Dashiell Wood Published 18 June 26

Grand Theft Auto 6 cover art has been officially revealed.

007 First Light devs say post-launch content is in IO Interactive's 'DNA' and is now something players are 'starting to expect' — 'We want the players to come back, and we want to create more content'

By Demi Williams Published 18 June 26

IO Interactive has teased 007 First Light's upcoming post-launch content following the game's "unreal" reception.

A promotional screenshot of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival.

Hellraiser: Revival isn't afraid to get its freak on in a pretty perfect adaptation of the films

By Dashiell Wood Published 17 June 26

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival seems to perfectly capture the essence of the films.

Lara Croft crouched down in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

Lara Croft actress says the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis version of the character is 'completely self-possessed as a woman without being overtly sexualized,' which is something that she and the team 'talked about at length'

By Demi Williams Published 16 June 26

The actress behind the new Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has explained why the character differs from versions that have come before.

Lara Croft actress says Angelina Jolie's first Tomb Raider movie is her 'favorite' and that Crystal Dynamics 'used a lot of those scenes' for her Legacy of Atlantis auditions

By Demi Williams Published 16 June 26

The actress behind Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis's new Lara Croft has revealed that her auditions were based on the first Tomb Raider movie.

A Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked screenshot with an Under the Radar banner.

Wish you could play Baldur's Gate 3 on Nintendo Switch 2? Another brilliant D&D RPG just hit the platform in time for its latest free update

By Dashiell Wood Published 16 June 26

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked just hit Nintendo Switch 2.

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