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

The Mario-themed Turtle Beach products available on Mar10 Day.

Turtle Beach is celebrating Mar10 Day with two Mario-themed products including a surprisingly affordable Nintendo Switch 2 headset

By Dashiell Wood published 10 March 26

Mar10 Day is here, and Turtle Beach has released two new Mario-themed Switch 2 accessories to celebrate.

Mar10 Day has arrived, and here's all the Mario merch and game releases that make me say 'mamma mia!'

By Dashiell Wood published 10 March 26

The ultimate guide to the merch and games you should be buying this Mar10 Day.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 10 March 26

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.

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs in 2026: upgrade your storage for less

By Dashiell Wood last updated 10 March 26

Buying guide Our guide to the best Xbox Series X hard drives will help you increase your console’s storage for less.

Best PS5 headsets 2026: our top picks for immersive audio for PlayStation 5

By Rob Dwiar last updated 10 March 26

Buying Guide We're bringing you all the best PS5 headsets on the market to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

A promotional image showing a range of products from the Old Spice and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie collection. They include large body wash containers, spray bottles, and soap bars.

Ever wondered what Mario smells like? Old Spice has the answer

By Dashiell Wood published 9 March 26

Old Spice has launched a new collection in collaboration with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2026: our picks to make your Xbox games shine

By Rob Dwiar last updated 9 March 26

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X that are available to buy now.

The best VR headsets in 2026: VR gaming's top products from Apple, Meta, PlayStation, and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 9 March 26

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets you should consider buying for an optimal virtual reality experience.

The best gaming desk against a colored backdrop.

Best gaming desk: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated 9 March 26

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

A promotional image showing a woman wearing the Asus Rog Cetra Open Wireless open-ear earbuds.

Asus just released new open earbuds... for gaming?

By Dashiell Wood published 9 March 26

Asus has released the ROG Cetra Open Wireless open gaming earbuds.

The Super Pocket handheld games console on a pale green background.

Best handheld games consoles in 2026: portable perfection

By Dashiell Wood last updated 9 March 26

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

The best gaming consoles on a blue background.

Best gaming console in 2026: we've ranked top picks for kids, pro gamers, and retro fanatics

By Dashiell Wood last updated 9 March 26

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2026, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

The best SSD for PS5: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated 9 March 26

Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

The Logitech G325 Lightspeed on a white table.

I tried Logitech’s new G325 Lightspeed gaming headset, and it was so comfortable I forgot I was wearing it

By Dashiell Wood published 6 March 26

Recommended

The Logitech G325 Lightspeed is a highly comfortable and stylish option that’s perfect for more casual gamers.

No more single-player Sony PS5 exclusives are coming to PC according to a new report

By Dashiell Wood published 4 March 26

Sony is reportedly stepping away from offering PC ports of its games.

A still from Highguard, showing the ram attacking a base.

Highguard will shut down just 45 days after launch — 'We are witnessing the era of two month lifespan shooters'

By Dashiell Wood published 4 March 26

Online shooter Highguard will be shutting down after just 45 days.

A promotional image for Call of Duty's Black Ops Royale mode that shows two characters fighting enemies in the fictional Avalon setting.

'Thank you for bringing back Blackout' — Call of Duty fans react to the new Black Ops Royale mode

By Dashiell Wood published 4 March 26

Call of Duty Warzone is about to get a new Blackout-inspired battle royale mode.

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The singing zombie in Resident Evil Requiem.

'She's a 10, but also decaying' — the five zombies from Resident Evil Requiem I wish I could be friends with

By Dashiell Wood published 3 March 26

Sorry Leon, but these iconic zombies are the five Resident Evil Requiem characters I want to hang out with.

A screenshot from the March Nintendo Indie World live stream

Everything announced at Nintendo Indie World: all Switch and Switch 2 game reveals

By Dashiell Wood last updated 3 March 26

Our live coverage of the March 2026 Nintendo Indie World showcase.

GTA 6 pre-orders could drop in the coming weeks as marketing ramps up — 'we don't spend money on marketing until we're pretty close to release'

By Dashiell Wood published 2 March 26

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders could begin soon as marketing is set to ramp up.

The key art for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando showing its major characters.

Gunship has created 'its most ferocious track yet' for Toxic Commando — 'When John Carpenter calls… you answer'

By Dashiell Wood published 27 February 26

Synthwave band Gunship has released a new single for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.

Two magical rocks with googly eyes from the Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion preview livestream.

Free RPG Where Winds Meet is already hundreds of hours long, but it's about to get even bigger thanks to a massive new expansion that adds a huge desert to explore and fearsome bosses to defeat

By Dashiell Wood published 27 February 26

The massive Where Winds Meet Hexi expansion drops next week with a whole new region and loads of new things to do.

The terrifying Bigfoot monster in Fallout 76.

Developer says 'it'd be so cool if Bigfoot just came out and smashed my face' as the monster is added to Fallout 76

By Dashiell Wood published 26 February 26

Bigfoot is coming to the world of Fallout 76 as a new legendary enemy.

A Neverness to Everness promotional screenshot.

Wish GTA 6 was free, anime, and actually coming out soon? PS5 exclusive Neverness to Everness could be your next open-world obsession

By Dashiell Wood published 26 February 26

Free-to-play open world anime game Neverness to Everness finally has a release date.

Resident Evil Requiem runs surprisingly well on Switch 2, but it doesn't hold a candle to the gorgeous PC release

By Dashiell Wood published 26 February 26

Resident Evil Requiem is good on Switch 2, but I'd recommend other platforms instead.

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