Dashiell Wood

Dashiell Wood

Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, 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

Epic Games Store

The Epic Games store gained 25 million new users in 2024, with $2,229 of free games up for grabs throughout the year

By Dashiell Wood published

The Epic Games Store 2024 Year in Review reveals some interesting user stats.

The Lexar NM790 with Heatsink on a colorful desk mat.

Lexar NM790 with Heatsink review: a mega storage upgrade for less

By Dashiell Wood published

Great Value

The Lexar NM790 is fantastic value in its higher capacities, undercutting the competition while offering reasonable performance for the price.

The PlayStation logo next to the Apple logo, and the Garmin tactix 8

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the massive PlayStation Network outage to Apple's new product teaser

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Sony, Apple, Marvel, and more.

Assassin's Creed Shadows key art showing Naoe and Yasuke drawing weapons and standing side by side, against a red background

Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-order sales are in line with one of the biggest entries in the franchise

By Dashiell Wood published

Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-orders seem to be doing well.

The PlayStation Logo against a blue background

Our favorite six moments from yesterday's PlayStation State of Play

By Rob Dwiar published

These are our favorite moments and reveals from this month's PlayStation's State of Play event.

The player engages a flying drone enemy in Metal Eden.

Metal Eden is an exhilarating mix of Doom and Ghostrunner, and my hands-on preview left me craving more

By Dashiell Wood published

We go hands-on with the newly revealed Metal Eden and chat with the developers about the sci-fi shooters, visuals and mechanics.

New Stellar Blade Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC outfit.

Stellar Blade is getting a new crossover DLC with some of its most outrageous outfits yet

By Dashiell Wood published

New Stellar Blade crossover DLC will let you dress Eve in a skintight pink jumpsuit.

An early Borderlands 4 screenshot showing an enemy with a melee weapon.

New Borderlands 4 trailer shows off explosive gameplay and gives us a release date

By Dashiell Wood published

Borderlands 4 finally has a release date.

The Days Gone Remastered key art.

Hear me out, Days Gone Remastered doesn't actually look that bad

By Dashiell Wood published

I'm not the biggest fan of the original game, but Days Gone Remastered looks like a pretty great value upgrade.

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Nintendo Switch 2 patent suggests you’ll be able to use the console upside down for some reason

By Dashiell Wood published

A Nintendo Switch 2 patent indicates that you’ll be able to play the console… upside down?

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PlayStation State of Play – everything announced, and the whole February show as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We covered Sony's February State of Play as it happened - here's what we saw and how we covered it.

The protagonist Aska in Metal Eden.

Sci-fi shooter Metal Eden might be the coolest new game from the latest State of Play

By Dashiell Wood published

Reikon Games announces Metal Eden, a new sci-fi shooter.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds producer discusses potential Nintendo Switch 2 port: 'we'd need to take our time to get to know the exact nature of the hardware'

By Dashiell Wood published

Monster Hunter Wilds could come to Nintendo Switch 2, but I wouldn't expect it any time soon.

GTA 6

You might not have to wait long for GTA 6 on PC as Take-Two CEO teases port

By Dashiell Wood published

GTA 6 could come to PC as Take-Two CEO teases future version.

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How the Blacklyte Kraken Pro is redefining the gaming chair space

By Dashiell Wood published

The story behind gaming chairs and how one brand is at the forefront of innovation in the modern market.

Best wired headsets

Best wired gaming headsets in 2025: incredible wired audio from Epos, Corsair and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to everything you need to know about the best wired gaming headsets right now.

A promotional image showing someone playing Civilization 7 VR.

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 VR might be the final push I need to buy a Meta Quest 3S

By Dashiell Wood published

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is coming to VR as a Meta Quest 3 exclusive.

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The best wireless gaming headsets in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

If you're after the best wireless gaming headsets on the market right now, then see our handy guide.

Best gaming chairs

Most comfortable gaming chairs in 2025: look after your posture

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our list of the most comfortable gaming chairs available now includes plenty of budget options, mid-range performers, and high-end offerings.

Best HDMI cable for PS5

Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

This is our definitive guide to buying the best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox, and PC no matter your requirements or budget.

Elizabeth stands looking out over Rapture

One of my favorite FPS games ever is free with your Amazon Prime subscription, not to mention a massive RPG and an open-world space adventure

By Dashiell Wood published

This week, Amazon Prime subscribers can pick up Bioshock Infinite: Complete Edition, The Outer Worlds, and more at no added cost.

Best gaming earbuds

Best gaming earbuds in 2025: great portable sound from Sony, SteelSeries and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming audio experience.

GTA 6

Take-Two reaffirms that GTA 6 will launch in 2025, so there's no need to worry about a delay for now

By Dashiell Wood published

GTA 6 is still on track for a fall 2025 launch, 2K insists.

A PlayStation Portal device on a red background with white lowest price text

PlayStation Plus members shouldn't miss the chance to score the PlayStation Portal at a bargain price with this bundle deal

By Dashiell Wood published

PlayStation Plus members can get 20% off accessories like the DualSense Edge and PS Portal at PS Direct.

Death Stranding 2 art featuring Fragile and a baby dosed in a red hue

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has received an age rating, and it looks like there might be a new trailer on the way

By Dashiell Wood published

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has been rated, is a new trailer around the corner?

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