Dashiell Wood

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 JBL Boombox 4 on a table outside.

I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The JBL Boombox 4 is a premium party speaker that delivers killer sound with punchy bass and superb battery life.

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The Sea of Remnants key art featuring a female puppet pirate on a colorful pink background.

'We're not going to go down the road of pay-to-win or trapping you to buy monetized products' — Sea of Remnants developer discusses microtransactions in the upcoming free-to-play game

By Dashiell Wood published

A Sea of Remnants developer talks about the upcoming game's monetization systems and promises that they will be fair.

A promotional screenshot of Sea of Remnants showing several characters gathered around a fire

Sea of Remnants has 400+ named NPCs in its open world, each 'with their own individual story arcs' that can be altered by your actions

By Demi Williams published

Sea of Remnant's open world will feature 400+ named NPCs with individual story arcs that can be influenced by the player's actions.

The Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset on a stand.

Logitech just revealed a surprisingly affordable gaming headset it says is designed to help you 'chill anywhere' — it's stylish and offers a 24 hour battery life

By Dashiell Wood published

Logitech has just revealed the new G325 Lightspeed, a wireless gaming headset at a budget price.

A promotional screenshot of Sea of Remnants.

Upcoming free-to-play RPG Sea of Remnants will get a new season 'every 10 weeks' with a big world expansion 'every 20 weeks'

By Dashiell Wood published

Developer Joker Studio has outlined a release cadence for its live service support of upcoming RPG Sea of Remnants.

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

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

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

The QuickShot 2 retro joystick.

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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

Sorry, it costs how much?

Zenless Zone Zero version 2.4.

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

A screenshot of a pot in Kiln.

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

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

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

A soldier aims and fires a sniper rifle in side profile

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resident Evil Code Veronica

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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.

New World: Aeternum

Amazon is shutting down New World next year

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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

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

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