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 close up of the Astro Bot Joyful DualSense

Astro Bot Joyful DualSense controller pre-orders are live and readily available at retailers

By Rob Dwiar last updated 12 September 25

We're rounding up all the best information and links on the new Astro Bot Joyful controller that's now up for pre-order.

You can run but you can't hide – the worst Nintendo console ever is coming back for revenge as a Switch 2 accessory

By Dashiell Wood published 12 September 25

Nintendo is bringing back the Virtual Boy.

Everything announced at the latest Nintendo Direct from a new Pokemon game to Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, Resident Evil ports, and my live reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated 12 September 25

Here are all big reveals from the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.

Atsu rides on horseback through a lush red forest

The official drink of Ghost of Yotei? Limited time collab beer is available now, and it comes with an exclusive in-game charm

By Dashiell Wood published 12 September 25

Buy a box of this Ghost of Yotei beer and get your hands on an exclusive in-game charm.

Battlefield 6 will have the 'deadliest' battle royale mode yet – here's everything you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published 11 September 25

The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode is being tested in Battlefield Labs.

Low and Alone stood in the light in Little Nightmares 3

Little Nightmares 3 dev reveals why two is better than one in this upcoming horror game – 'the most requested feature was co-op'

By Dashiell Wood published 10 September 25

We go hands-on with upcoming horror game Little Nightmares 3 and discuss it with a developer.

There will be an Xbox stream at Tokyo Game Show – and it might show the next Forza Horizon game

By Dashiell Wood published 10 September 25

Xbox will broadcast a stream at TGS, and it might show the next Forza game.

Borderlands 4 will get a day one patch, but Gearbox CEO warns not to expect 'a miracle' if you're playing on an older PC

By Dashiell Wood published 9 September 25

Borderlands 4 is getting a big day one patch, but it won't help those on older PCs.

There's a secret message on the Starfield social media pages – and fans think it might hint at the next DLC

By Dashiell Wood published 8 September 25

There's a secret message in a recent Starfield social media post...

Hollow Knight: Silksong has barely been out for a day, and players are already complaining about its difficulty level – ' I feel like they’re really overusing double damage'

By Dashiell Wood published 5 September 25

Some players are finding Hollow Knight: Silksong a little too difficult.

The Ghost of Yotei PS5 hardware on a key art background

Ghost of Yotei PS5 console and controllers pre-orders live: stock readily available in both UK and US - apart from PS5 Pro plates

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 September 25

Get your Ghost on

Download Hollow Knight: Silksong ahead of release time with this one weird trick

By Dashiell Wood published 4 September 25

You can pre-load Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox now.

Metal Eden is a lightning fast sci-fi shooter, but its awful dialogue made me wish I could play it on mute

By Dashiell Wood published 2 September 25

Metal Eden offers enjoyable shooting and parkour, but its story disappoints.

Battlefield 6 might actually run properly as director reveals that it doesn't have any ray-tracing – 'there’s no plans to bring it into the game'

By Dashiell Wood published 2 September 25

We now know that Battlefield 6 will not feature ray-tracing.

I could look at Lego Voyagers for hours, but that's not the only reason why this co-op adventure might be the next Split Fiction

By Dashiell Wood published 1 September 25

We go hands-on with upcoming co-op adventure Lego Voyagers, and enjoy it immensely.

The antagonist, Voss, in the Vatican in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC will seamlessly adjust its difficulty depending on how far you are in the game – which sounds like the perfect excuse for a new playthrough

By Dashiell Wood published 1 September 25

The developers of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have discussed its upcoming DLC in a new interview.

We called this Secretlab chair 'exceptionally comfortable' – and it could be yours for a record low price thanks to this Labor Day discount

By Dashiell Wood published 29 August 25

One of the comfiest Secretlab chairs has had its price slashed for Labor Day.

A reliable leaker claims that there will be a PlayStation 6 handheld with one of my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 features

By Dashiell Wood published 29 August 25

A reliable leaker claims that there will be a PlayStation 6 handheld.

Cloud Gaming is coming to more Xbox Game Pass tiers, and you can access it early now

By Dashiell Wood published 28 August 25

Microsoft Cloud Gaming is coming to more Xbox Game Pass tiers at no extra cost.

Black Ops 7 carry forward is no more as devs axe old skins and promise a return to a more 'grounded' Call of Duty

By Dashiell Wood published 27 August 25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 won't have any Black Ops 6 skins as devs u-turn on carry forward plan.

Pragmata is part puzzle game, part sci-fi shooter, and all a surprising amount of fun

By Dashiell Wood published 27 August 25

We go hands-on with Pragmata, an intriguing puzzle shooter from Capcom.

Gorillaz is coming to Fortnite today, and I think that's a reason to Feel Good

By Dashiell Wood published 26 August 25

Gorillaz is coming to Fortnite today in a new Festival season.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Hollow Knight: Silksong promotional art.

The six biggest announcements of Gamescom 2025 so far – from the Asus ROG Xbox Ally release date to a new Lego Batman game

By Dashiell Wood published 22 August 25

The six biggest announcements so far at Gamescom 2025.

This new limited-edition Hatsune Miku collab might be the cutest Audio-Technica headset yet

By Dashiell Wood published 21 August 25

This limited edition Hatsune Miku Audio-Technica headset proves that audiophile gear doesn't have to be ugly.

Sorry Black Ops 7, my new most anticipated first-person shooter is full of anime girls with guns

By Dashiell Wood published 20 August 25

Fate Trigger is my new most anticipated FPS after its Opening Night Live 2025 appearance.

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