Rob Dwiar

Rob Dwiar

Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming. He joined TRG in 2023 as its Deputy Editor, and has multiple years of games media and games writing experience under his belt, with a variety of bylines at games publications, but also in the world of gardens and landscapes.

Prior to joining TRG, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at sister site GamesRadar+. and spent more than four years on that team. After this, he had a short but successful stint as Gaming Editor at WePC but is now firmly in a position at TechRadar Gaming to help drive the brand forward to achieve its goals. Before joining GamesRadar+ in 2018, Rob freelanced for many places and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of GamesRadar+, Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. This writing often took, and still takes, the form of analysis and celebration of video game environments, landscapes, and horticulture - Rob is a qualified landscape and garden designer and an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games.

Articles by: Rob Dwiar

A PS5 DualSense controller sporting Kontrol Freek thumbstick grips and controller grips being held in a man's hand in front of a white brick wall

These cheap DualSense accessories are a fixture of my PS5 setup and prove you don't have to throw money around to improve your game

By Rob Dwiar published

I can't remember the last time I used a DualSense controller without these cheap PS5 accessories

The Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller on a white and blue-paint-splattered background

Marathon DualSense PS5 controller pre-orders are live and readily available

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've got all the best information and links for the new Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller and Pulse Elite headset, so you can bag your new accessory with ease.

A screenshot from Need For Speed Unbound

PlayStation Plus free games: here are the PS Plus games for January 2026

By Jake Green last updated

We're giving you all the details on the latest batch of PlayStation Plus free games. Here's what you'll be playing in January 2026.

The key art for The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline

It's not Dante's Inferno 2, but this upcoming indie game takes inspiration from the same classic poem and could be the sequel to Visceral's 2010 game I've been hoping for all these years

By Rob Dwiar published

Circular thrills

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

The PlayStation Portal has been my favorite PS5 accessory since it launched — here are 8 ways Sony could make a new version even better

By Rob Dwiar published

I’m a huge fan of the PlayStation Portal, but I think a newer version could make it even better. Here are the upgrades in a new model I’d love to see.

The Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 game box on a green background with white don't miss text

This Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 deal is so good, I'm wondering if it's a mistake – and you should snap it up right now just in case

By Rob Dwiar published

This Resident Evil Requeim pre-order deal is so good it looks like a pricing error - order it now for a ridiculously low price.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

The PlayStation Portal was my gaming savior over an extended holiday break — but this one flaw still grinds my thumbsticks

By Rob Dwiar published

I have always enjoyed the PlayStation Portal and sung its praises as often as I can, but its slow-charging battery is a real drawback and became apparent when relying on the device over the holidays.

A triptych of the three controllers in the PS5 Hyperpop Collection

Hyperpop PS5 controller and console cover pre-orders are live and readily available

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've got all the best information and links for Sony's latest addition to its suite of PS5 controllers and console covers: the Hyperopop Collection.

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

Best handheld games consoles in 2026: the top systems we've tried

By Dashiell Wood last updated

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

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

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Best gaming chair: We've tested a vast number of seats, so you don't have to, and these are the best

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

Two SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headsets on a green background with white don't miss text

If you're after a gaming headset upgrade this new year, then you won't go wrong with the brilliant SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 at a massively discounted price

By Rob Dwiar published

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is one of my favorite wireless gaming headsets of recent years. You can save a whole lot of money on it right now, too, with it being discounted at Amazon.

A man wearing the Maxwell 2 gaming headset from Audeze with the microphone extended, with the main looking to the left and the image showing the side of his face.

Audeze announces the Maxwell 2 gaming headset, an overhaul of its predecessor, that is targeted firmly at audiophile gamers — and you can buy it now

By Rob Dwiar published

The Audeze Maxwell 2 has just been announced by the premium audio brand, and we've got the key details on its upgrades and enhancements right here.

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The fantastic SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have returned to their lowest ever price at Amazon

By Rob Dwiar published

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are a fantastic earbud option for gamers, and right now we're highlighting them selling at a lowest-ever Amazon price in the UK.

Elden Ring, Venom, and Kratos screenshots arranged side by side, in a 'V' pattern grid

Best PS5 games - the top 28 PlayStation 5 titles to play in 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks. Here's the 28 top titles available on the platform.

TechRadar Gaming's most anticipated games of 2026.

Our 14 most anticipated games of 2026 prove that there's more to look forward to than just Grand Theft Auto 6

By Dashiell Wood published

These are all the games that you should be keeping an eye on in 2026.

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These are the gaming resolutions that we're bringing into 2026

By Dashiell Wood published

These are the gaming resolutions that the TechRadar Gaming team want to bring into the New Year.

An image showing art or screenshots from No Man's Sky, Fallout 76, and Doom (2016)

Away from 2025's biggest and best, here's what we actually played most this year

By Rob Dwiar published

Away from the big ones of 2025, here’s what we’ve actually been playing this year, from older multiplayer games to timeless classics.

Screenshots sowing a sniper aiming his rifle, a blacksmith forging a weapon, and a man in a space suit walking across a barren alien planet

The TechRadar Gaming team picks our most underrated and overlooked games of 2025

By Jake Green published

It has been a huge year for gaming, but so many games have unfortunately gone a little bit overlooked. Here’s our picks for the most underrated games of 2025.

A three-way picture of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Octopath Traveler 0, and The Witcher 3

With some welcome downtime on the horizon, here are the TechRadar Gaming team’s Christmas games for 2025

By Rob Dwiar published

These are the games we’ll be playing over the holidays this year.

Gaming Hardware of 2025

TechRadar Gaming's favorite gaming devices of 2025: personal picks from all the year's gear

By Rhys Wood published

Read all about TechRadar Gaming's hardware products of the year right here, including everything from consoles to headsets.

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TechRadar Gaming’s Game of the Year list 2025: our top 20 games from this year

By Rob Dwiar published

We’ve discussed all the awesome games of 2025 and come up with our top 20 list of the best of the year.

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Currys has slashed the prices on all its PS5 consoles just in time for Christmas

By Rob Dwiar published

Currys has discounted the price of PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro consoles drastically right before Christmas. Our article highlights the best deals at the retailer right now.

Marvel's Spider-Man, the back of Spider-Man's suit

Best PS4 games - the essentials on PlayStation 4 you shouldn't miss

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The best PS4 games give you the best experience on the console and demonstrate why the console was a global multimillion-seller.

Assassin's Creed's Edward Kenway on a yellow background, with "tech radar" written across it

Best Assassin’s Creed games: every series entry ranked including the latest release

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

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