Articles by Rob Dwiar, Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming and Streaming

A screenshot of an Adeptus Mechanicus Knight Castellan unit from Dawn of War 4

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art considered adding other factions to the game like Death Guard, but decided on Adeptus Mechanicus because 'lore-wise' it's the most 'interesting in terms of gameplay'

By Demi Williams Published 7 November 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has revealed that King Art considered adding other playable factions besides Adeptus Mechanicus.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer says multiplayer music requires a 'flexible framework' compared to the campaign with 'dramatic moments' as 'you have no idea how any given match is going to unfold' — 'Multiplayer is completely unpredictable'

By Demi Williams Published 6 November 26

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has explained the biggest differences between scoring a multiplayer mode and a campaign.

Nintendo Switch 2 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restocks live — latest updates as more consoles are expected this week

By James Pickard last updated 6 November 26

Get ready for a Zelda 40th Switch 2 restock from November 5

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A screenshot showing armor-clad soldiers in Modern Warfare 4.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer reveals the secret tech behind his work — 'I have an aluminum garbage can lid that I save for special occasions'

By Demi Williams Published 6 November 26

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has revealed the unusual, secret tool he used for creating the game's soundtrack.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director explains how core 40K tabletop features like ‘Armor of Contempt’ were adapted to the RTS — ‘It’s not the same mechanic, but it does kind of the same thing’

By Demi Williams Published 6 November 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has explained how King Art infused ideas from the 40K TTRPG to make sense for fans and newcomers.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 November 26

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

How does IOI come up with Hitman World of Assassination's creative murder methods? Its senior level designer says it's a 'combination' of serving 'poetic justice' to the target, 'intriguing toy box mechanics,' and a 'juicy payoff presentation'

By Demi Williams Published 5 November 26

IO Interactive has shared its recipe for constructing the most creative Elusive Target eliminations in Hitman World of Assassination.

Could Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 come to console? Its creative director says RTS games on console are 'always a big challenge,' but 'I think we could do it on a technical level'

By Demi Williams Published 5 November 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has suggested the upcoming real-time strategy (RTS) game could eventually come to consoles.

A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 screenshot captured on PC.

'Nothing will ever replace the emotional depth and creative inspiration of human beings as artists and creators' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer speaks out against AI in video games, says 'music is not just a bunch of notes strung together'

By Demi Williams Published 5 November 26

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has spoken out against AI taking over human creativity in video games.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says the game's advanced animation system is an 'evolution' of the melee system that initially 'sounded pretty much impossible' — 'Our big concern was: is this not responsive enough?'

By Demi Williams Published 4 November 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has revealed that the game's advanced animation system initially sounded impossible.

IOI says talent for Hitman World of Assassination Elusive Targets like JackSepticEye are found first, before a location is decided that 'thematically suits the talent' and with a story that 'synergizes with the talent in tone and genre'

By Demi Williams Published 4 November 26

IOI has revealed the behind-the-scenes process for selecting Hitman World of Assassination's Elusive Targets and how it designs their special missions.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says making a new entry for a series with so much lore was 'a huge challenge,' but Games Workshop stepped in to help — 'There are too many cool things in the universe'

By Demi Williams Published 4 November 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has explained the difficult task the studio faced in building a new Dawn of War entry.

A promotional Modern Warfare 4 screenshot showing soldiers in combat in a dark server room.

'I have no lack of inspiration from the amazing gameplay itself' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer says Infinity Ward's sound team were a 'huge creative influence' on the soundtrack and 'integral in shaping the overall vibe'

By Demi Williams Published 3 November 26

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has attributed the gameplay and the Infinity Ward sound team for helping to inspire the multiplayer score.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art borrowed elements from Dawn of War 2 and 3 for heroes, 'upgrade mechanics,' and UI aspects, because while it loves the first game, 'it's also over 20 years old'

By Demi Williams Published 3 November 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has confirmed that the upcoming RTS game drew inspiration from Dawn of War 2 and 3's mechanics.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is our Gaming Device of the Year — here's why the best gaming headset I've ever tested is head and shoulders above everything else

By Rob Dwiar Published 30 October 26

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is our top pick for gaming device of the year.

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Most comfortable gaming chairs in 2026: comfort and style, all reviewed by us

By Rob Dwiar last updated 30 October 26

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

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Best gaming chair in 2026: all tested, reviewed, and sat on by us

By Rob Dwiar last updated 29 October 26

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

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Sony's new PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset is up for pre-order today — here's where to buy in the US and the UK

By Rob Dwiar last updated 29 October 26

Our article with all the key info and the best links for the new PlayStation Pulse Wireless PS5 headset is ideal if you're considering a pre-order.

A picture of the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC gaming headset on a shiny surface with pale tiles in the background

The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC takes the best-sounding planar-magnetic gaming headset I’ve ever used and makes it even more special

By Rob Dwiar Published 27 October 26

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The Maxwell 2 ANC is a super-charged version of my favorite gaming headset, and audiophile planar magnetic driver specialists Audeze have created something really special.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 26 October 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.

'We ended up with four really big campaigns and 70 missions. It's insane' — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art's ideas 'snowballed' after deciding on four faction campaigns with branching stories

By Demi Williams Published 25 October 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is a huge RTS game featuring four campaigns, because King Art was admittedly really enthusiastic about centering the factions.

'Maybe you win the battle but lose the war because you put all your resources into one battle' — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art Games 'wanted battles to take a while' so borrowed from the original strategy game's systems

By Demi Williams Published 23 October 26

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has described how the game manifests the classic RTS experience of the original Dawn of War.