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

Black Ops 7 review in progress: my live impressions of the campaign, multiplayer, and zombies in the latest Call of Duty

By Dashiell Wood last updated 14 November 25

Our live Black Ops 7 first impressions and review in progress.

A soldier in heavy body armor defuses a yellow bomb

EE is giving away a free exclusive Black Ops 7 skin – here's how to get it

By Dashiell Wood published 14 November 25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players can grab a free skin with EE.

A Nintendo Switch 2 console with the controllers removed

Nintendo has announced its Black Friday discounts, including $0 off the Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 13 November 25

Nintendo has revealed its Black Friday discounts for 2025.

Valve has just unveiled a weird new Steam controller, and it seems like a massive upgrade compared to its predecessor

By Dashiell Wood published 12 November 25

Valve has just unveiled a new controller.

Valve has just revealed a new Steam Machine, and it sounds like a beefed-up Steam Deck for your TV

By Dashiell Wood published 12 November 25

Valve has just announced a new Steam Machine system.

Sorry Elite Series 2, mobile accessory maker Backbone just unveiled the ultimate Xbox controller

By Dashiell Wood published 12 November 25

Backbone has just unveiled a new Xbox mobile controller.

The Secretlab Black Friday sale is here – these are the three best discounts in the US and UK

By Dashiell Wood published 12 November 25

Massive Black Friday savings have landed at Secretlab.

An Anno 117: Pax Romana gameplay screenshot on PC.

Anno 117: Pax Romana is a beautiful and refined city builder, but its simplicity might disappoint returning fans

By Dashiell Wood published 10 November 25

Anno 117: Pax Romana isn’t as complex as its predecessor, but it’s still a gorgeous city builder that impresses across the board.

Grand Theft Auto 5 might be coming to PS Plus and it could almost make up for the GTA 6 delay

By Dashiell Wood published 10 November 25

Grand Theft Auto 5 could be coming to PS Plus soon.

A microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2.

PNY’s microSD Express Card is one of the fastest Nintendo Switch 2 cards I’ve tested, and it costs the same as the competition – but there’s one big catch

By Dashiell Wood published 9 November 25

Recommended

The PNY microSD Express Card is a fantastic way to upgrade your Nintendo Switch 2 storage capacity.

The Nintendo Switch 2 on an EA Sports FC 26 background.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has had its price slashed at retailers in the UK, including an EA Sports FC 26 bundle at Currys

By Dashiell Wood published 7 November 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 is receiving big discounts ahead of Black Friday, with savings at a range of retailers.

CRKD is teasing a new drum kit controller to help recapture the glory of the Rock Band days

By Dashiell Wood published 7 November 25

CRKD is set to expand its music game peripheral line-up with a drum kit controller.

Hitman developers reveal how they chose the iconic locations in the series – 'wouldn't it be cool if 47 went somewhere?'

By Dashiell Wood published 7 November 25

We talk to the Hitman devs about how they choose new locations for Agent 47 to visit.

GTA+ subscriber numbers are rising in the build up to Grand Theft Auto 6

By Dashiell Wood published 7 November 25

GTA+ subscriber numbers are steadily growing in the lead up to Grand Theft Auto 6.

Hitman developers on 25 years of the iconic stealth franchise – 'we've realized all of that potential’

By Dashiell Wood published 6 November 25

We discuss the Hitman franchise with two veteran developers ahead of its 25th anniversary.

Amazon reveals its latest slate of free PC games for Prime members, including entries from the Borderlands and Fallout series

By Dashiell Wood published 6 November 25

Amazon has just unveiled its latest slate of free Prime games, featuring Fallout and Borderlands games.

The best monitors for PS5 and PS5 Pro 2025: our top picks to make your PlayStation 5 games shine

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 November 25

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.

The massive PlayStation November sale is here ahead of Black Friday, with incredible games starting at under $2

By Dashiell Wood published 5 November 25

There are some brilliant savings to be had in the latest PlayStation sale.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which current-gen console should you buy?

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 November 25

Updated We've pulled together everything you need to know about the PS5 vs Xbox Series X in our handy guide.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is breaking sales records, selling 5.54 million units in latest quarter

By Dashiell Wood published 4 November 25

Nintendo Switch 2 sales aren't slowing down as we near the holidays, with units still flying off shelves.

The Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card is the ultimate solution for your Nintendo Switch 2 storage woes

By Dashiell Wood published 4 November 25

Recommended

The Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card is an excellent storage upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2.

Japan multiplayer maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Black Ops 7 brings Call of Duty to a near-future Japan setting – and yes, there's going to be a cat cafe

By Dashiell Wood published 3 November 25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 features Japan as a prominent setting.

Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 bundle deal.

Don't wait until Black Friday, grab a Nintendo Switch 2 and two of its best games at a mega discount with this early bundle deal

By Dashiell Wood published 3 November 25

Get a Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Kong Bananza at a sizeable discount today.

Rockstar Games co-founder on why GTA didn't go back to a London setting – 'the game was so much about America'

By Dashiell Wood published 3 November 25

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has discussed the Grand Theft Auto series in a new interview.

The SteelSeries Alias and SteelSeries Alias Pro compared.

I compared the SteelSeries Alias and Alias Pro side by side and it goes to show that sometimes more expensive doesn't mean better

By Dashiell Wood published 1 November 25

We break down the key differences between the SteelSeries Alias and Alias Pro and explain which is the better value option.

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