Articles by Dashiell Wood, Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, 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

I've used the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for two weeks now – here are five ways it's better than the original

By Dashiell Wood published 20 June 25

All the biggest ways in which the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller improves on the original.

The first hour of FBC: Firebreak is absolutely miserable, and it doesn't get much better from there

By Dashiell Wood published 19 June 25

FBC: Firebreak is a bland and repetitive co-op shooter that’s not worth your time or attention.

Everything announced at the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Pauline officially revealed, wait, was that Diddy Kong? Plus everything else you need to know

By Dashiell Wood last updated 18 June 25

This is our live coverage of the June Donkey Kong Bananza Direct.

You don't need to buy a gaming laptop during Prime Day – one of the most underrated Amazon perks just got a massive upgrade

By Dashiell Wood published 18 June 25

One of the most underrated Amazon Prime perks just got a massive upgrade.

Resident Evil Requiem will feature multiple viewpoints, letting you switch between first and third-person frights

By Dashiell Wood published 11 June 25

Resident Evil Requiem will let you switch between first and third person.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has already smashed a sales record, with 3.5 million units shifted in just four days

By Dashiell Wood published 11 June 25

Nintendo Switch 2 sales are off to a very strong start.

Activision is reportedly still 'committed' to bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 10 June 25

Call of Duty: Black ops 7 could come to Nintendo Switch 2 after all.

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition brings one of my favorite games ever to Nintendo Switch 2, and I just can’t put it down

By Dashiell Wood published 9 June 25

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition is a solid Nintendo Switch 2 port of an utterly fantastic game.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out 'before' the holidays, but it still doesn't feel real to me

By Dashiell Wood published 9 June 25

Hollow Knight: Silksong team clarifies release date plans, saying it will be out before the winter holiday.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: everything revealed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Persona 4 remake to a new handheld

By Dashiell Wood last updated 8 June 25

Everything announced at the June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase and our reactions as it happened.

The dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets first gameplay trailer and a 2026 release window

By Demi Williams published 8 June 25

Rebel Wolves has announced that its debut game, The Blood of Dawnwalker, will launch in 2026.

Resident Evil 9 has been revealed, plus everything else announced at Summer Game Fest 2025 and my live reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 June 25

Our live coverage of Summer Game Fest 2025.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

Nintendo Switch 2: everything you need to know, from price and design, to games and features

By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 6 June 25

Updated Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, so here's what you need to know.

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: everything announced from Silent Hill f finally getting a release date to Final Fantasy Tactics remake reveal as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 June 25

Our live coverage in the build up to the State of Play.

New Nintendo Today post gives us our first good look at GameShare in action

By Dashiell Wood published 4 June 25

A new Nintendo Today app post outlines GameShare functionality.

Survival Kids developers on the 'pressure' of making a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launch title

By Dashiell Wood published 3 June 25

We chat with the team behind Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launch title Survival Kids to learn more about its development.

Elden Ring Nightreign has sold more than 3.5 million copies as devs confirm DLC and two player mode

By Dashiell Wood published 3 June 25

A two player mode is coming to Elden Ring Nightreign.

RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is more of the same, but that’s not a bad thing

By Dashiell Wood published 3 June 25

We plough through legions of heavily armed goons in RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business in an early hands-on.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn,

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 developers explain why the Battle for Brooklyn DLC is the perfect starting point for new players

By Dashiell Wood published 30 May 25

We discuss the new Battle for Brooklyn DLC with the developers of The Division 2.

Hell is Us director reveals that the upcoming action adventure game has something in common with everything from The Legend of Zelda to Silent Hill and Resident Evil

By Dashiell Wood published 30 May 25

We go hands-on with the upcoming action adventure game Hell is Us and chat about its unique setting and approach to player guidance with its creative director and art director.

Target reveals it will have Nintendo Switch 2 stock next week

By Dashiell Wood published 30 May 25

Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? Target will have stock next week.

Cyberpunk 2 has entered pre-production, but I'm still expecting The Witcher 4 first

By Dashiell Wood published 29 May 25

Developer CD Projekt has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2 has entered pre-production.

Check your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order ASAP, as some retailers are reportedly cancelling them

By Dashiell Wood published 28 May 25

Some retailers are reportedly cancelling certain Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.

PowerA reveals new line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories including a wired controller with Hall effect thumbsticks

By Dashiell Wood published 27 May 25

PowerA has unveiled its line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories including cases, controllers, and more.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat will require a mobile number

By Dashiell Wood published 23 May 25

You'll need a mobile number to access Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat.

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