Dashiell Wood

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

Kirby inhaling a Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Direct everything announced: no Switch 2, but a new Tomodachi Life is official!

By Dashiell Wood last updated

The Nintendo Direct is happening now! Tune in and follow along with us live.

The Backbone One Xbox Edition.

I'm not waiting for a dedicated Xbox handheld any longer thanks to the new Backbone One: Xbox Edition

By Dashiell Wood published

The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, an Xbox version of the excellent mobile controller, has been revealed.

The logo and key art for Inzoi.

Inzoi PC requirements for Minimum, Recommended and High specs

By Dashiell Wood last updated

You might need an upgrade

inZOI.

inZOI early access won't feature Denuvo DRM after all, 'we are committed to making inZOI a highly moddable game'

By Dashiell Wood published

inZOI early access won't use Denuvo Anti-Tamper.

Nintendo Switch Lite

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch is getting one last hurrah in a surprise Nintendo Direct tomorrow

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo announces surprise Nintendo Direct tomorrow and no, it won't feature the Switch 2.

inZOI promotional material.

inZOI has become the most wishlisted game on Steam, but I wouldn't get too caught up in the hype

By Dashiell Wood published

inZOI is the most wishlisted game on Steam right now.

Quick move in Civ 7.

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 update 1.1.1 is here and it finally adds a setting that I've wanted since day one

By Dashiell Wood published

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 update 1.1.1 has arrived.

The RIG M2 Streamstar.

I wanted to love the new RIG M2 Streamstar, but this pricey gaming microphone fails to deliver

By Dashiell Wood published

The RIG M2 Streamstar is an okay microphone for content creators, but is let down by a high price tag and cheap feeling build.

The RIG M2 Streamstar attached to a boom arm.

The RIG M2 Streamstar has the world's first Bluetooth audio gateway in a wired gaming microphone

By Dashiell Wood published

This new gaming microphone from RIG is the only one on the market to offer wireless audio monitoring via Bluetooth headphones.

Four operators survey Verdansk. One holds a sniper rifle, one binoculars, another holds is landing with their parachute, while the last wears a skull mask

New Call of Duty: Warzone trailer shows a beautiful rebuilt Verdansk, but some fans want more: 'it won't be the same unfortunately'

By Dashiell Wood published

Verdansk looks amazing in the latest Call of Duty: Warzone trailer, but some fans aren't convinced...

Ugreen × Genshin Impact Kinich Collectible Gift Box and exclusive Genshin Impact merchandise.

Ugreen reveals exclusive Genshin Impact collection and they're some of the most eye-catching charging products I've ever used

By Dashiell Wood published

I've already tested Ugreen's new Genshin Impact collection and they're perfect if you want to play on the go.

inZOI.

inZOI early access is the most disappointed I’ve been with a game in years

By Dashiell Wood published

inZOI early access delivers on the graphics front, but feels woefully inadequate almost everywhere else.

A Minecraft sheep.

Minecraft developer rejects generative AI, 'it's important that it makes us feel happy to create as humans'

By Dashiell Wood published

You don't need to worry about generative AI being added to Minecraft, it seems.

The player holding a Shard Card in Fragpunk.

Competitive shooter Fragpunk wowed me with its game-changing Shard Cards, but I can't stand the aggressive monetization

By Dashiell Wood published

Fragpunk isn’t the perfect competitive shooter, but it’s still a solid time thanks to its weird mechanics and wide range of playable characters.

The new Dr. Squatch Call of Duty collection.

Latest Call of Duty collaboration finally lets you rub your body with Soap - and I can't believe I just wrote that

By Dashiell Wood published

This new Call of Duty x Dr. Squatch collaboration might finally make gamers take a shower.

The player prepares for a fight in Metal Eden.

I loved the bits of Metal Eden that I played and soon you'll be able to try it too thanks to this upcoming free demo

By Dashiell Wood published

You'll be able to try the first two levels of Metal Eden in an upcoming free demo.

Attacking an enemy in FBC: Firebreak.

I can't wait to obliterate legions of sticky notes in FBC: Firebreak

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FBC: Firebreak looks brilliant in its new gameplay trailer.

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

Best Assassin’s Creed games in 2025: every series entry ranked

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.

The ASSC Assassin's Creed collection.

The Assassin's Creed x Anti Social Social Club drop includes gaming merch that I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear

By Dashiell Wood published

The new Assassin's Creed x Anti Social Social Club collection shows that gaming fashion doesn't have to suck.

God of War 20th anniversary vinyl box set.

The God of War 20th anniversary vinyl box set contains so many discs I'm not sure that I could even lift it

By Dashiell Wood published

God of War fans won't want to miss this massive 20th anniversary vinyl box set.

The A Minecraft Movie Meal from McDonald's.

McDonald's reveals A Minecraft Movie meal with a bizarre set of collectibles and the most sinister sounding sauce ever

By Dashiell Wood published

Everything about the McDonald's A Minecraft Movie meal genuinely scares me.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony patents PlayStation controller that you can charge by leaving in sunlight

By Dashiell Wood published

The patented PlayStation controller could finally make gamers go outside.

The new KontrolFreek Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks on a purple background.

Exclusive: the new KontrolFreek Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks Speed Cola Edition might be the coolest looking yet and come with a limited in-game item

By Dashiell Wood published

Exclusive KontrolFreek unveils its coolest looking Call of Duty thumbsticks yet.

Veresa attacks an enemy in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 arrives next week, adding a new five star character obsessed with food

By Dashiell Wood published

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 is just a week away, here's everything you need to know about its new characters and events.

Best PC controllers

Best PC controllers in 2025: top gamepads from GameSir, Thrustmaster and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

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