Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

Articles by: Rhys Wood

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition trophy list sighted online, suggesting the beloved game's remaster is launching soon

By Rhys Wood published 14 June 24

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition trophy list leak could mean the remaster is finally coming soon.

Avowed will be similar to The Outer Worlds in terms of 'length and breadth of the experience' says game director

By Rhys Wood published 14 June 24

Exclusive Avowed will be similar to The Outer Worlds in terms of length, breadth and structure, the game's director explains.

Avowed player character fights a bear with a sword and spellbook

Avowed developer admits combat didn't 'look great' but has been hard at work on improving it

By Rhys Wood published 14 June 24

Exclusive Avowed's developer Obsidian is improving the game's combat ahead of launch, with a focus on enemy reactions and hit effects.

Red and blue Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in controller shell

Nintendo is hiring engineers for Switch Online, hinting that the service could make the jump to Switch 2

By Rhys Wood published 12 June 24

Nintendo is hiring for Switch Online-related roles, hinting that the online service could carry over to the next console.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora to receive its first major DLC next month

By Rhys Wood published 11 June 24

The Sky Breaker is the first DLC campaign for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and it's arriving next month.

A soldier fires an assault rifle outside of

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't require 300GB of storage space, Activision clarifies

By Rhys Wood published 11 June 24

Activision clarifies that, no, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't actually require a 300GB install.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake

Yes, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is still getting a remake - but it's a couple of years out

By Rhys Wood published 11 June 24

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake has been confirmed for 2026 at Ubisoft Forward.

Two Kith ready for battle with a magic staff and a blackpower pistol

New Avowed gameplay shows off third-person mode, skill trees, and dialogue choices

By Rhys Wood published 11 June 24

Avowed receives a new gameplay deep dive in the latest Official Xbox Podcast episode.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a hauntingly beautiful turn-based RPG announced at the Xbox Games Showcase

By Rhys Wood published 10 June 24

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an RPG that mixes turn-based combat with real-time action prompts.

Sega reveals that Sonic X Shadow Generations isn't a full-price game

By Rhys Wood published 10 June 24

Sonic X Shadow Generations is cheaper than most AAA games, the game's official pricing reveals.

Assassin's Creed Shadows gets a stylish new trailer at Xbox Games Showcase

By Rhys Wood published 9 June 24

Assassin's Creed Shadows just got an all-new trailer blending story and gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase.

Perfect Dark gameplay revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase

By Rhys Wood published 9 June 24

A gameplay trailer for the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot was shown during the Xbox Games Showcase.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets a cool CG trailer at Xbox Games Showcase

By Rhys Wood published 9 June 24

EA and Bioware give us a sneak peek at Dragon Age: The Veilguard during the Xbox Games Showcase.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's first dungeon is a breathtaking, unpredictable rollercoaster ride

By Rhys Wood published 8 June 24

Our thoughts on Ihuykatumu; Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail’s gorgeous opening dungeon.

Mai from an animated cutscene in the recent Street Fighter 6 trailer.

Street Fighter 6 Year 2 announced, featuring guest characters for the first time in franchise history

By Dashiell Wood last updated 7 June 24

Summer Game Fest has delivered the goods for Street Fighter 6 fans, with confirmation that guest characters are on the way.

Monster Hunter Wilds trailer debuts at Summer Game Fest with bombastic new trailer, crossplay confirmed

By Rhys Wood published 7 June 24

A brand new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds bookended this year's Summer Game Fest showcase.

Astro Bot Digital Deluxe Edition features Bloodborne and PaRappa-inspired outfits

By Rhys Wood published 7 June 24

Sony reveals the various Astro Bot editions featuring cosmetics and a pretty cool poster with physical versions.

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail - everything we know so far

By Rhys Wood last updated 6 June 24

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail, the game’s latest expansion, is launching later this year. Here’s everything we know so far.

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's Naoki Yoshida recommends playing this piece of content before starting the new expansion

By Rhys Wood published 6 June 24

Exclusive Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail director and producer Naoki Yoshida recommends playing one specific dungeon before starting the new expansion.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail preview: the sights and sounds of the New World

By Rhys Wood published 6 June 24

We got an early look at the Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail expansion at the European media tour.

Xbox handheld reportedly being revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase - alongside a first-party shadow drop

By Rhys Wood published 6 June 24

The June 9 Xbox Games Showcase will reportedly see the debut of an Xbox handheld console.

The SCUF Nomad mobile controller launches next month - and pre-orders are available now

By Rhys Wood published 5 June 24

You can now pre-order the SCUF Nomad, a mobile gaming controller with drift-resistant thumbsticks.

Super Mario Odyssey played on a Nintendo Switch in portable mode

Nintendo Switch review

By Jon Porter last updated 4 June 24

Updated Nintendo Switch is fantastic for TV play and gaming on the go, even now in 2024.

UK retailer GAME is ending its reward scheme next month

By Rhys Wood published 4 June 24

As part of ongoing changes, retailer GAME is set to permanently end its reward scheme next month.

Sony unveils the PSVR 2 PC adapter

By Rhys Wood published 3 June 24

Sony has announced the PSVR 2 PC adapter for compatibility with SteamVR games.

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