Rob Dwiar

Rob Dwiar

Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming. He joined TRG in 2023 as its Deputy Editor, and has multiple years of games media and games writing experience under his belt, with a variety of bylines at games publications, but also in the world of gardens and landscapes.

Prior to joining TRG, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at sister site GamesRadar+. and spent more than four years on that team. After this, he had a short but successful stint as Gaming Editor at WePC but is now firmly in a position at TechRadar Gaming to help drive the brand forward to achieve its goals. Before joining GamesRadar+ in 2018, Rob freelanced for many places and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of GamesRadar+, Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. This writing often took, and still takes, the form of analysis and celebration of video game environments, landscapes, and horticulture - Rob is a qualified landscape and garden designer and an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games.

Articles by: Rob Dwiar

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I can't imagine life without these 6 PlayStation Portal accessories — and I'm eyeing up 4 more, too

By Rob Dwiar published

Looking for PlayStation Portal accessory ideas? Here are six I can't live without, and three I'm going to buy next.

The PS5 Slim and DualSense sitting horizontally sitting on wooden table next to a vase of flowers with a white brick background

After some PS5 games this Presidents' Day? Some of my absolute faves are discounted in the sales

By Rob Dwiar published

The Presidents' Day sale is proving a great time to stock up on PS5 games — these are the deals I'd go for.

With the God of War trilogy remake confirmed, I need something to help tide me over until it releases — and Sons of Sparta is starting to do exactly that

By Rob Dwiar published

The God of War trilogy remake is coming, and jumping into the Sons of Sparta 2D action game to see Kratos' real beginning brings a new perspective to the series.

A close up of the control dial of the BenQ ScreenBar Halo monitor light bar with the bar in the background

This underrated monitor accessory has made a world of difference to my eyes when gaming and working on my PC

By Rob Dwiar published

This monitor accessory has reduced my eyestrain immensely, and is one of the most underrated things you can add to a gaming setup

Elden Ring, Venom, and Kratos screenshots arranged side by side, in a 'V' pattern grid

Best PS5 games - the top 28 PlayStation 5 titles to play in 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks. Here's the 28 top titles available on the platform.

A picture of a sound addicted soundbar isolation pad resting against a Yamaha soundbar on a gaming desk

Since I switched back to a mainly wired PC gaming setup, these cheap soundbar pads have helped me keep a semblance of tidiness

By Rob Dwiar published

Since I switched back to a mainly wired PC gaming setup, these cheap soundbar pads have helped me keep a semblance of tidiness

A PS5 DualSense controller sporting Kontrol Freek thumbstick grips and controller grips being held in a man's hand in front of a white brick wall

These cheap DualSense accessories are a fixture of my PS5 setup and prove you don't have to throw money around to improve your game

By Rob Dwiar published

I can't remember the last time I used a DualSense controller without these cheap PS5 accessories

The Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller on a white and blue-paint-splattered background

Marathon DualSense PS5 controller pre-orders are live and readily available

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've got all the best information and links for the new Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller and Pulse Elite headset, so you can bag your new accessory with ease.

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PlayStation Plus free games: here are the PS Plus games for January 2026

By Jake Green last updated

We're giving you all the details on the latest batch of PlayStation Plus free games. Here's what you'll be playing in January 2026.

The key art for The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline

It's not Dante's Inferno 2, but this upcoming indie game takes inspiration from the same classic poem and could be the sequel to Visceral's 2010 game I've been hoping for all these years

By Rob Dwiar published

Circular thrills

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The PlayStation Portal has been my favorite PS5 accessory since it launched — here are 8 ways Sony could make a new version even better

By Rob Dwiar published

I’m a huge fan of the PlayStation Portal, but I think a newer version could make it even better. Here are the upgrades in a new model I’d love to see.

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The PlayStation Portal was my gaming savior over an extended holiday break — but this one flaw still grinds my thumbsticks

By Rob Dwiar published

I have always enjoyed the PlayStation Portal and sung its praises as often as I can, but its slow-charging battery is a real drawback and became apparent when relying on the device over the holidays.

A triptych of the three controllers in the PS5 Hyperpop Collection

Hyperpop PS5 controller and console cover pre-orders are live and readily available

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've got all the best information and links for Sony's latest addition to its suite of PS5 controllers and console covers: the Hyperopop Collection.

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Best handheld games consoles in 2026: the top systems we've tried

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

An image reading 'Big Savings' featuring the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition – Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle.

You can still save $100 on those excellent Fortnite PS5 bundles right now — but the deals might not be around for much longer

By Rob Dwiar published

The PS5 Cobalt Star Bundle is the perfect place to begin a PS5 or Fortnite journey, and you can currently save $100 on bundles with both at PlayStation Direct.

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Best gaming desk: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

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Best gaming chair: We've tested a vast number of seats, so you don't have to, and these are the best

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

A man wearing the Maxwell 2 gaming headset from Audeze with the microphone extended, with the main looking to the left and the image showing the side of his face.

Audeze announces the Maxwell 2 gaming headset, an overhaul of its predecessor, that is targeted firmly at audiophile gamers — and you can buy it now

By Rob Dwiar published

The Audeze Maxwell 2 has just been announced by the premium audio brand, and we've got the key details on its upgrades and enhancements right here.

TechRadar Gaming's most anticipated games of 2026.

Our 14 most anticipated games of 2026 prove that there's more to look forward to than just Grand Theft Auto 6

By Dashiell Wood published

These are all the games that you should be keeping an eye on in 2026.

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Strategy and sim games will forever be perfect on gaming PCs and nowhere else – here's why

By Rob Dwiar published

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Gaming PCs are the home of strategy and sim games, and my article explores why that’s the case and the reasons for it.

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These are the gaming resolutions that we're bringing into 2026

By Dashiell Wood published

These are the gaming resolutions that the TechRadar Gaming team want to bring into the New Year.

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Away from 2025's biggest and best, here's what we actually played most this year

By Rob Dwiar published

Away from the big ones of 2025, here’s what we’ve actually been playing this year, from older multiplayer games to timeless classics.

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The TechRadar Gaming team picks our most underrated and overlooked games of 2025

By Jake Green published

It has been a huge year for gaming, but so many games have unfortunately gone a little bit overlooked. Here’s our picks for the most underrated games of 2025.

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My ultimate PS5 accessory picks - 12 essential extras to enhance your setup

By Rob Dwiar published

I'm rounding up my top 12 picks for hte best PS5 accessories you can buy to enhance and improve your PS5 or PS5 Pro setup.

A three-way picture of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Octopath Traveler 0, and The Witcher 3

With some welcome downtime on the horizon, here are the TechRadar Gaming team’s Christmas games for 2025

By Rob Dwiar published

These are the games we’ll be playing over the holidays this year.

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