Articles by 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

A Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller seems inevitable, so here are five things I want to see from a potential follow-up

By Rhys Wood published 11 February 25

A Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to happen, and there’s plenty that can be done to improve on the original model.

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds in white on a blue background with white price cut text

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are the best earbuds I've ever tested, and they've just received their first proper discount

By Rob Dwiar published 10 February 25

The magnificent SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have received their first discount in the UK.

Most comfortable gaming chairs in 2025: look after your posture

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

Our list of the most comfortable gaming chairs available now includes plenty of budget options, mid-range performers, and high-end offerings.

Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

This is our definitive guide to buying the best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox, and PC no matter your requirements or budget.

Best PS5 accessories in 2025: fill out your setup with some top extras

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

We've hand-picked all the best PS5 accessories available now so you can take your experience one step further.

Football Manager 2025 canceled as Sports Interactive say 'we're too far away from the standards you deserve' and releasing the game in its current state 'would not be the right thing to do'

By Rob Dwiar published 7 February 25

Football Manager 2025 has been canceled by Sports Interactive who says releasing the game in its current state 'would not be the right thing to do'.

It looks like the PS5 disc drive is back in stock at Argos but I wouldn't bet on it lasting long

By Rob Dwiar published 6 February 25

If you've been holding out for PS5 Disc drive stock then I've spotted some at Argos.

The PS5 Pro box on a pink background with white price cut text

I love the PS5 Pro and these deals and discounts make it even easier to recommend

By Rob Dwiar published 6 February 25

The PS5 Pro is discounted again at multiple retailers right now

Garmin Approach S70 review: The best gets better

By Rob Dwiar published 5 February 25

The Garmin S70 Approach is possibly the best golf watch going right now – if you have the budget.

The PS5 Slim and DualSense controller on a wooden table in front of a white brick background and next to a vase of flowers

I’ve used the PS5 Slim for months and it’s an excellent evolution of the original PS5, offering the same power and performance in a slimmer, neater package

By Rob Dwiar published 2 February 25

Recommended

Slimmer design, same great performance

The 30th Anniversary Edition PS5 Slim on a gray background

I've just received a PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary restock text message from the EE Store, so you might want to check your phone today for possible stock updates

By Rob Dwiar published 31 January 25

Invite only

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

PlayStation Portal stock: the device is now widely available

By Rob Dwiar last updated 24 January 25

The PlayStation Portal stock situation has improved beyond recognition recently and the device is now widely available at a number of retailers.

A screenshot of the Slayer in Doom The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages is id Software’s biggest ever Doom game, and includes ‘the largest AI we’ve ever created’ on the studio’s ‘most powerful engine yet’

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Everything in Doom: The Dark Ages is plus-sized, and it’s id Software’s biggest ever Doom game.

The 30th Anniversary Edition hardware from Sony

Where to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection: the best links to keep checking for restocks

By Rob Dwiar last updated 23 January 25

We're keeping you up to date on PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection restocks.

A screenshot showing Naoe looking at the hidden blade in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The five things I loved in my first six hours of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and the two parts I need to know more about

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

After spending around six hours with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, several core features have me hooked.

The Assassin's Creed Shadows base building Hideout feature is the kind of cozy Creed gaming I didn't know I needed

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Assassin’s Creed Shadows brings a new cozy base-building feature to the series, the Hideout, and I’ve seen it in action.

Assassin's Creed Shadows key art showing Naoe and Yasuke drawing weapons and standing side by side, against a red background

I asked two Assassin's Creed Shadows developers what they're most excited for fans to see, and here's what they said

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Two Assassin’s Creed Shadows developers tell me the coolest things they’re excited for fans to see.

Assassin's Creed Infinity lineup of characters

The new Assassin's Creed Animus Hub is exactly the kind of thing I expected it to be: part launcher, part lore and story hub, and a sensible central point

By Rob Dwiar published 23 January 25

Ubisoft has revealed The Animus Hub, the new central hub for the Assassin’s Creed series.

PS5 Midnight Black collection pre-orders are live now - stock readily available

By Rob Dwiar published 16 January 25

Pre-orders for the PS5 Midnight Black Collection hardware are now live. We've prepared a handy guide to help you shop.

Assassin's Creed Shadows gets delayed again, as Ubisoft pushes the game back by nearly five weeks

By Rob Dwiar published 9 January 25

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed again with the next entry in the behemoth series pushed back to March 20, 2025.

A Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Backbone One on a violet background with white big savings text

The best PlayStation Portal alternatives in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 January 25

These PlayStation Portal alternatives are the gaming devices to consider if you can't get hold of the new PS5 remote play device.

Best Nintendo Switch headsets in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 23 December 24

Buying guide Here are the best Nintendo Switch headsets you can pick up right now to suit all budgets and preferences.

A shot of the Secretlab Titan Evo Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine edition in front of a gray curtain

Secretlab’s Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine Titan Evo gaming chair is one of the best examples of limited edition gear I’ve seen, here’s why

By Rob Dwiar published 21 December 24

Secretlab makes a host of limited edition chairs, but the Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine variant is one of the best yet.

The Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense artwork showing off the controller

Where to buy the Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense: stock is now live in the US and the UK

By Rob Dwiar last updated 20 December 24

We're giving you the best links and places to buy the Limited Edition Helldivers 2 DualSense controller.

Now is your last chance to get the best PS5 Pro or PS5 deal going and have it arrive in time for Christmas

By Rob Dwiar published 17 December 24

Time is running out to ensure Christmas delivery of a PS5 Pro or PS5, but these are the best deals to go for to make certain of it.

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