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

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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 23 January 26

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.

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

By Rob Dwiar published 16 January 26

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 16 January 26

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 12 January 26

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

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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 7 January 26

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 6 January 26

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 6 January 26

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 5 January 26

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.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 January 26

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.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 January 26

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.

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 1 January 26

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 1 January 26

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 1 January 26

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 31 December 25

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 30 December 25

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 26 December 25

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.

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

By Rob Dwiar published 23 December 25

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

TechRadar Gaming's favorite gaming devices of 2025: personal picks from all the year's gear

By Rhys Wood published 22 December 25

Read all about TechRadar Gaming's hardware products of the year right here, including everything from consoles to headsets.

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TechRadar Gaming’s Game of the Year list 2025: our top 20 games from this year

By Rob Dwiar published 19 December 25

We’ve discussed all the awesome games of 2025 and come up with our top 20 list of the best of the year.

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Best PS4 games - the essentials on PlayStation 4 you shouldn't miss

By Rob Dwiar last updated 17 December 25

The best PS4 games give you the best experience on the console and demonstrate why the console was a global multimillion-seller.

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Best Assassin’s Creed games: every series entry ranked including the latest release

By Rob Dwiar last updated 17 December 25

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

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Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4

By Rob Dwiar published 17 December 25

Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

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You can still get a discounted PS5 Pro right now — and it'll arrive before Christmas

By Rob Dwiar published 16 December 25

This PS5 Pro deal takes the premium console down to its lowest price in months.

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Among a host of reveals, these were our favorite announcements at The Game Awards 2025

By Rob Dwiar published 12 December 25

We've picked out our five favorite announcements from this year's The Game Awards, from Star Wars to Control: Resonant.

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Finally, Warhammer 40,000 gets the Total War treatment, and I can at long last build a 40K empire turn by turn

By Rob Dwiar published 12 December 25

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 gets announced at The Game Awards, and it looks galactically epic.

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