Rob Dwiar

Rob Dwiar

Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming and Streaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming and Streaming. He joined in 2023 as the Deputy Editor of TechRadar Gaming (TRG), 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

Kirby Air Riders
Everything announced at the Kirby Air Riders Direct – including the online demo event start date, and an immense amount of info about the game's features that we could barely keep up with

By Jake Green Last updated

Here's what you need to know about Kirby Air Riders Direct 2, including everything announced on Road Trip story mode, the online demo event, and more.

Control - Key Art
A new update proves that Control and the PS5 Pro are a match made in heaven, and it's now a sure-fire replay and re-platinum for me this holiday

By Rob Dwiar Published

If ever there was a time to revisit control and play it on PS5 Pro it's now, as its latest patch makes it a beauty on Sony's premium console.

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AWS re:Invent 2022 logo sign
Battlefield 6, Fortnite, and other games and services recover as the AWS outage that took out the likes of Roblox, Wordle, and Epic Games Store finally comes to an end

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

AWS was down, affecting gamers

The Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle box on a background of key art
Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundles – stock checks and updates on the next big Switch 2 bundle

By Rob Dwiar Published

We're rounding up all the latest links and listing pages for the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle.

PS6
PS6: when can we expect the PlayStation 6 and what do we want to see?

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

The PS6 may be a while off, but we've gathered everything we want to see from the console - and when we expect to see it.

The key art for the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller
PlayStation and Walmart have combined for the new Icon Blue DualSense PS5 controller, and it looks fantastic – here's how to buy it when it launches

By Rob Dwiar Published

Sony has announced yet another special edition controller - the new Icon Blue DualSense launches later this month, but only in a few select regions.

Xbox Game Pass
How to cancel Xbox Game Pass on PC, console, and the app – a step-by-step guide to ditching the service if you've had enough of the price rises

By Rob Dwiar Published

Xbox Game Pass is great for voracious gamers, but if you don’t have the time or the money, or are sick of the price rises, then here’s how to cancel.

A screenshot of the landscape of Ghost of Yotei
Along with a load of fixes, the Ghost of Yotei day one patch addresses three of the funniest glitchy things I saw when reviewing the game

By Rob Dwiar Published

Along with a host of fixes, the Ghost of Yotei day one patch also addresses 3 of the funniest things I saw when reviewing the game.

The Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 2) being worn on the wrist on the golf course
After a couple of months with the Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 2), there’s no other way to put it: this is the best golf watch on the planet right now

By Rob Dwiar Published

Editor's Choice

The Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 2) is one of my favorite bits of tech I’ve ever tested, and it excels in every single way on and off the course.

An iPhone 17 Pro, Ghost of Yotei, and GoPro Max 2
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's response to 'Scratchgate' and the ROG Xbox Ally's price reveal

By Hamish Hector Published

The biggest news from Apple, GoPro, Asus, Xbox, and more for Septmeber 27, 2025.

The Witcher 4 cinematic trailer screenshot featuring Ciri
The Witcher 4 - everything we know so far

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

Updated The Witcher 4 has now been officially revealed, with a story focusing on Ciri. Here's what we know so far, including details on how development is going so far.

Elizabeth stands looking out over Rapture
BioShock 4 - everything we know about the next BioShock game

By Vic Hood Last updated

Updated BioShock 4 was announced many years back, though recent news has been very scarce indeed. Here's what we know so far.

Ellie, Kratos, Atreus and Ratchet in a promotional PlayStation Studios image
Sony State of Play: when is the next 2025 PlayStation event?

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

Here's everything we know so far about the next Sony State of Play event, including what was shown last time out.

A screenshot of Atsu in Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei is one of the best games I’ve played this year, with beauty, style, and visceral action running through its veins

By Rob Dwiar Published

Recommended

Ghost of Yotei is a superb and beautiful sequel that iterates on its predecessor in all the best ways.

A PS5 Pro and PS5 console next to eachother divided by a white line
PS5 Pro vs PS5: comparing specs, design, dimensions, features, and more

By Rob Dwiar Last updated

We're breaking down all the key differences when it comes to the PS5 Pro vs PS5 matchup.

The Sennheiser HD 500 BAM microphone being worn by a man with a Sennheiser pair of headphones
Sennheiser has announced the HD 500 BAM microphone, and it can completely transform some of the brand's headphones into gaming behemoths

By Rob Dwiar Published

Sennheiser has just announced a headphone accessory that has transformed my set into something much greater.

A three-way image of A Plague Tale: Innocence, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last of Us Part 2
I absolutely love bleak, melancholy, and sad video games - here are some of my favorites

By Rob Dwiar Published

I have a strange but strong love for the best bleak and miserable video games - here are some of my favorites from recent years

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background
Forget gaming headsets, the best audiophile headphones for gaming are where it’s at if you want the best audio – here are 5 of our favorites

By Rob Dwiar Published

Embrace the finer things in gaming audio by trading in your headset for one of these 5 audiophile headphones

A close up of an elder vampire
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s mix of vampiric abilities and detective-like investigation has piqued my interest in the long-awaited game

By Rob Dwiar Published

After playing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 at Gamescom this year, I’m quietly hopeful for the long-awaited role-playing game.

The Creative Sound BlasterX G6 USB sound card on a wooden surface
This overlooked gaming accessory has taken my PS5 and PC gaming experience to brand new levels

By Rob Dwiar Published

I added a sound card to my PS5 and PC setups, and it made my gaming audio so much richer and clearer than ever.

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A screenshot from upcoming stealth game Styx: Blades of Greed showing Styx hiding behind a crate
I murdered my way up a vertical city and snooped through environments in search of shiny quartz crystals in Styx: Blades of Greed, and I can’t wait to get my sneak on again

By Rob Dwiar Published

Styx: Blades of Greed might have been one of the most underrated games of Gamescom 2025.

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants expansion.
The Order of the Giants is a video game expansion done right – here are six reasons why you should jump into the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC

By Rob Dwiar, Dashiell Wood Published

If you’re looking for more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, then its Order of the Giants DLC is going to be perfect for you - here’s why we love it.

The Astro Bot Joyful DualSense on a white and blue background
Sony's joyous new variant of the Astro Bot PS5 DualSense controller is available to pre-order this week - here are the key details on the pad and how you can nab one

By Rob Dwiar Published

The original may have sold out and is long gone, but this new Astro Bot DualSense is going to be hot stuff when it launches next week.

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast
I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch

By Rob Dwiar Published

After seeing Dying Light: The Beast again recently, it looks like the extra time in the oven is really proving worthwhile.

A screenshot from upcoming game 007: First Light
007 First Light won't have the same logic as the Bond movies, says dev – 'We really were inspired by some of these classic tropes, and then we adapted them to fit the modern medium'

By Demi Williams Published

IOI was initially inspired by the color grading of old movies, but it didn't look right for a cinematic game

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