Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.
Latest articles by Sam Loveridge

Powerwash Simulator 2 has made me abandon my favorite nozzle and I don't know how to feel
By Sam Loveridge published
Feature Now Playing | Powerwash Simulator 2 gives the people what they want, more Powerwash Simulator

The best Xbox One games of all time to play now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Thanks to the best Xbox One games, you're never far from a masterpiece

The 10 best survival games to play in 2025
By Alex Avard last updated
Best list Can you make it in the best survival games? Here's our top 10 to play in 2025, from Atomfall to Palworld.

The 25 best Metroidvania games you can explore today
By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List From combat to platforming, here are the best Metroidvanias to play right now

Upcoming PC games: New PC games for 2025 and beyond
By Josh West, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming The biggest new and upcoming PC games as of October 2025, from Black Ops 7 to The Outer Worlds 2.

Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2025 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming Get ready for the biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games this September and scope out next year's most wanted while you're at it

Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2025 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming All the upcoming PS5 games to expect this October and further afield, from The Outer Worlds 2 to Arc Raiders

Keeper review: "One of the most wonderfully bizarre games I've ever played – a stunning slice of magic"
By Sam Loveridge published
Review

I'm just as obsessed with Strange Antiquities as I was with Blue Prince, and it's easily one of the best detective puzzle games I've played this year
By Sam Loveridge published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | The follow-up to Strange Horticulture is an even better puzzle game than its predecessor, and that was a high bar

How many Pokemon games can you name in 10 minutes?
By Sam Loveridge published
Is your knowledge of the core Pokemon games on par with Mew? Let's find out shall we?

New games 2025 and beyond: The biggest video game release dates for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, Switch, and more
By Josh West, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming All the biggest new game releases in 2025, from October heavy-hitters to any you might have missed earlier this year

Upcoming Switch games for 2025 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Sam Loveridge last updated
Upcoming There are still loads of upcoming Switch games to look out for this October, now that Pokemon Legends is finally here

25 Best Xbox 360 games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List Counting down the best Xbox 360 games of all time, from Black Flag to Dishonored

The cozy kit list: How to get the greatest cozy gaming setup this winter
By Sam Loveridge published
Everything you need for the ultimate cozy gaming setup wherever you game

The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for at home and travel.

The 25 best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List Lose yourself in the best horror games this October, from Dying Light to Resident Evil and beyond.

New Disney movies: release dates of every upcoming Disney movie in 2025, and beyond
By Sam Loveridge, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Upcoming From Avatar 3 to Zootopia 2, here's all the upcoming Disney movies coming out soon

The Witcher 4: Everything we know so far
By Josh West last updated
Guide While we wait for The Witcher 4 release date, here's all the latest news and information from CD Projekt Red on its upcoming fantasy RPG

GTA 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide GTA 6 is coming in 2026, and here's all the latest news and updates from Rockstar Games while you wait

Upcoming CD Projekt Red games: From The Witcher 4 to Cyberpunk Orion
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty out the door, it's time to start getting excited about a new slate of Witcher games

Marvel's Blade: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Slick vampire action awaits in Marvel's Blade, coming to PC and Xbox Series X (hopefully soon)

Alan Wake 2 Words of Power locations
By Leon Hurley last updated
Guide Where to find Words of Power in Alan Wake 2 and upgrade abilities

Best Xbox Series X games: The 25 greatest Xbox games to play in 2025
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Elden Ring to Gears 5, here are the best Xbox Series X games to play today
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