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

The Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Unpicking all the latest Elder Scrolls 6 news and updates as we await Bethesda's next huge RPG

How to level up environments in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Levelling up the environment is a core part of Pokopia, and is key to unlocking new things in the game

How to get wheat in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Find wheat for making bread and ticking off Team Initiation Challenges in Pokemon Pokopia

How to make lumber in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Start crafting some lumber for all the recipes you'll want to make

Pokemon Pokopia Team Initiation Challenge and how to get every item needed
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide To complete the Team Initiation Challenge in Pokopia, you need to give specific items to a mysterious voice in the lighthouse

How to access the Pokopia Limited Event and get Hoppip
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide More Spores for Hoppip is live now!

Pokemon Pokopia Limited Events – when are they and how do you get involved?
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Pokopia Limited-Time Events will let you catch previously unreleased Pokopia Pokemon and buy exclusive in-game items

How to get tomatoes in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Grow and grab some Pokopia tomatoes in order both tick off the Team Initiation challenges and do some cooking along the way

Co-op open-world crafting game with a road trip twist Outbound finally gets a release date and it's soon
By Sam Loveridge published
News The cosy home on wheels crafting game has a release date at last

Win one of 5 HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headsets thanks to the Future Games Show
By Sam Loveridge published
Competition And it's so simple to enter

PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Explore all of the PS5 exclusives right here as we make our way through 2026

Join Chloe and Max on a "fiery weekend" for a better glimpse into Life is Strange: Reunion at the Future Games Show this week
By Sam Loveridge published
News Still up to their old shenanigans

How to make and move duckweed in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Duckweed is a pretty but unusual plant type that takes a little work to grow and move

How to make glass in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Make glass to help with all your crafting projects like windows and doors

Pokemon Pokopia Bulldoze Specialty explained
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Plus, all Pokemon with the Bulldoze Specialty listed

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Exploring the best Nintendo 3DS games to celebrate the beloved handheld's finest moments, from Kirby to Phoenix Wright

13 things I wish I knew before starting Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Top Pokemon Pokopia tips for building, habitat making, and getting new recipes

How to find new recipes in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide It's all a bit random, but there are certain ways to find new crafting recipes in Pokopia
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