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

Here are all our highly recommended products that our experts are searching for Black Friday savings on this week
By Sam Loveridge published
Shopping Use this as your Black Friday cheat sheet for savings

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025, because of course it is
By Sam Loveridge published
News It's an astonishing sweep at the Joysticks for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

All the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 winners revealed
By Sam Loveridge published
News Clair Obscur and Sandfall Interactive win big with a record-equalling 7 awards

GTA 6 2026 release delay live blog - All the information and reactions live
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Everything we know so far about the GTA 6 2026 delay and the reactions from the industry

We've been testing PS5 accessories for 5 years and this is our ultimate PS5 kit list
By Sam Loveridge published
Collection

Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest console.

It's dangerous to go alone, take our Legend of Zelda quiz
By Sam Loveridge published
Quiz Do you know your Tingles from your Rupees?

How well do you know the original Ghostbusters movie?
By Sam Loveridge published
Quiz The movie may have released in 1984, but over 30 years later, it's still iconic

Can you name all 84 Super Smash Bros Ultimate fighters without looking them up?
By Sam Loveridge published
Quiz Put your Smash Bros hours to (more) good use with this quiz

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

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?

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

Fall is my favorite season and these are the 10 autumnal games I just can't stop coming back to at this time of year
By Sam Loveridge published
Best List 10 games that just scream crunchy leaves, chunky blankets, candles, and sweaters

30 Best PS4 games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The best PS4 games you can play right now, from God of War to Spider-Man and everything in between
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