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

Pokemon Pokopia Limited Events – when are they and how do you get involved?
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide The first Pokopia Limited-Time Event is live now and lets you catch Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff

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

The 25 best Metroidvania games you can play in 2026
By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List From combat to platforming, here are the best Metroidvanias to play in 2026

The 15 best farming games to help you reap what you sow
By Louise Blain, Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Best List From Stardew Valley to Fields of Mistria, here are the best farming games to play in 2026

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

Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2026 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming Get ready for the biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games heading your way in 2026 (and beyond)

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

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

New games 2026 and beyond: The biggest video game release dates for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, Switch, and more
By Emma-Jane Betts, Heather Wald last updated
Upcoming All the biggest new game releases in 2026 across all platforms

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

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

How to find Peakychu in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
The new ghostly Pikachu is adorable and super sweet in Pokopia

How to find Mosslax in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
The new Snorlax variant is adorable as it is sleepy in Pokopia

How to get tomatoes in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Tick off the Team Initiation challenges and do some cooking along the way with some Pokopia tomatoes

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

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

How to get new outfits and hairstyles in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Ditto's look need a shakeup? Here's how to get some new threads

How to make bricks in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Make bricks to help with all your crafting projects and ticking off the Team Initiation challenges

How to make paper in Pokemon Pokopia
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Make paper for ticking off the Team Initiation challenges and to help with crafting

Ark 2: Everything you need to know about Studio Wildcard's sequel
By Josh West last updated
Guide After years of waiting, Ark 2 finally has a new release window to keep an eye on

Pokemon Pokopia review: "A brilliantly bizarre blend of Pokemon and Animal Crossing"
By Sam Loveridge published
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