Sam Loveridge

Sam Loveridge

Brand Director, GamesRadar+

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

Hollow Knight: Silksong
The 25 best Metroidvania games you can play right now

By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated

Best List Don't backtrack on the best Metroidvanias to download and play today, from Hollow Knight to Metroid Prime

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Cissy Jones appearing on the G+RLS podcast for GamesRadar+ talking about the power of game stories
Cissy Jones on her career move from corpo stooge to games like Firewatch, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, and Telltale's The Walking Dead: "The willingness for people to tell stories in this space is so incredible"

By Sam Loveridge Published

News The latest G+RLS podcast episode is here for your eyes and ears

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God of War Laufey
PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far

By Sam Loveridge, Heather Wald last updated

Features Explore all of the PS5 exclusives right here as we make our way through 2026

Features
Steam Deck with mascot face on screen surrounded by compatible Steam Deck docks
Best Steam Deck dock 2026

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.

Buying Guide
The GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast logo with the words "damsels in distress" underneath, accompanying by a picture of the two female lead characters from Split Fiction
Have women's roles in games truly evolved since the days of damsels in distress?

By Sam Loveridge Published

News Episode 5 of the GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast is here!

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A female gamer looks frustrated sat at a desk
48% of women say the gaming community and culture do not welcome or represent them

By Sam Loveridge Published

News Almost half of the women we surveyed don't feel comfortable in gaming spaces

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My Time at Evershine is a real evolution of the series to date, with specific tweaks made to appeal to RPG lovers

By Sam Loveridge Published

Sponsor Content Created With Pathea Games

Coming to PC and consoles in 2027

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A bustling street in Lego Skylines
Lego Skylines' blend of city building and Lego click-clack needs to be heard to be believed

By Sam Loveridge Published

Preview In 4 hours, Lego Skylines won me over with its bossy blockheads and click-clack city building

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Hannah Flynn, Failbetter Games' Communications Director on the GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast
Failbetter Games' Hannah Flynn on Steam moderation, RPGs, game curation and more: "[Working in games] is fun, it generates fun for other people, but it's also serious and important"

By Sam Loveridge Published

News The latest G+RLS podcast episode is here for your eyes and ears

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GTA 6 extended look trailer 3 artwork showing protagonists Lucia and Jason masked with bandanas and walking away from a parked car
Everything revealed from the GTA 6 extended look

By Oscar Taylor-Kent last updated

Recap All the news, reveals, details, and more from GTA 6's biggest showcase yet

Recap
Vikings Dynasty's first gameplay trailer shows off your new life as a Viking Jarl

By Sam Loveridge Published

Presented by Toplitz Productions

You're going to be very busy

Delivering parcels via a dusty track in the countryside on your motorcycle-plan in Into the Wind
Into the Wind is basically if Studio Ghibli made Death Stranding, and I'm here for it

By Sam Loveridge Published

News Deliver parcels on your motorcycle-scooter, avoid pirates, and find your uncle

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Co-op puzzle game We Were Here Tomorrow locks a release date for futuristic multiplayer mayhem

By Sam Loveridge Published

Presented by Total Mayhem Games

The latest in the We Were Here series is going sci-fi

Minecraft-inspired survival RPG Everwind is getting a massive new update ahead of its 1.0 release

By Sam Loveridge Published

Presented by Bohemia Interactive

It's sandbox time

Moonlighter 2 1.0 release date announced as shopkeeping sim emerges from Early Access

By Sam Loveridge Published

Presented by 11 Bit Studios

And it's coming to PS5, Xbox Series X and Switch 2 as well

Graveyard Keeper 2 gets a release date and it's just around the corner

By Sam Loveridge Published

Presented by tinyBuild

September spooky vibes for everyone! And zombies

The teaser image for EP3 of the GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast
What game genres are women allowed to play?

By Sam Loveridge Published

News The third episode of the G+RLS podcast is here

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Louise Blain of Blumhouse Games joins the GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast as our first guest

By Sam Loveridge Published

News The second episode of G+RLS is here and we have our first guest!

News
Mario slides across a platform as Princess Peach and Toad soar through the air behind him alongside a Wiggler in co-op platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best two-player Switch games that let you team up with a friend or family member

By Sam Loveridge last updated

Best List The 25 best two-player Switch games for those looking for Nintendo multiplayer mayhem in 2026

Best List
Black Myth: Wukong Global Tour wraps its North American leg, and its own huge Journey to the West

By Sam Loveridge Published

Sponsored by Game Science

The Destined One has conquered America

Black Myth: Wukong in concert at New York's iconic Carnegie Hall
Black Myth: Wukong Global Tour just hit New York's iconic Carnegie Hall and sets a new stage for the action RPG

By Sam Loveridge Published

Sponsored by Game Science

Game Science's critically acclaimed action title finds a new stage, and it's a huge one

Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic screenshot
Best Assassin's Creed games, ranked from worst to best

By Louise Blain last updated

Best List Ranking all the best Assassin's Creed games in 2026, from the original Assassin's Creed to Assassin's Creed Shadows

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The Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert taking place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles
Seeing the Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert Tour in Los Angeles was a magical reconnection to the Destined One's journey

By Sam Loveridge Published

Sponsored by GameScience

Experiencing the Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert Tour for myself was a night to remember

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Forza Horizon 6 gameplay shows drivers speeding out of the Horizon Festival in Japan in sports cars
Best Xbox exclusives you need to own

By Sam Loveridge last updated

Best List Ranking the best Xbox exclusives to play right now, from Fable 2 to Gears 5

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