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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

Brand new nDreams VR title gets honored introduction and "groundbreaking" endorsement from Shuhei Yoshida himself

By Sam Loveridge published 7 June 25

Presented by nDreams

Reach is the brand new VR title from the team behind Synapse

Play as an adorable mouse with a magical froggy backpack in Hela, a co-op puzzle adventure

By Sam Loveridge published 7 June 25

Presented by Knights Peak

The first multiplayer gameplay trailer just dropped at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase

Create your perfect golf club with Under Par: Golf Architect

By Sam Loveridge published 7 June 25

Presented by Broken Arm Games

Reach is the brand new VR title from the team behind Synapse

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream developers on making a game with 16 people: "We do these things not because they're easy, but because we thought they'd be easy"

By Sam Loveridge published 7 June 25

Presented by Nordcurrent Labs

The stunning puzzle stealth game debuts a new trailer and a release date at the Future Games Show

Sleep Awake appearing in the Future Games Show Summer Show

New horror game Sleep Awake from Spec Ops the Line director, Nine Inch Nails' Robin Finck, and Blumhouse Games gets release window

By Sam Loveridge published 7 June 25

News We're one step closer to being trapped between sleep and death

News

Wildcard Wishlist: These are the games we've pinned our hopes and dreams on turning up at Summer Game Fest 2025

By Andrew Brown published 5 June 25

Feature SGF Predictions | Our brains might not want to take the risk, but these are the games our hearts demand

Feature

Nintendo Switch 2 setup guide

By Sam Loveridge published 5 June 25

Guide Here's exactly how to set up your Nintendo Switch 2 on day one, with a step by step guide to get you into the action quicker.

Guide

"We can't fully imagine all the types of ways that people will play": Like Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Kart World is going to thrive on player imagination

By Sam Loveridge published 3 June 25

Interview Interview | We speak to Kosuke Yabuki, producer of Mario Kart World about Knockout Tour, the interconnected world, and ditching iconic items

Interview

Mario Kart World screenshot showing Mario drifting into pole position on a highway corner with Peach, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and Toad behind him, all while a giant goomba rushes the pack on foot

The Switch 2 is finally within reach, and it already looks like 2025 could be Nintendo's year

By Sam Loveridge published 28 May 25

Opinion Opinion | With GTA 6 bowing out of 2025, it feels like this year is Nintendo's to seize

Opinion

The best Nintendo Switch Games with the Nintendo Switch console overlaid.

The 25 best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2025

By Sam Loveridge last updated 23 May 25

Best List Here's the best Switch games to play right now, from Pikmin 4 to Splatoon 3

Best List

A picture of a Nintendo 3DS console next to several of the best 3DS games and Nintendo cards.

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all time

By Sam Loveridge last updated 21 May 25

Best List With this list of the best 3DS games, you'll never be bored of Nintendo's finest handheld

Best List

Sims 4 cheats allow families to gather happily in The Sims 4

The Sims 4 cheats and codes for money, skills, love, and more

By Iain Wilson last updated 12 May 25

Guide The Sims 4 cheats that'll make your Sims' lives a whole lot easier

Guide

GTA 6 2026 release delay live blog - All the information and reactions live

By Sam Loveridge last updated 2 May 25

Everything we know so far about the GTA 6 2026 delay and the reactions from the industry

Grand Theft Auto

A boss fight against a crocodile with a gattling gun in Mouse: P.I For Hire

Mouse: P.I for Hire just revealed some of its experimental new weapons, including a 'Self-Aware Attitude Changer' that could come in handy in real life

By Sam Loveridge published 2 May 25

Presented by PlaySide

The Cuphead-esque cartoon shooter has some unique weaponry up its gangster sleeves

Crouching down to get a closer look at plantlife with googly eyes in Revenge of the Savage Planet, within a lush forest with big mushrooms

Revenge of the Savage Planet drops launch trailer that's equally as bizarre as all the others

By Sam Loveridge published 2 May 25

Presented by Raccoon Logic

Get ready for some co-op fun on May 8

How to watch FGS Live From Gamescom LATAM on May 2

By Sam Loveridge last updated 1 May 25

News Look forward to a 45-minute show with over 20+ amazing trailers from our friends at Future Games Show

News

Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: Four hours with the console has me convinced this is the refresh Nintendo needs

By Sam Loveridge last updated 11 April 25

Hands-on Preview | After four hours with the Switch 2 and its new games, this feels like a true evolution

Hands-on

FGS Live From Gamescom Latam coming Friday, May 2

By Sam Loveridge published 9 April 25

News Tune in for the official showcase of gamescom latam featuring 20+ new trailers

News

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond sold me on the Switch 2 mouse controls in a way that Civilization 7 and Mario Party Jamboree couldn't

By Sam Loveridge published 4 April 25

Feature Opinion | Civilization 7 and Mario Party Jamboree are fine, but it was Metroid Prime 4: Beyond that convinced me on Switch 2 mouse controls

Feature

Switch 2 Hands-on AMA: Ask us your questions about the Nintendo Switch 2

By Sam Loveridge published 4 April 25

Ping us your questions about the Switch 2 - we're here to answer them

Nintendo Switch 2

Why rural British is the perfect setting for Atomfall’s unique approach to survival horror

By Sam Loveridge published 27 March 25

Presented by Rebellion

Atomfall is certainly a unique survival horror experience

RPGs

LAN Party Adventures appearing in FGS Live from GDC

LAN Party Adventures captures the spirit of the early 2000s but now with added mystery

By Sam Loveridge published 20 March 25

Presented by ICO

Where is Pedro?

Fretless appearing in the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2025

Musical turn-based RPG Fretless adds two new guests to its epic soundtrack

By Sam Loveridge published 20 March 25

Presented by Playdigious

And riffs on a release date

Artis Impact appearing in the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2025

Artis Impact is a striking RPG where you fight bears, take out corrupt AI and eat tasty little snacks

By Sam Loveridge published 20 March 25

Presented by IOI Gamer

And there's a demo available right now

Romestead appearing in the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2025

Romestead is a new co-op survival game where you've got to beat the hordes of undead to rebuild ancient Rome

By Sam Loveridge published 20 March 25

News They do say Rome wasn't built in a day - but they didn't mention the zombies

News

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Once Upon a Katamari review: "Time traveling cowboy adventures, ninja thievery, pirate battles, and more make this the most inventive evolution of the series yet"
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Jurassic World Evolution 3 review: "Far from a fossil, this park builder is one you'll keep coming back to, despite its flaws"
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Ninja Gaiden 4 review: "Thrilling action and deep blood powers make this the series' best and a stunning return to form"
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Keeper review: "One of the most wonderfully bizarre games I've ever played – a stunning slice of magic"
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 review: "My dream vampire RPG has been staked – this blunt-toothed sequel is just a boring, linear action brawler instead"

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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review "Storytelling just as compelling as the chainsaws, devils, and visually excessive fight scenes"
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Tron: Ares review: "Misses out by swapping the Grid for the real world"
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One Battle After Another review: "One of the best studio movies in years and an instant classic"
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The Conjuring: Last Rites review: "Not bold or memorable enough for the Warrens' final chapter"
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle review: "Roars past Mugen Train as Demon Slayer's best adventure yet"

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IT: Welcome to Derry review: "A supremely confident step back into the history of Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown"
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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"
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Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills"
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Gen V season 2 review: "As strong as the first season, if not stronger"
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Wednesday season 2 part 2 review: "Ortega shines, but it's a zombie who steals the entire show"