
Sam Loveridge
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 25 best Wii U games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List From Zelda classics to Mario, here are the best Wii U games to play right now

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 this year

Fable 4: Everything we know so far about the new Fable game
By Heather Wald last updated
Guide Fable 4's release date is now set to arrive in 2026, so here's everything you need to know ahead of the new RPG

Mario Kart World Kamek item explained - All Mario Kart World Kamek unlocks
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide

Is Mario Kart World on Switch 1?
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide Can you get Mario Kart World on Switch 1 or is it a Switch 2 exclusive?

Does Mario Kart World have Game Share?
By Sam Loveridge published
Guide One of Nintendo Switch 2's new major features is Game Share but does Mario Kart World support it?

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Dungeon is Hades meets Zelda: Wind Waker and is coming this summer
By Sam Loveridge published
News The sequel I've definitely been waiting for

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

Hollow Knight Silksong: Everything we know so far
By Hirun Cryer last updated
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong rumblings are suddenly picking up again

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

Nintendo Switch 2 setup guide
By Sam Loveridge published
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.

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

The Switch 2 is finally within reach, and it already looks like 2025 could be Nintendo's year
By Sam Loveridge published
Opinion Opinion | With GTA 6 bowing out of 2025, it feels like this year is Nintendo's to seize

The 25 best GameCube games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List The best GameCube games feature some of Nintendo's best work, in addition to a host of fantastic third-party titles

The 15 best city building games to play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Best List From Frostpunk 2 to Manor Lords, here's our list of the best city building games that will have you reaching for the skies

The 25 best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2025
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Here's the best Switch games to play right now, from Pikmin 4 to Splatoon 3

The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List With this list of the best 3DS games, you'll never be bored of Nintendo's finest handheld

The 25 best Metroidvania games you can explore today
By Austin Wood, Malindy Hetfeld last updated
Best List Jump, slash, and shoot through the best Metroidvanias to play right now
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