
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

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 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

The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
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.

The 25 best co-op games of all time
By Sam Loveridge last updated
List With the best co-op games, two heads are better than one

25 Best Xbox 360 games of all time
By David Meikleham last updated
Best List Counting down the best Xbox 360 games of all time, from Black Flag to Dishonored

The Sims 4 cheats and codes for money, skills, love, and more
By Iain Wilson last updated
Guide The Sims 4 cheats that'll make your Sims' lives a whole lot easier

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

How to watch FGS Live From Gamescom LATAM on May 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
News Look forward to a 45-minute show with over 20+ amazing trailers from our friends at Future Games Show

10 best survival games to test your will to live
By Alex Avard last updated
Best list Atomfall is one of the best survival games of 2025 so far, and it's in very good company

Play! Pokémon: What to expect for returning Pokémon Players
By Sam Loveridge published
All the ways players can get back into the world of Pokémon TCG

Play! Pokémon: Learn to battle with Pokémon TCG Live
By Sam Loveridge published
Harness your skills before you head to Pokémon League

Play! Pokémon: How to get into Pokémon for the first time
By Sam Loveridge published
Everything you need to know about entering Pokémon League

Project Rene: Everything we know about the future of The Sims
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Project Rene won't be a traditional Sims 5 game, and it isn't replacing The Sims 4 either

Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: Four hours with the console has me convinced this is the refresh Nintendo needs
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Hands-on Preview | After four hours with the Switch 2 and its new games, this feels like a true evolution

Best open world games to play right now and completely forget real life exists
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Get lost in the best open world games to play now, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Red Dead Redemption

The best Xbox One games of all time to play now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Thanks to the best Xbox One games, you're never far from a masterpiece

FGS Live From Gamescom Latam coming Friday, May 2
By Sam Loveridge published
News Tune in for the official showcase of gamescom latam featuring 20+ new trailers

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