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

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 - everything you need to know
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Dropping for free in January, we're finally getting new Animal Crossing: New Horizons content and here's what you're in for

How well do you know the original Ghostbusters movie?
By Sam Loveridge published
Quiz The movie may have released in 1984, but over 30 years later, it's still iconic

Can you name all 84 Super Smash Bros Ultimate fighters without looking them up?
By Sam Loveridge published
Quiz Put your Smash Bros hours to (more) good use with this quiz

The Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide 2025's been a quiet one for The Elder Scrolls 6 hopefuls

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

Powerwash Simulator 2 has made me abandon my favorite nozzle and I don't know how to feel
By Sam Loveridge published
Feature Now Playing | Powerwash Simulator 2 gives the people what they want, more Powerwash Simulator

The 10 best survival games to play in 2025
By Alex Avard last updated
Best list Can you make it in the best survival games? Here's our top 10 to play in 2025, from Atomfall to Palworld.

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

Keeper review: "One of the most wonderfully bizarre games I've ever played – a stunning slice of magic"
By Sam Loveridge published
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I'm just as obsessed with Strange Antiquities as I was with Blue Prince, and it's easily one of the best detective puzzle games I've played this year
By Sam Loveridge published
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight | The follow-up to Strange Horticulture is an even better puzzle game than its predecessor, and that was a high bar

How many Pokemon games can you name in 10 minutes?
By Sam Loveridge published
Is your knowledge of the core Pokemon games on par with Mew? Let's find out shall we?

The cozy kit list: How to get the greatest cozy gaming setup this winter
By Sam Loveridge published
Everything you need for the ultimate cozy gaming setup wherever you game

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.

Upcoming CD Projekt Red games: From The Witcher 4 to Cyberpunk Orion
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty out the door, it's time to start getting excited about a new slate of Witcher games

Alan Wake 2 Words of Power locations
By Leon Hurley last updated
Guide Where to find Words of Power in Alan Wake 2 and upgrade abilities

Best Xbox Series X games: The 25 greatest Xbox games to play in 2025
By Josh West last updated
Best List From Elden Ring to Gears 5, here are the best Xbox Series X games to play today

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

Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Watch the winners revealed LIVE today!
By Dan Dawkins last updated
Vote Now Watch our live stream on Thursday, November 20 at 4pm GMT / 11am EST as the winners in 26 categories are revealed.

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

PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Every PS5-only game you can (or will be able to) play on Sony's latest console

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

Best Xbox exclusives you need to own
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Our top 15 Xbox exclusives to play in 2025, from Avowed to State of Decay 2
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