Sam Loveridge
Sam Loveridge is the Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar, and 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 Elder Scrolls 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature The Elder Scrolls 6 really is still happening

Upcoming Switch games for 2024 (and beyond)
By Sam Loveridge last updated
From Nintendo exclusives to ports, there's still plenty of upcoming Switch games on the horizon

The Witcher 4 Polaris: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature CDPR's upcoming RPG The Witcher 4 will put a new spin on Geralt's universe

Lego Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot (76993) review: "Laser-targeted at kids who want to play and get creative"
By Sam Loveridge published
Review

10 Manor Lords tips for beginners to survive your first year
By Leon Hurley last updated
Guide Save time and soar through settlement ranks with these Manor Lords tips and tricks

Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2024 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature All the new and upcoming Xbox Series X games confirmed to launch this year and further afield

Upcoming PS5 games: New PS5 games for 2024 and beyond
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Here's the upcoming PS5 games line-up of top games to have on your radar

Upcoming PC games for 2024 and beyond
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming PC Games All the upcoming PC games worth noting, from Indiana Jones to Assassin's Creed Shadows

Best Xbox exclusives you need to own
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Here's the best Xbox One and Xbox Series X exclusives for you to dive right into, especially via Game Pass

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

10 games like Stardew Valley that’ll keep you working on the farm until the cows come home
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature There are plenty of games like Stardew Valley if you're craving an immersive farming sim-meets-RPG experience

New games 2024: The biggest video game release dates for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, Switch, and more
By Josh West last updated
Upcoming Take a look at the video game release calendar to see all the biggest new games of 2024 and beyond

Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates, leaks, and rumors in one place.

The best Steam Deck dock 2024: Park your portable PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.

Avowed: Everything we know so far
By Jordan Oloman last updated
Feature The very latest Avowed news and updates from developer Obsidian on its upcoming fantasy epic

GTA 6: Everything we know so far
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Here's all the details about the Grand Theft Auto 6 release window, trailer, location, characters, and more

How to play PS4 games on PS5
By Rachel Weber, Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Do PS4 discs work on PS5? Here's what's possible

Best Assassin's Creed games, ranked
By Louise Blain last updated
Feature Whether you're team Ezio or Edward, we can all agree that these are the best Assassin's Creed games

Best PS5 games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best list Take full advantage of your console in 2024 with this list of the 25 best PS5 games

The 15 best city building games to play today
By Heather Wald last updated
Feature From Frostpunk to Aven Colony, here's our list of the best city building games that will have you reaching for the skies

Planet Coaster 2 is real, coming this Fall, and finally introducing water parks to the rollercoaster fun
By Sam Loveridge published
Preview | Prepare yourself for flumes, slides, pools, enhanced management tools and more in Planet Coaster 2

Best Nintendo Switch games to play right now
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Feature Here are the 25 best Nintendo Switch games you should be playing, from Super Mario Odyssey to Minecraft

The new Fable looks great so far, but I just have one question, where's the dog?
By Sam Loveridge published
Feature Opinion | Will Fable still have visible morality scales or are we going for a more modern route?