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

Forget time, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will have you manipulating space
By Sam Loveridge published
Preview Big in 2024 | Ahead of launch later this month, we speak to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown game director Mounir Radi about the Metroidvania title

Guardians of the Galaxy best choices guide
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide The best decisions to make in Guardians of the Galaxy

AOC Agon AG405UXC review: "So good I'm buying one"
By Sam Loveridge published
The AOC Agon AG405UXC offers up speedy QHD visuals and large 40-inch panel, and it's one of the best value ultrawide gaming monitors around.

X-Men, Spider-Man, Captain America and all of Marvel's March 2024 solicitations revealed
By Will Salmon, Sam Loveridge published
news Check out Marvel's full March 2024 solicitations

Complete Alan Wake 2 guide to help you as Saga and Alan
By Josh West last updated
Guide It's time to take your trip to the Dark Place and back to Bright Falls with Alan Wake 2, and this is everything you'll need along the way

All Alan Wake 2 maps and where to find them
By Leon Hurley last updated
Guide Where to get every map in Alan Wake 2 so you never get lost

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

How to find the Alan Wake 2 Witchfinder's Station password
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide The Alan Wake 2 computer password in the Witchfinder's Station is easy to miss

How to find Alan's shotgun in the Dark Place for Alan Wake 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Give Alan the best chance you can by finding the shotgun in the Dark Place in Alan Wake 2

How to find the shotgun code in Alan Wake 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Find Lady Fortuna in the general store for the shotgun padlock code in Alan Wake 2

How to find the Oceanview Hotel door code in Alan Wake 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Time to grab a drink and the Alan Wake 2 Oceanview Hotel door code

Where to find the Witch's Hut fuse in Alan Wake 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Find the fuse for the Witch's Hut in Alan Wake 2 and turn on the lights

How to insert an SD card in the Nintendo Switch
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Need more space, but aren't sure how to insert an SD card into a Nintendo Switch? We're here to help

How to use the Alan Wake 2 case board and place clues
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide How to place clues and map out your investigation using the case board in Alan Wake 2

Lego Fortnite is the Animal Crossing replacement I never expected, but now I can't put it down
By Sam Loveridge published
Feature Opinion | I did not have Lego Fortnite being my Animal Crossing replacement on my bingo sheet

We used the Florida Man Birthday Challenge to learn more about GTA 6’s Leonida and got more than we bargained for
By Iain Harris published
Opinion Grand Theft Advent | Come share in our wisdom

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Hollow Knight meets Rayman Legends and I'm here for it
By Sam Loveridge published
Preview Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a brilliant Metroidvania spin on the classic IP

Alan Wake 2 minimum requirements and recommended specs on PC
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Here's the level of PC hardware specs you'll need to meet the Alan Wake 2 minimum requirements

Everything announced at The Game Awards 2023
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Live All the announcements, award winners, and more from this year's Game Awards

Why isn't my PS5 controller charging?
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide If your PlayStation 5 DualSense controller isn't charging, there's a few possible reasons

Leading with GTA 6's female protagonist is a move that should have happened a long time ago
By Sam Loveridge published
Grand Theft Advent | Why Lucia taking center stage as GTA's first proper female (anti)hero is a big deal

Can you play PS5 games on PS4?
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide Is there a way for you to play newer, bigger PS5 games on PS4?

How to transfer games to PS5 external hard drive
By Sam Loveridge, Brendan Griffiths last updated
Guide Transfer PS5 games to an external hard drive with this handy guide
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