Sam Hargrave

Associate Editor (Content)

Sam Hargrave is the Associate Editor at The Direct. He joined the team as a gaming writer in 2020 before later expanding into writing for all areas of The Direct and taking on further responsibilities such as editorial tasks and image creation.

At the time of joining The Direct, Sam was studying Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he resides, and running a gaming YouTube channel.

Sam can be found on Twitter where he often shares his latest articles and additional thoughts on recent news.

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Sam Hargrave's Latest Stories

XDefiant Game Release, News & Everything We Know

XDefiant, Ubisoft's answer to Call of Duty, is coming soon.

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Starfield 2024 DLC: Shattered Space Release, Updates & More

Starfield is set to release its first major DLC expansion later this year.

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Alex Kister & Mandela Catalogue Controversy Explained

The Mandela Catalogue's Alex Kister is at the center of some unfortunate allegations.

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Disney+'s X-Men Reboot Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 is getting strong praise from critics in their first reactions.

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Joe Arden Controversy & Allegations Explained

Audiobook reader Joe Arden is facing controversy after recent allegations.

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Shaitaan 2024 Movie Streaming: When Will It Release Online?

2024's Indian hit Shaitaan recently arrived in theaters.

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New Superman 2025 Movie Cast: Every Actor & Character Set to Appear (Confirmed & Reported)

James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie has announced many members of its cast.

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Who Is Apple Farrelly? 4 Things to Know About Ricky Stanicky Actress

Here are four things to know about Ricky Stanicky actress Apple Farrelly.

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 DLC: Release, Updates & More

Here's everything we know so far about Spider-Man 2 PS5's future DLC plans.

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Is Josh Peck Related to Brian Peck? Actors' Connection Explained

Many are questioning whether Brian Peck is related to the Drake & Josh star.

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Marvel FINALLY Reveals If MCU Daredevil Got Snapped by Thanos

Did Daredevil survive the Snap? Marvel's latest Disney+ show revealed the truth.

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When Will Wish Start Streaming? Disney+ Reveals March 2024 Release Schedule Without Movie

The streaming release for Disney's Wish just got a concerning update.

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James Gunn's Superman Movie: Kingdom Come Connections Explained

How does James Gunn's Superman movie connect to DC's Kingdom Come?

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Deadpool & Wolverine Movie: Marvel FINALLY Confirms Main Villain's Casting

Who is the main villain of Deadpool? Marvel finally revealed the truth.

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Every DCEU Cliffhanger That Never Got Resolved

The end of the DCEU left many unanswered questions and unresolved cliffhangers.

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BMF: Who Is Taraja Ramsess? Tribute Explained

BMF featured a tribute to Taraja Ramsess in the Season 3 premiere.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Gets Discouraging Release Update (Official)

When will The Last of Us Season 2 release after a discouraging release update?

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Young Sheldon Season 7: How Old Is Sheldon, Missy & All Main Characters (Ages Explained)

Young Sheldon's main characters have grown a lot since Season 7. Here's just how much.

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The Watchers Ending & Plot Spoilers from A.M. Shine Book, Explained

How does A. M. Shine's The Watchers book end and what are the biggest spoilers?

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Marvel Studios Confirms Its 7 Next Movies In MCU Phases 5 & 6

Here are the next movies set to release in the MCU's Phases 5 and 6.

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King of the Hill Reboot Release, News and Everything We Know

What has been confirmed about the King of the Hill reboot series?

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Disney CEO Confirms 1 Key Change to MCU Movies In 2025 & Beyond

Marvel Studios is switching course for some of its future movies.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix Season 2 Gets Exciting Update (Report)

Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 just took a promising step forward.

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Land of Bad Movie Streaming: When Will It Release Online?

Land of Bad will soon be available to watch online at home.

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The Rookie Season 6 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Which officers and civilians will return for The Rookie Season 6?

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Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Announces 8 Main Cast Members

On the heels of Deadpool 3's trailer debut, here are the main cast members confirmed in its ever-growing cast.

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Morbius' Disney+ Release: New Update Points to Streaming Window

Sony's worst Marvel movie might have a new streaming destination.

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Madame Web's Bad Reviews Explained: 6 Biggest Criticisms

Why was Sony's latest Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web such a bad movie?

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Marvel Just Canonized 15 Netflix Villains Into the MCU

These Marvel villains just entered the MCU thanks to the canonizing of the Netflix shows.

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Star Wars: 3 Upcoming Movie Release Dates Confirmed by Disney

Star Wars has release dates set for three new movies, but what will they be?

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Young Sheldon Season 7 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Who appears in the cast of Young Sheldon's final season?

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JelloApocalypse Controversy Explained: Lovely Complex Allegations & Drama

Why is Jelloapocalypse in controversy and how does it relate to Lovely Complex?

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The Rookie 2024: New Season 6 Release Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)

When will each episode of The Rookie Season 6 release on ABC?

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Marvel Studios Announces Delay of MCU Phase 6's First Movie

The MCU's Phase 6 will get underway later than expected.

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Doctor Doom’s MCU Debut Gets Disappointing Update Following Fantastic Four Cast Reveal

Doctor Doom may not be coming as quickly to the MCU after the Fantastic Four cast reveal.

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True Detective Season 5: Will More Episodes Ever Release?

Is True Detective coming back for Season 5 or has the HBO series finished?

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Aquaman 2's Max Streaming Release Date Potentially Revealed by HBO Listing

Is this when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will start streaming?

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With The Marvels

Fans now know when The Marvels takes place in the Marvel Studios timeline.

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Rick and Morty Season 8 Release, Cast & Everything We Know

Here's everything confirmed so far about Rick & Morty Season 8.

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James Gunn's Superman Movie to Include These 7 Superheroes

Superman: Legacy will introduce X superheroes for the new DCU.

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