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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Star Wars: Ubisoft Shares Update on Franchise Game
During their most recent investors call, Ubisoft have been questioned on the progress made so far towards their upcoming Star Wars title, claiming it is still early in development.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Joker Scene Will Explain Batman v. Superman Tease
Vanity Fair shared an exclusive look at Jared Leto's new Joker look for the Snyder Cut, alongside which Zack Snyder has offered new details regarding the villain and his relationship to Batman.
GTA Remasters? Take-Two Boss Comments on Potential of Previous Grand Theft Auto Titles
During their recent third-quarter earnings call, Rockstar was posed the question of whether remasters of past Grand Theft Auto installments would be on the cards for the studio down the line.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3: Kathryn Newton Wants To Be Best Superhero of All-Time
Kathryn Newton commented on the story behind her new role in the MCU, as she becomes the third actress to take up the role of Cassie Lang in the newest installment of the Ant-Man franchise.
Robert Downey Jr. Compares Personal Struggles to MCU's Tony Stark's Journey
Former Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. spoke on the Late Show of his past troubles saying he “can relate to Tony Stark a lot”.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Trailer Reveals Sebastian Stan & Anthony Mackie Action
During the first quarter of the Super Bowl, Marvel fans were treated to a new look at the upcoming The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, set to debut next month.
WandaVision: LGBTQ+ Easter Egg Hints at Billy Being Gay
A teaser spotted in the latest episode of WandaVision seems to be suggesting the LGBTQ+ identity of Billy (Wiccan) from Marvel Comics may be set to translate to MCU version of the character.
WandaVision's Kat Dennings Teases a New Side of Darcy In Upcoming Episodes
In a discussion with TV Line, Darcy actress, Kat Dennings, opened up on the new developments seen to her character in WandaVision, while teasing what's to come for her character over the series.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Trailer Reveals Improved Character Models, 4K Footage & More
A trailer for "Mass Effect: Legendary Collection" was unveiled, giving fans a first look at the franchise's updated graphics for newer consoles.
Mass Effect: Former Developer Reveals Han Solo-Inspired Cancelled Spin-Off Video Game
Recent comments from a former BioWare development director have revealed scrapped plans for a spin-off title in the Mass Effect universe, inspired by Han Solo and Star Control.
WandaVision: Marvel Hides Devil Easter Egg In New Poster
A hidden tease in WandaVision's newest poster seems to add further fuel to the fire of Mephisto's possible introduction in the series as it seemingly hides a devilish face...
Call of Duty: Warzone Pro Addresses Hacking Issue
Vikkstar123 — a member of the Sidemen, and Warzone pro-player, — has published a video addressing his recent absence from the mode, noting his frustration with the hacking issue as the key factor.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: 10 Things You Missed in the Firebase Z Trailer
Black Ops Cold War's latest Zombies offering, 'Firebase Z', is right around the corner — packed with undead action in the Jungles of Vietnam. Here are some things you may have missed in the trailer.
Mass Effect: Remastered Gameplay Could Be Coming Very Soon
Based on a cryptic tease of incoming news from Game Informer, combined with insiders hinting at upcoming news, it looks as if news on Mass Effect's upcoming remastered collection is coming next week.
Call of Duty Reveals Jungle Zombie Action In 'Firebase Z' Trailer For Black Ops: Cold War
As was previously confirmed yesterday, Treyarch have released the first official trailer for Black Ops Cold War's latest zombies content offering, Firebase Z — set in the jungles of Vietnam.
Kevin Hart Joins Borderlands Movie In a 'Different Kind of Role' For the Actor
The Hollywood Reporter has officially confirmed, Kevin Hart has joined the cast of the Borderlands adaptation as the skilled soldier, Roland.
GameStop Stock Drastically Pivots Due to Reddit
In an unprecedented move, Redditors have managed to sway the US stock market, providing retail giant GameStop, with a new all-time high stock value.
10 PlayStation Games That Could Be Adapted For Movies & TV Shows
Recent comments from Sony have confirmed there are ten TV and movie adaptations in the works of some of their famous PlayStation exclusives, but what are they? Here are some of our top picks!
Resident Evil Franchise Reveals Re:Verse, a New Multiplayer Shooter
During their Resident Evil showcase event, the Capcom team have revealed a slew of major details regarding their upcoming projects in the universe.
Fortnite Leak Reveals Terminator & Sarah Connor Skins For Season 5
An accidental listing on the PlayStation store in some regions has seemingly revealed the first looks at Sarah Connor and T-800 skins from the popular Terminator franchise coming to Fortnite.
The Last of Us Director Really Wants To Make Marvel Punisher Video Game
With the upward trend in video game adaptations of major franchises, even the Naughty Dog co-president seems ready to jump on board, as he shares his list of IPs he'd want to work on most.
The Last of Us Director Teases Naughty Dog's Next Video Game
A recent tweet from Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has revealed the studio is currently in the progress of hiring developers for their next project described as "something very cool".
Sony Announces New PS5 Release Dates For Pragmata, Returnal & Other Exclusive Titles
Today saw the annual CES tech conference taking place — as an online event — as a part of this, Sony held a presentation to showcase upcoming PlayStation releases which included new release dates.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Will Use PS5 DualSense Controllers To Enhance Weapons
In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Rift Apart game director, Mike Daly, commented on the upcoming sequel's use of the DualSense controller features and how it enhances the immersion of the title.
Why Xbox Controllers Still Use Batteries
The UK Duracell marketing manager has revealed details of a Microsoft partnership explaining the companies persistent use of batteries as most competitors to rechargeable models.
God of War: Ragnarok Could Still Be Coming To PS4
Former God of War developer, David Jaffe, has recently commented on the last generational future of the God of War franchise, stating his belief the upcoming sequel will still be available on PS4.
God of War's Original Trilogy Story Will Continue In New Comic Series
Dark Horse comics are ready to answer the unexplained questions of the God of War franchise with an all-new comic series titled God of War: Fallen God, beginning March 2021.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales: 10 Costumes Get Their Own Funko Pops
Following the hit release of Insomniac's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Funko has revealed a vast line-up of Pop Vinyl figures based on Miles' various looks in the game, set to release this April.
Tom Holland's Uncharted: New Movie Images Reveal Key Artifacts & Locations
In a special New Year's Day teaser, the official Uncharted movie Twitter account published a selection of teaser images from the upcoming adaptation, providing new clues towards the plot.
Vin Diesel Helped Fix Video Game Bug For Ark Franchise That He's Starring In
In March, the ARK team released an update to fix a relatively minor bug reported by members of the community, it has now been confirmed the sequel's star Vin Diesel was among the bug reporters.
GTA 6: Rockstar Rumored To Have Cancelled Bully 2 For Grand Theft Auto Development
A recent rumor has claimed a sequel to Bully was at one point in development however, was canceled to allow Rockstar to focus on GTA 6 and other projects.
Resident Evil Reboot: Sony Shares New Photo To Celebrate Filming Wrap
A tweet from the Sony Pictures Twitter account has confirmed the 2021 Resident Evil reboot — directed by Johannes Roberts — has wrapped production and teased the setting of the movie.
Gotham Knights Release Date: WB Montreal Teases Summer 2021 Debut
A holiday message from WB Montreal may have teased a possible release date for the highly-anticipated Batman: Arkham successor, Gotham Knights, set to release July 2021.
Samsung Joins Epic Games In Promoting 'Free Fortnite' Surprise Campaign To Influencers
In a package sent to IGN host, Greg Miller, Samsung have shown their solidarity with the Free Fortnite movement through an assortment of slogan branded merchandise sent in partnership with Epic Games.
GTA 6: Rockstar Teases Future Single-Player Plans For Grand Theft Auto Universe
Seven years later, GTA 5 and its online experience remains one of the most popular titles in gaming and Rockstar have teased they have no intention of leaving behind single player experiences.
Cyberpunk 2077 Developer Changes Tune on Refund Offer
A CD Projekt Red conference call has revealed that despite the promise of refunds issued by the developer, this was seemingly done prematurely with no consultation with either Sony or Microsoft.
Star Wars Video Games Have Exciting Future, Teases Lucasfilm Employee
In a tweet, Lucasfilm creative executive — Matt Martin — has teased the future of Star Wars in gaming hinting at his extreme excitement for what is to come.
Naughty Dog's Last of Us Part 2 Wins Best Video Game of 2020 at The Game Awards
After a long wait through a show of reveals and surprises, the 2020 Game of the Year has been declared in the concluding moments of the Game Awards presentation.
Black Ops Cold War Season 1 Gameplay Shown at The Game Awards
During The Game Awards show tonight, Treyarch and Activision revealed the first gameplay trailer from Black Ops Cold War and Warzone's Season 1 content update.
Fall Guys Season 3: Announcement Trailer Brings the Holiday Cheer
As a part of the Game Awards showcase, Fall Guys developer, Mediatonic, have revealed the first look at the upcoming season three update for the knockout-platformer, confirmed to release December 15.
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