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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Marvel's Avengers Announces Xbox Game Pass Release Date & Expansion Access
Marvel's Avengers will officially release on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Cloud.
Marvel's Avengers: Spider-Man Story Expansion & Cutscenes Teased by Game Producer
Marvel's Avengers developer Dan Matlack confirmed the PlayStation exclusive Spider-Man update will include a story.
Marvel Rumor Points to New Multiplayer Game for PlayStation 5 In the Works
A recent rumor suggests Sony may be developing a multiplayer Marvel game exclusively for the PlayStation 5.
Beauty and the Beast's Dan Stevens Hints at Marvel Villain Role In Eternals
Legion actor Dan Stevens recently hinted he may provide the voice to the Deviant villain Kro in Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Ben Affleck's Flash Movie Role Rumored to Be Smaller Than Expected
Ben Affleck's Batman reportedly wrapped filming on The Flash after only one week, suggesting the actor may just be set for an extended cameo role.
Shang-Chi Movie Ignored Doctor Strange Visual References for Dragon & Creature CGI
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings chose to ignore the Doctor Strange comic origins of its Dweller-in-Darkness dragon villain.
Spider-Man 3: Venom's Tom Hardy Spotted With No Way Home Production Gift
Venom actor Tom Hardy was spotted wearing a hat given exclusively to Spider-Man: No Way Home's cast and crew as a production gift.
Loki's Kang Actor Teases 'Wicked' Filming for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors described his ongoing filming of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as "wicked."
MCU: Crossbones Actor Frank Grillo Confident About Comeback In Future Marvel Project
Crossbones actor Frank Grillo shared his hopes to return as the Captain America villain in a future MCU project.
WandaVision: Alternate Versions of Monica Rambeau Scenes Revealed by New Concept Art
A Marvel Studios concept artist recently released some early designs for several of Monica Rambeau's key WandaVision scenes.
Spider-Man 4: New Gameplay From Tobey Maguire's Cancelled Movie Tie-In Game Leaks Online
New gameplay surfaced online from the video game tie-in to Tobey Maguire's canceled Spider-Man 4 which was in development from 2008 to 2010.
Ant-Man and the Wasp... and Zombies?! New Trailer Reveals Undead Marvel Heroes In Disney+ What If
A newly-released promo for the zombified episode of What If...? revealed a look at Hank Pym in his infected form with hints toward Quantum Realm connections.
Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Laughs at Haters After Movie's Record-Breaking Box Office
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu poked fun at the film's haters following its shock box office success.
9 MCU Sequels & Spin-Offs That Could Be Teased in Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has the potential to connect to more projects than anything in the MCU so far. The Direct breaks down eight projects which could be teased in the sequel.
Why Spider-Man: No Way Home's Doc Ock Makes the Tobey Maguire Franchise Canon In the MCU
With Alfred Molina reprising his role as Doc Ock in No Way Home, Marvel Studios appears to have made Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man franchise canon to the MCU.
Shang-Chi 2 Setting Teased by Marvel Director
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has revealed the studio already has plans for a sequel to Simu Liu's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Spider-Man 3 Fans Spot Tobey Maguire Clothing Reference In New Trailer: More Than a Coincidence?
An outfit worn by Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 3 has been spotted being worn by Tom Holland in the first trailer for No Way Home, but is it a SpiderVerse tease or a happy accident?
Avengers: Endgame's Russo Bros. React to Spider-Man No Way Home Trailer Record
The Russo Brothers congratulated Tom Holland on toppling Avengers: Endgame's 24-hour trailer view record with Spider-Man: No Way Home.
LEGO Star Wars Reveals New Footage & Delayed Release Date for The Skywalker Saga Game
TT Games has officially revealed a new look at LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga during the opening night event for Gamescom 2021.
How Spider-Man: No Way Home's Trailer Teases Sinister Six Line-Up
Spider-Man: No Way Home's first trailer has teased the formation of the MCU's Sinister Six through hints towards the return of multiple past villains.
Fortnite Leak Teases Shang-Chi Skin Ahead of Marvel Movie Release
A recent leak has revealed a Shang-Chi skin may be on its way to Fortnite next month to coincide with the theatrical release of his MCU debut.
Spider-Man Fan Discovers Andrew Garfield's Lizard Villain In No Way Home Trailer
Eagled-eyed fans have spotted the return of The Amazing Spider-Man villain Lizard during the teaser trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Teases How Tobey Maguire's Green Goblin Will Return
The first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has teased the return of Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin with the appearance of his iconic Pumpkin Bombs.
Secret Wars Writer Thinks Marvel Studios is Adapting His Comic For the MCU
The Marvel Comics writer behind Secret Wars spoke of a recent interaction he had with the company, leading to his belief that an MCU adaptation of the iconic storyline is on the way.
Marvel Announces Ben Kingsley to Reprise Iron Man 3 Role In Shang-Chi
Trevor Slattery actor Ben Kingsley has been spotted at the recent Shang-Chi premiere, hinting that his fake Mandarin may return in Marvel's kung-fu flick.
Marvel Director Teases Changes to Incredible Hulk's Abomination In Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi's director teased how Abomination has evolved in the upcoming film since his 2008 debut in The Incredible Hulk.
Did Marvel Just Reveal Doctor Strange 2's Villain In the New Episode of What If?
The premiere episode of What If...? potentially offered the first look at Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' rumored villain, Shuma-Gorath.
Paul Rudd Goes All Out for His Next Marvel Role, Says Marvel's What If Writer
What If...? writer A.C. Bradley has praised Paul Rudd's work as Ant-Man on the Disney+ series which it sounds like he had a great time recording for.
Thor: Love and Thunder: 7 Sequels & Spin-offs That Could Be Teased In the MCU Sequel
Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the few Phase 4 projects to be led by an original Avenger, as the God of Thunder returns, The Direct breaks down the future sequels and spin-offs that could be teased.
WandaVision: Alternate Scarlet Witch Costumes for Elizabeth Olsen Revealed
New pieces of concept art from WandaVision have revealed an alternate design for Wanda's costume that didn't make it into the Disney+ series.
Spoiler Review - Why The Suicide Squad Is DC's Best Movie Yet
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad has finally hit theaters after a long wait, but did the star-studded blockbuster live up to the high anticipation after all?
Thor 4 Producer Hints at Return of Fan-Favorite Marvel Character Darryl
Recent comments from a Marvel producer have suggested that Team Thor's Darryl could return alongside the release of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Marvel Is Using Replacement Actors For Tom Holland & Scarlett Johansson In MCU's What If...?
The official production brief for What If...? has confirmed Marvel Studios will use replacement voice actors for Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow.
Ant-Man 3: Is Schitt's Creek Star Dan Levy Joining the MCU?
Paul Rudd has recently been pictured with Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy, igniting speculation that the comedy legend could be joining the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp sequel.
Loki Season 2: Disney+ Hints at Returning Characters With New Survey
A recent Disney+ survey has hinted at which Loki characters are lined up for a return in Season 2.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Shares Funny Update From Marvel Set
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness has shared a funny behind-the-scenes image from the set of the sequel
Marvel's Avengers Reveals First Look at Endgame-Inspired Thor Outfit
Square Enix has revealed the first look at the Avengers: Endgame-inspired Thor outfit which will be coming to the game on July 29.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Has 9 Unannounced Disney+ Shows In the Works
Marvel Studios reportedly has nine announced Disney+ series at various stages of production, with several highly-requested projects potentially among them.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Teases the Fast Pace of the Marvel Sequel
Loki and Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron has teased that the magical sequel will move at a fast pace thanks to director Sam Raimi.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Teased as 'Biggest Journey' Yet In Official Promo For First 2 Movies
Sony has teased Spider-Man: No Way Home as the high school hero's biggest journey yet during a recent trailer for Peter Parker's past adventures.