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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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer Reveals Season 2 Gameplay, Zombie Outbreak Mode & More
Treyarch has officially revealed the first look at the upcoming Black Ops Cold War season two update which will bring new content for multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone.
Halo Creator Bungie Announces Studio Expansion Plans For New Franchises
Halo creator Bungie has announced plans for a huge expansion by doubling the size of its US operation and opening a new studio in Europe.
Mortal Kombat Movie Trailer Leaks Online Early
Just as the debut trailer for the Mortal Kombat movie is due to release later today, a Russian language version of the trailer has leaked online early.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Steppenwolf Armor Redesign Revealed
A concept artist working on Zack Snyder's Justice League has shared new looks at the design process for Steppenwolf's new look, confirming his struggles in creating his armor.
Constantine HBO Max Show Will Reportedly Focus on Horror Instead of Religious Themes
Reports from multiple sources have confirmed a Constantine series is in the works at HBO Max, said to focus on horror elements instead of the religious angle.
Call of Duty 2021 Leaks Tease Setting, Gameplay & More
Leaks shared by reliable Call of Duty insiders have seemingly teased the first details of the next title in the franchise, which is set to be released this fall.
Star Wars Reportedly Expected To Recast Gina Carano's Cara Dune (Updated)
Insider sources have revealed plans to recast Cara Dune after Gina Carano was fired.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Creator Messed Up His Pitch To Marvel's Kevin Feige
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier creator Malcolm Spellman revealed the story of his series' Marvel pitch and how it was close to never coming to fruition.
Rainbow Six Quarantine Reportedly Changes Name
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ubisoft has opted to rename its upcoming PvE spin-off to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Rainbow Six Parasite.
Marvel's Avengers Trailer Reveals Maestro Hulk, Clint Barton & More For New Update
A Deep Dive video from Square Enix has revealed new details for the next update for Marvel's Avengers game which will introduce Clint Barton's Hawkeye to the game in a new futuristic operation.
Marvel's Eternals: Why Kumail Nanjiani & Other Stars Were Cast In MCU Ensemble
Eternals director Chloé Zhao has commented on the pre-production process for her upcoming MCU film, explaining the reasons why certain major actors were cast in their roles.
Star Wars Brings Boba Fett Back For Epic Crossover Event Series
Star Wars revealed a new comic crossover event set to release from Marvel Comics, exploring Boba Fett's journey from Cloud City to Tatooine during the original trilogy.
WandaVision Fan Reveals How Elizabeth Olsen's Voice Changes For Each Episode Intro
A gradual change in Wanda's tone in the intro of each WandaVision episode may have some big implications on the ongoing story of the series and the decline of her mental state.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Denies Conspiracy About Warner Bros. Release
Zack Snyder has commented on the international release plans for his upcoming cut of Justice League which will release next month as he shuts down rumors of a behind the scenes conspiracy.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Star Implies Darkseid & Cyborg Connection
A tweet from Justice League star, Ray Fisher, has seemingly hinted at a potential link between Cyborg and Darkseid which may be revealed in the Snyder Cut.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Superman Villain Granny Goodness Appearance
With anticipation at an all-time high for Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League, the director has confirmed Granny Goodness will appear in the film.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Admits Movie Won't Be That Funny
Director Zack Snyder confirms most of the jokes have been removed from his cut of Justice League, which is set to start streaming on HBO Max next month.
The Last of Us: Voice Actors React To Joel & Ellie Casting For HBO
The Last of Us' Joel voice actor, Troy Baker, has shared his excitement for the casting of the Joel and Ellie in the live-action adaptation, while sharing some inside knowledge of the casting process.
The Last of Us: HBO Casts The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal as Lead Star Joel
Deadline has confirmed The Mandalorian star, Pedro Pascal, will take up the coveted role of Joel in the upcoming HBO series adaptation of The Last of Us.
Star Wars Reportedly Planned Cara Dune Spin-off Prior To Gina Carano's Twitter Controversy
According to a report, The Mandalorian's Gina Carano was originally intended to be announced as the star of her own series during Disney Investor Day until plans were scrapped following a contorversy.
Superman and Lois Brings Kal-El's Father To Show With Angus Macfadyen
A recent report has confirmed Scottish actor, Angus Macfadyen, will take up the role of Jor-El in the upcoming Superman and Lois series on the CW, set to premier February 23.
Black Panther 2: Daniel Kaluuya Responds To Chadwick Boseman's Role Not Getting Recast In MCU
Black Panther star, Daniel Kaluuya, who played the treacherous M'Kabi in the first installment, has offered his thoughts on Marvel Studios decision not to recast Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa.
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.
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”.
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!
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".