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 Fan Spots Baron Zemo Change In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's New Trailer
A small detail found in both trailers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier hints towards a repaired Sokovia appearing in the series.
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.
Star Wars Toy Maker Cancels Gina Carano's Cara Dune Figures
Star Wars toy maker Hasbro has responded to Carano's firing by canceling the planned reissues of several action figures which would have featured the character.
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.
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.
Thor 4: Dave Bautista Indicates He's Already Done Filming Drax Scenes
Drax actor Dave Bautista has seemingly hinted on his story that his filming on Thor: Love and Thunder has already complete, suggested the Guardians of the Galaxy's role in the film will be minor.
Captain Marvel 2 Casting Two New Characters, Including Clive Owen-Type Role
The Illuminerdi has exclusively revealed several roles are currently being cast for next years' Captain Marvel sequel, which will be aiming to shoot later this year.
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.
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.