About Samuel Woods
Sam (He/Him) is the Managing Editor at DualShockers. He's been in and around games media for four years now and has held a variety of roles within the industry, including staff writer, SEO editor, managing editor and global head of gaming content.
During this time, he's hosted a PAX panel, interviewed game directors, reviewed some of the biggest games and covered some of the hottest news stories.
He's been playing video games for as long as he can remember, and you can regularly find him on his PS5 or Nintendo Switch. When he's not playing games, he'll no doubt be suffering watching his beloved Ipswich Town.
Industry Focus
I'm currently in my second spell as the managing editor for DualShockers - when I'm not strategizing on the cool things we can do for the site, you'll usually find me covering something Nintendo-related.
Favorite Games and Genres
My top five games of all time are probably The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Persona 5 Royal , Super Mario 64, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Hollow Knight. I tend to spend a lot of time playing Metroidvanias, Action-adventure games and JRPGs.
First Game Console and Preferred Platforms
My first console was the N64, I currently own a PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X, alongside almost every Nintendo console ever made, every PlayStation console ever made, an Xbox One X, Xbox 360, and a Sega Dreamcast.
Latest Articles
Skater XL Update Today (August 5) - Patch Notes and Bug Fixes
Skater XL, just received an update on August 5. Here are all the details you need to know about the update, including the patch notes.
The Last of Us Part II Pre-Alpha Footage Shows off Thicc Shamblers
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Bless Unleashed PC Release Date, Time and Crossplay Status
Here are all the details you need to know about the Bless Unleashed release date, time and crossplay status for PC and Steam.
Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space Details - Date, Time, Spawns & Shiny Heracross
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New Pokemon Snap - How to Find Gyarados
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Pokemon GO - What are Zacian and Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles Forms?
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Pokemon Unite Update August 4 - Patch Notes, Nerfs, Buffs & How to Update
Here are all the details on the August 4 Pokemon Unite update including the nerfs and buffs, plus when and how you can update the game.
Is there a Shiny Magnemite in Pokemon Go? – August Spotlight Hour 2021
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Pokemon Unite: World Number One Player Gives Best Build For Every Pokemon
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Pokemon Unite - How to Get Gardevoir, Cost, Stats and Holowear
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Pokemon Unite - Gardevoir Release Date, Expected Time and Role
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Pokemon GO: Best Ultra League & Remix Team - GO Battle League Season 8, July/Aug 2021
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How to Pre-order The Panic Playdate Console - Date, Time, Price and Quantities
Here are the details you need to know ahead of Playdate pre-orders, including the date and time you can do it, plus how much it will cost.
Pokemon GO August 2021 - All Confirmed Events
So, with that in mind, let's take a look ahead to Pokemon GO in August 2021 and every event that we know will be happening so far.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles - Details, Release Date, Time and Price
In the lead up to launch, here is The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles release date, time and price on PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft Flight Simulator - Xbox Release Date, Time and Deluxe Edition Details
Here are the details of the Microsoft Flight Simulator release date, time and price for Non-Game Pass members on Xbox as well as Deluxe info.
Pokemon GO - Is Golurk Good? Weakness, Best Counters & Shiny Status
So, to help you out a little here is DualShockers' Golurk Raid Guide including its weakness and the best counters to take it down.
Pokemon GO - Aerodactyl Raid Guide Including Weakness and Best Counters
To help refresh your memory, here is our own Aerodactyl Raid Guide including every weakness and the best counters you'll need to take it on.
Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Part 1 - Dialga Raid Guide and Shiny Odds
As part of Pokemon GO Fests Ultra Unlock challenges, players earned the right to battle and compete for the chance at a Shiny Dialga.