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
7 Predictions For The September 2023 Nintendo Direct
It's that time where we make a fool of ourselves and try and predict the September 2023 Nintendo Direct!
Persona 3 Reload Could Be The Best Way To Play This Classic Game
Some sweet hands-on time with the remake of Persona 3 has convinced me that this is the best way to play the game.
This Spooky Roguelike Gives Me 'Alan Wake In A Crappy Car' Vibes
We got to drive through the Pacific Exclusion Zone during Gamescom 2023.
I've Played Persona 5 Tactica, And It's Winning Me Over
Don't let the Chibi art style fool you, this is a deceptively deep tactical RPG.
I Seamlessly Travelled Dimensions In Lords Of The Fallen, And Loved It
The Soulslike genre is thriving and I got to check out Lords of the Fallen at Gamescom this year.
I'm In Love With The Plucky Squire's Unique Storybook Art Style
We got to check out some extended gameplay at Gamescom and it looks a blast.
Klowning Around In The New 5-v-7 Asymmetrical Horror Game
Can the cult classic movie become a cult classic game?
Is This 3D Open-World Assassin's Creed Mobile Game As Great As It Sounds?
We went hands-on with the mobile title at Gamescom 2023.
ULTROS Is Like A Shroomy Hollow Knight... With Gardening
Going hands-on at Gamescom with one of the weirdest games of the year.
I Fought 100 Dudes In The New Like A Dragon's Crazy Neon Colosseum
We went hands-on at Gamescom, and it’s wild.
Lies of P Could Become The Killer Soulslike Of 2023
We went hands-on at Gamescom, and while its Bloodborne influences are many, it's shaping up very nicely.
In A Packed Genre, The Lies of P Director Tells Us How His Game Hits Different
We sat down with Choi Ji-won at Gamescom 2023 to discuss all things Lies of P.
"Beautiful," "Super-Smooth," "Too Tough": Gamers Go Hands-On With Black Myth: Wukong
Gamescom's queues for Black Myth: Wukong were astonishing, so we asked the public if the 4-hour wait was worth their time.
Pokemon Go: Xerneas Raid Guide - Weakness, Counters & Shiny Status
If you're trying to take down Xerneas in Pokemon GO and need some help, this guide can give you the best counters for the legendary beast.
Pepper Grinder Is Like Ecco The Dolphin But Actually Fun
We drill down into Devolver's new indie game at Gamescom.
Pokemon Obsidian Flames Is Overflowing With Charizards
We Got Hands-On With The Latest Charizard-Centric Pokemon TCG Set
Five Predictions For The August 2023 Pokemon Presents Presentation
Here are our big predictions for the latest Pokemon Presents Presentation.
DS Debates: Is Final Fantasy 16 A 'Real' Final Fantasy Game?
DualShockers’ finest discuss the big question of the day, and ask an even bigger one: What is Final Fantasy?