Samuel joins from games where he served as Editor. Prior to that, Samuel worked on SciFiNow for two years – first as Features Editor and then as Deputy Editor – before a stint as Deputy Editor on Play magazine.
Samuel says: "I'm thrilled to be running PC Gamer at a time when PC gaming itself is at such a creative and commercial peak. With a deeply loyal audience for the magazine and a massive online following, I look forward to leading this remarkably talented team as 2014 brings gamers Steam Machines, Oculus Rift and other developments that will continually challenge the way we think about games. As it no doubt was for many, PC Gamer was my first touchstone in writing about the medium and I associate the title with the highest of standards. PC Gamer will evolve as we continue to reflect the ever-changing nature of our subject, and we have the perfect editorial line-up to make that happen."
Lee Nutter, Head of Games at Future, says: “Samuel’s breadth of experience makes him the perfect candidate to build on PC Gamer’s continued success. He inherits a brand which continues to go from strength-to-strength, and he will lead a dedicated team to ensure PC Gamer is the go-to place for PC gaming.”
Samuel takes up his position on 11th December.
