Samuel Harris

Samuel Harris is a Media PhD candidate at RMIT University and freelance screen critic. Cinephile by day and game enthusiast by night, Samuel balances his healthy affection for Letterboxd with his unhealthy affliction for PlayStation trophy hunting. Tweets from @samewlharris.

Samuel Harris's Latest Articles

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The Philosophy of Achievement Design in Australian Games

Much has been said about the completionist drive of video game achievement hunters, but how do developers approach their implementation?

Samuel Harris

July 20, 2025
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Pulling Dead Space from the shadow of its remake

What makes a successful remake? Is Dead Space (2023) one of them? And how does it alter our perception and relationship to the original?

Samuel Harris

July 20, 2025
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XDefiant Review – Flashy and fun, but will it linger?

The latest free-to-play phenom, XDefiant offers small twists on a classic formula – and a nod to some of the greats.

Samuel Harris

June 14, 2024
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EA Sports WRC Review – Corporate Vibes

There's a fantastic rally experience in EA Sports WRC, but it's surrounded by some off-putting clinical context.

Samuel Harris

November 7, 2023