Samir Dhakal joined Sportskeeda as a gaming journalist just about a year ago, and his chosen area of specialization is Pokémon. Incidentally, this franchise is what got him into video games in the first place. Samir, who is responsible for covering news, curating listicles, and compiling guides, has already garnered 1M+ reads on the website.

After completing his Bachelor of Social Work course, Samir decided to honor his love for gaming and writing. The success of content creators like Shroud, Chad, and chocoTaco inspired him. He learned the fundamentals of journalism and is currently focused on sharpening his skills. He combines in-game research with a thorough fact-checking process to ensure that his articles are relevant and accurate.

Samir encountered the Pokémon franchise as a child, so it holds nostalgic value for him. He is a regular player of Pokémon GO and Scarlet and Violet, but MMO games have recently caught his attention. Given a Jumanji-type scenario, he would dive head-first into Palworld to tame the gun-wielding monsters.

In his free time, Samir can be found writing songs, reading books, or playing with his dogs. He is also an avid traveler who finds joy in exploring the unknown and making new friends.

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