Rebecca Spear
Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore's dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides and reviews for Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend. Some of her favorite franchises are Zelda, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. When she isn't gaming or serving as a couch for her affectionate corgi and cuddly kitty, Rebecca can be found digitally drawing with her iPad and Apple Pencil while watching Apple TV. If you talk to her while she’s drawing, get ready to hear all about Adobe Fresco and Photoshop cause they are some of her most used programs. She also loves attending comic conventions while cosplaying as her favorite video game characters and purchasing gaming collectibles. On hot summer days, you’ll find her swimming at the local river with her corgi, Penny.
Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
5 Photoshop tricks that will make every beginner feel like a pro
By Rebecca Spear published
Photoshop can be a daunting program for beginners. Whether you've been using it for a long time or are brand new, these tricks can enhance your photos to perfection.
How to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Direct trailer
By Rebecca Spear last updated
A special Nintendo Direct focused on Mario's upcoming movie will release today giving more insights into the art style, story, and characters.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Farming Guide — How To Buy Seeds and Grow Crops
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Animal Crossing: New Horizons became a farming simulator overnight. Here's everything you need to know about buying seeds and growing crops.
New Pokémon, Eggs, and battle mechanics shown in today's Scarlet and Violet trailer
By Rebecca Spear last updated
The latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet released this morning. In it we learned more about the Terastal phenomenon and never-before-seen Pokémon.
Scarlet and Violet will be the most approachable Pokémon games yet thanks to one key feature
By Rebecca Spear published
Grinding has long been an aspect of Pokémon games that repels some players. Thankfully, Scarlet and Violet are adding a mechanic that makes grinding optional.
Octopath Traveler 2: Release date, characters, and everything you need to know
By Rebecca Spear published
A sequel to Square Enix's popular HD-2D game is coming to Nintendo Switch. There are brand new characters to discover, each with their own abilities and storylines.
Animal Crossing Fishing Tourney — Tips and tricks to catch the most fish
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Get ready to catch a ton of fish and win some rewards.
Nintendo Switch OLED vs. Nintendo Switch: Side-by-side comparison
By Rebecca Spear published
The Nintendo Switch OLED has several improvements over previous Switch iterations. The titular OLED screen stands out incredibly well in person.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — How to spot Redd's fake art
By Rebecca Spear published
Some of the differences are very slight while others are very obvious.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - All personality test natures, questions, and answers
By Rebecca Spear published
Reveal your inner Pokémon as well as some details about yourself.
Paper Mario: The Origami King — All 40 faceless Toad locations in the Temple of Shrooms
By Rebecca Spear published
Once you uncover the Temple of Shrooms in the Scorching Sandpaper Desert, you're going to be tasked with locating all of the faceless Toads. Here's where they all are.
Should you get an iPad or a drawing tablet?
By Rebecca Spear published
The latest iPads are becoming the go-to drawing device for more and more artists.
Nintendo recap: E3 2023 will happen, but won't be like before
By Rebecca Spear published
This week, we learned that E3 will be coming back next year after three year's absence. In other news, a fired Nintendo employ spoke out against the company's union-busting tactics.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 & Premiere Elements get new features for even easier edits
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Adobe has revealed the latest features of the 2023 Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements programs. Here are all of the big changes along with explanations of what they do.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons house storage — How to increase your storage space to 5,000 items
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Hold even more stuff by upgrading your home's max storage.
Can I connect Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
With the new Nintendo Switch Lite being focused on portability and not variety, some concessions have been made. Can we still use a TV though? That's the question.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — These are the fish, sea creatures, bugs, and shells that give you the most Bells
By Rebecca Spear published
It'll be raining Bells with these catches.
All Nintendo Switch LEGO games
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Here are all the super fun Lego games available to play on your Nintendo Switch!
Nintendo Switch OLED colors: Which is best for you 2022
By Rebecca Spear published
The Nintendo Switch OLED features a 7-inch screen and several upgrades from the original Switch. But, what color is the best option?
Should I buy a controller for my iPhone or iPad?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Controllers can greatly improve your gaming sessions on iPhone and iPad, however, they can also be rather expensive. We'll help you decide which ones, if any, are best for your specific gaming needs.
Nintendo recap: The GTA 6 leak not only hurts the gaming industry but fans too
By Rebecca Spear published
Plus, Kit and Krysta explain how they were allegedly almost fired for suggesting a Nuzlocke to The Pokémon Company.
E-Win Calling Series Gaming Chair review: Classy and sturdy for any office
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Gaming chairs are helpful with posture when you sit at a desk for long stretches. After testing the E-Win Calling Series chair for two weeks, I've found that it is a great option for most folks.
All Zelda games on Nintendo Switch 2024
By Rebecca Spear published
Looking for the very best games to play on Nintendo Switch? Well, obviously that means you're looking for a Zelda game. Here are all the Zelda titles available on Switch.
Logitech announces G CLOUD handheld for mobile streaming: All specs and info
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Logitech's new handheld was made in partnership with NVIDIA and Microsoft. It's seeking to make mobile gaming a whole lot more convenient.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — How to complete Project K, bring K.K. Slider to your island, and unlock terraforming
By Rebecca Spear, Nadine Dornieden last updated
To bring everyone's favorite doggo musician to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you're going to have to complete a few steps. Here's everything you need to do to put on a K.K. concert on your island.
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