Samantha Nelson
Samantha Nelson writes about gaming and electronics for iMore, Windows Central and Android Central while also covering nerd culture for publications including IGN and Polygon. She loves superheroes, RPGs, cooking, and spending time outside with her dog. You can follow her on Twitter @samanthanelson1.
Latest articles by Samantha Nelson
Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership: Everything you need to know
By Samantha Nelson, Samuel Tolbert last updated
Get access to a list of NES and SNES games as well as online play
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - The best gifts to give each villager
By Samantha Nelson published
Get closer to your Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers by giving them these gifts!
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit items — All items you can use
By Samantha Nelson last updated
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs. HORIPAD: Which should you buy in 2022?
By Quentyn Kennemer, Samantha Nelson, Samuel Tolbert published
In the market for a controller for your Nintendo Switch? You may be tempted by the attractive price tag on the HORIPAD, but we'd urge you to consider spending a bit more.
Pokémon Go: Mega Lopunny Mega Raid guide
By Samantha Nelson last updated
Mega Lopunny is coming back. Here's everything you need to know to beat it.
Nintendo Switch troubleshooting: The ultimate guide
By Rebecca Spear, Samantha Nelson, Alex Huebner published
How to deal with loose Joy-Cons on your Nintendo Switch
By Luke Filipowicz, Samantha Nelson published
The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers can come loose when connected to the system in handheld mode. Keep your grip and avoid frustration with these tips.
Nintendo Switch Online Service: Is it worth it?
By Christine Chan, Samantha Nelson, Nadine Dornieden published
Is Nintendo Switch Online worth subscribing to? We think so, especially if you play lots of games online.
Can you play Animal Crossing: New Horizon on your Nintendo Switch Lite?
By Sara Gitkos, Samantha Nelson, Alex Huebner published
Best Nintendo Switch controllers for Fortnite 2022
By James Bricknell, Samantha Nelson published
Looking to improve your Fortnite game with a better controller? Check out this list with some of the best options for Nintendo Switch!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — The first things you should do after starting a new game
By Samantha Nelson, Alex Huebner published
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is finally here and there's a lot for you to do as soon as you begin playing. Early decisions can matter a lot, so follow these tips to get off to strong start.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — How to make new bridges and inclines
By Samantha Nelson, Alex Huebner last updated
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Fishing guide
By Samantha Nelson, Nadine Dornieden last updated
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – How to help Wisp
By Samantha Nelson published
Your island home in Animal Crossings: New Horizon is haunted! Luckily the ghost Wisp is more skittish than scary and this guide will teach you host to help him out to earn rewards.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — How to help Gulliver
By Samantha Nelson published
Wander the beach in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and you might find the shipwrecked seagull sailor Gulliver. Help him get off your island and you'll get a nice reward.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nook Miles guide
By Samantha Nelson last updated
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Every fruit tree and where to plant them
By Nadine Dornieden, Samantha Nelson published
Growing fruit trees is a key way to earn money in Animal Crossing: New Horizon. This guide will teach you how to maximize your income by collecting different varieties to plant across your island.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - How to choose the perfect home location
By Nadine Dornieden, Samantha Nelson published
The Witcher: Monster Slayer for iOS review — The augmented reality game requires too much work and money
By Samantha Nelson published
Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch: Everything you need to know
By Samantha Nelson published
Shin Megami Tensei V was first announced in 2017 but it's actually set to release on the Nintendo Switch this year. Here's everything you need to know about the RPG.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch: Everything you need to know
By Samantha Nelson published
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster, an update of the PlayStation 2 JRPG, is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam. Here's everything you need to know about game and the series.
How to enable automatic Nintendo Switch software updates
By Samantha Nelson published
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remastered tips and tricks: Recruit, fuse, and evolve demons and grow your power
By Samantha Nelson published
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster review for Nintendo Switch: For completionists only
By Samantha Nelson last updated
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster brings the 2003 PlayStation 2 RPG to the Nintendo Switch. While the story and quirky demon companions remain great, dated mechanics make the game a slog.
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