Rebecca Spear

Rebecca Spear

Gaming Editor

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

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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.

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All Nintendo Switch Cloud games

By Rebecca Spear published

Nintendo Switch Cloud Streaming allows you to play more graphically intensive games on the hybrid console. There are several available now and more coming down the line.

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Best iPad Games 2022

By Rebecca Spear published

Jump into the greatest games you can play on iPad, from chill puzzles to intensive adventures.

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All Zelda games on Nintendo Switch 2021

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.

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Best iPhone games 2022

By Rebecca Spear published

Whether you consider yourself a hardcore gamer, a casual gamer, or anything in between, there are amazing iPhone games just a download away. Here are some of our favorites on the App Store.

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Five Nights at Freddy's: Top tips, hints, and cheats you need to know!

By Rebecca Spear, Allyson Kazmucha published

Trying to survive the night at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza? There are some things you can do to increase your chances.

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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.

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Razer Kishi V2 Controller for iPhone review: Refined hardware for a better gaming experience

By Rebecca Spear published

Razer has released the Kishi V2 mobile controller for iPhone. It's a far more refined device than the first iteration, with plenty of necessary improvements.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons — How to use Creator IDs, Design IDs, and QR Codes

By Rebecca Spear published

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you to scan QR codes affiliated with fan-made furniture and clothing designs. Here's how to get these creations into your game.

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How to delete, archive, and reinstall digital games on Nintendo Switch

By Lory Gil, Rebecca Spear published

Trying to free up some space on your Nintendo Switch to make room for Mario Kart 8? You can uninstall digital games!

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All Apple Arcade Games available now (and what's coming soon)

By Rebecca Spear published

Here's our complete list of all the games available on Apple Arcade, some of our favorites, and what's confirmed to be coming in the future.

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Super Mario 3D All-Stars: How to find all 120 Stars in Super Mario 64

By Rebecca Spear published

There are hundreds of Stars hidden around and throughout Princess Peach's castle in Super Mario 64. Here's where you'll find them all.

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Nintendo recap: BotW 2 gets official name and release date, GoldenEye and other N64 games coming to Switch

By Rebecca Spear last updated

Several games were announced for Switch during this week's Nintendo Direct. Among them was The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as well as the release date.

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All games in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

By Alex Huebner, Rebecca Spear published

Play several great Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles in addition to the NES and SNES titles on Nintendo Switch Online.

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Best word games for iPhone and iPad 2022

By Rebecca Spear published

Word games can help you keep your spelling and vocab skills sharp. Here are the best ones to play on your iPhone.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Preorders, release date, and everything we know so far about BotW 2

By Rebecca Spear published

Tears of the Kingdom is the official sequel to Breath of the Wild. Link takes to the skies and develops brand new powers as he works to save Hyrule once more.

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How to preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

By Rebecca Spear published

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (a.k.a. BotW 2) has Link exploring a world above Hyrule. It's currently available for preorder.

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Splatoon 3 weapon tier list: Best choices for every class

By Rebecca Spear published

In order to play effectively, you want to have a good weapon. Check out all of the weapons that Splatoon 3 has to offer and see which ones are better than the rest.

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What is Nintendo Switch Cloud Streaming and how does it work?

By Rebecca Spear published

The Nintendo Switch offers so many fun games to play, but it doesn't have the power to run more graphically intensive games. That's where Cloud Streaming comes in handy.

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Nintendo Direct live: All the games and news from the September 2022 event as it happens

By Rebecca Spear last updated

Live Will there be fresh Zelda news? More Metroid morsels? Follow along with us live for the Nintendo Direct news as it streams.

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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.

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Nintendo recap: Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet can Auto Battle without player input

By Rebecca Spear published

Nintendo recap Plus, Mario Kart Tour is getting rid of a controversial feature.

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Splatoon 3 story mode guide: Tips, tricks, and info for the solo campaign

By Rebecca Spear last updated

Looking for a challenge while playing Splatoon 3 solo? The story mode, or hero mode, allows you to run through levels and test your skills.

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Splatoon 3 multiplayer guide: How to play matches with friends

By Rebecca Spear published

Looking to play Splatoon 3 with your friends? There are a few ways to set up games with your buddies.

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: All confirmed Pokémon (so far)

By Rebecca Spear last updated

Several Pokémon have already been confirmed for Gen 9. Here are all of the ones we know of so far.

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