
Samuel Tolbert
Samuel Tolbert is a freelance gaming writer who started working for iMore and its sister sites Windows Central and Android Central in July 2019. He handles news, previews, reviews, and exclusive original reporting, and has also been featured on TechRadar.
With a background studying engineering before he shifted his focus to gaming journalism, he's skilled at identifying technical advantages and disadvantages provided by different hardware. If he’s not writing something, he’s off playing video games, spending time with his pets, exercising, or reading. He's also fond of trying to draw things with his iPad.
While it’s probably easier to point out the genres he doesn’t enjoy, he has a particular interest in real-time strategy, role-playing games, and big-budget horror titles. He's also particularly fond of Bayonetta and Metroid. You can follow him on Twitter @samueltolbert.
Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert

Best games to play after Metroid Dread 2023
By Samuel Tolbert published
If you've played Metroid Dread and you aren't sure what should be next, we've got you covered. Here's the best games to play after Metroid Dread on the Nintendo Switch.

Best Nintendo Switch games under $20 in 2022
By Casian Holly, Samuel Tolbert published
The only reason you should be dropping $60 on your Nintendo Switch is if you're picking up multiple awesome cheap games. Here's our list of the best for under $20!

November 2021 NPD: Nintendo Switch is the best-selling console of the month
By Samuel Tolbert published
The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console of November 2021, according to the NPD group. Over one million Nintendo Switch consoles were sold, across all models.

Best drinking games to play with the Nintendo Switch 2022
By Samuel Tolbert, Reb Valentine published
1, 2, SHOT! Here are the best possible drinking games out there to play on your Nintendo Switch!

All Pokémon that evolve when traded in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
By Samuel Tolbert published
Trading is a huge part of any Pokémon game, as some Pokémon won't evolve otherwise. Here's a list of all the Pokémon that evolve when traded in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: How to unlock Battle Tower
By Samuel Tolbert published
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl feature plenty of post-game challenges, including the Battle Tower. Here's how to unlock the Battle Tower in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl vs. Sword and Shield: Which one should I get this holiday?
By Samuel Tolbert published

How to see in dark caves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
By Samuel Tolbert published
Having trouble navigating the dark paths of Wayward Cave? We're here to help. Here's how to see in caves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

How to get Drifloon and Drifblim in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
By Samuel Tolbert published
If you need a Drifblim in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it's not super easy to figure out. Here's how to get Drifblim (and Drifloon) in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Poffin cooking guide
By Samuel Tolbert last updated

Two Star Wars wireless chargers are 50% off for a short time
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Two Star Wars wireless chargers are half-off right now, so if you want to save a bunch of money on a really cool charger for your phone, you'll want to act quickly and grab one.

Report: Nintendo president calls Activision Blizzard reports 'distressing and disturbing'
By Samuel Tolbert published
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reportedly referred to the Activision Blizzard reports as "distressing and disturbing," per an email obtained by Fanbyte.

October 2021 NPD: Metroid Dread has the best launch of the franchise
By Samuel Tolbert published

Nintendo Switch gets Twitch streaming app
By Samuel Tolbert published
Nintendo Switch now has a native Twitch app, letting players stream their favorite Twitch channels to their Switch instead of having to use something else like their computer or phone.

Nintendo Switch and first party games reach new milestones, per Nintendo Q2 financial results
By Samuel Tolbert published

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack: Are N64 & Sega Genesis games worth it?
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is now available, bringing access to Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games. With that in mind, is it worth buying right now?

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack simply isn't worth the price
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Nintendo's revealed just how much it'll cost for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. While there's some neat extras, right now this extra tier simply isn't worth the money.

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing revealed, starts at $50 for one year
By Samuel Tolbert published
Nintendo shared the price for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Players can start by grabbing a one-year membership for $50.

Differences between the Nintendo Switch OLED model and the previous models
By Samuel Tolbert last updated

Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch review: A gorgeous return to form for Samus
By Samuel Tolbert published
Metroid Dread provides a stellar continuation of Samus' story. With excellent gameplay and visuals, there's only a handful of dated design ideas that keep it from being truly perfect.

Metroid retrospective: A history of the franchise
By Samuel Tolbert published
Metroid is one of the longest-running franchises at Nintendo, with a long history of ups and downs. With our Metroid retrospective, we take a look at each game and what it brought to the series.

Is Nintendo's OLED Model the same as the Switch Pro?
By Samuel Tolbert published
The announcement of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model has led to a bit of confusion for some people. Is the Nintendo Switch OLED Model the same as the Switch Pro?

Kingdom Hearts games headed to Nintendo Switch via Cloud streaming
By Samuel Tolbert published
The Kingdom Hearts games are coming to the Nintendo Switch. They won't be native ports but instead are playable through Nintendo Switch Cloud streaming.