Rebecca Spear
Self-professed geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central's gaming editors with a focus on gaming handhelds, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn't checking out the latest titles on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She's written thousands of game guides, previews, interviews, features, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming-related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. Drawing tablets and drawing programs like Adobe Fresco and Photoshop are among her chief interests. You can follow her @rrspear on X (formerly Twitter).
When away from electronics, she loves taking her corgi, Penny, out to the river to go swimming and is always up for a game of volleyball. Otherwise, you'll most often find her curled up with a fantasy or sci-fi novel as her cats purr on her lap. She also loves attending comic conventions while cosplaying as her favorite video game characters. Her house is filled with gaming collectibles and posters and she's always on the lookout for more.
Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
Baldur's Gate 3 races: Which subrace and class is best for each race?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Off to the races There are 11 races to choose from in Baldur's Gate 3, but which is the best to play as? Here's all the info you need to know.
The Game Awards 2023 let down developers and viewers, and we have something to say about it
By Brendan Lowry, Zachary Boddy, Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert, Colton Stradling published
Come On, Geoff Team Windows Central speaks on The Game Awards 2023 and its numerous issues.
The Game Awards 2023 as it happened: Winners and all gaming announcements
By Brendan Lowry, Samuel Tolbert, Rebecca Spear last updated
Live at TGA The Game Awards 2023 reveals winners of this year's various award categories and also gives us several game announcements. See the latest news here at Windows Central.
Baldur's Gate 3 shadow dropped on Xbox but you didn't hear that at The Game Awards
By Rebecca Spear published
Finally! After getting the prestigious Game of the Year award, Baldur's Gate 3 shadow dropped on Xbox.
Untitled Goose Game developer's new game looks like a hilariously good time with friends
By Rebecca Spear published
Hilarious During The Game Awards, it was revealed that a silly new game from the developers of Untitled Goose Game is coming out.
Xbox listed its favorite “Designed for Xbox” gaming accessories — which is good to know about since unauthorized peripherals won't work with the Series X or S anymore
By Rebecca Spear published
Xbox accessories Xbox released a roundup of its favorite accessories "Designed for Xbox," which includes controllers, headsets, storage devices, and more.
Microsoft to spend $3.2 billion on the UK's AI infrastructure that should bring "more than 20,000 of the most advanced GPUs to the UK by 2026"
By Rebecca Spear published
AI infastructure Today, Microsoft revealed its $3.2 billion plan to invest in the UK's AI infrastructure. This investment plan spans three major areas.
"I think about those handheld PCs, almost extensions of my Xbox console... We're significantly bigger than when Xbox started 20 years ago. It's our job to keep up with all that," says Phil Spencer who has been traveling with his Legion Go
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming handhelds Our own Jez Corden conducted an interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of Xbox and PC gaming handhelds were a part of the discussion.
This 55-inch 4K Smart TV makes for a great budget gaming television and it's currently at a low price
By Rebecca Spear published
Budget Gaming TV There are a lot of awesome holiday deals still going on like this 55-inch Toshiba 4K Smart TV. Here's why it's the perfect budget gaming TV.
ROG Ally now has gyroscope support, recalibration options, the ability to turn CPU boost off, and more thanks to the gaming handheld's latest big update
By Rebecca Spear published
Awesome updates! To celebrate six months of ROG Ally, a live stream with ROG Pulse discussed all of the big features added to ROG Ally in the latest update as well as all added features since launch.
Unity is ending a service agreement with Peter Jackson's Weta FX visual effects company, which will result in laying off 265 workers
By Rebecca Spear published
265 jobs Unity software is scuttling Peter Jackson's Weta FX visual effects company, which will lead to an estimated 265 jobs being eliminated.
AYANEO's new Windows Retro Mini PC for gaming and everyday use just launched and it's absolutely adorable
By Rebecca Spear published
So cute! AYANEO has launched its new Retro Mini PC AM01, which is intended for everyday use and some gaming. Here's all you want to know about it.
I've tested dozens of gaming headsets, and the one I recommend most is currently at an insane discount, making it way cheaper than usual
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Great audio As a holiday deal, my favorite gaming headset is on sale at a steep discount. Here's why it's a great option for any gamer.
The clock is ticking on this limited-quantity RTX 4090 gaming desktop deal — it's $800 off if you can claim it in time
By Rebecca Spear published
Pre-built power This limited-quantity deal closes once all offers have been claimed.
This AMAZING 38-inch 144Hz curved gaming monitor is at the lowest price it's ever been for just a few more hours (UPDATED)
By Rebecca Spear published
NICE! With 144Hz, G-Sync Ultimate, and a VESA DisplayHDR 600, this Alienware curved gaming monitor is at a fantastic price right now. But it won't be for much longer.
This BEAUTIFUL Special Edition Stormcloud Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller is at a great discount right now (UPDATED)
By Rebecca Spear published
Amazing controller Xbox Controllers are definitely some of the most comfortable and well-made gamepads on the market. Right now the special edition Stormcloud Vapor controller is on sale at a low price.
I love the HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset and right now it's at a ridiculously low price
By Rebecca Spear published
Excellent audio HyperX is one of my absolute favorite gaming headset companies and right now one of my favorite HyperX products is seriously discounted for Cyber Monday.
I almost EXPLODED when I saw this Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge deal — it's so cheap right now!
By Rebecca Spear published
Explosive savings This Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge doubles as a decoration with ambient lighting and right now it's at a ridiculously low price.
Best LEGO Star Wars deals during the holidays 2023
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Hello there! LEGO Star Wars sets are expensive, but many of them are more affordable now thanks to some hefty holiday deals. Here are the best discounts.
Best Cyber Monday deals on Nintendo Switch 2023
By Rebecca Spear published
Switch deals There are tons of awesome Nintendo Switch deals going on for Cyber Monday. Here are the best ones.
This AWESOME mechanical gaming keyboard with customizable RGB and an OLED display is still at a low price while this deal lasts
By Rebecca Spear published
Sweet deal This awesome SteelSeries Apex 5 mechanical gaming keyboard is at a great discount right now. Here's why it's such a good PC accessory.
Pixels gone wild: Cyber Monday's best 4K and Ultrawide monitor deals going on now 2023
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Deals Right now, there are some fantastic Cyber Monday deals on 4K and ultrawide monitors. Here are the very best ones you can snag today.
Your couch called, it wants a new gaming TV for Cyber Monday 2023: Here are the best deals going on now
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Deals Cyber Monday is the perfect time to grab a gaming TV while it's seriously discounted, and these are the best deals going on right now.
The best Cyber Monday TV streaming deals make it cheaper to watch your favorite shows and movies 2023 (UPDATED)
By Rebecca Spear published
Streaming deals As part of Cyber Monday, several streaming services are offering insane discounts. Here are the best streaming deals going on now.
This AMAZING RTX 4070 gaming laptop is already a great value, but now it's even more affordable while this deal lasts (UPDATED)
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming laptop As part of Cyber Monday sales going on today, the MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop is at a great discount, especially for how new it is.