Tom Steel
Contributing since May, 2020
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About Tom Steel
Tom Steel is a senior writer for CBR, having covered all manner of topics across anime, TV, film and gaming. A university graduate with a degree in German Studies, Tom almost took the path of journalism instead, and is now excited to be pursuing it in a different capacity. At least he can definitely remember all the German he learned.
Industry Focus
Tom has been at CBR since 2021, and has amassed a library of lists and features spanning all manner of different media and topics. He has been able to test his editing chops with the updates initiative, and is now a senior writer specializing in gaming.
Favorite Media
Tom has always loved film and television, having experienced the very best and worst of British TV from a young age, before branching out to an appreciation for global entertainment. Ted Lasso, The Boys, Castlevania and Game of Thrones will always be up there as his favorite shows, while The Departed, Inception and Wreck-It Ralph reign supreme as his favorite movies. Yet his love for writing has reached its best and most passionate when it comes to talking about gaming. Pokémon and Marvel Snap may be his current passions, but he will always have an immense fondness for how games like Stardew Valley, Kingdom Hearts and Crash Bandicoot shaped his early tastes in life.
Latest Articles
Marvel Snap: What Makes A Top Card Powerful But Perfectly Balanced?
Creating the perfect balance for Marvel Snap cards isn't easy, resulting in various updates that nerf and buff cards to improve gameplay.
10 Easiest Ways To Make Money In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
With two new currencies to spend, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have some pretty efficient ways to earn spending money for that next batch of Poké Balls.
How To Build A Competitive Deck In Marvel Snap
There are many ways to make the perfect competitive deck in Marvel Snap, but most players overlook the fundamentals that ensure success and victory.
Pokémon: A Guide to Poison-Type Weaknesses & Strengths
Poison types are among the most misunderstood Pokémon, but they are more than just fangs and toxicity - they have unique strengths and weaknesses.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 10 Best Quotes From Captain Holt
Captain Raymond Holt is one of many hilarious Brooklyn Nine-Nine characters. His monotone delivery adds a memorable flair to his dialogue.
Every New Marvel Snap Card & Location In The Hellfire Gala Season
The Hellfire Gala season is here to bring Marvel Snap's 2023 to a close, and what better way to do so than with new cards, locations, and variants.
Marvel Snap: 10 Best Avengers Variant Cards
Marvel Snap has no shortage of fun variant cards, including some Avengers variants that put a fresh twist on everyone's favorite heroes.
Every Fallout 4 Companion, Ranked
With several characters to choose from, having the right companion is crucial to surviving the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4.
Marvel Snap: How To Use This Week's Spotlight Cache Cards (12/05)
Hellfire Gala is here, and Marvel Snap once again features three familiar faces in Spotlight Caches from December 5th: Man-Thing, Stegron, and Jeff.
Every Pokémon Type And Their Strengths & Weaknesses
Pokémon's 18 different types offer some interesting matchups - and fans should always consult the Pokémon type chart for the strengths and weaknesses.
10 TV Shows To Watch If You Like The Legend Of Vox Machina
Fans of The Legend of Vox Machina have plenty of other shows in the same wheelhouse, from Stranger Things to House of the Dragon.
Marvel Snap: 10 Best X-Men Variant Cards
Marvel Snap gave Marvel Comics' heroes and villains some amazing card art, and the X-Men were no exception.
10 Coolest Marvel Snap Cards, Ranked By Number Of Variants
Thanks to their epic variants, Marvel Snap cards like Phoenix Force, Elsa Bloodstone, and Thanos continue to excite players.
Marvel Snap: How To Use This Week's Spotlight Cache Cards (11/28)
Martyr, Jean Gre,y and Spider-Man 2099 are the latest Marvel Snap Spotlight Cache cards starting November 28th - but is there hope and potential here?
10 Gameplay Rules the Pokémon Anime Always Ignores (& Why)
Pokemon games have some rules that the anime doesn't follow. However, there are usually good reasons for this.
10 Pokémon Gym Leaders Who'd Be Unstoppable if They Actually Used a Full Team
Some Pokemon Gym Leaders are tough, but they'd be much tougher if they used a full team of Pokemon.
Harry Potter: Hermione Granger's 10 Best Quotes
Hermione Granger can sometimes lay it on thick with her cleverness, but this can lead to entertaining moments, both funny and insightful.
10 Secret Anime References in the Pokémon Games & How to Find Them
The Pokemon games have some great secrets, including shadow references to its own classic anime.
10 Best Marvel Heroes Still Missing From Marvel Snap
From Kate Bishop to Spider-Punk, Marvel Snap has plenty of amazing heroes to draw from as Second Dinner increases the game's roster.
10 Pokédex Entries in the Pokémon Games That Make Less Sense The More You Think About Them
Pokédex entries give players fun and useful information about their Pokémon, but entries such as Magikarp's and Metang's make very little sense.