Nathan P. Gibson
Location
Sunderland, United Kingdom
School
Teesside University
Expertise
Xbox, Nintendo, Indie Gaming
- Nathan has interviewed a number of high-profile independent game developers over the years to discuss their influences and aims. These have included Alx Preston of Heart Machine, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Hyper Light Drifter, and Cuphead's co-director Chad Moldenhauer.
- He has written dozens of reviews for games on consoles such as the Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
- As an avid gamer, he has owned every major console since the Dreamcast and possesses a video game backlog that will likely never be surmounted.
Experience
Nathan first joined Static Media in 2021, writing for brands such as Looper and SVG, and then moved to SlashGear in 2022 to provide specialist video game articles. Before that, he worked as a freelance writer covering the gaming industry for a wide array of sites, including The Independent, Pop Geeks, Cultured Vultures, and Screen Rant — contributing reviews, news, features, and guides. He has also spent more than a year working as an editor for CBR between 2019 and 2020, where he managed a team of more than 20 writers.
Education
Nathan attended Teesside University and graduated in 2012 with a BSc in psychology, learning a lot about long-form writing and critical thinking along the way.
SlashGear's content hails from a group of experienced technology and automotive editors and a wide-ranging team of writers, engineers, enthusiasts, and experts across consumer tech and transportation. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves as the ultimate resource for those who want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
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Stories By Nathan P. Gibson
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"HQ Trivia" was a seemingly overnight success story with a tragic ending. Here are the short-lived cultural phenomenon's most disastrous moments.
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The Steam Deck has been an enormous success for Valve, and gamers are eagerly awaiting what new features the next version of the handheld will bring.
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These powerful gaming laptops will ensure that you can run the latest and greatest PC games of 2023 and beyond both at home and on the road.
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If you're looking for a new super speedy SSD for your PC or PlayStation 5, you can't go wrong with these seven top brands.
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As a handheld gaming PC, Steam Deck offers a lot of choice and customization. But we don't recommend you do any of this, for your Deck's safety and protection.
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Groundbreaking technological advancements have the power to rapidly change our lives -- and then, in many cases, fade into oblivion.
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Our phones can do a lot these days, from capturing 4K video to monitoring our health, but all of that requires a lot of power which can be hard on the battery.
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Vladimir Putin has been known to travel across Russia in a clandestine armored train for years. Here is everything we know about the 'Ghost Train.'
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Nintendo has been producing unique accessories for almost as long as they have been selling consoles, and some of the rarest ones have become very valuable.
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From action-packed multiplayer skirmishes to realistic military simulators, 2023 offers plenty of war games worth checking out.
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Playing video games doesn't have to be a desktop-only activity. These arcade games are built for the best-possible experience on Android phones.
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It's been a great year for gamers of all stripes, with exciting options released on every console. These are the best Xbox games released in 2023 so far.
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With the year showing no sign of slowing down when it comes to great games, here's a look back at the best Nintendo Switch games released in 2023 so far.
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Stuck in airplane mode or without any Wi-Fi connection for a while? These are the 10 best offline Android games to play with no internet connection.
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From revitalized classics to compelling new releases that have taken the mobile world by storm, here are the best RPGs available for Android devices.
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"Roblox" is not completely unique. The following Android games are all solid alternatives for fans of "Roblox."
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Xbox Game Pass has a selection of multiplayer games that should provide something for everybody. Here are the best of the best.
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Anyone who owns one of these super rare Nintendo consoles can consider themselves very lucky.
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The Steam Deck is capable of doing much more than just playing games. Here are 11 essential apps that will enhance your Steam Deck experience.
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With PC gaming taking up such a large portion of the industry, peripherals are a hot market. These are the major gaming keyboard brands ranked worst to best.
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Looking for the best GPU option for your next PC build? These are the major graphics card brands ranked worst to best.
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There's more to your Nintendo Switch than meets the eye, including features that make gaming on the switch more enjoyable and inclusive.
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Military drones have been a staple of warfare for over a century. Here are the 10 best drones that can be found in modern militaries around the world in 2024.
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The Xbox Series X|S is more than capable of simply playing games. These are 11 essential Xbox Series X apps you need to download on your console today.
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In the era of modern gaming (and working), communication is key. Here are eight Discord alternatives that are great for both gamers and professionals.
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The simple nature of action games, which often only require a few buttons, makes them perfect for mobile devices. Here are the best Android action games.
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Not all VR headsets are created equal. These options from leading brands including Meta, HP, Valve, and PlayStation are the cream of the crop.