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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Apple Maps is good for more than just looking up addresses. It has all sorts of great touches to make your morning and afternoon commute less of a headache.
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The China-based e-commerce platform Temu launched in 2022 and offers cheap prices with free shipping in most cases. But the company has a shady side.
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Safety gear can feel like an afterthought in the garage, but it's vital. There are all sorts of things you can inhale, bump your head on, or cut yourself with.
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The iOS 17.4 update for your iPhone has unlocked a number of new or improved features that might not be readily apparent to the user.
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Samsung smart televisions come packed with all kinds of features to improve your watching experience, but some of them aren't as well known as others.
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Say sayonara to these online accounts with a variety of use cases that could be harmful to your devices, or even perhaps your livelihood if gone unchecked.
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Websites and search engines are constantly monitoring your activity online, but there are all sorts of steps you can take to claw back a little privacy.
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Recent military conflicts have called the effectiveness of tanks into question. Here's what experts are saying about whether the time of the tank is ending.
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You can always just point and shoot, but here are some tips and tricks for taking the photography experience to the next level with your Android phone camera.
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You may want to ditch the screen when you go camping, but your smartphone can bring a lot of utility in the wild. Here are some ways it can help you survive.
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From "Dune" to "Doctor Who" and beyond, sci-fi comes up with the wildest solutions for faster than light speeds. Here are our favorite engines, ships, and more.
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Maikta's quality and reputation in the tools industry casts a large shadow, but provide good bang for your buck. Get these tools for your next project.
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The art of the arcade has always been weird and wonderful, but these esoteric examples melded form and function into experiences that were ahead of their time.
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A lunch break isn't just for eating. Your Android phone can help you turn it into a fulfilling session of continued learning and personal development.
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Google's Pixel phones have cameras that use artificial intelligence to enhance images. They are full of features to make your photographs better and easier.
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Old computer parts do not have to clog up landfills. You can repurpose the components of your old PC into useful and decorative items for your home.
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A PC or laptop is still the most popular gaming platform. Completing your setup requires the right gear, which we are here to help you identify.
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Before the age of composite and reactive armor, the only way to make a tank stronger was to add inches of steel. This resulted in some incredibly heavy tanks.
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Amazon's journey to become one of the most successful technology companies in the world comes down to some very high profile moments and decisions.
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We live in a world of wonders, and many of them didn't show up until quite recently. Here are some technologies that denizens of the year 2000 would marvel at.
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Nikola Tesla had a hand in developing some of the most ubiquitous technological components used in the modern day. Here is a list of his greatest feats.
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For everyone who has ever wondered why the performance of a car is measured in terms of the power of horses, here is an explanation of the term "horsepower."
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The use of computers, wi-fi, and advanced materials have raised the bar on the gadgets that help us run our lives. Here are the newest smart things.
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Modern military tanks are among the most expensive pieces of military equipment money can buy, particularly in modern times. Here are some of the priciest.
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Stealth fighter jets are the most advanced aircraft flying today, and competition between air forces is stiff. Here are the current stealth fighter standings.
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Flight simulators are incredibly important for pilots to make and diagnoze their mistakes in a risk-free environment. Here's a look at how they operate.
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Want to overclock your gaming PC but don't know how? Here are some potential benefits to overclocking, as well as risks to be aware of before making the leap.