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 Slash Gear 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.
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Stories By Nathan P. Gibson
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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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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.
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Modern games run at such high settings that they put components such as CPUs and RAM through heavy workloads. Here are 10 easy ways to cool your gaming PC.
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Sony could be set to make a return to the handheld console market in the near future. Here are 10 features we'd want from a new PlayStation handheld console.
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The X Box Series X is worth the purchase if you're a serious gamer who appreciates the latest games and staying ahead of the curve.
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Android owners can find plenty of brilliant mobile games in the Google Play Store. Here is a ranking of the 15 best strategy games for Android phones.
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Sony has launched the DualSense Edge, an upgraded controller with many new features. Here is how those new capabilities will change how you play on the PS5.