Nathanael Peacock

Games and tech journalist

Australia

My name is Nathanael I'm a games and tech journalist based in Melbourne, Australia.

I have experience with a wide range of media including traditional print, online, social media, videos and podcasts.

I've written for tech publications covering new releases, emerging tech as well as theoretical and educational stories.

I've covered games and events across Australia, including triple A releases and specialised indie stories. I've also produced opinion pieces about the state of the industry and the growth of games as a medium.

If you're interested in working with me, get in touch and we can make something awesome!

Portfolio

Games

IGN
02/11/2018
A Personal Story About Gaming as Pain Relief - IGN

Here's to the cathartic power of video games. My name is Nathanael, and this is a story about why I play games, what they mean to me, and how they help me to cope with chronic pain. It will be a look back on my life so far, my experience as a gamer, and the games that have helped me.

IGN
02/19/2018
The Biggest, Baddest Super-Weapons in Gaming - IGN

We take a look at some of the most iconic tools of destruction to ever grace our screens. The gaming world is filled with more evil super-weapons than an 80s spy movie. We've got more maniacs, evil geniuses, misguided scientists and evil super-beings than we know what to do with - and most of them want to destroy humanity in a hundred different ways.

IGN
08/27/2017
What Makes a Great Tutorial? - IGN

We run through some of the most significant archetypes and how they work. Tutorials are essential to every game experience. In that time we learn the game mechanics, the key players, and of course the main quest. The first few hours of a game can easily make or break our opinion of it.

IGN
03/20/2017
The Dream of Cross-Platform Play vs the Reality - IGN

Why the hurdles facing cross-platform gaming may be too great... I'll never forget when I was a bright-eyed young gamer and home consoles were starting to boast online play. I loved the idea of sitting at home on the couch and playing with my friends a few suburbs over.

Linkedin
07/29/2016
What advertising can learn from video games

Video games have changed the way that consumers can learn and interact with technology, but how does this affect the future of the advertising landscape? Here's a quick look at what advertising can learn from video games.

Consumer technology

Smarter Business™
Cyber security: A failure to plan is a plan to fail

How prepared are you when it comes to your businesses' cyber security? These days we aren't just protecting against viruses, but against hackers, identity fraud, data theft and more. So planning and strategy is key for keeping your business connected and protected.

InsuranceLine
07/01/2016
6 Fitness Apps to Keep You Motivated | Insuranceline

Exercise is great. Getting up and moving around can increase blood flow, release endorphins as well as strengthen your heart and lungs. Researchers at Melbourne University have even shown that looking at living, green things can help increase your productivity and attention span.

Videos