USA | Video Game Content Creator and Editor | ThunderStash Gaming | Co-host of IndieMania | Co-Host of Nintenbyte Podcast
Welcome to ThunderStash Gaming! I'm Steve Zimmerman; a lifelong gamer with over 35 years of gaming experience and nearly 20 years in Corporate Management, including as a Corporate Director of Operations. In 2023, I left that career behind to pursue my true passion: Gaming.
Here you'll find honest, in-depth reviews of new and retro games, backed by a mature, no-agenda perspective. From camping out for every console since the N64 to attending E3 and winning tournaments, gaming has always been at the heart of my life.
I also co-host the NintenByte podcast and IndieMania, an Indie Game Showcase.
🏆Tournament Record 5-0
• 1994 Blockbuster Video NBA JAM T.E. Champion
• 2016 Cobra Arcade T.E. Team Champion
• 2016 Cobra Arcade T.E. Champion
• 2022 Retro World Series NBA JAM T.E. Champion
• 2025 PAX West NBA JAM Champion
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Friend of the channel @GameBirdClassic just dropped a great video breaking down why Zelda’s 40th anniversary feels different and why it could be Nintendo’s biggest celebration yet. 🟢⚔️
If you’re a Zelda fan, this one’s absolutely worth your time!
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Friend of the channel @GameBirdClassic just dropped a new video unboxing his Analogue 3D in the Grape Funtastic color! 🍇🔥 Go give it a look and show some support!
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Our friend @GameBirdClassic just posted his GIGASWORD review! Go give it a look and show some support! ⚔️
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If you grew up with EarthBound, Mario RPG, Chrono Trigger, or FFVI… this one is for you. Kingdoms of the Dump nails that classic SNES feel while doing something incredibly unique with its world, humor, and combat.
Will you be checking it out when it launches tomorrow? 👇✨
#Kingdomsofthedump
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has officially landed on Nintendo Switch 2 and I put the free upgrade to the test! ⚡🔥
HDR looks awesome, load times are crazy fast, and the game feels great even at 30FPS. If you’ve been wondering how the Switch 2 version actually performs… the full hands-on review is now live!
Who’s your main in Dragon Ball? 👀
#bandainamcocreator
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🧙♂️ I just posted my full review of Simon the Sorcerer: Origins, a prequel that brings the magic back in a big way.
If you grew up on Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle, Monkey Island, or enjoyed the more recent Thimbleweed Park, this one’s going to hit that nostalgic sweet spot. Hand-drawn animation, clever puzzles, witty dialogue, it’s all here.
Let me know which classic point-and-click adventure you grew up with, I love hearing everyone’s favorites! 👇
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Our good friend and fellow NintenByte Podcast co-host @GameBirdClassic just dropped an awesome PAX West 2025 VLOG and he absolutely nailed it! 🎥🔥
It perfectly captures the energy, laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments from the show, with a killer soundtrack as a bonus. This is seriously great work and a must-watch if you want to experience what it’s like attending PAX with the NintenByte crew! 🎮🔥
Also, if you’re not subscribed to GameBird Classic, what are you doing with your life?! 😄
#PAXWest2025 #NintenBytePodcast #Vlog #Nintendo @NintyPrime @NintenBytePodcast
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🌊⚔️ Indie Spotlight from PAX West! ⚔️🌊
If you’re a fan of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Game Boy / Game Boy Color (the originals, not so much the remake), the Zelda Oracle games, or even Final Fantasy Adventure, then you’re going to want to keep Draco and the Seven Scales on your radar.
I went hands-on with it at PAX West, and it nails that classic top-down adventure feel while adding its own pirate-themed twist with ship exploration and dungeons.
#IndieGames #PAXWest #Zelda
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🎬 TOMORROW is the big day!
Nintendo’s longest Direct ever kicks off Friday at 6AM PT / 9AM ET, and we’re going LIVE one hour early at 5AM PT / 8AM ET for a full pre-show with @NintyPrime and @GameBirdClassic !
We’ll be reacting live, breaking down all the reveals, and celebrating what could be the start of the Switch 2 era… and maybe even Super Mario’s 40th anniversary 👀🍄
🎯 Want to play along?
We made two special Bingo cards during Wednesday’s podcast:
1️⃣ A Competitive Bingo Card – Playing to Win 💪
2️⃣ A Hopes & Dreams Card – Some serious predictions and not so serious predictions. This is basically the Fun Bingo Predictions Card 🤣
PLUS: There’s a blank card you can download and fill out yourself!
📲 My Beacons Profile with the Bingo Cards (Scroll to the bottom underneath my featured videos to find my bingo cards): beacons.ai/thunderstashgaming
🔥 Be sure to set your reminder and join the chat early – this one’s gonna be WILD.
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Hey Stash Fam, just a quick note from me!
I know I haven’t been in the comments since leaving for PAX last week and I just wanted to say I’m sorry about that. Since getting back from PAX West, I’ve been completely slammed trying to get all of the planned PAX content out to you as quickly as possible.
Just know that I see you, I appreciate you, and I can’t wait to dive back into the comments once the last few videos are finished. I’ve been working day and night to get everything done, and Makayla’s been helping big time by knocking out all the thumbnails (thank her for keeping things looking clean!).
Thanks for your patience and stay tuned. The next wave of PAX videos is right around the corner!
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