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Nathan Z.

Online Gaming Expert

Nathan Z. is an online gaming expert and content creator based in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. He has been creating online gaming content since 2008. Known as UnstableSparkey online, Nathan has amassed a community of over 128K followers on Instagram, 37K on YouTube, 38K on TikTok, and 10K on Twitch. Nathan is known for his Steam Roulette Content Series, where he randomly selects one of the 400 games he owns on Steam, creates gameplay content, and provides a review. He also has extensive experience with Stardew Valley, Valheim, Minecraft, The Sims series, State of Decay 2, The Last of Us, and The Legend of Zelda series. Nathan defines himself as a feel-first gamer, and immersion matters to him. He is hypersensitive to the factors that make games feel alive, and his reviews prioritize that. As a long-time creator who has worked behind and in front of the camera since a young age, his content blends entertainment, honest reviews, and community-driven storytelling within the PC gaming space.

Education

  • Diploma in Photojournalism

Professional Achievements

  • Grew his audience to over 200,000 followers across platforms in under a year, including surpassing 100,000 followers on Instagram in roughly eight months
  • Best known for creating the Steam Roulette series, a gaming format built around playing unplayed titles from his own Steam library, which resonated strongly with players who relate to large backlogs from seasonal sales and bundles
  • Focuses heavily on short-form gaming content while also expanding into live streaming on Twitch, where he completed a 20-day continuous sub-a-thon that documented daily life, gaming, and a lot of community engagement

Favorite Piece of Advice

Learn directly from someone already doing what you want to do. Studying under another creator and applying those real-world lessons helped me understand content creation at a deeper level and led to my biggest growth. Mentorship and hands-on experience will teach you faster than trying to figure everything out alone.

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Forum Comments (1)

Recommendations for fun 3-player video co-op couch games?
A lot of games nowadays don’t have couch co-op, or ones that do only have 2-player split-screen. That being said, one 3-player couch co-op game I’d recommend is Castle Crashers. I think you can get it on Steam, and it’s classic, goofy fun.

Co-authored Articles (9)

How to Fix Slow Downloads on Steam

Speed up your downloads with this quick checklist of troubleshooting tips Are your Steam game downloads running like molasses? If so, you’re not alone. The culprit could be anything from an overloaded content server to...

4 Quick Steps to Find Your Steam ID Account Number

Retrieve your Steam ID code on desktop or mobile Your Steam ID is your account's unique identifier consisting of 17 digits. You may need this number if you need to contact Steam Support. Luckily, it's easy to find. Here'...

How to Unhide Games on Steam

Do you have any hidden games on Steam that you want to unhide? If you have a long list of games you have purchased on Steam, hiding them can be an easy way to keep your Library from getting cluttered. But what do you d...

How to Grow Your Twitch Audience and Get More Viewers

Online gaming expert Nathan Z. explains the best ways to draw new viewership For many gamers, being a Twitch streamer is the ultimate job—you get to do the thing you love (gaming) while sharing it with others, all whil...

Games Like Little Nightmares: 32 Options for All Types of Gamers

Find your next puzzle, horror, and/or platforming game''Little Nightmares'' is an absolute gem of a game. The weird character design, the creepy tone, the thrilling chases, and the environmental storytelling all add up t...

So You Want to Become a Streamer (All You Need to Get Started)

Online gaming expert Nathan Z. explains how to make it as a streamerIf you have an abiding passion for video games or a hobby, or just have a lot of knowledge about a specific topic, becoming a streamer can be a great wa...

Step-by-Step Guide: Play Xbox Game Pass Games on Steam Deck

Set up Microsoft Edge to stream Xbox Game Pass gamesSteam Deck gives you access to all of Steam's library in a hand-held format. However, what if you want to play Xbox Game Pass games? While Steam Deck doesn't support ...

How to

Promote Your Twitch Stream

Online gaming expert Nathan Z. explains how to attract more viewers on TwitchStreaming on Twitch for hours and only having a couple viewers show up can be frustrating. Fortunately, by promoting your stream and adjusting ...

Verifying Game Files on Steam to Address Game Performance Issues

Learn how to verify game files to fix crashes, glitches, or texture issues Have you ever been playing a Steam game when out of nowhere the game crashes on you? Or maybe you've loaded up a game and all of the textures are...