TACOMA, WA — GeekGamer.TV is proud to announce that we will once again be the official streaming partner for the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show, happening June 6–8, 2025 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. For fans who can’t make it to the show, we’ve got you covered — every seminar, panel, and special presentation will be streamed live all weekend long on our Twitch channel at twitch.tv/geekgamertv.
This year’s seminar lineup is absolutely stacked with some of the biggest names in pinball design, development, history, and artistry. Whether you’re a hardcore collector, casual player, or industry insider, there’s something for everyone on the GeekGamerTV Live Stage.
Here’s just a taste of what (and who!) to expect:
🎤 Keith Elwin – Legendary pinball designer at Stern Pinball
One of the greatest competitive pinball players of all time and the creative force behind Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Iron Maiden, and Jaws, Keith Elwin will be part of a highly anticipated panel discussing Stern’s brand-new King Kong pinball machine.
🎤 Rick Naegele, Jerry Thompson, & Harrison Drake – Stern King Kong Panel
Joining Elwin are fellow Stern heavy-hitters:
Rick Naegele, lead software engineer behind Iron Maiden, Avengers: Infinity Quest, and more.
Jerry Thompson, the sound wizard behind titles like Godzilla, D&D, Venom, and Metallica.
Harrison Drake, a mechanical design ace with credits on Black Knight: Sword of Rage, James Bond, Jaws, and more.
Together, this team will deep-dive into the creative and technical process behind the upcoming King Kong game — a must-see panel for Stern fans!
🎤 Butch Peel & David van Es – Barrels of Fun and the Dune Reveal
Representing Barrels of Fun Pinball, CEO David van Es and veteran designer Butch Peel will sit down to discuss their journey from Labyrinth to the highly anticipated Dune pinball machine. With Butch’s deep design background and David’s leadership at the helm of one of pinball’s most exciting new companies, this panel promises fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories.
🎤 Erik Meunier – Jersey Jack Game Designer
From The Godfather to Guns N’ Roses, Pirates of the Caribbean to Dialed In, Jersey Jack designer Erik Meunier has been at the forefront of modern pinball innovation. He’ll be presenting his design philosophy and — if the stars align — dropping hints about the upcoming Harry Potter pinball machine.
🎤 Rick Zieff – Voice of King Kong, Godzilla, Jurassic Park & More
Voice actor Rick Zieff will join the Stern panel to share stories from his voiceover work on major Stern titles including Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Batman ’66, and now King Kong. You’ve heard his voice — now hear his story.
🎤 Jonathan Bergeron (Jonny Crap) – Artist Spotlight
The man behind the art of Jurassic Park, Labyrinth, and Dune — not to mention this year’s show poster — Jonathan Bergeron will talk about blending visual storytelling with the physical world of pinball.
🎤 Jeff Frick – Pinball Historian
Curator of historyofpinball.org, Jeff Frick will be speaking about pre-war pinball machines and early coin-op history, complete with pieces from his collection on display at the show.
🎤 Chase Nunes – Your Host All Weekend Long!
Our very own Chase Nunes, founder and host of GeekGamerTV, will emcee the entire weekend from the GeekGamerTV stage. Chase will guide you through the panels, introduce speakers, and maybe even sneak in a few surprise interviews from the show floor.
📺 Don’t Miss a Moment!
All seminars and panels will be broadcast live on Twitch.tv/GeekGamerTV, with replays available later on our YouTube channel. Make sure you follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a single announcement, Q&A, or game reveal.
This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show — and GeekGamerTV is honored to bring it to screens around the world.
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See you in Tacoma — or online!