Grant Johnson, Author at The Nerd Stash

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Lover of all things entertainment and tech, Grant has been gaming since before he could ride a bicycle. His passion for all things entertainment has lead him in a multitude of directions, including working on a indie horror movie set, assisting in concert builds for chart-topping artists, and co-DJ'ing an online college radio show. He is known to marathon movies by the same director or studio until 2 AM and then start "just one more". His (ever-growing) gamerscore is bound to cross the 200,000 mark soon. In his free time he enjoys fiddling with electronics or analog cameras, giving an unnecessary amount of affection to his fluffy, little black cat or spending time with his wonderful girlfriend. He hails from the 'Land of Lincoln'.

Fortnite: How to Get the Trespasser Elite Skin

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: September 09, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One

The Trespassers have been a consistent part of Fortnite now since the beginning of Season 7 – Invasion. And who wouldn’t want to become an alien invader of their own? Well, it turns out that you actually can with the Trespasser Elite skin. Even though Epic has made little to no mention of this skin, […] Read more

Roblox: Vans World Codes

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: September 08, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, PC, Xbox One

Vans have been an iconic name in the world of skating since their inception in 1966. Now it seems they are bringing their passion for skateboarding to Roblox. The newest sponsored Roblox experience, Vans World, lets you pop some kickflips, grind some ledges, and unlock some cool, Vans-related gear. There also happen to be some […] Read more

Fortnite: How to Get the Keyboard Pickaxe

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: September 06, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One

As gamers, it seems nearly inevitable that at some point or another we’re gonna do a little keyboard smashing. Whether it’s out of rage or some extreme dexterity in a clutch moment, it’s bound to happen. Fortnite has decided to take it a step above and actually added a keyboard-themed pickaxe for all your smashing […] Read more

Minecraft: How to Make a Nether Portal

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: September 04, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox OneNo Comments

Have you been trying to take make your first journey into the Nether? While it’s undoubtedly terrifying there, what with Ghasts and Wither Skeletons, there are also many rewards to be had by exploring. To begin your journey to the Nether you will first need to craft a Nether Portal in the Overworld of Minecraft. […] Read more

Fortnite: Where to Open a Mission Kit and Place a Jammer

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: September 01, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox OneNo Comments

Another week of alien-related challenges have arrived in Fortnite, bringing us to Week 13 of Season 7. The Legendary Quest with the biggest XP award attached to this week’s Fortnite challenges involves placing a Jammer and opening a Mission Kit within one match. Doing so will net you a clean 45,000 XP, helping boost your […] Read more

Roblox: How to Get a Stand In A Universal Time

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: August 31, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, PC, Xbox OneNo Comments

Roblox has long been known for its creative and extremely diverse game experiences, which are, for the most part, designed by the players. If you were looking to play a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure-themed fighting experience, for example, you could as long as someone has made it. And someone has definitely made that. This guide will cover […] Read more

Psychonauts 2: Where to Find Astronaut Ice Cream

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: August 30, 2021In: Features, Gaming, PC, PS4, Xbox OneNo Comments

While working your way through the Psychonauts 2 Scavenger Hunt side quest you may find yourself asking, “Where can I find the Astronaut Ice Cream!?” Without a doubt, it’s one of the harder ‘mission critical’ items to find for Agent Forsythe, but luckily it is actually fairly easy to get once you know what to […] Read more

Fortnite: How to Get the DC 63 Spray

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: August 28, 2021In: Android, Features, Gaming, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox OneNo Comments

In case you were unaware, there’s a new MLK Jr.-themed event going on in Fortnite right now. The “March Through Time” event, which was created by ChaseJackman, GQuanoe, XWDFr, and YU7A, brings players back to 1963 Washington D.C. Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic August 28 “I Have A Dream” speech is not all there […] Read more

Psychonauts 2: How to Use Smelling Salts

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: August 25, 2021In: Features, Gaming, PC, PS4, Xbox OneNo Comments

While exploring the multiple different Mental Worlds of Psychonauts 2 you may come to a point where you would like to just get out. Whether it’s a frustrating section of a world that you want to bail on or you simply want to check out a different brain, it’s thankfully pretty simple to get out. […] Read more

How to Add People As Friends in Minecraft Java

Posted By: Grant Johnsonon: August 24, 2021In: Features, Gaming, PCNo Comments

While solo Minecraft is incredibly fun, it would be hard to say that Minecraft would be where it’s at today without its multiplayer features. Taking on a new world is just simply better with others, especially if they build cool things or help gather supplies. Friending people on Minecraft Java Edition can be a somewhat […] Read more