
about us
Built By a Gamer, Dev, Husband, and Dad — For the Next Generation
Hey — I’m Levi M. Beers. I’m 42 years old, proudly born in 1982, and a product of one of the most unique eras in history: the 80s and 90s. If you were raised during that time, you probably remember a world full of dial-up tones, neon lights, Sega vs Nintendo arguments, and the magic of technology just beginning to bloom.
I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and graduated from high school in 2000. I briefly enrolled at Penn State for Computer Science, but a career opportunity pulled me into the real world — and I never looked back. I had already been immersed in tech for years. My first computer was a vintage Macintosh running OS6 — and I bricked it on day one. That mistake taught me more than any textbook ever could. I read the manual front to back and taught myself how to fix it. That curiosity eventually turned into a full-blown career. I’ve been a developer and engineer since I was 16, and I’ve worked across everything from old-school HTML to advanced modern stacks.
Tragedy, Resilience, and Rebuilding with Purpose
In 2009, my world completely shattered. I lost my firstborn son to a heart defect. The grief was unbearable, and like a lot of people in that position, I didn’t handle it well. I bricked myself — kind of like I did to my first Mac, just without the manual to fix it.
But over time, healing came. Through a support group for parents who had lost children, I met the woman who would become my wife. And through that shared pain, we built something solid — a life grounded in empathy, trust, and always having each other’s backs.
Now we’re the proud parents of three amazing kids — two 12-year-olds and a 10-year-old — and we’ve made it our mission to be the kind of support system we wish we’d had when we were growing up.
And somewhere in all the chaos of raising kids, working full-time, and trying to keep the fridge stocked, we started finding little pockets of time for us. A few minutes here, a headset there… and boom — we were hooked. We picked up the VR headset one of our kids left lying around, tried Ghosts of Tabor, and before we knew it, we were clearing rooms like a co-op headshot dream team (or at least a work-in-progress version).
That’s when something clicked — gaming together wasn’t just fun, it was energizing. It brought back creativity, connection, and a spark we didn’t even know we needed. And that spark started to grow into ideas… big ones.
Why This Site Exists
I created NextGenSetup.com because I was tired of the bloated, ad-heavy, cookie-cutter gaming sites out there — the ones stuffed with scraped content and rewritten press releases. This site is different. It’s about real reviews, real configurations, real tools, and real passion.
Our goal is to spotlight incredible games, overlooked tools, custom configurations, and next-level setups that most people never even discover. Whether it’s a VoiceAttack profile that makes your flight sim feel alive or a curated hardware build for immersive VR, this site is all about making those next-gen experiences accessible and enjoyable.
It’s also a teaching tool for my kids. I’m guiding them through what it takes to run a website — from writing content to a little hands-on coding. They’ll be part of this too — not just behind the scenes, but eventually contributing and building alongside me.
No Fluff. No Clickbait. Just the Good Stuff.
🎯 What You’ll Find on NextGenSetup
This site isn’t here to chase trends or regurgitate what’s already out there. Everything we post comes from real hands-on experience, real passion, and real curiosity. If it’s on this site, it’s because we genuinely think it’s worth your time.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Game & Gear Reviews
Console, PC, Meta Quest, Steam, Switch, and more -
Gaming Configs
Downloadable setups for flight sticks, HOTAS, VoiceAttack profiles, and advanced settings -
Knowledge Base
Understand the “why” behind the gear, the tweaks, and the tech -
Build Guides
From budget rigs to full-blown immersion setups -
Community Forum
Ask questions, share configs, post setups, or just hang out -
Mods & Tools
Curated enhancements that take your games to the next level -
NextGen Spotlight
Real setups from real players (maybe yours!) -
Deals & Drops
Curated sales and gear picks we actually believe in
Whether you’re modding your first sim rig, diving into VR, or just tired of digging through garbage to find real info — NextGenSetup.com is here for you.
No fluff. No filler. Just the stuff that works, inspires, and takes your setup to the next level.
— Levi M. Beers
Founder, NextGenSetup.com & Keystone Web Studios
Gamer | Developer | Dad | 80s Kid for Life

