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Low Five Alex

@lowfivegaming.bsky.social
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👋 Grab a controller, bud. 🕹️ Now playing 'Chain Chasers' 🎙️ Low Five Gaming — where you listen he/him

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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 2h
No lives. Just an hour. Die a million times over and still finish, as long as the sand holds. Death stops being an obstacle and becomes something you accept. In 1989. #PrinceOfPersia Which game taught you that dying was just part of it?
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 12h
If you haven't played Chain Chasers yet, please do! I've had so much fun making it. And the new, spooky course is a ton of fun. Only available in October! And it's free... So you really have no excuse. PlayChainChasers.com
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Chain Chasers · Crooked Hollow
Crooked Hollow, the Halloween course: a limited run, open all October. Eighteen holes by moonlight in a retro disc golf adventure.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
new, seasonal course unlocked! get it get it! playchaincasers.com
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The instruction booklet is amazing. No notes. Also, the fact it comes with a dust jacket (or whatever you want to call the acrylic box condom), chef's kiss. It's always a bummer when you buy a game and then have to go out and buy a jacket. I mean, I guess you don't have to... Anyways. Bonus points!
Physical edition of Infinity for Game Boy, featuring a black game cartridge resting on a colorful illustrated instruction booklet, a purple sticker sheet with pixel-art weapons and the Infinity logo, and an open black collector’s box with holographic Incube8 Games branding.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Infinity by @incube8games.bsky.social arrived on my porch. I backed the game on Kickstarter in 2021. They had made the ROM available recently, but I've been waiting for the cart. It's early, but my initial reaction? Ooo! This is nice. 🤌 #GameBoy #IndieGames #ForeverPhysical
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Luke has tried level eight in #PrinceOfPersia a handful of times and still can't beat it. He considered buying save states. A guy who stabs on every step. Then the chompers. Then the timed door run, which he's reached once. Be honest. What level are you still stuck on?
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shout out to the floppy disks in the landfills. The five inch ones actually flopped. The 3.5 was hard plastic and kept the name anyway. That's how #PrinceOfPersia came home. What did your first game come home on?
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Single player game, played as a group. Neighborhood buddies around one computer, seeing how far we could get. Watching it again I knew what was coming. The shadow. The skeleton. The sword in the next room. You don't lose that. #RetroGaming
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Alex | Chain Chasers @playchainchasers.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
One of the things I’ve loved about building Chain Chasers is realizing I can just keep adding cool shit to it. With spooky season creeping up, I’m working on a limited-time Halloween event with a brand new themed course. 🎃🥏 Pretty stoked on this one. #DiscGolf
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Alex | Chain Chasers @playchainchasers.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Anybody here into hella niche shit like a retro, Mario Golf-inspired disc golf game you can play for free without even downloading? 👀 I made one. 🥏⛓️ #DiscGolf #ChainChasers
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Alex | Chain Chasers @playchainchasers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Chain Chasers is playable right now. 🥏⛓️ A retro disc golf game, free to play with no download required. PlayChainChasers.com #DiscGolf #ChainChasers
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Alex | Chain Chasers @playchainchasers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Three people. One tee. Three completely different theories about how a disc should leave a human hand. None of them are wrong. Two of them are about to be. Chain Chasers — a retro disc golf game. 🥏 playchainchasers.com ⛓️ Backhand, forehand, or something you invented?
Three disc golfers cut out and collaged mid-throw against a green poster background, each in a different throwing stance. Retro lettering reads CHAIN CHASERS.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Distance learning. One kid ever logged into Luke's advisory, so he asked if he wanted to watch him play #PrinceOfPersia. It became a thing. The kid called it speed running. Then the first day back in person, Luke handed it over. Any teachers out there pulling this move?
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Where it actually starts. LFG Ep. 001: #PrinceOfPersia, the 1989 original. I picked Super Metroid. Luke called it archaic, then threw it back even further on purpose. There was an ill-fated Super Metroid pod before this one.
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Alex | Chain Chasers @playchainchasers.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Somebody plays after dark. The last card out, every night, long after the lot empties. You'll meet him eventually. Chain Chasers — a retro disc golf adventure. Free in your browser. 🥏 playchainchasers.com ⛓️
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Dude, you get it. 😊 This makes me so happy. “Classic golf for the NES, but with a disc golf mentality” is pretty much exactly what I set out to make. Really glad that came through. 🙏
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Keaton. You have no idea how much joy this brings me. 😊 Thanks for checking it out! Hopefully you come back for more. 😉
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I made a game! And you can play it FOR FREE. No downloads. 😊
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I made a mobile disc golf game, and you can play it now! App store version on the horizon. 🥏 www.playchainchasers.com ⛓️ #DiscGolf #Frolf #PixelArt
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Chain Chasers
A Retro Disc Golf Adventure · 3 courses · 54 holes · tournaments · real flight physics
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Hey! It's me! 👋 Have a listen. And yes, Tetris is the goat.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Fired up OoT and played through the first arrival to Hyrule. I'll never not love this game.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Realizing the game's been about you the whole time hits different when you've spent hours thinking you were just observing. The thesis. Couldn't see it until I was inside it. Full essay @ youtu.be/RggHLgBXfAE @imissmyfriends.studio #Fishbowl
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Daniel Thompson @dr-thompson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The fan behind coach Finch understands it.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Games about mental health often land like PSAs. This one doesn't. By the time the plants conversation happens, you've already internalized the metaphor. Earning themes vs announcing them. Full essay: youtu.be/RggHLgBXfAE #Fishbowl
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
This thing is wild. You're right, I love it. ✌️🤓
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
🙏 Honestly, what y'all made is really special. The storytelling and the way you explore grief and depression feels so natural and nuanced. It’s clear without being heavy-handed. Just really, really well done. Three more clips incoming. 😉😂
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
I treated a grief simulator like a productivity app. Maxed the meter, optimized every day. The game let me do that on purpose. The confession before the realization. Full essay: youtu.be/RggHLgBXfAE Thanks @wholesomegames, @imissmyfriends.bsky.social #Fishbowl
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The best titles do double duty. This game never says pandemic but you feel it everywhere. Containment isn't just setting, it's the entire design philosophy. Full essay at 👉 youtu.be/RggHLgBXfAE 👈 #Fishbowl
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
It's great for pick up and play. And perfect outside — whereas a switch or something similar has terrible glare. But it's a niche device, for sure. And the price is a tad steep. Games are made specifically for the system, so it can be overwhelming knowing what to play. Hence seasons being awesome.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I love @play.date's season model. Stoked for Season 3.
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a young man in a white jacket is standing in front of a door in a room .
Alt: a young man in a white jacket is standing in front of a door in a room. Take my money.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Fishbowl: What's in a Title? A video essay by... well, me! youtu.be/RggHLgBXfAE
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Fishbowl: What's in a Title? | A Video Essay — Low Five Gaming
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
My first video essay. A game not enough folks have heard of yet — two person dev team, five years, just 10 bucks. This clip is the setup before I explain why the title matters. Full essay in thread. Thanks @wholesomegames.com for the key. @imissmyfriends.studio #Fishbowl
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
No, thank you! 🙏
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a cartoon cat with sunglasses and the words no you
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
My video essay about 'Fishbowl' is live — specifically why it's called what it's called. First foray into "long-form" YouTube (it's five minutes). Views and comments mean a lot! 🐟 youtu.be/RggHLgBXfAE #LowFiveGaming #Fishbowl #IndieGames cc: @imissmyfriends.bsky.social
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Fishbowl: What's in a Title? | A Video Essay — Low Five Gaming
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Currently playing Sonic 2, and I'm realizing I never beat this game as a kid. Sonic's "Gotta go fast" mantra is a lie. More like "Slow the eff down and watch for hazards. Or die. A lot." #RetroGaming
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
🤘🤓
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Alt: a cartoon penguin is holding a red uno card with two arrows pointing in opposite directions
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
But for those who do want Rick (and Ryan, @delayedgamingnews.bsky.social) to go on and on. There's an episode for that too! open.spotify.com/episode/5vaH...
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Spotify – Web Player
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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
This might have been the best PAX East of any we've attended so far! And we're bringing you along with us for interviews on the show floor, recaps of PAX exclusive demos and more! Our #PAXEast recap episode is live now wherever you get your pods 💜 nosmallgames.com/2026/04/indi...
No Small Games episode artwork featuring the show's logo on the screen of a pink and purple arcade machine. Below the logo is the logo for PAX East 2026
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Me getting a shout-out in the WinBack ep. Great discussion, my dudes!
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Alt: A GIF of Alexis Rose from Schitt's Creek wearing a sequined kimono and large hoop earrings. She is smiling broadly and playfully touching her hair with a gloating, "I told you so" expression.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A little Sonic 2 this evening 🤌
A close-up, moody lifestyle shot of a black Anbernic RG35XX handheld console running Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The screen shows the iconic Emerald Hill Zone with Sonic and Tails. The image has a warm, grainy film aesthetic, emphasizing the retro gaming experience.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
@happy-homhom.bsky.social's games are always such a fun lil' treat.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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Super Mario Galaxy Review Podcast: Why It Still Feels Next-Gen — Low Five Gaming
In LFG Ep. 049, Alex and Luke revisit Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo’s gravity-defying 3D platformer. They break down its level design, orchestral soundtrack, motion controls, and why it still feels inn...
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
97 on Metacritic. Full orchestra. Tiny planets with their own gravity. LFG Ep. 049: #SuperMarioGalaxy is live wherever you pod.
Podcast cover art for Low Five Gaming Episode 049. A vibrant illustration of Mario from Super Mario Galaxy mid-jump, holding a glowing yellow Power Star against a deep blue space background with a CRT scanline filter. The bottom features a bright orange banner with the text "Low Five Gaming Episode 049 Super Mario Galaxy" and the Studio Low Five logo.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Nearly two decades later, Super Mario Galaxy is still the benchmark. The movie drops today. Queue up Ep. 049 before you hit the theater. Nintendo peaked in 2007 and somehow keeps peaking. Although, have you seen those movie reviews??? 😅 www.lowfivegaming.com/blog/ep-049-...
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Super Mario Galaxy Review Podcast: Why It Still Feels Next-Gen — Low Five Gaming
In LFG Ep. 049, Alex and Luke revisit Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo’s gravity-defying 3D platformer. They break down its level design, orchestral soundtrack, motion controls, and why it still feels inn...
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Thanks for making it! It's a beautiful game. I'm honored to be amongst the first to play. 🙏
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Krista 👻🎃 @leekscosycorner.com · 30/03/2026
Did this game make me cry? Yes. Should you also check out Fishbowl? YES! Fishbowl from @imissmyfriends.bsky.social & @wholesomegames.com launches on 2nd April 2026. Check out my impressions over on my site now! Thank you to @popagenda.co for the opportunity to explore Fishbowl!
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Fishbowl Review: An Emotional Gameplay Experience
Fishbowl, which has been developed by imissmyfriends.studio is set to release on April 2, 2026, is a heartfelt game that follows 21-year-old Alo as she navigates life in a new city after her grandm…
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Fishbowl is a game about a young woman living alone, grieving her grandmother, trying to get through the month. I'm pushing 40 and I couldn't put it down. Full review up now. www.lowfivegaming.com/blog/fishbow... #LowFiveGaming #IndieGames #Fishbowl @wholesomegames.com @imissmyfriends.bsky.social
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Fishbowl Review: A Quiet, Emotional Indie About Grief & Routine — Low Five Gaming
A thoughtful review of Fishbowl, a narrative indie game about grief, routine, and self-care. Alex explores its lo-fi life-sim mechanics, emotional storytelling, and how its systems reflect real mental...
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Crimson Desert is just live action Zelda TotK.
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Low Five Alex @lowfivegaming.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I've been devouring PodCurious. Big recommend not only for independent podcasters, but for creatives at large. pca.st/podcast/f36c...
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PodCurious
PodCurious is a podcast about podcasters and their podcasts. Celebrating independent shows and creators who are passionate about their topic enough share their conversations with the world! I love po...
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Batt aka Screamageddon @djstormageddon.com · 18/03/2026
My latest review is out!! Go read it!!
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