Low Five Gaming
Welcome to Low Five Gaming, the book club-style podcast where two brothers, Alex and Luke, share their lifelong love for video games through engaging conversations and friendly debates. If you're a passionate gamer, a casual fan, or just have a soft spot for the classics, our laid-back, conversational approach will make you feel right at home.
Each month, we'll explore the game of the moment or revisit a beloved classic, satisfying your gaming cravings with our unique blend of humor, insight, and personal experiences. Whether it's reminiscing about crunchy classics like Prince of Persia (89), getting hyped about the latest Nintendo Direct, or diving into deep discussions on FPGA consoles (much to Luke's chagrin), Low Five Gaming is your go-to podcast for all things gaming.
As brothers with a lifelong bond, Alex and Luke bring a genuine camaraderie and relatable banter to every episode, making it easy for you to connect with fellow gamers who truly understand your love for the virtual world. So, if you're looking to join a gaming community where you can enjoy thought-provoking conversations about your favorite games, look no further than Low Five Gaming. You're also invited to join the conversation in our Discord server!
Subscribe now and let's embark on this pixel-powered journey together, sharing our gaming adventures and creating lasting memories along the way.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Gris
Alex and Luke talk Gris.
Gris is a visually stunning and emotionally evocative platformer game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. In this game, players explore a serene yet …
Sea of Stars
Luke and Alex talk Sea of Stars.
Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of turn-based games with Sea of Stars from Sabotage Studios. This episode, we’re diving into this modern classic that …
Unboxing Joy: The Passion Behind Collecting | LFC Ep. 001
Ever wonder why some people are so passionate about collecting physical media? Join me as I share my personal journey from collecting vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs during my childhood to eventual…
Donkey Kong Country
Alex and Luke Talk Donkey Kong Country.
Donkey Kong Country is a groundbreaking platformer developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. In this iconic title…
Dredge
Luke and Alex Talk Dredge.
Dredge is a chilling indie fishing video game developed by New Zealand-based studio Black Salt Games and published by Team17. The game introduces players to an unnamed fishe…
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Alex and Luke Talk Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy. The player takes control of the prota…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
In this spoiler-free episode, hosts Alex and Luke dive into the expansive world of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," the eagerly-awaited sequel to "Breath of the Wild." Despite Luke's 50-h…
Loop Hero
Luke and Alex dive into the infinity loop of "Loop Hero," a uniquely designed endless RPG by the ingenious minds at Russian studio Four Quarters, and brought to life by Devolver Digital.
Set in a post…
Inscryption
Alex and Luke talk Inscryption.
Inscryption is a psychological horror, rouguelike deck-building game that has been praised for its unique blend of genres and captivating storytelling. Developed by Dan…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Luke and Alex talk The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action role-playing game developed and published by CD Projekt Red. The game takes place in a fictional fantasy world based …
Celeste
Alex and Luke Talk Celeste.
Celeste is a platform game developed and published by indie developer Matt Makes Games. The player controls Madeline, a protagonist with anxiety and depression who aims to …
High on Life
Luke and Alex talk High on Life.
High on Life is a comedic first-person shooter game with action-adventure and Metroidvania elements. It takes place in a science fiction world which features talking g…
Top 10 Greatest Games of All Time, or: The Low Five Goats
Alex and Luke talk their Greatest Games of All Time! GGoATs!
Luke has a running bit where he gives Alex a hard time for declaring any game he enjoyed as deserving of a spot in his top ten best games o…
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Alex and Luke talk Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is a 2018 platform game developed and published by Inti Creates. It is a companion title to developer ArtPlay's 2019…
Super Mario World
Luke and Alex talk Super Mario World.
Super Mario World is a platform video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It was released in Japan in 199…
Portal & Portal 2
Alex and Luke talk Portal and Portal 2.
Portal is a 2007 puzzle-platform game developed and published by Valve. It was released in a bundle, The Orange Box, for Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, an…
Stray
Alex and guest hosts Isiah and Nick talk Stray.
Stray is an adventure platformer puzzler developed by Blue Twelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive. The story follows a stray cat who falls…
Epistemic Gaming | LFEd Ep. 003
Luke and Alex talk about using video games to inspire students into following career paths.
Work work work. In this companion podcast for the Low five Education Project, Alex and Luke go into further …
Identity in Gaming | LFEd Ep. 002
Luke and Alex discuss identity learning through video games.
There are countless ways in which our identity shapes the way we view the world and how the world views us, but Alex and Luke only have so …
Semiotic Domains | LFEd Ep. 001
Luke and Alex talk about semiotic domains and learning from video games.
In our first companion podcast, Alex and Luke talk about Luke’s Low Five Education Project article on semiotic domains in furth…