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Ep. 048: Cyberpunk 2077
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 2/15/26 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 2/15/26

Ep. 048: Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 (2.0) is polished, ambitious, occasionally buggy—and far more emotionally interesting than its launch reputation suggests. We talk builds, story beats, DLC, and the strange shift that happens once V’s journey reaches the credits.

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Ep. 047: Hollow Knight & Silksong
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 11/15/25 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 11/15/25

Ep. 047: Hollow Knight & Silksong

After seven years of Luke telling Alex to play it, Hollow Knight finally gets its moment. In this episode we explore Team Cherry’s haunting Metroidvania and the long-awaited Silksong — comparing difficulty, world design, and why these emo bug adventures have become modern indie classics.

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Ep 046: Cult of the Lamb
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 10/15/25 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 10/15/25

Ep 046: Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb might be the cutest cult management simulator ever made. In this episode, Alex and Luke dig into Massive Monster’s roguelite hit — balancing dungeon runs, follower faith, rituals, and an unreasonable amount of poop cleanup.

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Ep 045: The Plucky Squire
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 8/15/25 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 8/15/25

Ep 045: The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire might be one of the most beautiful games in recent memory. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack its ambitious storybook mechanics, creative mini-games, and the strange “type two fun” experience that makes it memorable even when it’s frustrating.

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Ep 044: Diablo IV
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 7/15/25 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 7/15/25

Ep 044: Diablo IV

Diablo IV isn’t complicated at its core: kill demons, collect loot, repeat. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Blizzard’s massive RPG — from character builds and co-op dungeon runs to the hypnotic rhythm that makes Sanctuary so hard to leave.

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Ep. 043: Balatro
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 4/15/25 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 4/15/25

Ep. 043: Balatro

Balatro looks like poker, but it plays like something much stranger. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack the Joker-driven roguelike that quietly became one of the most addictive indie games of the decade.

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Ep. 042: Elden Ring
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 3/15/25 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 3/15/25

Ep. 042: Elden Ring

Elden Ring doesn’t meet you halfway—you have to meet it first. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack FromSoftware’s massive RPG, from early frustration to the moment the game finally clicks.

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Ep. 041: Against the Storm
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 12/15/24 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 12/15/24

Ep. 041: Against the Storm

Against the Storm flips the city builder formula on its head. In this episode, Alex and Luke explore the roguelike structure, production chains, and the strange satisfaction of building something just to watch it wash away.

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Ep. 040: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 11/15/24 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 11/15/24

Ep. 040: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Kirby 64 feels simple—until it doesn’t. In this episode, Alex and Luke revisit the N64 classic, unpack its inventive copy ability system, and reflect on how a childhood favorite hits differently the second time around.

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Ep. 039: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 10/15/24 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 10/15/24

Ep. 039: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Zelda finally gets her own game—and it works. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Echoes of Wisdom’s creative systems, dungeon design, and why it feels like a true evolution of 2D Zelda.

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Ep. 007: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 2/15/22 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 2/15/22

Ep. 007: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim

A Skyrim first-timer and a ten-year veteran walk into a cave. Alex finally plays the game Luke has been bothering him about for years, and discovers what everyone already knew: it doesn't matter what build you plan. Skyrim has other ideas.

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Ep. 006: The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/15/22 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/15/22

Ep. 006: The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time

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Ep. 005: Metroid Dread
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22

Ep. 005: Metroid Dread

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Ep. 004: The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22

Ep. 004: The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword

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Ep. 003: Mario Golf Super Rush
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22

Ep. 003: Mario Golf Super Rush

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Ep. 001: Prince of Persia ‘89
Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22 Low Five Gaming (mainline podcast) Alex Stahlmann 1/1/22

Ep. 001: Prince of Persia ‘89

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