5 Under 5

In the seventh episode of #5under5, David is joined by Kris, another full-stack engineer at WorldGaming. This time they’re talking about Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and wondering why everyone owns it but never plays it. David and Kris know that Half-Life 2: Deathmatch isn’t the most popular game in the Half-Life series. The old school FPS offers numerous guns and low health points, where you’ll need to kill the enemy before they take you down first. What is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch? Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is a multiplayer FPS game developed by Valve. You’ll need to think fast to outthink your enemy, use physics to your advantage, all while leading your team to victory. Although today it’s community is small, they’re still alive and ready to play at any moment. If you love competitive play and you’re a fan of the Half-Life series, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on Half-Life 2: Deathmatch today. In Half-Life 2: Deathmatch you can: Experience the Half-Life 2 universe even further. Have a wide variety of guns and weapons to choose from. Remember what a FPS game was like back in 2004. Bonus: you can add your very own mods to the game. Sounds like a blast, right? You can get the game right here on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/320/. Contact us: inside.worldgaming.com/gaming-podcasts-5under5/ hi@worldgaming.com twitter.com/worldgaming Is there a $5 game you want to hear more about? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #5Under5.

In the sixth episode of #5under5, David is joined by Derrick, a Marketing Manager at WorldGaming to talk about Bit Blaster XL. David and Derrick discuss what makes Bit Blaster XL a throwback to the 80s coin-eating arcade machines. Is it the 8-bit pixelated graphics? The classic shoot ’em up style? Or the simple controls? Here’s your chance to know more about this $0.99 game. What is Bit Blaster XL? Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, 8-bit retro arcade-inspired shoot ’em up, where you have the ability to power up your spaceship to fight off enemies. You’re constantly moving and you won’t have any time to plan your attacks or where you’ll need to move next. You will just have to boost and break through your enemies. Once you start playing Bit Blaster XL, you’ll notice that the gameplay is inspired by other shoot ’em ups being Asteroids, Space Invaders, Galaxian, and Geometry Wars. In Bit Blaster XL you can: - Collect coins and upgrade your spaceship to be the best. - Pick up power-ups to help you fight off hordes of enemies. - Enjoy chip-tune music for that authentic 80s arcade feeling. Sounds like a blast, right? You can get the game right here on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/433950/. Contact us: http://inside.worldgaming.com/gaming-podcasts-5under5/ hi@worldgaming.com twitter.com/worldgaming Is there a $5 game you want to hear more about? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #5Under5.

In the fifth episode of #5under5, David is joined by Kris, another full-stack engineer at WorldGaming. David and Kris talk about Anomaly Korea in this one. Kris divides his time between coding, gaming, and photography. Recently, he’s been channeling his inner-ninja as Genji in Overwatch. Both David and Kris describe it as a “reverse-tower defense” game. On top of that, you can play this easy pick-up strategy game on your phone or tablet. But beware of your battery life! What is Anomaly Korea? Anomaly Korea is a strategic game that can be played on your computer, tablet, or phone. It is an an expansion campaign to Anomaly Warzone Earth, however, you don’t need prior knowledge of the game. Thankfully, it is a stand-alone title. In the game, your job is to lead a squad to fend off the alien invasion. The game is tower “offense,” you’ll find yourself invading and destroying areas instead of defending them. In Anomaly Korea you can: * Execute strategies across 12 missions and test your leadership skills * Keep an eye on the action from top-down perspective * Play offline and even pause the game Sound like fun? Get this game through the Steam platform here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/251530/. Contact us: hi@worldgaming.com https://twitter.com/worldgaming Is there a $5 game you want to hear more about? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #5Under5.

In the fourth episode of #5under5, David is joined by Derrick, our WorldGaming Marketing Manager. In this episode, David and Derrick talk about One Finger Death Punch. The title of this game is literally what the game is all about. Here’s a sneak peek of the highlights you can expect in this episode: * Is button mashing an effective strategy in this game? * Who would excel in this game? * The inspiration behind the game, including… rhythm games? What is One Finger Death Punch? One Finger Death Punch is a fighting game, where players try to stay alive by punching their enemies using only the left and right mouse buttons. The game has two modes: Survival mode and campaign mode. In survival mode you are basically fighting for as long as you can until you die. In campaign mode, you get to navigate through a map and beat the different levels. There are three difficulty levels in campaign mode – student, master, and grandmaster. The different stages up the ante by changing the number of enemies you face, each round’s speed, and hit-points. In One Finger Death Punch you can: * Choose to punch as many enemies as you can in survival mode * Choose to beat the different stages in the campaign mode * Play the entire game using only two controls Sound like fun? Get this game on Windows through the Steam platform here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/264200/. Contact us: hi@worldgaming.com https://twitter.com/worldgaming Is there a $5 game you want to hear more about? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #5Under5.

The third episode of #5under5 is here! Your host, David, is joined by WorldGaming team member Julie. In this episode, David and Julie talk about the latest indie game Shower With Your Dad Simulator. This ridiculous-sounding game has a lot of surprises. David and Julie absolutely think that the title is meant to be awkward—even bringing it up is a little weird. This PC game offers plenty of mini-games that somehow revolve around finding your dad in the shower. Warning: if you’re not comfortable with 8-bit pixel nudity, then save your eyes and stay away from this game. What is Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015? Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015 is an 8-bit pixel style game that focuses on finding your 8-bit dad in the shower. Its fast-paced simulator gameplay will have you memorizing where your 8-bit dad is in a short amount a time to hopefully finding him in the right shower stall. Play in three different mini-game modes: ENDURODAD, DADATHLON, and DAD DIVISIONS. In Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015 you can: * Select from three different 8-bit dads. * Play in three different modes: ENDURODAD (an endurance run), DADATHLON (a fast-paced dad matching action), and DAD DIVISION. * See 8-bit pixel nudity. It’s hilarious. Sounds like a good time, right? Get it right here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/359050/. Contact us: hi@worldgaming.com https://twitter.com/worldgaming Is there a $5 game you want to hear more about? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #5Under5.

In the second episode of #5under5, David is joined by Julie, a WorldGaming team member, to talk about revisiting Team Fortress 2. Coming back to a game after a few years away can be a disorienting experience, but our fearless hosts dove in head-first. Sure, we remember how to rocket jump and build up an uber, but how much does that help when you’re teleporting into the underworld, turning into a ghost, or getting vaporized by strange new weapons? What is Team Fortress 2? Team Fortress 2 is a first-person shooter multiplayer game. You form two teams of nine characters and compete in different modes, like Territorial Control or Capture the Flag. The game has been updated with way more content and new maps since launching, which has made it a fan-favorite. In Team Fortress 2 you can: * Select from nine character classes, which vary in strengths, weaknesses, and weapons. * Choose to play in a variety of game modes such as King of The Hill and Capture the Flag. * Track player stats to see how you stack up against the competition. Sounds like fun? Get the game right here (now) for free! http://store.steampowered.com/app/440/ Contact us: hi@worldgaming.com

On the very first episode of #5Under5 David is joined by Derrick Valenzuela, our very own Marketing Manager here at WorldGaming, to discuss the strange game known as Pony Island. Here’s a sneak peek of the highlights you can expect: * What’s the theology of this strange little game? * How many ponies are actually involved? * What does it even mean to be “meta?” What is Pony Island? Pony Island is a point-and-click suspense puzzle game. You’ll find yourself interacting with an old arcade cabinet, but soon discover that it has been corrupted. You will need to think outside the box to explore and play the game. In Pony Island you will: * Repair the broken code of “Pony Island” * Be forced to play with The Devil’s game of ponies * Explore the cryptic software system that runs the game Interested in playing Pony Island? You can get your own copy right here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/405640/. Contact us: hi@worldgaming.com