Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
@rocketlex.bsky.social
Writer and game designer. Working on all sorts of stuff. Current projects:
🍔New Meat (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3458540/New_Meat/)
🌐Complexity Mode (https://www.alexlemley.com/complexity-mode)
Check out all that stuff and more at alexlemley.com
🍔New Meat (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3458540/New_Meat/)
🌐Complexity Mode (https://www.alexlemley.com/complexity-mode)
Check out all that stuff and more at alexlemley.com
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Save 25% on New Meat on Steam
New Meat is a fast-paced horror-comedy roguelite about burgers, monsters and dead-end jobs. Survive five days of mayhem on the path to your first paycheck, meet a fun cast of extradimensional horrors,...
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🍔IT'S HERE!🍔
New Meat has launched on Steam! It was a long road to get here but it's finally arrived! Come play one of the most unique, story-focused indie roguelites you'll find this year!
Please share!
#Roguelite #Indiegame #Indiedev
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New Meat has launched on Steam! It was a long road to get here but it's finally arrived! Come play one of the most unique, story-focused indie roguelites you'll find this year!
Please share!
#Roguelite #Indiegame #Indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3458540/...
Since I’ve seen it come up a few times this week, part of me wants to write a Complexity Mode about why multiplayer-focused games are almost never in contention for Game of the Year.
But this desire is undercut by the fact that I fundamentally do not care and never have.
But this desire is undercut by the fact that I fundamentally do not care and never have.
There are two reasons why it's not even in the conversation.
Mario Kart World will never win GOTY
There are two reasons why it's not even in the conversation.
www.polygon.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Since I’ve seen it come up a few times this week, part of me wants to write a Complexity Mode about why multiplayer-focused games are almost never in contention for Game of the Year.
But this desire is undercut by the fact that I fundamentally do not care and never have.
But this desire is undercut by the fact that I fundamentally do not care and never have.
Literally the whole reason I’ve been skeptical of Xbox’s hybrid pc/console strategy is the fact that anyone could make one, so there’d be no reason to buy Microsoft’s over…say…something put out by Valve.
And now here we are.
And now here we are.
Big day at @digitalfoundry.bsky.social today! We have gone hands on with the new Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller. This stub page has the highlights of What You Need To Know and links to my MUCH longer features on all three devices. (I'm very proud of our work on all of this!)
Steam Machine and Steam Frame: What You Need to Know
And, for now, what we wish we knew.
www.digitalfoundry.net
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Literally the whole reason I’ve been skeptical of Xbox’s hybrid pc/console strategy is the fact that anyone could make one, so there’d be no reason to buy Microsoft’s over…say…something put out by Valve.
And now here we are.
And now here we are.
I absolutely love watching people play my game and I think HikoSake’s playthrough is really highlighting some of New Meat’s best elements in terms of build expression and risk/reward. Love to see all my systems working! #indiedev #indiegame
youtu.be/Bu1taOZ3LXY
youtu.be/Bu1taOZ3LXY
GIMMIE YER MEAT! New Meat Ep 2!
YouTube video by HikoSake
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I absolutely love watching people play my game and I think HikoSake’s playthrough is really highlighting some of New Meat’s best elements in terms of build expression and risk/reward. Love to see all my systems working! #indiedev #indiegame
youtu.be/Bu1taOZ3LXY
youtu.be/Bu1taOZ3LXY
Reposted by Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
gaming magazines used to be so true........
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
gaming magazines used to be so true........
My preview-verdict on Kirby Air Riders is that it’s an endlessly charming, stylish and smart update to the GameCube original, and a lot of people are going to FUCKING HATE it.
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
My preview-verdict on Kirby Air Riders is that it’s an endlessly charming, stylish and smart update to the GameCube original, and a lot of people are going to FUCKING HATE it.
Magolor gaming
November 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Magolor gaming
Reposted by Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
Reposted by Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
Gamedev Bluesky!!!
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Gamedev Bluesky!!!
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
Rarely does a game make me say "This feels like something I would come up with" quite like Q-Up, a parody esports game where every match is determined by a coin flip.
While not all the comedy lands, it's surprisingly engaging for a game with no gameplay.
store.steampowered.com/app/3730790/...
While not all the comedy lands, it's surprisingly engaging for a game with no gameplay.
store.steampowered.com/app/3730790/...
Save 10% on Q-UP on Steam
Sick of long queues, unfair matchups, and arbitrary reflex tests? Try Q-UP, the coin flipping eSport. It's one part clicker, one part multiplayer strategy game, one part demented capitalism simulator,...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Rarely does a game make me say "This feels like something I would come up with" quite like Q-Up, a parody esports game where every match is determined by a coin flip.
While not all the comedy lands, it's surprisingly engaging for a game with no gameplay.
store.steampowered.com/app/3730790/...
While not all the comedy lands, it's surprisingly engaging for a game with no gameplay.
store.steampowered.com/app/3730790/...
Okay, as silly as the Nintendo Store app is the fact that you can also buy merch through it is kind of cute.
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Okay, as silly as the Nintendo Store app is the fact that you can also buy merch through it is kind of cute.
It’s not a monopoly when, completely independent of your actions, all your competition sucks ass.
More than half of developers feel they rely too heavily on Steam to distribute their games, with 72% believing the platform has a monopoly on the PC games market
www.gamesindustry.biz/72-of-devs-b...
www.gamesindustry.biz/72-of-devs-b...
72% of devs believe Steam has a monopoly on PC games, according to study
Majority of studios surveyed say Steam accounts for 75% of overall revenue
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It’s not a monopoly when, completely independent of your actions, all your competition sucks ass.
Rather than making the percent chances lie to you, I did the exact opposite in New Meat and made the percent chances you’re shown the exact value that’s rolled on.
Once the game calculates you have an 87% chance to succeed, it’s literally just a d100 roll-under. No numbers but what you see.
Once the game calculates you have an 87% chance to succeed, it’s literally just a d100 roll-under. No numbers but what you see.
If you've ever raised an eyebrow at Fallout 4's shooting mechanics, you might have been onto something
A decade later, Fallout 4's busted VATS system is getting fixed
If you've ever raised an eyebrow at Fallout 4's shooting mechanics, you might have been onto something
www.polygon.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Rather than making the percent chances lie to you, I did the exact opposite in New Meat and made the percent chances you’re shown the exact value that’s rolled on.
Once the game calculates you have an 87% chance to succeed, it’s literally just a d100 roll-under. No numbers but what you see.
Once the game calculates you have an 87% chance to succeed, it’s literally just a d100 roll-under. No numbers but what you see.
Sighing and setting the signboard back to “[0] Days Since a Professional Review of Pokemon Z-A Has Said There’s No On-Screen Indicator for the Cooldown on Using Items in Battle Even Though It’s Right There on the Bottom of the Screen.”
This week's episode of Fully Ramblomatic is now available, with @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewing Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Fully Ramblomatic
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sighing and setting the signboard back to “[0] Days Since a Professional Review of Pokemon Z-A Has Said There’s No On-Screen Indicator for the Cooldown on Using Items in Battle Even Though It’s Right There on the Bottom of the Screen.”
Reposted by Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
i wanna see this through just for the thrill of meeting in a wendy's parking lot to exchange one (1) dollar for one (1) rubber spider
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
i wanna see this through just for the thrill of meeting in a wendy's parking lot to exchange one (1) dollar for one (1) rubber spider
Reposted by Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
Considering some of my favorite genres are roguelikes, kart racers and collectathon platformers, half the professional reviews of games I’m interested start with “As someone who fucking hates these kinds of games and has my entire life…” so this one just feels par for the course.
Wild opening paragraph, maybe you shouldn't be the one reviewing a Warriors game then
November 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Considering some of my favorite genres are roguelikes, kart racers and collectathon platformers, half the professional reviews of games I’m interested start with “As someone who fucking hates these kinds of games and has my entire life…” so this one just feels par for the course.
Reminded of the time when Mario Kart made a track set in Los Angeles and, out of all the cool landmarks our city has, decided to include the freaking oil field next to the airport.
November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Reminded of the time when Mario Kart made a track set in Los Angeles and, out of all the cool landmarks our city has, decided to include the freaking oil field next to the airport.
Heads up! Only 24-ish hours remain to pick up New Meat for just a dollar! Play one of the most unique roguelikes of the year, packed with secrets and mysteries to keep you coming back!
And if you’ve grabbed the game already, thanks! Be sure to leave a review! We’re trying to hit 30!
#indiegame
And if you’ve grabbed the game already, thanks! Be sure to leave a review! We’re trying to hit 30!
#indiegame
What’s Halloween without a few surprises?
🎃NEW MEAT IS NOW 80% OFF!!🎃
That’s right! As part of Steam Scream IV, you can get my unique story-focused roguelike New Meat and its brand new Hallowed Update for just 99 cents!
#indiegame #indiedev #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3458540/...
🎃NEW MEAT IS NOW 80% OFF!!🎃
That’s right! As part of Steam Scream IV, you can get my unique story-focused roguelike New Meat and its brand new Hallowed Update for just 99 cents!
#indiegame #indiedev #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3458540/...
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Heads up! Only 24-ish hours remain to pick up New Meat for just a dollar! Play one of the most unique roguelikes of the year, packed with secrets and mysteries to keep you coming back!
And if you’ve grabbed the game already, thanks! Be sure to leave a review! We’re trying to hit 30!
#indiegame
And if you’ve grabbed the game already, thanks! Be sure to leave a review! We’re trying to hit 30!
#indiegame
Having played more Hades II, I think one of the biggest things that keeps me from getting into these games is the bosses.
They're all given a million health and tuned to be like "No, you WILL experience ALL the phases of this fight EVERY time. Your build can NOT make this go faster."
They're all given a million health and tuned to be like "No, you WILL experience ALL the phases of this fight EVERY time. Your build can NOT make this go faster."
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Having played more Hades II, I think one of the biggest things that keeps me from getting into these games is the bosses.
They're all given a million health and tuned to be like "No, you WILL experience ALL the phases of this fight EVERY time. Your build can NOT make this go faster."
They're all given a million health and tuned to be like "No, you WILL experience ALL the phases of this fight EVERY time. Your build can NOT make this go faster."
Wow, they got so many locations from the show.
November 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Wow, they got so many locations from the show.
Okay they got me I’m playing Fortnite again.
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Okay they got me I’m playing Fortnite again.
Halloween's over so now I guess it's okay to spoil it.
As some of you may have discovered, The Hallowed Update introduced New Meat's very first NEW WEAPON! The first one ever added to the game since its original launch, complete with its own unique upgrade tree and special skill.
Meet the Lantern!
As some of you may have discovered, The Hallowed Update introduced New Meat's very first NEW WEAPON! The first one ever added to the game since its original launch, complete with its own unique upgrade tree and special skill.
Meet the Lantern!
November 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Halloween's over so now I guess it's okay to spoil it.
As some of you may have discovered, The Hallowed Update introduced New Meat's very first NEW WEAPON! The first one ever added to the game since its original launch, complete with its own unique upgrade tree and special skill.
Meet the Lantern!
As some of you may have discovered, The Hallowed Update introduced New Meat's very first NEW WEAPON! The first one ever added to the game since its original launch, complete with its own unique upgrade tree and special skill.
Meet the Lantern!
Reposted by Alex Lemley (Rocketlex)
✨Final Day of Plaguefest!✨
Come hang out with ya girl, Ada Wong for the final stream of my annual charity livestream! Indie game showcases, art, gaming, and giveaways!
Thank you so much for all of your overwhelming support as we’ve raised 2k+ for the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund! 💕
Come hang out with ya girl, Ada Wong for the final stream of my annual charity livestream! Indie game showcases, art, gaming, and giveaways!
Thank you so much for all of your overwhelming support as we’ve raised 2k+ for the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund! 💕
November 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
✨Final Day of Plaguefest!✨
Come hang out with ya girl, Ada Wong for the final stream of my annual charity livestream! Indie game showcases, art, gaming, and giveaways!
Thank you so much for all of your overwhelming support as we’ve raised 2k+ for the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund! 💕
Come hang out with ya girl, Ada Wong for the final stream of my annual charity livestream! Indie game showcases, art, gaming, and giveaways!
Thank you so much for all of your overwhelming support as we’ve raised 2k+ for the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund! 💕