Workforce Gaming Podcast
254 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe are a couple guys with full time jobs who love talking about games in our spare time. We hope to bring a realistic and non-exaggerated gaming discussion.
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Tomb Raider Legend Review -
July 04, 2024 13:15 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBBrad ventures into a very Doug game with the PlayStation 2 classic release of Tomb Raider Legend. Is this one of Lara Crofts best adventures and is this reboot of Tomb Raider an easy one to jump into? Regardless Brad tries to understand PS2 Tomb Raider on PS5. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
My Dad & I Barely Review Destiny 2: The Final Shape
July 01, 2024 13:10 - 21 minutes - 41 MBDoug and his dad have played through all the Destiny 2 campaigns and expansions together. They chat for a while after the final Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape about their experiences with the game. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Exo One Review - Super Monkey Space Ball
June 26, 2024 13:47 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBAfter years of waiting Brad finally checks out Exo One with it's PlayStation 5 release. This seemingly simple game is incredible in its design and a gorgeous indie game. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming Code provided by Terminals.io
Still Wakes The Deep Review - Walking In An Oil Wonderland
June 24, 2024 13:08 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBBrad jumps into the newest "Walking Simulator" from The Chinese Room in Still Wakes The Deep. Does this game live up to the pedigree they have established or is it just another straight forward horror game? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Review - Attack of the Movie Tie-In
June 17, 2024 13:01 - 10 minutes - 8.8 MBHere we are again, another old Star Wars game on PS Plus Classics and another talk about how it's not as good as we thought. Brad heads back into the Clone Wars to see how the original Movie Tie-in game to Attack of the Clones holds up now. Laughably bad lightsabers, check. Bad targeting vehicles, check. Will we be back again, of course!
Star Wars: Hunters Review - I Have a Bad Feeling About This
June 13, 2024 13:24 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBLets get crazy and talk mobile games, or at least mobile games with a Nintendo Switch port. Brad jumps into the Outer Rim to try out the free to play Star Wars game Star Wars Hunters. Is this rare jump into mobile, free to play, multiplayer character shooters a success or ultimately just a poor use of the Star Wars license? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC Review
June 10, 2024 13:45 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBDoug heads back to Bright Falls to check in on the newly released Alan Wake 2 DLC Night Springs. He talks through all three episodes featuring Rose, Jesse, and potentially Quantum Break 2 to see how all these stories tie into the larger Alan Wake 2 narrative. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - Greatest (looking) Game of All Time
May 27, 2024 13:03 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter years of trailers, waiting, and theories Hellblade 2 has finally made it's debut. Does Senua's second adventure live up to the truly unique experience that first Hellblade was? But no matte what it is one of the best looking games of all time. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Animal Well Review
May 20, 2024 12:45 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBWe dive into the newest PS Plus game Animal Well, a 2D indie game that takes a lot from the Metroidvania genre. Doug looks to see if this is the 2D game that convinces him there can still be great new ideas in that space. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
F.E.A.R. Review - Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
May 13, 2024 12:45 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWith a small slowdown in major 2024 games, Brad goes back a decade and a half to revisit one of our favorite classic FPS horror games in F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon. Does this game hold up and remain as one of our all time favorite horror games or has it started to show its age? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Indika Review - The Devil You Know
May 08, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBDoug goes on a mission to deliver a letter as a nun in the new indie game Indika. This game feels more a piece of art at times than a game, and we are very excited to see how this game challenges our thoughts on faith. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming Code provided by EvolvePR
Tales of Kenzera: Zau Review - Death, Taxes, and Afrofuturism
May 02, 2024 13:46 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBBrad jumps into the newest Metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: Zau to see how a game in this genre can handle a delicate subject matter like the loss of a loved one. Is this new indie games touching emotional story able to help it live up to the greats of this genre? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Haptix Studios Interview - Motion Capture, Acting, Education, and Tech
April 29, 2024 13:06 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBDoug caught up with an old friend at Pax East to talk about motion capture in gaming. Haptix Studio in Michigan does all sorts of work in creating, utilizing, and teaching the art of motion capture. Check out Haptix Studios at: https://haptixstudio.com/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Making Music for Turbo Overkill & Littlelands
April 25, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 7.57 MBAt Pax East, Doug talked with the composer of Turbo Overkill and Littlelands. We learn more about the process and inspiration for making music in games as well as the differences in making music for hyperviolent and cozy games. For more about Chapman Hammond's work: https://www.chapmanhammondmusic.com/ Turbo Overkill available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/ Wishlist Littlelands on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083660/Littlelands/ Supp...
Final Fantasy 16 DLC The Rising Tide Review
April 22, 2024 12:53 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWe jump back into Final Fantasy XVI for the last time with The Rising Tide DLC. Finally, we find Leviathan The Lost and we discover if it is truly worth being the final ending for Final Fantasy 16. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Star Wars: Rebel Assault 2 Review - A Long Long Time Ago (The 90s)
April 19, 2024 13:14 - 19 minutes - 15 MBWe went back and explored what Star Wars meant to those of us kids in the 90's with Star Wars: Rebel Assault 2 The Hidden Empire. This game might be horrible but we had a great time exploring a Star Wars classic and revisiting what the old Star Wars expanded universe was all about. Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Sorry We're Closed Interview - Silent Hill More Like Sexy Hill
April 17, 2024 13:09 - 6 minutes - 4.85 MBContinuing our Pax East interview series, Doug chats with one of the developers of the new horror game Sorry We're Closed. They talk about the influence of games like Silent Hill on this modern horror indie game. Wishlist Sorry We're Closed here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1796580/Sorry_Were_Closed/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Contra Operation Galuga Review
April 15, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBWe go back in time to finally achieve a long standing goal. Actually finishing a game in the Contra series. We talk through how that was possible in Contra Operation Galuga and what Contra in 2024 looks like. Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming Game code received through Keymailer
Alan Wake 2 Best Moments - Spoiler Discussion
April 10, 2024 13:17 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MBWe go back to one of the best games of 2023 and talk through all the story, ending, and general spoilers of Alan Wake 2. We break down the themes of Alan Wake 2, Alan Wake and Saga's story, what on Earth the ending is, and who is Scratch. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:02 General Game Themes 11:24 Side Characters 20:50 Saga 31:46 Alan Wake 40:00 The Ending
Kinds Words 2 Developer Interview
April 08, 2024 13:12 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBDoug talks with one of the creators of Kind Words and it's sequel Kind Words 2. What lessons have they learned from fostering a community of kindness and how do they plan to evolve from the original game? Wishlist Kind Words 2 here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2118120/Kind_Words_2_lofi_city_pop/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Best Moments - Spoiler Discussion Part 1
April 02, 2024 22:39 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWe've seen the ending, we've followed Sephiroth, and done dozens of hours of side quests, so it's time to talk about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth spoilers. In part one of our spoiler discussion we walk through the main story line of FF7 Rebirth. 0:00 Intro 1:22 Lets Get Into It 13:21 Junon 24:58 Costa Del Sol 28:21 About Zack 33:30 North Coral 35:02 Gold Saucer 43:10 Gongaga 47:40 Cosmo Canyon 51:47 Nibelheim Pt 2 57:55 Gold Saucer Pt 2 1:05:32 Temple 1:13:38 Ending Support us on Ko-fi: http...
Juice Interview- Juice is made out of people! They're making our Juice out of people!
April 01, 2024 17:38 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBAt Pax East Doug took some time to talk with the developer of Juice. This upcoming indie game is described as "the angriest game at Pax East". Wishlist JUICE here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/28... Check other cool stuff from Colorfiction: https://www.colorfiction.co/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Heartworm Interview - Are You Afraid of The Dark
March 29, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBAt Pax East Doug took some time to talk with the developers of Heartworm, an upcoming PS1 inspired horror game. They discuss how PS1 style graphics can create a game more tense and scary than modern games. You can wishlist Heartworm or play the demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/Heartworm/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Heartworm - Are You Afraid of The Dark
March 29, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBAt Pax East Doug took some time to talk with the developers of Heartworm, an upcoming PS1 inspired horror game. They discuss how PS1 style graphics can create a game more tense and scary than modern games. You can wishlist Heartworm or play the demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/Heartworm/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Nirvana Noir Interview- The smell of ego death was in the air
March 28, 2024 13:19 - 4 minutes - 3.63 MBAt Pax East Doug took some time to talk with the developers of Nirvana Noir, the sequel to Genesis Noir. They discuss the ways they have changed up the formula with this new game. There Kickstarter for the game is launching soon so keep an eye out! You can wishlist Nirvana Noir on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1287610/Nirvana_Noir/ Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Open Roads Review - Pure Michigan
March 27, 2024 17:34 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBBrad takes a drive through his home state of Michigan to uncover hidden family secrets in Open Roads. This new Annapurna game staring Kaitlyn Dever & Keri Russell has us exploring different areas in our families past as we discover who our grandma really was. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Secret Game of PAX East 2024? Kill Them All!
March 26, 2024 12:59 - 4 minutes - 3.5 MBKill Them All a new unannounced game was shown off at PAX East 2024. Doug took a moment to sit down with one of the members of the team on this new Vampire Survivors & Serious Sam inspired indie first person shooter. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Review - Trine Again
March 20, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 14.9 MBBrad takes a break from giant RPGs to step into the fairy tale style world of platforming and puzzles in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy. This small series has been around for a while so does Trine 5 live up to the rest of the Trine series? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review - Like a Chocobo
March 14, 2024 12:53 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBWe are finally back to the world of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Where will this middle chapter take Cloud and friends and could this be even better than the original remake (it is...). Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Golf Club Nostalgia Review - PGA 2K50
March 07, 2024 14:09 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBWe take a relaxing journey through Earth via a game of golf in Golf Club Nostalgia (formerly Golf Club Wasteland). Playing through our round of golf we try to decide if this game has the story or mechanics to take the short trip with. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Resistance Retribution Review - An Irresistance-able PSP Classic?
March 04, 2024 14:08 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBWe journey back to the PSP through Playstation Classics on PS Plus with Resistance Retribution. We see if this PSP Classic actually holds in 2024 or if it should have been abandoned seemingly like the rest of the Resistance series. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds Review - Leaves Us Stranded
February 26, 2024 14:08 - 15 minutes - 30.6 MBWe try a change of pace after watching the new Documentary about Hideo Kojima & Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds. We talk through all the things we found surprising, interesting, or just curious about the newest video game documentary on Disney+. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - Best Moments
February 22, 2024 13:52 - 45 minutes - 73 MBIt's time for spoilers! Brad walks through the best moments through the course of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. He goes through the story, the best side moments, and ultimately what can we expect from Like A Dragon 3/Yakuza 9 or whatever random side story RGG Studios thinks up next! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:28 Story Walkthrough 33:13 Side Stories, Bosses, & Bucket List 40:45 Theories on The Future of Like A Dragon Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review - Big Trouble In Little Hawaii
February 19, 2024 13:46 - 22 minutes - 44.7 MBThe next entry in the formerly known as Yakuza series has arrived. Being one of Brad's favorite series he was excited to jump into Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We see how moving to a new country and embracing both Kiryu and Ichiba creates what is the best Like A Dragon Game yet. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Maneater Review - He'll Chew You Up
February 12, 2024 14:18 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MBBefore the major games of 2024 start coming out all over Brad takes a step backwards to check out a PS Plus game Maneater. Does this attempt at making an open world shark game pay off? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Impressions- It Sephi-ROCKS!
February 07, 2024 03:39 - 16 minutes - 32.2 MBWe have both finally played part 2 in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy with the new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo. How does this change our already incredibly high expectations and what are Cloud and the gang up to in starting this new chapter? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review
February 05, 2024 14:07 - 14 minutes - 28.1 MBYears removed from the catastrophe that was the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, we jump into the new DLC expansion Phantom Liberty to see what this game should have been all along. Does this update finally deliver on the promises of Cyberpunk 2077? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Silent Hill The Short Message Review: It's PT good
February 01, 2024 03:54 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBImmediately after the State of Play Doug jumped into the newest Silent Hill game, The Short Message. He instantly sees the comparison to PT and tries to decipher what Silent Hill The Short Message could mean for the next Silent Hill game. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
The Cub Review: Jungle book Meets Armageddon
January 29, 2024 14:15 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBWe jump into the post apocalyptic world of The Cub. This indie game has us running and platforming our way through the world after a climate disaster while Martians play golf. Does it stand up to the heights of other indie platformers? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming Code provided by Untold Tales
Onimusha Warlords Review: Samurai Horror
January 25, 2024 14:33 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBDoug takes a quick trip down memory lane to check back in on the one of the PS2s best series with Onimusha Warlords. Is the first Onimusha game worth revisiting in 2024 or has it's time came and went? Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Level99 Review: Dave & Buster's is Busted
January 22, 2024 14:05 - 9 minutes - 18.8 MBIt may not be video games, but Doug experenced what he believes what may be the closest to in at Level99 in Natick Massachusetts. How does this place create the feeling of being in a game and could it be the future of arcades? Also, Dave & Buster's sucks.
Mortal Kombat 1 Review: Another New Era Begins
January 15, 2024 14:10 - 15 minutes - 29.5 MBContinuing to catch up on the best games of 2023 we take a look at Mortal Kombat 1. Is this reboot needed at this point for the Mortal Kombat story to continue and what else does MK1 bring to the table to help continue one of the best fighting game franchises. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Baldur's Gate 3: 30 Hours In
January 11, 2024 13:43 - 19 minutes - 37.1 MBDoug decided to step into the insanely massive and GOTY winning world of Baldur's Gate 3. After 30 hours and Act 1 of the story Doug shares his initial thoughts on this massive game.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: A 2D Odyssey
January 08, 2024 15:07 - 18 minutes - 35 MBWe both try to play catch up on some of 2023's best games and check out Super Mario Wonder. We debate how well Super Mario Wonder compares to Super Mario Odyssey and if it is truly one of they best 2D Mario games out there. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
Street Fighter 6 Review: Almost Like a Dragon
January 01, 2024 13:44 - 16 minutes - 17.1 MBAs a long time Street Fighter fan Brad was very curious to finally check out Street Fighter 6, despite being pretty bad at it. Fortunately there is a ton to explore between World Tour mode in addition to all the classic arcade modes, but ultimately how does this new version move the franchise forward?
Game of the Year 2023
December 25, 2023 14:19 - 51 minutes - 52.3 MBIt's time for the Workforce Gaming 2023 Game of The Year Awards! We run through several categories and talk through all of our favorites from one of the best years of video games. Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XVI, Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and of course Super Mario RPG are all here but ultimately what is our favorite? Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:28 Best Thing 7:53 Best Setting 11:20 Best Game We Didn't Like 16:10 Best Game We Didn't Finish 20:11 Best Game Not Rele...
God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC Review: Kratos Goes To Therapy
December 22, 2023 03:19 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBINCLUDES GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK VALHALLA SPOILERS! Out of nowhere we are ending 2023 with God of War Ragnarok DLC with the new free content God of War Ragnarok Valhalla. We talk through the story and new gameplay for this great new update. Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
The Finals Review
December 18, 2023 15:10 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBWe venture into a rarely explored space for us with the online free to play shooter The Finals. Doug somehow got extremely invested in cashing out in what feels like the online shooter we wanted back in the mid-00s.
Final Fantasy XVI DLC: Echoes Of The Fallen Review
December 11, 2023 13:41 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MBWe journey back to one of our games of the year with Final Fantasy 16 Echoes of The Fallen. How does this compare to one of our favorite games. Is the Final Fantasy DLC worth checking out or just a new dungeon?
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Impressions - Yakuza No More
December 07, 2023 19:56 - 7 minutes - 8.16 MBAfter finishing up Like a Dragon The Man Who Erased His Name, our attention turns to 2024s Infinite Wealth. Brad walks through what's available in both demos for the game and previews what Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth will end up being.