Workforce Gaming Podcast

Having both loved Ace Combat 7 we were excited to see where the series went next with Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve. It certainly is bigger, but is it the best Ace Combat in the series?

Onimusha is back after 20 years and better than ever with Onimusha Way of the Sword. Capcom continues putting out some of the best games of 2026 with an incredible combat system and some classic charm.

Our Paterons voted for us to check out Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 edition (also know as Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World) and Doug talks through all of the new Switch 2 features. Is this worth an upgrade or just a trip to the library? What exactly changed in Star-Crossed World?

We decide to venture into a new legendary JRPG series with Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter. Is this remake of the first game in the Trails series enough to get us into the long running series? We talk through how this seemingly straightforward JRPG is one of the best JRPGs ever and how excited we are for Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter.

After waiting an eternity for something like Rock Band or Guitar Hero to come back again, Maestro is here to prove it doesn't matter the style of music for these rhythm games. In this new Indie Game you conduct all the great classical music out there from Beethoven to Mozart to Harry Potter. We decide if this is a new future for these style of games. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

There's a new Star Wars game so of course we have to at least give it a chance. Brad talks through all the Star Wars and XCOM inspired ideas in Star Wars Zero Company. Ultimately is this a game Star Wars fans need to be afraid of with it's legacy and tactical combat? Code Provided By Publisher

We check out the Rhythm based minigame collection of Rhythm Heaven Groove. After years of looking at the series Doug finally has a Nintendo system with a Rhythm Heave game on it. So ultimately it comes back to how is this different than WarioWare?

We check out Duskfade the newest indie game to try and recapture some of that PS2 era magic. Does this Jak style platformer with Kingdom Hearts combat really take us back to the early 2000's?

Doug takes it easy and decides to check out the newest Nintendo platformer with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. How is it that a Yoshi game might be the most interesting idea Nintendo has had in years?

One of our favorite games ever has been remade for Xbox...PS5...? Either way we look at the newest version of the original Halo with Halo Campaign Evolved. Is the Unreal Engine remake actually an upgrade and how do those new bonus missions fit into the Halo Universe?

It's time for the monthly PlayStation Plus Classics check in! This month we check out Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy on PS5 to see if this weird unique game PS2 game still holds up. Support us on Patreon:   / workforcegaming  

We take a look at a game we probably should have known more about with The Exit 8. Then it turned out to be so good we had to move on to seeing how the Exit 8 movie compared to the game. Oh and them we realized it had a sequel in Platform 8... yeah we're old.

After showing up in the Mario Galaxy movie Fox is offically back in a new version of Star Fox 64. Is it really okay to just keep remaking Star Fox 64? How do the subtle changes make what was one of the best Nintendo 64 games even better with Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2.

As voted on by supporters on Patreon Brad dug out his PSVR to check out Vader Immortal A Star Wars VR series. Is the PlayStation VR still worth using and how does Vader Immortal hold up years later.

Hitman developers IO Interactive take there first swing at a James Bond game with 007 First Light. Is this really just Hitman 4 or is there some unique changes they make to the formula to create a 007 game? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorkforceGaming

We check out one of the most anticipated indie games of 2026 with Mina The Hollower. Does the follow up to Shovel Knight live up to all of its Zelda and Soulslike roots? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorkforceGamingCode Provided By Publisher

The arcade classic Time Crisis is out now on PS Plus Classics on PS5. Is this light gun classic just as good now as it was years ago even though it's missing it's pedal?

We talk through Luna Abyss, we dive deep into the haunting mystery of the Abyss and explore whether its gothic sci-fi horror atmosphere is worth the intense bullet-hell challenge. While the combat is fast-paced and punishing, it’s the cryptic lore and environmental storytelling can keep you hooked to the end. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorkforceGaming#LunaAbyss #BulletHell #Sci...

Is Saros really just "Returnal 2," or is it something more than that? We break down the gameplay loop, decide if its a roguelike, the sci-fi horror elements, and whether the difficulty curve feels rewarding or just punishing.

Is Mixtape the next indie masterpiece from Annapurna Interactive? We debate the merits of this highly anticipated indie game. Mixtape is a coming-of-age adventure that uses music as a literal time machine to navigate the memories of three friends on their last night of high school. We argue about whether this game is truly a success, diving into its unique gameplay, characters, and story. We also...

Doug continues down his path of PS1 classics with our latest Patreon voted review of Ape Escape. Does this live up to his childhood memories or should he have stay away from the first game in a favorite series.

Pragmata is the perfect example of why we need new IPs in gaming. Capcom created an incredibly unique game and we discuss the changes Pragmata made to both gameplay and typical video game characters.

Brad goes through yet another game in the Tales of Remastered project, this time revisiting a PS3 classic with Tales of Xillia. Does it hold up well in 2026 and how many Tales games can we possibly play and still find them interesting? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorkforceGaming

Doug goes deep into his steam wish list to find Star of Providence an old school twin stick shooter indie game. Turns out finding those things buried in your steam account pays off.

We finally dive into one of Sega's attempts to bring back a classic franchise with Shinobi Art of Vengeance. After many years we try to see how the update to the Shinobi series compares to the old Sega Genesis games and current Metroidvania trends.