Workforce Gaming Podcast

Brad 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

It'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 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

Before 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

We 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

Years 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

Immediately 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

We 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

Doug 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

It 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.

Continuing 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

Doug 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.

We 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

As 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?

It'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...

INCLUDES 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

We 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.

We 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?

After 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.

We jump back into Kiryu's newest adventure with the Yakuza, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Kiryu is back as Joryu to tell the story of what happens between Yakuza Like A Dragon and Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. Is this short tale one worth checking out?

After decades of waiting one of Brad's all time favorites has returned with the remake of Super Mario RPG The Legend of The Seven Stars. At the same time, Doug is introduced to this classic for the first time. How do Mario, Geno, Mallow, Peach, Bowser and the SNES classic hold up for someone and is it worth it for those new to the game?