Workforce Gaming Podcast
By Workforce Gaming
Workforce Gaming PodcastMay 08, 2024
Indika Review - The Devil You Know
Doug 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.
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Tales of Kenzera: Zau Review - Death, Taxes, and Afrofuturism
Brad 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?
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Haptix Studios Interview - Motion Capture, Acting, Education, and Tech
Doug 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.
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Making Music for Turbo Overkill & Littlelands
For more about Chapman Hammond's work: www.chapmanhammondmusic.com/
Turbo Overkill available now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/
Wishlist Littlelands on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2083660/Littlelands/
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Final Fantasy 16 DLC The Rising Tide Review
We 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.
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Star Wars: Rebel Assault 2 Review - A Long Long Time Ago (The 90s)
We 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.
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Sorry We're Closed Interview - Silent Hill More Like Sexy Hill
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Contra Operation Galuga Review
We 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.
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Alan Wake 2 Best Moments - Spoiler Discussion
We 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
Doug 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?
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Best Moments - Spoiler Discussion Part 1
We'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
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Juice Interview- Juice is made out of people! They're making our Juice out of people!
At 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
You can wishlist Heartworm or play the demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/Heartworm/
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Nirvana Noir Interview- The smell of ego death was in the air
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Open Roads Review - Pure Michigan
Brad 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!
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Review - Trine Again
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?
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review - Like a Chocobo
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Golf Club Nostalgia Review - PGA 2K50
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.
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Resistance Retribution Review - An Irresistance-able PSP Classic?
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Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds Review - Leaves Us Stranded
Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - Best Moments
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 Future of Like A Dragon
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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review - Big Trouble In Little Hawaii
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.
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Maneater Review - He'll Chew You Up
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Impressions- It Sephi-ROCKS!
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?
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review
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?
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Silent Hill The Short Message Review: It's PT good
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.
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The Cub Review: Jungle book Meets Armageddon
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Onimusha Warlords Review: Samurai Horror
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Level99 Review: Dave & Buster's is Busted
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.
Mortal Kombat 1 Review: Another New Era Begins
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.
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Baldur's Gate 3: 30 Hours In
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.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: A 2D Odyssey
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
Street Fighter 6 Review: Almost Like a Dragon
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?
Game of the Year 2023
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 Best Setting 11:20 Best Game We Didn't Like 16:10 Best Game We Didn't Finish 20:11 Best Game Not Released In 2023 27:32 Top 5 Games of 2023 Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming
God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC Review: Kratos Goes To Therapy
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
The Finals Review
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.
Final Fantasy XVI DLC: Echoes Of The Fallen Review
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?
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Impressions - Yakuza No More
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.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review
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?
Super Mario RPG Review
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?
Citizen Sleeper Review
Brad plays through the surprising indie game Citizen Sleeper to find out if one of the best games of 2022 lives up to the other Sci-Fi Games out there today. We talk through exactly how the game works and the story of Citizen Sleeper.
Alan Wake 2 Review - A Paperback Writer
Doug heads back to Bright Falls to check in on what Alan Wake has been up to all this time and if the revelations from Control drastically change his fortunes in Alan Wake 2.
Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC Review
Brad goes back to one of the best games of 2023 to check out the Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4. We talk through how Ada Wong's journey through the villages of RE4 compare to Leons and how the RE4 DLC serves as a great reminder of how amazing this game is.
Spider-Man 2 Best Moments
We go through the highs of Spider-Man 2 for PS5 and look at all the moments that we loved throughout this game. Who is Venom, What happens for Miles & Peter in the ending of Spider-Man2, and all of our favorite parts in between! Full spoilers for Spiderman 2 are here!
Spider-Man 2 Review - Spider-Men in Black
Star Wars Jedi Survivor Best Moments
We both finished Star Wars Jedi Survivor and decided to talk through the highs and lows of Cal's adventure. What bosses stood out, how is the high republic involved, and what moments are the most memorable. Full Star Wars Jedi Survivor Spoilers included!
Forspoken Review
Brad heads to the world of Athia in Forspoken to see what the follow up from the developers of Final Fantasy XV created in this action RPG. Is the adventure in this new world a start of a new franchise or just a one off adventure for Frey.
Armored Core 6's Best Moments Spoilercast
Armored Core 6 is not only a great game, its a great game peppered with fantastic plot twists and turns. I breakdown my favorite moments, boss battles, ending(s), in a spoiler filled discussion of Armored Core 6.
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Review - Not So High Republic
We finally catch up with Cal Kestis to find out what he has been up to in Jedi Survivor, the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order sequel. We try to decide if bigger is better as Cal tries to find the secrets of the High Republic.