At 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://s…

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. Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming

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. Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/workforce…

Continuing 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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. Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/workforcegaming Game code received through Keymailer…

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 End…

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? Wishlist Kind Words 2 here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2118120/Kind_Words_2_lofi_city_pop/Support Workforce Gaming on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…

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 Intro1:22 Lets Get Into It13:21 Junon24:58 Costa Del Sol28:21 About Zack33:30 North Coral35:02 Gold Sauce…

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…

At 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: ⁠⁠⁠…

At 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/Suppo…

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…

Kill 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

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…

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/workforcegamingCode 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 …

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?…

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.

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.

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.

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!

We try to decide if the follow up to one of the greatest superhero games of all time is a worthy successor. Can Peter & Miles joining forces truly lift the franchise higher and can this be one of 2023s best games?

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!

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 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.

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.

After slowly getting into the Ys series Brad takes a look at the Remastered PSP game The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails. Is this spin-off game of the Trails series worth checking out for those not invested in the larger series?

We jump into the relaxing indie game Lil Gator Game to find out just how much fun it can be to pretend to play Zelda and make friends along the way. Code provided by Playtonic Games

We are finally at the end of The Expanse A Telltale Game! I walkthrough my thoughts on the final episode of The Expanse and my general review of the entire series.