DLC
DLC
DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story of the Week and discuss the games on their Playlist! DLC, the Digital Lifestyle Companion for gamers who Don't Like Cynicism.
DLC was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 20 "Must Listen" podcasts!
DLC was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 20 "Must Listen" podcasts!
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Apr 6, 2026 • 1h 44min
646: Jacob Dekker: PS6 rumors, Pokemon patents, Marvel MaXimum Collection, Super Meat Boy 3D, Slay the Spire 2, Pokopia, Pokemon Champions, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ platinumed for the first time ever
Jeff and Christian welcome Jacob Dekker from Gamespot to the show for the first time to discuss Nintendo's Pokemon patent being revoked, rumors of a PS6 handheld, and a wildly difficult PSN trophy it took 13 years to finally achieve.The Playlist:Jacob: Pokemon Leaf Green, Pokopia, Pokemon Champions, Slay the Spire 2Christian: Marvel MaXimum CollectionJeff: Super Meat Boy 3D, Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!
Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 49min
645: Jordan Middler: Saros, Pokemon Champions, Pokopia, Crimson Desert, Raccoin, PS5 price increase, Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, new Star Fox, Artificial Detective, Net Attack Code or Die!
With Christian out, Jeff is joined by Anthony Taormina from Gamerant, and the two of them welcome Jordan Middler from VGC to the show to discuss more console price increases, Nintendo's 2026 line-up leaked, and Xbox's latest Partner Preview.The Playlist:Jordan: Saros, Pokemon Champions, RaccoinAnthony: Pokemon Champions, Pokopia, Crimson Desert, RaccoinJeff: Net Attack Code or Die!Parting Gifts!
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Mar 23, 2026 • 2h 19min
644: Kahlief Adams: Crimson Desert, Marathon, DLSS 5, Subnautica 2, CounterStrike 2, Super Battle Golf, Big Walk
Lana Beshinsky, game developer and commentator on art direction and industry ethics. Kahlief Adams, journalist and podcaster from Spawn On Me who covers gaming culture. They debate NVIDIA's DLSS 5 and its 'beauty filter' effects. They discuss Crimson Desert's AI-art controversy and QA issues. They cover Subnautica 2 legal drama, Counter-Strike 2's reloading overhaul, and impressions of Marathon, Super Battle Golf, and Big Walk.
Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 44min
643: Travis Northup: Marathon, Slay the Spire 2, GDC, Xbox Project Helix , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Empire City, Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, Super Mario Wonder for Switch 2
Jeff and Christian welcome Travis Northup from IGN to the show to discuss the big Xbox keynote at GDC 2026, discussing Project Helix and Xbox Mode on PC, the possibility of Simpsons Hit n Run returning, and Nintendo's $80 release of Super Mario Wonder on Switch 2.The Playlist:Travis: Marathon, TMNT: Empire CityChristian: Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow SeaJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 45min
642: M.H. Williams: Slay the Spire 2, WoW: Midnight, Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis Fever, Esoteric Ebb, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mobile, Microsoft Project Helix, Sony on PC no more, Ubisoft Assassin's Creed update
Jeff and Christian welcome M.H. Williams from the Stuff Worth Knowing newsletter to discuss Sony no longer porting their frist party exclusives to PC, Microsoft's next gen Xbox details, and Ubisoft laying out the plan for Assassin's Creed.The Playlist:M.H.: World of Warcraft: Midnight, Resident Evil Requiem, Esoteric EbbChristian: Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis Fever, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six MobileJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!!
Mar 2, 2026 • 2h 35min
641: Tamoor Hussain: Resident Evil Requiem, Marathon, Marvel's Wolverine dated, Stage Tour, Bloodbourne remake nixed, Vampire Crawlers, Enter the Chronosphere, Spellsy, Alabaster Dawn, Rune Dice, Croak, TMNT: Empire City, AYN Thor
Jeff and Christian welcome youtuber and game reviewer Tamoor Hussain back to the show this week to discuss reports that FROM Software prevented Bloodborne remake from happening, Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine getting a September release date, and a new rhythmn game from the folks who made Guitar Hero.The Playlist:Tamoor: Resident Evil Requiem, AYN Thor, ClutchtimeChristian: Resident Evil Requiem; Marathon Server Slam: Open PreviewJeff: Resident Evil: Requiem, Steam Next Fest Demos (best of the best): Vampire Crawlers, Enter the Chronosphere, Spellsy, Alabaster Dawn, Rune Dice, Croak, TMNT: Empire CityParting Gifts!
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 58min
640: Jay Peters: Phil Spencer and Sara Bond leave Xbox, Bluepoint Games shut down, Unity touts “AI-driven authoring”, God of War: Sons of Sparta, CorgiSpace, Mario Tennis Fever, Forgotlings, Scott Pilgrim EX, Cairn
Jay Peters, reporter at The Verge covering games and tech, joins to unpack a massive Xbox leadership shakeup and studio closures. They debate Unity’s push for natural‑language AI authoring and whether AI can truly make playable games. Jay also highlights standout games like God of War: Sons of Sparta, Cairn, and the playful CorgiSpace collection.
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 53min
639: Jesse Norris: Mario Tennis Fever, High On Life 2, Sony State of Play, God of War Sons of Sparta, Castlevania Belmont's Curse, Replaced, Highguard layoffs, new class in Diablo 2
Jeff and Christian welcome Jesse Norris from DayOne back to the show to discuss the huge new Sony State of Play, laying out many of Playstation's biggest upcoming releases, new content for a 26-year old masterpiece, and layoffs for Highguard.The Playlist:Jesse: High On Life 2, Mario Kart World, DK Bananza, GoW Sons of SpartaChristian: Mario Tennis Fever, Replaced DemoJeff: High on Life 2, Replaced DemoParting Gifts!
Feb 9, 2026 • 2h 2min
638: Mike Futter: Horizon Hunter's Gathering, Steam Machine delay, Ubisoft in turmoil, Cairn, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and Loot, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, Pragmata, Mario Tennis, Elden Ring Seamless mod, Cyberpunk 2077
Jeff and Christian welcome Michael Futter from the Virtual Economy Podcast back to the show this week to discuss Ubisoft's restructuring, the new Horizon multiplayer game announcement, and Valve's update on its upcoming hardware ventures.The Playlist:Mike: Cyberpunk 2077. Elden Ring (Seamless mod), Nightreign, Space Warlord Baby Trading SimulatorChristian: Mario Tennis; Mario Power Tennis, Resident Evil Zero, PRAGMATA Sketchbook demoJeff: Cairn, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and LootParting gifts!
Feb 2, 2026 • 2h 32min
637: Jill Grodt: MIO: Memories In Orbit, Death Howl, TR-49, Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, No Rest For the Wicked, Project Genie, Highguard, PLUS BONUS CONTENT: Crimson Desert Interview
Jeff and Christian welcome Jill Grodt from Indie Informer back to the show this week to discuss the latest GDC developer survey, Google's AI video game creator, and the curious case of Highguard.The Playlist:Jill: MIO: Memories In Orbit, Death Howl, TR-49, Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, Christian: Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure!Jeff: MIO: Memories in Orbit, No Rest For the Wicked Together patchParting Gifts!BONUS CONTENT: Interview with Will Powers from Pearl Abyss about their upcoming open-world adventure game, Crimson Desert.
