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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!
Episodes
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Nov 18, 2024 • 2h 2min
574: Joey Noelle: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Mario & Luigi Brothership, Pokemon TCGP, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Metro Awakening VR, Half-Life 20th Anniversary, player housing in WoW, Xbox handheld, Halo on Playstation?
Joey Noelle, a producer and co-host from Kinda Funny Vids with a passion for gaming, joins the discussion. They dive into Phil Spencer’s hints about Xbox's handheld future and the impact of cloud gaming. The nostalgic 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 is celebrated, with reflections on its legacy and potential sequels. Joey also critiques the new LEGO Horizon Adventures game, discussing its linear gameplay compared to past open-world titles. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on upcoming player housing in WoW and experiences with various popular games.

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 37min
573: Mike Minotti: Metaphor Refantazio, Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Metal Slug Tactics, Switch 2 backwards compatiliblity, Take 2 selling Private Division, Mass Effect TV show at Amazon, Lorcana, The Crew Mission Deep Sea
Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Minotti from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's confirmation of backwards compatility in the next Switch, Amazon bringing Mass Effect to television, Take-Two focusing on big games, and more!
The Playlist:
Mike: Metaphor Refantazio
Christian: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
Jeff: Metal Slug Tactics
Tabletop Time:
Mike: Lorcana
Jeff: The Crew Mission Deep Sea, Magic The Gathering pentagram style
Parting Gifts!

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 43min
572: Riana Manuel-Peña: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Life is Strange Double Exposure, The Crush House, Nintendo Music, Oregon Trail movie, Concord studio shut down
Jeff and Christian welcome Riana Manuel-Peña from The Danny and Riana Show back to the podcast with week to discuss Oregon Trail becoming fodder for a big-budget movie, Nintendo launching a music app, Sony closing Firewalk Studios, and more!The Playlist:Riana: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Life is Strange Double Exposure, The Crush House, ArrangerChristian: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Jeff: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Parting Gifts!

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 56min
571: Ian Higton: Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Batman Arkham Shadow, Silent Hill 2, Shadows of Doubt, The Plucky Squire, BG&E2 and Rayman updates, Netflix shudders AAA studio, no sequel for Lost Crown
Jeff and Christian welcome Ian Higton from Eurogamer back to the show this week to discuss the Prince of Persia Lost Crown team being disbanded, Netflix closing its AAA studio, and hope for two big Ubisoft franchises.
The Playlist:
Ian: Shadows of Doubt, The Plucky Squire, Silent Hill 2
Christian: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Jeff: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
VR Talk: Batman Arkham Shadow, Tactical Assault VR
Parting Gifts!

Oct 21, 2024 • 2h 13min
570: Rich Lovejoy: Metaphor Refantazio, Neva, Our Adventurer Guild, Drova: Forsaken Kin, Mechwarrior 5: Clans, Banquet for Fools, Arco, RetroRealms: Halloween, Windblown, Keep Driving, Symphonia, Xbox Partner Showcase, Tron Catalyst
Jeff and Christian welcome Rich Lovejoy from the Gamers With Jobs Conference Call Podcast back to the show this week to discuss potential progress in the SAG voice actor's strike, the numerous new trailers from Xbox's latest Partner Showcase, a new Tron game, and more!
The Playlist:
Rich: Our Adventurer Guild, Drova: Forsaken Kin, Mechwarrior 5: Clans, Banquet for Fools, Arco, Shogun Showdown, Metaphor: RefanTazio
Christian: RetroRealms: Halloween, RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead
Jeff: Neva, Steam Next Fest demos: Windblown, Keep Driving, Symphonia, Untraveled Lands: Chantico, Starvaders
Parting Gifts!!

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 46min
569: Anthony Taormina: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Until Dawn remake, Halo Studios goes Unreal, Nintendo's Alarmo, Alien Isolation sequel, Diceomancer
Jeff and Christian welcome Anthony Taormina from Gamerant back to the show this week to discuss 343 Industries turning into Halo Studios, a classic, 10 year old Alien game getting a sequel, and Nintendo revealing new hardware! ...in the form of an alarm clock.The Playlist:Anthony: Metaphor ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 remake, Until DawnChristian: Silent Hill 2 (remake)Jeff: DiceomancerParting Gifts!

Oct 9, 2024 • 59min
BONUS! Paid DLC Candy Bracket Showdown!
A special BONUS episode from the Paid DLC archive. Jeff, Christian, and Lana take on the "DLC Best Halloween Candy Bracket 2023 Edition" from the DLC Discord. This episode is one of hundreds of Paid DLC episodes exclusive to patrons. To get access to all of this bonus content, head over to patreon.com/dlcpod and support the show!

Oct 7, 2024 • 2h 15min
568: Scott L. Clark: Throne and Liberty, EA Sports FC25, Balatro, Pinball Spire, Boomerang Fu, Baldur's Gate 3, Avatar The Last Airbender AAA game, Horizon Online? Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thunder Road Vendetta, Pac-Man, Wiz-Kids Sup
Jeff and Christian welcome Scott L. Clark from the Gaming Outsider Podcast back to the show this week to discuss a new report on single-player vs multiplayer gaming preferences, a live service game in Horizon Zero Dawn's future, Saber Interactive taking on Avatara the Last Airbender, and more!The Playlist:Scott: Pinball Spire, Avatar Pinball, Balatro (iOS), Boomerang Fu, Baldur’s Gate 3Christian: EA Sports FC25BJeff: Throne and LibertyTabletop Time:Scott: Pac-Man (board game), Thunder Road Vendetta, WizKids Super-Skill Pinball: 4-CadeChristian: Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on kickstarterJeff: King of Tokyo, Suspend

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 46min
567: Joseph Moran: Sony State of Play, Ghost of Yōtei, The Midnight Walk, Lego Horizon Adventures, Xbox Tokyo Game Show, Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, Threads of Time, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Palworld, Meta Quest 3S
Jeff and Christian welcome Joseph Moran from the Playstation Trophy Room podcast back to the show this week to discuss Sony's State of Play, Microsoft's TGS, and Meta's Connect showcases, with all of the big reveals.
The Playlist:
Joseph: Palworld & Vampire Survivors
Christian: Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Jeff: Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Parting Gifts!

Sep 27, 2024 • 57min
BONUS! Paid DLC Special for Sub-tember!
Joining the conversation are Lana, a left-handed enthusiast with a love for the Mario franchise, Christian, who brings amusing discussions about school and dead insects, and Jeff, sharing his first-day school experiences alongside gaming tales. They dive into heartfelt back-to-school anecdotes and humorous encounters with ants, blending nostalgia with imaginative scenarios. The trio also explores left-handed challenges in gaming and the charm of Mario sports games, celebrating the joyous chaos of childhood memories.


