
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!
Latest episodes

May 13, 2025 • 21min
BONUS CONTENT: DOOM The Dark Ages
Jeff and Christian take a deep dive into visuals of DOOM: The Dark Ages, in a special segment made possible by Nvidia.

May 12, 2025 • 2h 5min
599: Wil Harris: Doom the Dark Age, GTA 6, Gears of War Reloaded, Mafia the Old Country, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Blue Prince, Split Fiction, Yakuza 0, Prado Traveler
Jeff and Chritian welcome Intagram's own, Wil Harris, back to the show this week to discuss the biggest video game trailer of all time, yet another huge Game Pass remaster, variable game pricing, and more!
The Playlist:
Wil: Blue Prince, Expedition 33, Split Fiction, Yakuza 0, Prado Traveller
Christian: DOOM: The Dark Ages
Jeff: DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage Planet
Parting Gifts!

May 5, 2025 • 1h 55min
598: Jessica Cogswell: GTA VI delayed, Xbox price increase, Apple v Epic Games upheaval, Polygon and Giant Bomb implode, Towerborne, Expedition 33: Clair Obscur, Overwatch 2 Stadium
Jeff and Christian welcome Jessica Cogswell from Gamespot to the show this week to discuss tariff price increases on Xbox, the new court decision changing up the Apple iOS store, an actual release date for GTA 6 in 2026, layoffs and departures at Giant Bomb and Polygon, and more!
The Playlist:
Jessica: Expedition 33: Clair Obscur, Overwatch 2 Stadium mode
Christian: Expedition 33: Clair Obscur
Jeff: Towerborne
Parting Gifts!

Apr 28, 2025 • 2h 19min
597: Matt Sowinski: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Days Gone Remastered, Sunderfolk, Ghost of Yotei, Switch 2 Game Key Cards, Michael Bay Outrun movie
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Jeff and Christian welcome Matt Sowinski from Playstation Generation to the show to discuss the newest trailer for Suckerpunch's Ghost of Yotei, Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges containing to actual games, and Sega's next movie franchise.
The Playlist:
Matt: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Days Gone Remastered
Christian: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster
Jeff: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster, Sunderfolk
Parting Gifts!

Apr 21, 2025 • 2h 6min
596: Lana Bachynski: Mario Kart World, Star Wars Zero Company, Switch 2 pre-orders, Bionic Bay, Blue Prince, Monster Hunter Wilds, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Star Wars Outlaws A Pirate's Fortune
Jeff and Christian welcome Lana Bachynski from Riot Games back to the main show this week to discuss all of the big Star Wars gaming announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan, new info about Mario Kart World from Nintendo's Direct, and the latest on pre-orders and tariff pricing for Switch 2.
The Playlist:
Lana: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Blue Prince, Monster Hunter Wilds.
Christian: Bionic Bay
Jeff: Bionic Bay, Blue Prince
Tabletop Time:
Lana: Jigsaw puzzles
Jeff: 5 Minute Mysteries
Parting Gifts!!

Apr 14, 2025 • 2h 15min
595: Brian Shea: Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Bungie's Marathon, Blue Prince, South of Midnight, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Rematch, Donkey Kong Bonanza, The Alters, Void/Breaker, Into the Fire, Triple-I Initiative Showcase
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Jeff and Christian welcome Brian Shea from Game Informer to the show this week to discuss the huge, 35 game Triple-I Initiative Showcase, plus Bungie's gameplay reveal of Marathon, and Ubisoft's "inactionable puffery".
The Playlist:
Brian: Switch 2 hands-on, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanaza, AC Shadows, MLB The Show 25
Christian: South of Midnight
Jeff: Blue Prince, South of Midnight, Rematch beta preview
Parting Gifts!

Apr 7, 2025 • 2h 2min
594: Kahlief Adams: Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Duskbloods, South of Midnight, Last of Us Part 2 PC, Rogue Loops
Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss all of the details of Nintendo's next console, the Switch 2. Is the price too high, the features, too strange, and what about all those games? They dig into it all!
The Playlist:
Kahlief: South of Midnight
Christian: The Last of Us: Part II on PC
Jeff: Rogue Loops
Parting Gifts!!

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 43min
593: Bobby Pashalidis: Doom: The Dark Ages, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Today, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, The First Berserker: Khazan, 33 Immortals, Wildgate, Ubisoft sells
Bobby Pashalidis, Editor and host at Console Creatures, joins for a lively chat about the latest in gaming. They dive into highlights from a recent Nintendo Direct, with buzz around Metroid Prime 4 and game-sharing innovations. The conversation shifts to Ubisoft's deal with Tencent, exploring its impact on beloved franchises like Assassin's Creed. Bobby also shares insights on his experiences with 'Doom: The Dark Ages' and '33 Immortals,' emphasizing evolving gameplay mechanics and the thrill of cooperative gaming.

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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 40min
592: Jesse Norris: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Atomfall, The First Berzerker Khazan, Future Games Showcase, Kingmakers, Painkiller, South of Midnight, The Last Caretaker, Frosthaven, Reanimal, Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time
Jesse Norris, reviews editor and producer at Xbox Era, joins to share his gaming insights. He dives into the Future Games Showcase, highlighting must-see titles like Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and Atomfall. They discuss the significance of the United Video Game Workers Union and player engagement in open-world games. The conversation also touches on the revival of classics such as Painkiller and the balance of crafting and survival mechanics in upcoming titles. Expect exciting game previews and intriguing industry commentary!

Mar 18, 2025 • 22min
BONUS CONTENT: Half-Life 2 RTX
Jeff and Christian received 50-series GPUs from Nvidia to test out a brand-new demo of Half-Life 2 RTX, the update to the FPS classic utilizing DLSS 4, full path ray-tracing, updated textures, and so much more. The embargo is up, and the guys are excited to share their thoughts about the demo.