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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!
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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, Arranger
Christian: 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 Dawn
Christian: Silent Hill 2 (remake)
Jeff: Diceomancer
Parting 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 3
Christian: EA Sports FC25B
Jeff: Throne and Liberty
Tabletop Time:
Scott: Pac-Man (board game), Thunder Road Vendetta, WizKids Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade
Christian: Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on kickstarter
Jeff: 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.

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 43min
566: Alyssa Mora: Dragon Age Veilguard, The Plucky Squire. UFO 50, God of War Ragnarok PC, Nintendo sues Palworld, Playstation 30th anniversary, Sims movie, Baldur's Gate 3
Alyssa Mora from IGN joins to dive into the latest gaming news. She discusses Nintendo's legal tussle with Palworld creators, reflecting on patent implications. The conversation shifts to the nostalgic vibe of PlayStation's 30th anniversary and limited edition PS5s. Expect excitement as they break down Alyssa's playthrough of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and highlight unique indie titles like UFO 50. They explore the emotional depth in games like God of War Ragnarok and share hopes for a thrilling Sims movie adaptation.