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!

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Jun 10, 2024 • 2h 33min

551: Summer of Games Spectacular Part 1: Xbox Showcase, Summer Games Fest Live, Day of the Devs, PC Games Show

Jeff and Christian are joined by Lana Bachynski for a very special episode. The trio step through all of the biggest releases announced from the weekend of Summer Games Fest, including Gear of War E-Day, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Perfect Dark, Fable, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Mixtape, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Civilization 7, Lego Horizon Adventures, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Monster Hunter Wilds, and so many more!

Jun 3, 2024 • 2h 13min

550: Sara Zaidi: Sony State of Play, Concord, Marvel Rivals, Monster Hunter Wilds, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Astrobot, Rogue Prince of Persia, Astor: Blade of the Monolith, F1 2024

Jeff and Christian welcome Senior Manager, Communications for Apex Legends, Sara Zaidi to the show to discuss the kick-off of the Summer of Games 2024, with Sony's State of Play. Which games were most impressive? Is Sony letting PSVR2 down? The Playlist: Apex Legends, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cities: Skylines 2, F1 2024, Rogue Prince of Persia, Uncharted 3, Astor: Blade of the Monolith Tabletop Time: GloomHaven, Castles of Mad King Ludvig, Bluey Keepy Uppy Game Parting Gifts!!

May 27, 2024 • 1h 55min

549: Rachel Kaser: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Multiversus, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Hades 2, Graveyard Gunslingers, IGN acquires all the websites, Sony imagines 2034, Bungie wins a lawsuit

Jeff and Christian welcome Rachel Kaser from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss a big acquisition for IGN, a corporate strategy video from Sony, and a legal win from Bungie. The Playlist: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Multiversus, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Graveyard Gunslingers Parting Gifts!

May 20, 2024 • 2h 4min

548: Lana Bachynski: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Valve's new hero shooter Deadlock, more Xbox games to Playstation, Ghost of Tsushima PC, Braid Anniversary, Animal Well, Prince of Persia the Lost Crown, Tales of Kenzara: ZAU

Gaming expert Lana Bachynski joins to discuss Valve's new hero shooter, Xbox games on Playstation, Assassin's Creed Shadows. They explore unique gameplay elements, art direction, and upcoming releases. The hosts also touch on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut visuals, game mechanics, and collectibles in Braid Anniversary Edition and Animal Well.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 56min

547: Jacob Geller: Hades 2, Animal Well, 1000xResist, Indika, Little Kitty Big City, Microsoft shuts down Hi-Fi Rush devs, Rogue Prince of Persia delayed, Switch 2 confirmed!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jacob Geller from MinnMax to the show this week to discuss yet more layoff and studio closures in the games industry. This time, it's a developer who did everything right! Plus, Nintendo breaks their silence about Switch 2, and Hades 2 causes another game to be pushed back. The Playlist: Hades 2, 1000xResist, Indika, Little Kitty Big City, Animal Well Parting Gifts!

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May 6, 2024 • 2h 17min

546: Max Neal: Helldivers 2 PSN backlash, Batman Arkham Shadow, Roll7 and Intercept shuddered, Manor Lords, Final Fantasy Rebirth, Fallout, Shadow of the Depth, Frosthaven, Ark Nova

Jeff and Christian welcome Max Neal from the Voxel Show to the podcast this week to discuss Sony's baffling decision to require PSN accounts for PC players of Helldivers 2, more layoffs and closures of some top tier indie developers, and a new Batman Arkham game for VR! The Playlist: Final Fantasy: Rebirth, Manor Lords, Sangokushi Taisen, Fallout 76, Shadow of the Depth Tabletop Time: Frosthaven, Ark Nova, The Chameleon, Detective Club Parting Gifts!

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 59min

545: Jill Grodt: Stellar Blade, Hades 2, Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Sucker For Love: Date To Die For, Fortnite Festival, Rotwood, Switch 2 with magnets, Blizzcon canceled

Jill Grodt from Indie Informer joins the hosts to discuss El Paso, Blizzcon 2024 cancellation, Switch 2 rumors. They explore enticing games like Hades 2, Another Crab’s Treasure, Manor Lords, Stellar Blade. Comic relief with Fortnite Festival, Rotwood, and recommendations for a thrilling TV show and stand-up comedy special.

Apr 22, 2024 • 2h 6min

544: Ben Hanson: No Rest for the Wicked, Hades 2, FFVII Rebirth, Delta Emulator, Nintendo Indie World, Steamworld Heist 2, Little Kitty Big City, Stitch, Yars Rising, PS5 Pro specs

Jeff and Christian welcome Ben Hanson from Minnmax back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, Ghost of Tsushima on PC adding a Playstation interface, what 'enhanced for PS5 Pro' might mean, and more! The Playlist: Stitch, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Top Spin 2K25, Hades 2 Technical Test, No Rest for the Wicked, Delta Emulator, Fallout 4 VR with mods Parting Gifts!

Apr 15, 2024 • 2h 2min

543: Marcus Stewart: Star Wars Outlaws, Triple-i Initiative, Rogue Prince of Persia, Mouse, Slay the Spire 2, Streets of Rogue 2, Kill Knight, 33 Immortals, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, Botany Manor, Children of the Sun

Jeff and Christian welcome Marcus Stewart from Game Informer to the show this week to discuss a release date for Star Wars Outlaws, the huge iii indie showcase, Dredge getting a movie adaptation, and more! The Playlist: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, Botany Manor, Diablo Immortal; Call of Duty Warzone; Fortnite, Children of the Sun Parting Gifts!

Apr 8, 2024 • 2h 8min

542: Scott L Clark: Rogue Prince of Persia, Apple allows emulation, Beat Slayer, Minishoot Adventures, Kudzu, Brothers a Tale of Two Sons, Dicefolk, EcoGnomix

Jeff and Christian welcome Scott L Clark from the Gaming Outsiders podcast back to the show this week to discuss the potential of two Prince of Persia games coming in the same year, Apple allowing game emulators onto iOS, the majority of playtime in 2023 going to 6-year old games, and more! The Playlist: Beat Slayer, Minishoot Adventures, Mighty Mage, Kudzu, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons remake, Slot Shots Pinball Ultimate Edition, Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Dicefolk, EcoGnomix Parting Gifts!

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