DLC

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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!

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648: Eren 'Caboose' Kose: Pragmata, Replaced, Mouse P.I. For Hire, Marathon, GTA 6 Rockstar financials leak, Metro 2039, Game Pass too expensive? 20.04.2026 2:11:33

Jeff and Christian welcome Youtuber Eren 'Caboose' Kose to the show this week to discuss a hacker leak of Rockstar's financials, the new head of Xbox's assertion that Game Pass is too expensive, and a new video game made during wartime. The Playlist: Eren : Marathon Christian : Pragmata, Replaced Jeff : Pragmata, Mouse P.I. For Hire Parting Gifts!

647: Rebekah Valentine: Prove You're Human, Neverway, Castlevania Belmont's Curse, Long Gone, Pokopia, Elden Ring: Nightreign, Borderlands Mobile, Sol Cesto, MINOS, WoW: Midnight, Epic's Disney shooter 13.04.2026 1:56:47

Jeff and Christian welcome multi-award winning games reporter, Rebekah Valentine back to the show this week to discuss WoW's latest World First Raid Boss race, Epic's rumored first game from their $1.5 billion deal with Disney, and all the awesome indie games at the Triple-i Initiative Showcase. The Playlist: Rebekah : Pokopia, Elden Ring: Nightreign Christian : Borderlands Mobile Jeff : Sol Cesto...

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 06.04.2026 1:43:47

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 2 Christian : Marvel MaXimum Collection Jeff : Super Meat Boy 3D, Slay the Spire...

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! 30.03.2026 1:49:24

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, Raccoin Anthony : Pokemon Champions, Pokopia, Crimson Desert, Raccoin Jeff : Net Attack Code or Die! Parting...

644: Kahlief Adams: Crimson Desert, Marathon, DLSS 5, Subnautica 2, CounterStrike 2, Super Battle Golf, Big Walk 23.03.2026 2:18:46

With Jeff on vacation, Christian welcomes Lana Bachynski and Kahlief Adams to the show to talk about DLSS 5, an update on the legal battle between the cofounders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, CounterStrike 2 changing how reloading works in the game, and more! The Playlist: Kahlief : Marathon, Big Walk Lana : Super Battle Golf, Marathon Christian : The Simpsons: Hit...

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 16.03.2026 1:43:37

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 City Christian : Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea Jeff : Slay the Spire 2 Parting Gi...

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 09.03.2026 1:45:16

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 Ebb Christian : Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis Fever, Tom Clancy's Rainbo...

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 02.03.2026 2:35:15

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, Clutchtime Christian : Resident Evil Requ...

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 23.02.2026 1:57:44

Jeff and Christian welcome Jay Peters from the Verge to the show this week to discuss the massive shakeup at Xbox, Sony shuttering another studio, and Unity bringing prompted casual games to GDC. The Playlist: Jay : God of War: Sons of Sparta, CorgiSpace, Cairn Christian : Scott Pilgrim EX demo, Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition Jeff : Mario Tennis Fever, Forgotlings Parting Gifts!

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 16.02.2026 1:52:42

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 Sparta Christian : Mario Tennis Fever, Replaced Demo Jeff : High on Life 2,...

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 09.02.2026 2:01:53

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 Simulator Christian : Mario Tennis; Mario Power Tennis, R...

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 02.02.2026 2:31:52

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 Or...

636: Imran Khan: Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln, Ubisoft cancels Sands of Time, Dispatch, Ace Attorney Investigations 2, Big Hops, Blightstone, Escape from Ever After, Hack & Climb 26.01.2026 1:42:02

Jeff and Christian welcome Imran Khan from Restart.ru n back to the show this week to discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct featuring Fable and Forza Horizon 6, and Ubisoft's massive restructuring that led to game cancelations and delays. The Playlist: Imran : Ace Attorney Investigations 2, Big Hops Christian : Dispatch episodes 3 and 4 Jeff : Blightstone, Escape from Ever After, Hack & Cl...

635: Jakejames Lugo: Resident Evil Requiem, Meta abandons VR, Legend of Zelda Lego, Metroid Prime 4, Ball X Pit, Star Wars Outlaws, Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 edition, Galactic Glitch, Dunecrawl 19.01.2026 1:40:55

Jeff and Christian welcome video game youtuber Jakejames Lugo to the show this week to discuss Lego's Ocarina of Time set, new info about Resident Evil Requiem, the closure of top-tier VR gaming studios, and more! The Playlist: Jakejames : Ball X Pit, Star Wars Outlaws (PS5), Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, Metroid Prime 4 Christian : Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 edition, Animal Crossing: New Horizon...

634: Allen Brooks: Arc Raiders, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Wolfenstein 3, The Division 3, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Hades 2, Dungeons and Dragons the Tyrants Eye, Awesome Games Done Quick + BONUS Nvidia CES Coverage 12.01.2026 2:19:19

Jeff and Christian welcome Allen Brooks, founder of the Continues Arcade in Alexandria, Virginia back to the show this week to discuss the latest fundraising efforts of Awesome Games Done Quick, the hype building around The Division 3, and Machine Games tackling Wolfenstein 3 as thier next game. The Playlist: Allen : Expedition 33, Hades 2, Dungeons and Dragons the Tyrants Eye Christian : Dragon Q...

633: Ashley Esqueda: Arc Raiders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Dunecrawl. Nex Playground, Yakuza 0, Hades II, Asus warns of price hikes in gaming, annual Silent Hills, Breath of the Wild VR 05.01.2026 1:59:04

Jeff and Christian welcome Ashley Esqueda back to the show this week to discuss the potential for more gaming hardware price increases in 2026, a new Silent Hill game every year, and modders changing Breath of the Wild into a first-person VR game! The Playlist: Ashley : Yakuza 0, Hades II Christian : Metroid Prime 4: Beyond; Backbone Pro Jeff : Arc Raiders, Dunecrawl. Nex Playground Tabletop Time...

632: 2026 Gaming Predictions!! BOLD and COOL RANCH! 29.12.2025 2:23:51

Jeff and Christian celebrate their 12th full year of DLC, and kick off their 13th in style, by bringing Lana Bachynski back for the annual predictions episode! Together, they look back at their predictions from last year, RECKONING with the results, and then look forward to all the big games they hope are coming in 2025, including Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel's Wolverine, 007 First Light, Resident...

631: (Favorite) Games of the Year 2025!! 22.12.2025 1:53:38

As is the yearly tradition, Jeff and Christian welcome their friend Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to talk through the biggest news stories of the year that was, and then share their personal Top 5 List of Favorites, plus 5 more Diamonds in the Rough. What will be the Official DLC Game of 2025?

630: Joseph Moran: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Divinity, Control Resonant, Orbitals, Out of Words, Ontos, 4Loop, Coven of the Chicken Foot, Bradley the Badger, Order of the Sinking Star, Tomb Raider Catalyst, Arc Raiders, Death Howl 15.12.2025 2:05:59

Jeff and Christian welcome Joseph Moran from The Trophy Room podcast back to the show this week, to break down all of the huge reveals from this year's Game Awards, including two new Star Wars games, two new Tomb Raider games, a new Control, a new Divinity, and so much more! The Playlist: Joseph : Arc Raiders Christian : Terminator 2D: No Fate Jeff : Death Howl Tabletop Time: Jeff: The Gang, Jibbe...

629: Victor Lucas: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Octopath Traveler 0, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, Netflix buying Warner Bros, Upload VR Showcase, Three Fields Entertainment shutting down 08.12.2025 1:38:20

Jeff and Christian welcome Victor Lucas from EPTV back to the show this week to discuss an indie studio channeling Burnout unable to make it work, Netflix getting all of WB Games in its $82 billion purchase, and 50 upcoming VR games showcased. The Playlist: Vic : Octopath Traveler 0, Batman: The Animated Series GB on ModRetro Chromatic, Rogue Squadron N64 on Analogue 3D, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Me...

628: Jacob Geller: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Sektori, Lies of P: Overture, NFL Retro Bowl 26, What the Clash, Rockstar union busting, Xbox Cloud hours up, Sega's strange sales numbers, FX Far Cry series 01.12.2025 1:49:49

Jeff and Christian welcome Jacob Geller from MinnMax back to the show to discuss the latest in the Rockstar layoffs scandal, Sega's surprising sales numbers, Xbox's Cloud gaming boasts, and the announcement of a new series based on Far Cry. The Playlist: Jacob : Sektori, Lies of P: Overture Christian : NFL Retro Bowl 26, What the Clash Jeff : Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Sektori Parting Gifts!

627: Sofia Hariz: Arc Raiders, Xbox Partner Showcase, Erosion, Vampire Crawlers, The Mound: Omen of Cthulu, 007 First Light, Legend of Zelda movie, Deadpool VR, Roboquest VR, Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, Still Wakes the Deep, Winter Burrow 24.11.2025 1:51:32

Jeff and Christian welcome freelance game journalist Sofia Hariz back to the show this week to discuss the Roblox CEO seemingly unable to answer like a human being, the first pictures from the Legend of Zelda movie, and so many great games announced at the newest Xbox Partner Showcase. The Playlist: Sofia : Still Wakes The Deep DLC, Arc Raiders Christian : Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword; Super Mario 3...

626: Russ Crandall: Steam Machine and Steam Frame from Valve, Dispatch, Possessor(s), Forestrike, Ball X Pit, Lumines Arise, Vampire Survivors VR, Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, Horizon Steel Frontiers, Netflix games 17.11.2025 1:54:22

Jeff and Christian welcome Russ Crandall from Retro Games Corps to the show this week to discuss Valve's latest foray into hardware, Netflix latest foray into gaming, and Sony's newest foray into the mobile market with their top-tier IP. The Playlist: Russ : Ball X Pit, N64 titles (Ocarina of Time, Banjo Kazooie) Christian : Dispatch episodes 1 and 2 Jeff : Possessor(s), Forestrike VR Talk: Russ:...

625: Frank Barbiere: GTA 6 delayed, Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra canceled? Kirby Air Riders, BallxPit, Trails in the Sky 1st, The Simpsons x Fortnite, Skogdal, Dark Quest 4, Old King’s Crown, Oath New Foundations, Magical Athlete 10.11.2025 1:59:32

Jeff and Christian welcome Frank Barbiere, writer of the new Image comic book The Author Immortal, back to the show this week to discuss big, big delays to Grand Theft Auto VI and Marvel 1943 Ride of Hydra, Square Enix wanting to use AI for QA, and more! The Playlist: Frank : BallxPit, Trails in the Sky 1st, FF Tactics Remake, Rogue Trader Christian : Kirby Air Riders - Global Test Ride; The Simps...

624: Sean Capri: Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Yooka Replaylee, AYN Thor, Death by Scrolling, The Secret of Weepstone, CoD movie director, ID @ Xbox showcase, Amazon leaving AAA games 03.11.2025 2:02:57

Jeff and Christian welcome Sean Capri from Carpool Gaming to the show this week to discuss the indie games shown off at ID @ Xbox, Peter Berg directing the Call of Duty movie, Amazon laying off gaming staff to cancel development, and more! The Playlist: Sean : Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Yooka Replaylee Christian : AYN Thor; Super Mario 3D Land Jeff : Outer Worlds 2,...