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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650: Tim Schafer: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Kiln, Shapez 2, Aphelion, Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Subnautica 2, Steam Controller, Evercade C64 Handheld

For this, the 650th episode of DLC, Jeff and Christian are thrilled to welcome legendary game designer and co-founder of Double Fine, Tim Schafer to the show to discuss Subnautica's rocky road to early access, Valve pushing ahead with Steam Controllers, and Evercade's retro handhelds for two classic computer systems.The Playlist:Tim: Kiln, Resident Evil Requiem, Thank Goodness You’re HereChristian: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Tom Clancy's The Division ResurgenceJeff: Shapez 2, AphelionParting Gifts!

May 4

1 hr 27 min

649: Joe Zieja: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched, New Xbox logo, FFXIV Evercold, Pragmata, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Marvel Rivals, People of Note, Boss Monsters, Horrified D&D

Jeff and Christian welcome VO actor Joe Zieja to the show ths week to discuss a huge new expansion to Final Fantasy XIV, Asha Sharma's new vision for Xbox, Assassin's Creed Black Falg Resynch's changes and updates, and more!The Playlist:Joe: Marvel Rivals, Octopath Traveler 2, Olija, People of NoteChristian: Pragmata, Control (iOS)Jeff: Vampire Crawlers, KilnTabletop Time:Joe: Magical Athlete, Horrified Dungeons and Dragons, Boss MonsterChristian: ConceptsParting Gifts!

Apr 27

2 hr 2 min

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

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: MarathonChristian: Pragmata, ReplacedJeff: Pragmata, Mouse P.I. For HireParting Gifts!

Apr 20

2 hr 11 min

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

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: NightreignChristian: Borderlands MobileJeff: Sol Cesto, MINOSParting Gifts!

Apr 13

1 hr 56 min

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

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 2Christian: Marvel MaXimum CollectionJeff: Super Meat Boy 3D, Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!

Apr 6

1 hr 43 min

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!

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, RaccoinAnthony: Pokemon Champions, Pokopia, Crimson Desert, RaccoinJeff: Net Attack Code or Die!Parting Gifts!

Mar 30

1 hr 49 min

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

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 WalkLana: Super Battle Golf, MarathonChristian: The Simpsons: Hit & RunParting Gifts!BONUS CHAT with Jeff Cannata about his time with Crimson Desert!

Mar 23

2 hr 18 min

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

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 CityChristian: Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow SeaJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!

Mar 16

1 hr 43 min

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

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 EbbChristian: Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis Fever, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six MobileJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!!

Mar 9

1 hr 45 min

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

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, ClutchtimeChristian: Resident Evil Requiem; Marathon Server Slam: Open PreviewJeff: Resident Evil: Requiem, Steam Next Fest Demos (best of the best): Vampire Crawlers, Enter the Chronosphere, Spellsy, Alabaster Dawn, Rune Dice, Croak, TMNT: Empire CityParting Gifts!

Mar 2

2 hr 35 min