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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, MINOS Parting Gifts!

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 2 Parting Gifts!

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 Gifts!

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 & Run Parting Gifts! BONUS CHAT with Jeff Cannata about his time with Crimson Desert!

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 Gifts!

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 Rainbow Six Mobile Jeff: Slay the Spire 2 Parting Gifts!!

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

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!

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, Replaced Demo Parting Gifts!

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, Resident Evil Zero, PRAGMATA Sketchbook demo Jeff: Cairn, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and Loot Parting gifts!

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 Orbit, No Rest For the Wicked Together patch Parting Gifts! BONUS CONTENT: Interview with Will Powers from Pearl Abyss about their upcoming open-world adventure game, Crimson Desert.

Jeff and Christian welcome Imran Khan from Restart.run 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 & Climb Parting Gifts!

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 Horizons 3.0 Jeff: Galactic Glitch, Dunecrawl Parting Gifts!

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 Quest VII Reimagined; Dragon Quest VII Fragments of the Forgotten Past Jeff: Arc Raiders Parting Gifts! Stick arouns after the episode for BONUS CONTENT! In partnership with Nvidia, Jeff and Christian interview Geforce Evangelist Jacob Freeman about all of Nvidia's CES 2026 tech announcements.

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: Ashley: Let's Hit Each Other With Fake Swords, Exploding Kittens: The Board Game, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Christian: That Escalated Quickly Jeff:  Five Alive Parting Gifts!

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 Evil: Requiem, Fable, and more!They end the episode by stepping back out on the limb for their BOLD and COOL RANCH Predictions for 2026!

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?

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 RaidersChristian: Terminator 2D: No FateJeff: Death HowlTabletop Time:Jeff: The Gang, Jibber Jabble, This Game is KillerParting Gifts!

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, Metroid Prime 4, Expedition 33 Christian: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls closed beta 2; Metroid Prime 4: Beyond; Ghost of YōteiVR Talk:Vic: Deadpool VR and Pistol WhipJeff: Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, The Phoenix GeneParting Gifts!

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!

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 RaidersChristian: Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword; Super Mario 3D LandJeff: Winter Burrow, KingdominoVR Talk:Jeff: Deadpool VR, Roboquest VR, Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: BattlemarkedParting Gifts!

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: Half-Life Alyx Jeff: Lumines Arise, Vampire Survivors VR Parting Gifts!

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 TraderChristian: Kirby Air Riders - Global Test Ride; The Simpsons x FortniteJeff: Skogdal, Dark Quest 4Tabletop Time:Frank: Old King’s Crown, Oath: New FoundationsJeff: Magical AthleteParting Gifts!

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 ReplayleeChristian: AYN Thor; Super Mario 3D LandJeff: Outer Worlds 2, The Secret of Weepstone demo, Death by ScrollingParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether back to the show this week to discuss the announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Sarah Bond's classification of the next Xbox as 'premium', Switch 2 AAA ports, and more! The Playlist: Brendon: Ball x Pit, Absolum, Q-Up, Pokemon Legends Z-A Christian: ARC Raiders server slam, NBA2K26 Arcade Edition Jeff: Ball X Pit, Absolum Parting Gifts!

With Jeff out on vacation, Christian welcomes developers and friends, Alex Sulman and Daanish Syed to the show this week to discuss Quantic Dream's upcoming multiplayer game, the Horizon: Zero Dawn movie coming in 2027, the passing of an industry legend, and more!The Playlist:Alex: Keeper, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Ghost of Tsushima, Lego VoyagersDaanish: Ghost of Yōtei, The Midnight Walk, Slots and DaggersChristian: Ghost of Yōtei,  Pokémon Legends: Z-AParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Brian Shea from Game Informer magazine back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's bizarre Pikmin short, Xbox's continued assurances that they are not leaving the hardware business, and Ubisoft's canceled Assassin's Creed game.The Playlist:Brian: Ghost of YōteiChristian: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, Marvel Cosmic Invasion demoJeff: Megabonk, Battlefield 6Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Daniel Bloodworth from Easy Allies to the show this week to discuss the huge price increase to Xbox Gamepass, the huge sale of EA to the Saudis, and huge amounts of ads for a free cloud gaming service.The Playlist:Daniel: Tokyo Game Show, Anata, Power Wash Simulator 2, Lego Party, CarimaraChristian: Hades II, Fortnite x Kpop Demon HuntersJeff: Cloverpit, finished Lego Voyagers, Lego Party, Sonic Racing: CrossworldsParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss the announced pricing of the new Xbox handhelds, all of Sony's announcements from their patest State of Play, including Insomniac's Wolverine, and Xbox at Tokyo Game Show! The Playlist: Kahlief: Baby Steps, Yotei, Skate, Borderlands 4  Christian: Silent Hill f  Jeff: Ghost of Yotei, Baby Steps Parting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Plante from Post Games to the show this week to discuss the massive Six One Indie Showcase, featuring 40 unique games, a new study about inverting the Y-axis on your controls, and Netflix's animated Splinter Cell show.The Playlist:Chris: EclipsiumChristian: Dead as Disco demo, Lucid demo, Sheepherds! demo, GodsTV demoJeff: Lego VoyagersParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Lucy James from Gamespot back to the show this week to discuss the lengthy Nintendo Direct, including Mario 40th Anniversary reveals, Metroid rpime 4's release date, a new Fire Emblem, and more! Plus, Acclaim is back with nine new games.The Playlist:Lucy: Hell Is UsChristian: GeForce NOW RTX 5080Jeff: Borderlands 4Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Eric Warner from Mature Minded Gamers to discuss board games based on video games, Sony's latest State of Play about 007, the Call of Duty movie that will not be directed by Steven Spielberg, and more!The Playlist:Eric: March of Giants - Amazon Games Montreal, Noble Legacy - Studio 369, Discounty - Crinkle Cut Games, Grounded 2 - Obsidian Entertainment, Skull and Bones -Ubisoft Sigapore, Asheron’s Call Emulated Server - DragonMoonChristian: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (directed by Ben Fiquet), Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (Zin Hasegawa - dev manager), Easy Come Easy Golf (headed by Masashi Muramori at Clap Hanz), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants (game co-directed by Jerk Gustafsson & Axel Torvenius)Jeff: Hollow Knight: Silksong - Team CherryTabletop Time:GenCon 2025 in reviewParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Janet Garcia from MinnMax back to the show to discuss the indie space in the wake of the Silksong announcement, Skate finally hitting early access, and a new rumor about Playstation going Switch. The Playlist: Janet: Slay the Spire, Time Flies, Persona 5 Royal Christian: Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance, Gears of War: Reloaded, Destiny: Rising  Jeff: Lumines Arise demo, Gears of War Reloaded, Fretless Tabletop Time: Janet: Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion Listener: Panda Spin, Spooktacular Parting Gifts!

Daanish Syed joins Lana, Christian, and Jeff for a friendly competition where YOU can decide the winner! The Nintendo Handheld Draft! One game for each system, GameBoy, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Switch - but taking a franchise game on any one system eliminates that entire franchise for every other player on every other system! Listen to the picks and decide who YOU think should win, then head to patreon.com/dlcpod to find the Poll to cast your vote!

Jeff and Christian welcome Adam Leonhardt from MegaDads back to the show this week to discuss a big Gamescom week in video games, including a surprise reveal of the Hollow Knight Silksong release date. And it's soon! Plus, AYN announces new handhelds, and Nintendo has one of their strangest Directs yet, with Kirby Air Riders. The Playlist: Adam: Sword of the Sea, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach  Christian: Fumes, The Rogue Prince of Persia 1.0 Parting Gifts!!

All month long, the Paid DLC Bonus Show will be available to everyone! If you like what you hear and want to support DLC, head to patreon.com/dlcpod to gain access to the entire back catalogue of Paid DLC and new episodes every Wednesday.Lana, Christian and Jeff discuss watching old movies, Lana's trip to Renfaire, looking back on now-times in 20 years, and YOUR opinions about staying up late vs early rising.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jenny Maas from Variety to the show this week to discuss BAFTA adding a North American video game award, Jurassic Park: Survival ending its radio silence, Mafia The Old Country getting an open world mode, Robolox sued, and more!The Playlist:Jenny: Hidden Door, Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature, Donkey Kong Bananaza, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Gamescom demos, MTGChristian: Ra Ra BOOM, Battlefield 6 open betaJeff: 9 Kings, Passant: A Chess RoguelikeParting Gifts!

All month long, the Paid DLC Bonus Show will be available to everyone! If you like what you hear and want to support DLC, head to patreon.com/dlcpod to gain access to the entire back catalogue of Paid DLC and new episodes every Wednesday. This week, Lana, Christian, and Jeff discuss podcasting in TV shows, morning radio DJs, and YOUR superstitions!

Jeff and Christian welcome Allen Brooks from Continues Arcade back to the show this week to discuss all of the indie titles at Nintendo's latest showcase, the lastest long-promised Xbox game to be canceled, Fox Hunt not making launch, and more! The Playlist: Allen: Heretic + Hexen, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Super Mario World (SNES), Arcade games Christian: Mafia: The Old Country, Heretic + Hexen, Drag x Drive Global Jam demo Jeff: Mafia: The Old Country Tabletop Time: Allen: Ticket to Ride Europe and Legacy of the West, Trekking, Project L

All month long, the Paid DLC Bonus Show will be available to everyone! If you like what you hear and want to support DLC, head to patreon.com/dlcpod to gain access to the entire back catalogue of Paid DLC and new episodes every Wednesday.Lana, Christian, and Jeff discuss their various travels to Los Angeles, Costa Rica, and Northern California, Lana discovers a ghost, Christian combats a home invader, and Jeff gets the wrong birthday pizza. Plus, YOUR least favorite video game mechanisms!

Jeff and Christian welcome Scott L. Clark from the Gaming Outsider back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's latest Direct showcase, the Darksiders 4 announcement, Wolfenstein coming to Amazon as a TV show, and more!The Playlist:Scott: Shadow Labyrinth, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (demo), Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Catastrophic InversionChristian: Ninja Gaiden: RageboundJeff: Ninja Gaiden: RageboundParting Gifts!

Jeff welcomes streamer Tim "Tirkslyr" Frasier, and Gamerant.com's Anthony Toarmina back to the show this week to discuss bot in ranked multiplayer, Xbox backing away from the $80 pricepoint, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora getting 3rd person mode, the Battlefield 6 reveal, and more!The Playlist:Tim: Mecha Break, Dave the Diver, Marvel Rivals, StarCraft: Brood WarAnthony: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, EA FC 26, Finished Death Stranding, Shadow LabyrinthJeff: The Drifter, Stunt Boost demoParting Gifts!!

Jeff welcomes Rich Lovejoy from Gamers With Jobs Conference Call, and Aaron Potter from the Mirror to the show this week to discuss the live-action Zelda movie casting news, an end to the SAG voice actor strike, and Xbox no longer selling movies or TV shows.The Playlist:Aaron: Donkey Kong Bananza, Robocop Rogue City - Unfinished Business. Dying Light: The BeastRich: The Necromancer’s Tale, Astral Throne, Cyberknights: Flashpoint, Old Skies, Undernauts Labyrinth of Yomi, Path of the AbyssJeff: Donkey Kong BonanzaTabletop Time: Thunder Road and Worlds Without NumberParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome the director of Killer of Killers and Predator: Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg, back to the show this week to discuss the newest Sony State of Play for Ghost of Yotei, another new play to experience Last of Us Part 2, lawsuits around the second most wishlisted game on Steam, and more! The Playlist: Dan: Dune: Awakening, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Christian: Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 + 4 Jeff: Word Play Parting Gifts!

With Jeff on vacation, Christian welcomes Alex Sulman and Phillipe Bosher to the show to discuss the mass layoffs by Microsoft across their gaming studios, Arc System Works summer gaming event, confirmation of the development team behind Donkey Kong: Bananza, and more!The Playlist:Phillipe: Super Mario Strikers via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass; Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition; Broken Sword Reforged on iOS; Expelled! on iOS;Alex: Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer; Another Crab’s Treasure; Bomb Rush Cyberfunk; Tabletop Simulator;Christian: Super Mario Strikers via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass; Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card DLC; Donkey Kong Bananza demoParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Miles Dompier from Illphonic Games back to the show this week to discuss the latest Capcom Spotlight, featuring new info about Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, Netfilx removing excellent games for their service, and 50 Cent and Jason Momoa joining the cast of the new Street Fighter Movie.The Playlist:Miles: Elden Ring: Nightreign, Mario Kart WorldChristian: Re/Match, Suit for HireJeff: Re/Match, Rocket League, Typinc.Parting GIfts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Cade Onder from Comicbook.com to the show this week to discuss Bungie delaying their next game indefinitely, Nintendo showing off their next Donkey Kong game excitedly, and Microsoft discussing thier next hardware plans vaguely. The Playlist: Cade: Death Stranding 2, Mindseye Christian: FBC; Firebreak; Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream demo; Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 + 4 demo; Hirogami demo; Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound demo; The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition Jeff: Death Stranding 2, Tron Catalyst Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome back to the show Chris Bergman from Gylee games, makers of the upcoming beat 'em up, Ra Ra Boom. They discuss Gamestop's new inititiave to save stores, Konami's summer press event, and Apple's new emphasis on gaming across all their platforms, even Vision Pro! The Playlist: Chris: Doom The Dark Ages, Absolum, Monster Train 2 Christian: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo GameCube on Switch 2, Stellar Blade on PC Jeff: The Alters, Switch 2, Mario Kart World Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Anthony Taormina from Gamerant back to the show this week to discuss the deluge of game announcements from a packed week of Summer Games Fest. Everything shown at the Sony State of Play, and Microsoft's Xbox Showcase, plus the Summer Game Fest Live and Future Game Show. Then it's time to discuss the release of Switch 2 and Mario Kart World! It's a massive episode!

Jeff and Christian welcome Tom Marks from IGN back to the show this week to discuss EA's decision to shudder Cliffhanger Games and can the Marvel Black Panther title, the new game from a former GTA lead relying on user generated content, and more! The Playlist: Tom: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro,  Christian: The Division 2: Battle for Brooklyn DLC, NVIDIA GeForce Now dedicated Steam Deck app Jeff: Monster Train 2 Parting Gifts!

Want to win some MSI Swag along with an MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi Motherboard? Here’s how: Take a picture of your custom build using an MSI component, and include a handwritten note with your discord username along with “DLC Podcast” in the picture. Then, join the MSI Discord (https://discord.gg/msi) and submit your entry in the #podcast-channel. This week, Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Futter from the Virtual Economy podcast back to the show to discuss the state of the industry based on Circana's April sales report, Fortnite making its triumphant return to iOS, USB mice support for Switch 2, and more! The Playlist: Mike: Blue Prince, Power Rangers: Rita Rewind, TMNT: Tactical Takedown, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Christian: Blades of Fire demo, Star Wars Outlaws - A Pirate’s Fortune DLC  Jeff: Demos: Cast n Chill, Artis Impact, Jump the Track, Oscuro Blossom’s Glow, Rue Valley, Future Vibe Check Tabletop Time: Mike: Token Terrors Battlegrounds, Re;Act, Apropos of Movies, Overpower CCG Jeff: Dragonkeepers Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian celebrate their 600th weekly episode of DLC by discussing Jade Raymond's latest departure, delays for Ubisoft and Marvel games, Nintendo offering free upgrades, and more!The Playlist:Christian: Capcom Fighting Collection 2Jeff: The SlormancerParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian take a deep dive into visuals of DOOM: The Dark Ages, in a special segment made possible by Nvidia.

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!

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!

Your browser is holding you back. Level up here: https://operagx.gg/DLC  Sponsored by Opera GX!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 RemasteredChristian: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasterJeff: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster, SunderfolkParting Gifts!

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!!

🕹 Break up with basic browsers. Get Opera GX here: https://operagx.gg/DLC  Sponsored by Opera GX!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 25Christian: South of MidnightJeff: Blue Prince, South of Midnight, Rematch beta previewParting Gifts!

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 MidnightChristian: The Last of Us: Part II on PCJeff: Rogue LoopsParting Gifts!!

Thanks to Opera GX for sponsoring this episodeUse https://operagx.gg/DLC to download Opera GX today!Jeff and Christian welcome Bobby Pashalidis from Console Creatures to the show to discuss the last OG Switch Nintendo Direct, Ubisoft selling part of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six to Tencent, and the latest offerings from Dreamhaven.The Playlist:Bobby: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, The First Berserker: KhazanChristian: DOOM: The Dark AgesJeff: 33 ImmortalsParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jesse Norris from Xbox Era to the show for the first time to discuss all of the huge games of the Future Games Showcase 2025, the unveiling of the United Video Game Workers Union at GDC, whether players want to explore, and more!The Playlist:Jesse: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Atomfall, The First Berserker: KhazanChristian: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Half-Life 2 RTXJeff: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Atomfall, Half-life 2 RTXParting Gifts!

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.

Thanks to Opera GX for sponsoring this episodeUse https://operagx.gg/DLC to download Opera GX today!Jeff and Christian welcome Isla Hinck from Easy Allies to the show to discuss the newest installment in the Silent Hill franchise, the Saudi owners of Monopoly GO buying another GO for $3.5 billion, Microsoft offering AI to help you through games, and more!The Playlist:Isla: Monster HunterChristian: testing RTX 5080Jeff: Golden Kingdom VRTabletop Time:Isla: Mothership, Magic the GatheringJeff: Ito, OnitamaParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Michael Higham from IGN to the show to discuss remakes of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4, the new, 10-minute long Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer, the old 90's video game publisher Acclaim coming back from the dead, and more!The Playlist:Michael: Clair Obscur, Afterlove EPChristian: Split Fiction, more Avowed Jeff: Split Fiction, MainframesParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome freelance reviewer Veerender Singh Jubbal to the show this week to discuss the announcements of Nintendo's latest Pokemom Day, Warner Bros shutting down historic developers, a delay for Fable, and more!The Playlist:Veerender:  Pokemon TCG Pocket, AFK Journey, Pokemon Sleep, Infinity Nikki, Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel RivalsChristian: Grid Legends; more Avowed Jeff: Steam Next Fest demos: Wheel World, Hyperslice, Haste: Broken Worlds, Drop Duchy, Deliver at all Costs, Wanderstop, Is This Seat Taken? Shape of DreamsParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mark Turcotte from Rivals Assemble to the show this week to discuss the developers behind Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 working on a Hasbro IP, the latest high profile video games to get the big budget movie treatment, layoffs of the US Marvel Rivals team by NetEase, and more!The Playlist:Mark: Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Update (Human Torch & The Thing), Overwatch 2 Season 15 (Perks added to the game), Avowed, UFO 50Christian: Avowed, Metal Gear AcidJeff: Avowed, DawnfolkParting Gifts!

Daanish Syed joins Jeff this week to welcome Steve Vegvari from Console Creatures to the show. They discuss Sony's State of Play announcements, as well as a VR version of Civ 7, and big changes to Overwatch 2 caused by Marvel Rivals.The Playlist:Steve: AvowedDaanish:Civilization VII, Rift of the Necrodancer, Minishoot Adventures, Satisfactory, Jeff: Civilization VII, AvowedParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome the solo developer behind Citizen Sleeper, Gareth Damien Martin to the show to discuss their newest game, Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector, as well as new prototypes from Misfits Attic, a follow up for E3 from the ESA, and Warner Bros problems, despite a stellar roster of developers. The Playlist: Gareth: The Thaumaturge, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Sky Caravan. Christian: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics; Monster Hunter Wilds open beta  Jeff: Neon Spellstorm demo, Citizen Sleeper 2 Tabletop Time: Gareth: Everdell, D&D (Eberron)  Christian: Otrio  Jeff: Magic the Gathering, That’s Not a Hat Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb back to the show this week to discuss WB shutting down Multiversus for good, Microsoft bringing Forza Horizon 5 to Playstation, the uncertain future at Bioware, and more!The Playlist:Jan: Marvel Rivals, Motor Town: Behind the WheelChristian: Citizen Sleeper 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, streaming with Apollo and ArtemisJeff: Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap, Coridden, IDUN Frontline SurvivalVR Talk:Jeff: Arken AgeParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Luke Lohr from Xbox Expansion Pass back to the show this week to discuss the huge Xbox Developer Direct, showcasing Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Doom The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur, plus news that the next game from Celeste deveopers has been canceled, as well as NCSoft's Horizon MMO. The Playlist: Luke: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Rivals, Arkham Christian: Eternal Strands demo, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Tokyo Xtreme Racer Jeff: Eternal Strands, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black VR Talk: Luke: Arkham Shadow, Iron Man VR, Arizona Sunshine Remake Jeff: Human Within Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Associate Art Director at Riot Games, Lana Bachynski back to the main show this week to discuss Nintendo finally announcing Switch 2, Sony canceling a God of War liver service game, a new Witcher-like, and more!The Playlist:Lana: Thank Goodness You’re Here, Astro Bot, Cat Quest III, Harold HalibutChristian: Star Wars Outlaws, Bluey the Video GameJeff: First Berzerker Khazan demo, Dynasty Warriors OriginsParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Bailey Meyers from Giantbomb and Honest Game Trailers to the show this week to discuss another delay for the next Assassin's Creed, big news from CES including new game movies, new PC handhelds, and a new reason to throw your GPU in the garbage. The Playlist: Bailey: Tactical Breach Wizards, Balatro Christian: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Skate City: New York Jeff: The Rangers in the South, Wayfinder 1.0, Path of Exile 2 Parting Gifts!

This bonus content interview went out first to patrons, releasing on December 20th. If you want to support the show, get bonus content like this interview early, get access to Wednesday's Paid DLC show, Feeling This seasons, spoiler chats, and more, check out Patreon.com/DLCpod Shawn Kittelsen, SVP, Creative for Skydance Interactive, including Skydance’s BEHEMOTH joins Christian and Jeff for a broad conversation about making games in VR, where VR might be heading, the technical aspects of working in VR, and what has changed in Skydance’s BEHEMOTH since launch.

Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss how much GTA 6 is projected to make in pre-orders alone, a new patent from Nintendo for Switch 2, and the original creator of Minecraft returning to work on a sequel... based on a twitter poll. The Playlist: Kahlief: Marvels Rivals, Path Of Exile 2, Redacted Game Christian: The Rogue Prince of Persia - Second Act Update; Wayfinder 1.0 Jeff: Drova Forsaken Kin VR Talk: Christian: Vendetta Forever  Jeff: Beat Saber Metallica Parting Gifts!

12-31 - UPDATE: Lana's audio issues have been corrected. You may need to delete and re-download the episode to get the corrected audio. Jeff and Christian celebrate their 11th full year of DLC, and kick off their 12th 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, Monster Hunter Wilds, Civilization 7, Metroid Prime 4, Avowed, Ghost of Yotei, and more! They end the episode by stepping back out on the limb for their BOLD and COOL RANCH Predictions for 2025!

As is the yearly tradition, Jeff and Christian welcome their friend Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to the show 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 2024?

Jeff and Christian sit down with Ryan Payton, Studio Head at Camoflaj and Game Director on Batman Arkham Shadow for a wide-ranging discussion about the making of the game.

Jeff and Christian welcome Rebekah Valentine from IGN back to the show this week to discuss The Game Awards big winners, Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor, plus all of the huge reveals and announcements from the show! The Playlist: Rebekah: Nine Sols Christian: Zen Pinball World, Monument Valley 3, Marvel Rivals Jeff: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Lucy James from Gamespot and Giant Bomb to the show this week to discuss a new report that claims gamers spend more time watching others playing than playing themselves, Apple's plan to support PSVR 2 motion controllers on Vision Pro, and the huge PC Gamer Most Wanted showcase.The Playlist:Lucy: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, After IncChristian: Indiana Jones and the Great CircleJeff: Path of Exile 2VR Talk:Christian: Skydance’s BehemothJeff: Skydance’s BehemothParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Dave Jewitt to the show this week to discuss reports that Sony is working on a handheld, a new game that looks a little too much like Horizon Zero Dawn, Shuhei Yoshida leaves Playstation, and more!The Playlist:Dave: Foxhole, WoW classic, STALKER 2Christian: Star Wars OutlawsJeff: Star Wars OutlawsTabletop Time:Dave: Warhammer 40,000 Necromunda Jeff: Strike the Dice Game, Shut the BoxParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Patrick Beja from notpatick.com back to the show this week to discuss whether expansions like Shadow of the Erdtree should be Game of the Year nominees, Son'y intent to own FROM Software, Xbox allowing streaming of owned games, and more! The Playlist: Patrick: League of Legends Wild Rift, Worlds Christian: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Star Wars Outlaws Jeff: Towers of Aghasba Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Joey Noelle from Kinda Funny to the show this week to discuss Phil Spencer's latest hints about the Xbox hardware strategies going forward, what Half-Life 2 Episode 3 could have been, Blizzard's plan to bring housing to World of Warcraft, and more!The Playlist:Joey: LEGO Horizon, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Mario & Luigi Brothership, Pokemon TCGPChristian: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Batman Arkham OriginsJeff: Lego Horizon AdventuresVR Talk:Christian: Batman: Arkham Shadow, Half Life: AlyxJeff: Metro Awakening, Triangle StrategyParting Gifts!

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!

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, ArrangerChristian: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Jeff: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Parting Gifts!

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!

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!!

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 DawnChristian: Silent Hill 2 (remake)Jeff: DiceomancerParting Gifts!

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!

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 3Christian: EA Sports FC25BJeff: Throne and LibertyTabletop Time:Scott: Pac-Man (board game), Thunder Road Vendetta, WizKids Super-Skill Pinball: 4-CadeChristian: Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on kickstarterJeff: King of Tokyo, Suspend

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!

In this very special Paid DLC replay, Lana, Christian, and Jeff discuss first day of school, dead insects, and being left-handed. Also, the Mario franchise!For more awesome episodes like this, please consider supporting the DLC podcast at patreon.com/dlcpod!

Jeff and Christian welcome Alyssa Mora from IGN to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's lawsuit with Palworld creator, Pocketpair, EA's latest investor call reveals, retro PS5s to celebrate Playstation history, and more! The Playlist: Alyssa: Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy 16, Dragon Age: Inquisition Christian: UFO 50; God of War Ragnarok PC Jeff: The Plucky Squire, God of War Ragnarok PC Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether back to the show this week to discuss Sony's $700 Playstation 5 Pro, mass walk-outs at Annapurna, Microsoft firing 650 more, and Tony Hawk hinting at a new game.The Playlist: Brendon: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Shy Guy Surfing, Shogun Showdown, Age of Mythology RetoldChristian: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Jeff: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Shroom and GloomParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Marcus Stewart from Indie Informer back to the show this week to discuss the abrupt and shocking demise of Concord, A Minecraft Movie's reimagining of Minecraft, and more!The Playlist:Marcus: Astro Bot, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Squirrel with a Gun, Star Wars OutlawsChristian: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta; Astro BotJeff: Astro BotVR Talk:Marcus: Batman: Arkham ShadowParting Gifts!

It's a very different DLC this week as Jeff travels to Seattle fir PAX Prime. There, he meets up with Lana Bachinsky and Daanish Syed for some BFF hangs and coverage of the convention. Check out this casual departure!

Jeff and Christian welcome Andrea Rene from What's Good Games back to the show this week to discuss all of the big announcements from Gamescom 2024, plus the huge first weeks sales of Black Myth Wukong! The Playlist:  Avowed hands-on, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hands-off, Concord, Black Myth: Wukong Parting Gifts! 

Jeff and Christian welcome Rich Grisham from Com2uS USA back to the show this week to discuss reports that Nintendo's Switch follow-up won't ship until after April at the earliest, Call of Duty download requirements and file sizes being addressed, and the state of the recent VR Showcase. The Playlist: Rich: Yakuza Like a Dragon, Valiant Hearts mobile, NBA 2K24, College Football 25, Madden25 Christian: Phantom Spark; Fortnite: Chapter 5, Season 4 Jeff: Searching for Rest VR Talk: Christian: PSVR2 to PC adapter; Half-Life: Alyx Jeff: Infinite Inside Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome the founder of the Continues Arcade, Allen Brooks, to the show this week to discuss Remedy putting the Max Payne remake into full production, Tango Gameworks given a second chance, and Ready at Dawn shuddered by Meta.The Playlist: Uncharted Golden Abyss, Ninja 5-0, FF7 Rebirth, Dark Forces Remaster, CYGNI: All Guns Blazing, Knock on the Coffin Lid, Cat Quest 3Tabletop Time: Ticket to Ride Legacy of the West, Carcassonne big box, abDUCKtion, Betrayal at Baldur's Gate, Azul, DominionParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Game Director Andy Tudor to the show this week to discuss 220 more layoffs at Bungie, the complete dissolution of Game Informer Magazine, THQ's Showcase, and more! The Playlist: Once Human, First Descendant, Solo Leveling: Arise, College Football 25, Star Trek Resurgence, Bodycam, Marvel Snap Deadpool’s Diner, Ready Or Not, Dystopika, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Arranger A Role -Puzzling Adventure Parting Gifts!

With Jeff out this week, Christian is joined by Anthony Taormina in the second-chair, and they welcome the host of the Y-Button podcast, Kyle Starr to the show to discuss Blizzard's World of Warcraft team unionizing, SAG-AFTRA members calling a strike against video game companies, and the release of Fallout: London The Playlist: Kingdom Hearts, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, The Messenger, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, EA Sports College Football 25, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Marvel Rivals, Odin 2 Pro Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Lead Gameplay Designer, Alex Sulman back to the show this week to discuss the biggest EVO fighting game championships ever, Xbox Game Pass price hikes raising the FTC's ire, and union efforts at Bethesda.The Playlist:  Flintlock, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Windjammers, Marvel Snap, EvilVEvil, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Delta update for iPad, Minecraft DungeonsParting Gifts!

With Christian out this week, Jeff is joined by Lana Bachynski in second chair! Together, they welcome Eric Balistrieri, Senior Gameplay Animator at Timi Studios, to the show to discuss the big changes to Xbox Game Pass, a surprise offering in DOTA 2, WNBA getting equal treatment in NBA2k25, and more! The Playlist: Concord beta, Diablo 4 (Season of Loot Reborn), Zenless Zone Zero, Alan Wake II, Neva preview, Anger Foot Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Victor Lucas from EPTV back to the show this week to discuss the Capcom Next event, a movie adaptation for Watch Dogs, and a dog hitting a homerun at Summer Games Done Quick.The Playlist: Luigi’s Mansion 2, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Cygni: All Guns Blazing and Rocket Knight Re-Sparked collection, FragPunks closed alpha, The First Descendant, Zenless Zone Zero, Crossover: Roll for Initiative, Nintendo LaboParting Gifts!!

With Christian away, Art Director at Bit Reactor, Daanish Syed, joins Jeff in welcoming Rich Lovejoy from Gamers with Jobs Conference Call back to the show to discuss what takes games so long to make, according to former Bioware producer Mark Darrah, lots of new remasters announced, and Destiny 2 moving away from long-form narrative.The Playlist: Skald: Against the Black Priory, Still Wakes the Deep, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Solium Infernum, Nine Sols, Fragpunk, RivenTabletop Time: WolvesParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Ryan McCaffrey from IGN to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's exclamation mark to end the Summer Game Fest. Announcements of a new Zelda, a new Mario and Luigi game, and first glimpse of Metroid Prime 4. Plus, the Uncharted sequel movie, and what's Ubisoft doing with Beyond Good and Evil?The Playlist: Alan Wake 2 Night Springs, Replaced, Stalker 2, New World Aeternum, Unravel 2 co-op, Gotham Knights; Elden Ring, Rack & SlayParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome freelance games journalist, Imran Khan back to the show this week to discuss the first Dragon Age The Veilguard gameplay, new Shovel Knight dimensions, and a really positive thing from the Helldivers 2 community.The Playlist: The Rogue Prince of Persia, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Phantom Blade Zero, Sonic x Shadow Generations, New World: Aeternum, Fatal Fury: City of Wolves, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Star Wars Hunters, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC, Steam Next Fest Demos: Kill Knight, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra, Phantom Spark, Arranger, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Blue Prince, Beyond Galaxyland, Cat Quest 3, Pinball SpireParting Gifts!!

Special bonus coverage of the the Summer of Games, as Jeff and Christian are joined by Anthony Taormina from Gamerant to talk about the Ubisoft Forward, and get his hands-on impressions of Star Wars Outlaws and tons of other games from the Festival, plus Destiny 2 The Final Shape and Elden Ring's new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.

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!

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 MonolithTabletop Time: GloomHaven, Castles of Mad King Ludvig, Bluey Keepy Uppy GameParting Gifts!!

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!

Jeff and Christian welcome Paid DLC's own Lana Bachynski back to the show this week to discuss rumors of a new game from Valve in a very popular genre, a report that Microsoft wants more of their top-tier games on Playstation, and Ubisoft's first trailer for the next Assassin's Creed game. The Playlist: Braid Anniversary Edition, Animal Well, Prince of Persia the Lost Crown, Tales of Kenzara: ZAU, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut PC; PPSSPP and RetroArch emulators on iOS Parting Gifts!

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 WellParting Gifts!

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 DepthTabletop Time: Frosthaven, Ark Nova, The Chameleon, Detective ClubParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jill Grodt from Indie Informer back to the show this week to discuss indie darling El Paso, Elsewhere becoming a movie, Blizzcon 2024 being canceled, the latest hardware rumors about Switch 2, and more!The Playlist: Hades 2, Another Crab’s Treasure, Sucker For Love: Date To Die For, Manor Lords, Stellar Blade; Fortnite Festival, RotwoodParting Gifts!

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!

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!

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, EcoGnomixParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jarrett Green from IGN to the show this week to discuss a 2007 flop video game getting a surprise sequel, the reveal of Overwatch with Marvel characters, first hands-on from Ken Levine's upcoming Bioshock killer, and more! The Playlist: Dragon’s Dogma 2. Pepper Grinder, Diablo IV, Stolen Realm, Rogue Voltage demo, Mori Carta demo Tabletop Time: Gudnak

Jeff and Christian welcome Jeremy Penter, better known as Karak from ACG back to the show this week to discuss Larian walking away from the most successful game of 2023, Unreal showing off Marvel 1943 Rise of the Ronin at GDC, a potential big delay for GTA 6, and more!The Playlist: Dragons Dogma 2, Pacific Drive, Rise of the Ronin, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, Gran Turismo 7 - Willow Springs, Slice and DiceParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss the leaked specs for PS5 Pro, the second coming of Multiversus, one of Xbox's biggest exclusives rocketing up the sales chart on Playstation, and more!The Playlist: WWE 2K24, Rise of the Ronin, RoboCop: Rogue City, Outcast - A New BeginningParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Miles Dompier from Illfonic back to the show this week to discuss the newest Xbox Partner Preview event, WB delisting games, Nintendo's Mario Day announcements, and more!The Playlist: Outlast Trials, Rise of the Ronin, New Star GP, Ruff GhanorParting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome Tom Marks from IGN to discuss the IGN unionization effort, as well as more layoff from Sony and EA, a rumored Switch 2 delay, and two game studios departing their parent companies and going indie.The Playlist: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Deep Rock Galactic SurvivorParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Anthony Taormina from Gamerant back to the show this week to discuss the Elden Ring expansion announcement, PSVR2 to support PC VR games, the partner focused Nintendo Direct, and more! The Playlist: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pacific Drive, Mario vs Donkey Kong, Skull and Bones, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden, Penny’s Big Breakaway, Spellrogue Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Rich Lovejoy from Gamers With Jobs Conference Call back to the show this week to discuss Sony execs claiming the PS5 is nearing the end of its lifecycle, Xbox execs podcasting about games going to other consoles, Avatar the Last Airbender getting a fighting game, and more! The Playlist: The Thaumaturge, Astral Ascent, Ludus Mortis, Moonring, Ultros, Helldivers 2, retro replays of Halo Reach and Batman Arkham Knight, Balatro VR Talk: PSVR2 Globular Cluster CMP2 Tabletop Time: Social Alchemix Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Vic Hood from Dot Esports to the show this week to discuss Disney $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, a potential franchise reboot for Virtua Fighter, plans to make the next Call of Duty into a Far Cry-esque open world games, and more! The Playlist: TLOU Part 2 Remastered, Dead By Daylight, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo, Helldivers 2, Steam Next Fest demos: Rotwood, Kingsgrave, Terra Memoria, Gatekeeper, Pepper Grinder, Ember the Werefox VR Talk: Apple Vision Pro demo Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome video game lawyer and MinnMax community manager, Haley MacLean to the show to discuss the latest Sony State of Play, Xbox potentially allowing their first party games on other systems, Deus Ex canceled, and more!The Playlist: Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Silent Hill: The Short Message, Palworld, Celeste 64VR Talk: Apple Vision ProParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Patrick Beja back to the show this week to discuss the huge layoffs at Microsoft and Riot, Apple forced to allow native gaming streaming apps, Blizzard's survival game canned after 6 years, and more! The Playlist: League of Legends: Wild Rift, Warcraft Rumble, TEKKEN 8, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Enshrouded VR Talk: Underdogs Parting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome actor and video game voice performer Daryl Lathon to the show to discuss subscription services slowing growth, Xbox's Developer Direct, Halo's Battle Royale mode being canceled, and more!The Playlist: The Iron Oath, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown; The Last of Us Part II Remastered, PalworldVR Talk: Bulletstorm VRParting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jordan Minor from PC Mag, and author of Video Game of the Year, to the show this week to discuss Xbox exclusives possibly landing on non-Xbox hardware, a second season preview of Halo on Paramount+, and Smite getting a sequel. The Playlist: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, CRT TV gaming Portal Revolution VR Talk: Asgard's Wrath 2

Jeff and Christian welcome Chastity Vicencio from Ubisoft back to the show this week to discuss a 13 year old "beating" NES Tetris, Netflix discussing monetization for their games, and three fan projects to breathe new life into abandoned games. The Playlist: Dave the Diver, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow on Analogue Pocket VR Talk: UEVR mod, Gamepass on Quest 3, Asgard’s Wrath 2, Red Matter 2

Jeff and Christian celebrate a full DECADE of DLC, and kick off their 11th year of the podcast in style, by bringing on Lana Bachynski to join in on the annual for the first time! Together, they look back at their predictions from last year, RECKONING with the results, and then look forward to all the big games they know are coming in 2024, including Star Wars Outlaws, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, Princess Peach, and more!They end the episode by stepping back out on the limb for their BOLD and COOL RANCH (now EXTRA CRISP) Predictions for 2024!

As is the yearly tradition, Jeff and Christian welcome their friend Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to the show to talk through the biggest news stories of the year that was, and then share their personal Top 5 List of Favorites. What will be the Official DLC Game of 2023?

Jeff and Christian welcome Vice President of Creative at Skydance Interactive, Shawn Kittelsen back to the show this week to discuss Epic's app sore lawsuit, Naughty Dog's decision to cancel Last of Us Part 2's multiplayer release, the final death knell for E3, and more!The Playlist:  God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, all the Fortnites, Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, Last Train Home, A Highland Song, Cookie CutterVR Talk: Assassin’s Creed Nexus, Beat Saber OST 6, RE4 Remake VR Mode, Asgard’s Wrath 2, Arizona Sunshine 2Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Gita Jackson from Aftermath back to the show this week to discuss the GTA 6 trailer, and Game Awards, and their favorites of the huge number of games shown during the 3 hour ceremony.The Playlist: Alan Wake 2, SteamWorld Build, Fashion Dreamer, Sonic Dream Team, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, Avatar Frontiers of PandoraVR Talk: Resident Evil 4 VR on PS5Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Gabe Patillo from Married to the Games back to the show this week to discuss the major Rockstar leaks possibly coming from a kid, Fortnite's ambitious new reveals, the first trailer for the Fortnite TV show, and more!The Playlist: Marvel Spider-Man 2, Disney Speedstorm, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, El Paso Elsewhere, Quantum BreakVR Talk: Steam VR on Meta Quest 3Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Shane Bailey from Game On Cancer back to the show this week to discuss the upcoming Wonder Woman game and live service games in general, next year's Call of Duty, and possible sequels for Borderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.The Playlist: Uncharted: Lost Legacy, Fable 2, Dome Keeper, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, Sea of Stars, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Downwell+VR Talk: Assassin’s Creed Nexus VRTabletop Time: Tsuro, Monopoly Deal, Detective Club

Jeff and Anthony Taormina welcome Adam Leonhardt from Megadads back to the show this week to discuss the Last of Us Part 2 Remaster announcement, the nominees for the 2023 Game Awards, Valve's Half-Life 25th anniversary update, and more! The Playlist: Resident Evil 4 remake, Super Mario RPG, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Playstation Portal, Steam Deck OLED, Lenovo Legion Go, Last Faith VR Talk: Assassins Creed Nexus Parting Gifts!

You can get episodes like this early, along with a lot of other great, exclusive content by supporting DLC at Patreon.com/DLCPod. It is our patrons support that keep this show running. Thanks for listening! In this DLC Bonus Content discussion, Christian Spicer chats with Bret Robbins, CEO of Ascendant Studios (Immortals of Aveum) about layoffs, building a new studio and new IP, developing with cutting-edge technology, and some updates for Immortals of Aveum.

Jeff and Christian welcome Brandon Jones, author of Whirly World, to the show this week to discuss the upcoming reveal of GTA 6, Nintendo's intent to make a live action Zelda movie, Valve's new Steam Deck, and more! The Playlist: Spider-Man 2, Sanabi Ebenezer and the Invisible World, The Talos Principle 2, EA Sports WRC, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, For the King 2 VR Talk: Powerwasher Simulator, Dungeons of Eternity Parting Gifts!

This special bonus content went out first to patrons. You can become a patron and support the show at Patreon.com/DLCPod.  We partnered with NVIDIA for a conversation on their tech in Alan Wake 2, and to discuss all things path tracing, DLSS 3.5, Reflex and more! We asked Jacob you're questions and had a really fun conversation with him about all things GeForce. Also, Beefy Geepies!!!! 

Jeff and Christian welcome Jan Ochoa from Giantbomb back to the show this week to discuss massive layoffs at Bungie, an acquisition for Atari, new life for Blizzcon, and more! The Playlist: Alan Wake 2, NBA 2K24 Apple Arcade; Ghostrunner 2, Jusant, Balatro demo Tabletop Time, Wingspan, Giant Jenga, Ice Cool, Stuffed Fables Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Wil Harris from Unbound back to the show this week to discuss the Xbox Partner Preview, leadership shuffling at Xbox, Elder Scrolls 6 not being mentioned until 6 months before release, and more!The Playlist: Super Mario Wonder, Spiderman 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2, Deepest Chamber ResurrectionVR Talk: 7th Guest, Pianovision, PhasmaphobiaParting Gifts!

Evan Pedersen from the Mega Dads joins Christian and Anthony Taormina this week to discuss  Insomniac possibly considering a standalone Venom game, Cities: Skylines 2 devs commenting on the launch status of the game, Pete Hines leaving Bethesda, a rumored Far Cry multiplayer extraction game, and more! Playlist: Super Mario Bros. Wonder; RimWorld; Final Fantasy 16, Hellboy Web of Wyrd; Hot Wheels: Unleashed 2; Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Bruce Greene back to the show this week to discuss the Microsoft/ABK merger getting finalized, John Riccitiello out at Unity, the PlayStation 5 Slim, a player surveying every planet in Starfield, and more! The Playlist: Robocop: Rogue City, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Forza Motorsport; Lords of the Fallen VR Talk: Quest 3 Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome twitch streamer Tim Trikslyr Frazier back to the show this week to discuss the state of video game reviews, a potential PS5 remaster for Last of Us Part 2, Redfall chances for redemption and more!The Playlist: Sea of Stars, Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space, Wow Classic hardcore, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Chants of Sennaar, Knight vs Giant: The Broken ExcaliburParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Victor Lucas from EPTV back to the show this week to discuss the massive layoff at Epic Games, Jim Ryan stepping down at Sony, Chris Metzen coming out of retirement for World of Warcract, and more!The Playlist: Dave The Diver, Under The Waves, RE4: Separate Ways, Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, CocoonParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Giantbomb's Jeff Grubb back to the show this week to discuss the massive leak of internal Microsoft Xbox emails and info, Unity backpedaling their disastrous revenue policy, the UK's CMA signaling approal for the MS/Activision Blizzard deal, and more!The Playlist: F-Zero 99, Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty, Armored Core 6, Lies of P, These Doomed IslesParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Art Director at Bitreactor and friend of the show, Daanish Syed back this week for a huge show. They discuss Sony's latest State of Play, featuring Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, and more, Nitendo's Direct, featuring Princess Peach Showtime, Paper Mario the 1,000 Year Door, and more, and Unity upending their pricing structure and the entire industry. Plus, Starfield updates, more layoffs, and more The Playlist: Mortal Kombat 1, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Dune Spice Wars, Starfield, Shadow Gambit, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hands-on, God of Weapons.

Jeff and Christian welcome Rachel Kaser from Gamesbeat to the show to discuss solid rumors of Nintendo's next version of the Switch, Megan Fox joining the cast of MK1, a delay for Alone in the Dark, and more! The Playlist: Starfield, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Remake, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go, ABRISS Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether back to the show to discuss Nintendo's latest Direct, focusing on Super Mario Wonder, a shocking price increase for Sony PS Plus subscription service, Embracer Group shutting down Volition, Lenovo announcing its own Steam Deck competitor, and more!The Playlist: Starfield. All Starfield, only Starfield. It's a deep dive, with no story spoilers. Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Baker, author of X-Wings, Lightsabers, and Scorpion Vader to the show this week to discuss a remaster of the classic DOS game, Dark Forces, Playstation Portal, and all of the huge Gamescom 2023 trailers, including Crimson Desert, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, and more! The Playlist: TMNT Splintered Fate, Marvel Snap, Jedi: Survivor, Immortals of Aveum, GeForce Now, Sea of Stars Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome the director of Prey, Dan Trachtenberg, back to the show this week to discuss 7 years of No Man's Sky and how it may compare to Starfield, the wild October video game release schedule, Bungie's odd description of their upcoming game, and more!The Playlist: En Garde, Midnight Fight Express, Waven, Wayfinder, Baldur’s Gate 3, Hammerwatch 2Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Futter from the Virtual Economy podcast back to the show this week to discuss the strange case of Overwatch 2 becoming Steam's worst reviewed game, Rockstar acquiring the developers behind unofficial RP servers for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, THQ's jam-packed showcase, and more! The Playlist: Destiny 2, Diablo 4, Forza Horizon 5 seasonal content, Quake II, Baldur’s Gate 3, Tales and Tactics Tabletop Time: Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate, Taco vs Burrito, Can’t Stop Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Richard Lovejoy from the Gamers With Jobs Conference Call podcast back to the show this week to discuss Wizards of the Coast discovering an artist using AI to create art for an upcoming D&D expansion, older Elder Scrolls games being remade, Metal Gear hitting a sales milestone and more!The Playlist: Baldur’s Gate 3, Neurocracy 2.049, The Expanse: A Telltale Series, Let’s Revolution!Tabletop Time: Thousand Year Old Vampire, Betrayal Legacy, Bloc by Bloc, report from GenConParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mario Rivera from Point in Progress back to the show this week to discuss Riot's reveal of true 2v2 multiplayer in their upcoming fighting game, Project L, Destiny 2 players jumping on the Glorbo bandwagon, Ubisoft killing the Immortals Fenix Rising sequel, and more! The Playlist: Dave The Diver, Final Fantasy 16, Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals, Disney Illusion Island, Ratchet and Clank PC, Doomsday Hunters Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome streamer and voice actor Frank Ellerbe back to the show this week to discuss the Comic Con reveal of a new Marvel Spider-Man 2 trailer and branded PS5, Xbox Live Gold turning into Xbox Game Pass Core, the invention of Glorbo, and more! The Playlist: Remnant 2, Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant, Final fantasy 16, Street Fighter 6, The Finals, Portal: Prelude RTX, Ember Knights Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Miles Dompier from Windows Central and IGN back to the show this week to discuss a possible conclusion to the long roller coaster ride of Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, a landmark court decision that could help prevent online harassment, Major Nelson stepping down, a new haptic suit for Assassin's Creed, and more!The Playlist: Exoprimal, Grounded, Viewfinder, Halls of TormentParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Rebekah Valentine from IGn back to the show this week to discuss her stellar coverage of the Microsoft v FTC injunction hearing over the last several weeks. Plus, they discuss Larian's final Baldur's Gate 3 panel before release, the lackluster sales numbers for Final Fantasy XVI, some games getting remasters, and more! The Playlist: World of Warcraft, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, Ghost Trick VR Talk: Synapse Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jill Grodt from Indie Informer to the show this week to discuss the exciting Annapurna Showcase, more juicy details from the FTC case against Microsoft, and a revelation that loading screens might be... fake?The Playlist: Dave the Diver, Mythforce, Sludge Life 2, Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo IVTabletop Time: Sonora, Happy Little Dinosaurs, Spaceship Unity Season 1Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome podcaster Patrick Beja back to the show this week to discuss the huge Nintendo Direct reveal of Super Mario Bros Wonder and so much more, plus the shocking court revelations coming out of the Microsoft FTC trial, and in increase in the price of Xbox Game Pass.The Playlist: Street Fighter 6, Pokemon Let's Go, Final Fantasy XVI, Laika Aged Through Blood, Bulwark Falconeer Chronicles, Ebenezer and the Invisible World, Sea of Stars, Broken Roads, Viewfinder, Hammerwatch 2Parting Gifs!

Anthony Taormina joins Jeff and Christian for special bonus episode of Paid DLC, featuring a spoiler-free review of Final Fantasy XVI. You can read Anthony's full written review on Game Rant HERE. This Bonus Content is only possible through the generous support of our Patrons at patreon.com/dlcpod

Jeff and Christian welcome Adam Leonhardt from Megadads back on the show this week for a very special occasion! Not only is is Father's Day, but DLC celebrates its 500th consecutive episode! They discuss the UploadVR showcase with its 62 games, the next roadsblock from Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, Fable's in-game graphics, and more! The Playlist: Final Fantasy XVI demo, Layers of Fear, Exoprimal Beta, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Parting Gifts! DLC is made possible through the generous support of our patrons at patreon.copm/dlcpod

Lana Bachynski joins Jeff and Christian for special bonus coverage of the Ubisoft Connect and Capcom Direct conferences, including takes on Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Dragon's Dogma 2, and more!This show is made possible by our patrons at patreon.com/dlcpod

Summer of Games 2023! E3 may be dead, but that doesn't mean there isn't a TON of game announcements compressed in a VERY small window. Anthony Taormina from Gamerant joins Jeff and Christian to run through all of the huge announcements from Microsoft's big show, including Starfield, Fable, and so much more! Then they make time for Summer Games Fest and the PC Game Show, too!This show is made possible by the generous support of Patrons at patreon.com/dlcpod

Jeff and Christian team up with Dave Chen from youtube.com/davechensky and Peter Sciretta from Ordinary Adventures on Youtube to give their immediate reactions to Apple's groundbreaking announcement of the Vision Pro AR headset. Hope you enjoy! This content is only possible because of the support of our Patrons!

Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss Sony's CEO outlining potential problems with cloud gaming ahead of Project Q's launch, Microsoft's latest plan to circumvent the UK's CMA and advance their acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Meta's VR showcase, and more! The Playlist: Street Fight VI, Diablo IV, Wildfrost Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Tom Marks from IGN to the show to break down all of the surprising and not-so surprising reveals from the Playstation Showcase, including Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta, and so much more! The Playlist: Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, After Us, Planet of Lana, Wildfrost, WoW Classic Hardcore Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Stephen Hilger from Into the Aether to the show this week to discuss the reveal of Mortal Kombat 1, no more PvE for Overwatch 2, the return of Blizzcon in 2023, and more!The Playlist: Darkest Dungeon 2, Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi SurvivorVR Talk: Humanity, Walkabout Mini GolfParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Ash Parrish from The Verge to the show for the first time to discuss the release of Tears of the Kingdom, a new kind of game announcement from the Pokemon developers, four surprising games added to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, and more!The Playlist: The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, Mario PicrossParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome lead gameplay designer Alex Sulman to the show this week to discuss another round of layoffs at Unity, a surprisingly candid interview from Phil Spencer about the state of Xbox, and more!The Playlist: Horizon: Burning Shores, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Street Fighter 6 Demo, Disney Speedstorm, Dead Island 2, Age of Wonders 4Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Benjamin Watts from IGN to the show this week to discuss the UK's CMA shocking block of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision/Blizzard, leaked specs for Asus' answer to the Steam Deck, Call of Duty not taking a year off, and more! The Playlist: Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Breath of the Wild, Redfall, Honkai Star Rail Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Ian Higton from Eurogamer to the show to discuss his hands-on with Firewall Ultra, Sega's acquisition of the developer of Angry Birds, and Nintendo's latest spotlight on Indie Games for SwitchThe Playlist: Meet your Maker, Dead Island 2, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC, Dredge, Street Fighter 6 DemoVR Talk: Firewall Ultra, Kayak, Pavlov, AfterlifeParting Gifts

Jeff and Christian welcome Danny Bogue from The Good Gamer Club to the show this week to discuss new trailers for Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy 16, a huge delay for Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League, ChatGPT for NPCs, and more! The Playlist: RE4 Remake, FFVII Remake, T’Chia, Cyberpunk 2077 Overdrive Mode, MLB The Show 23, Wartales VR Talk: Halflife 2 Episode 1 and 2 in VR, Vertigo 2 Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Steven Spohn from Ablegamers back to the show this week to discuss the rumors of a Playstation 5 Pro SKU, the exploding handheld market, new video game movies of Street Fighter and Minecraft, and more! The Playlist: Crimeboss, Marvel Snap, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure, Shogun Showdown Prologue Tabletop Time: Remembering Klaus Teuber and Catan Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Frank Ellerbe, aka Techniq, to the show this week to discuss the death of E3, 10 minutes of revealing new Tears of the Kingdom gameplay, new DLC for Jeff's Game of 2022, and more! The Playlist: Wild Hearts, Dredge, The Last of Us Part 1 PC VR Talk: Vive XR Elite headset, C-Smash VRS demo, Walking Dead Saints and Sinners PSVR2 version, After the Fall, The Last Worker Parting Gifts!

In this Bonus Content conversation, Christian Spicer sat down to chat with Jörg Tittel and Cory Schmitz, two of the people behind the upcoming PSVR2 game, C-Smash VRS. It's a great conversation about appreciating iconic design, Dreamcast "vibes," designing for VR, and more. The C-Smash VRS demo is available on the PlayStation Store now.

Jeff and Christian welcome one of their favorite guests, Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to discuss the latest in the Microsoft Activision acquisition, Epic's Unreal GDC presentation, three big new game announcements, and more! The Playlist: Redfall, LOTR: Gollum, Resident Evil 4, Tchia, Above Snakes Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome John E Warren from HoneyBee Rodeo to the show to discuss the latest in the Microsoft Activision Blizzard aquisition - yes, there's more to disucss! - Square Enix moving ahead on their NFT game, Horizon Forbidden West DLC being exclusive to PS5, and more! The Playlist: WWE 2K23, Atomic Heart, Wo Long, Breath of the Wild, Castle Crumble, Apple Arcade, Crafty Survivor, Flame Keeper VR Talk: Gran Turismo 7 with Sophy AI Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb back to the show this week to talk about Starfield and Suicide Squad kill the Justice League getting new delays, reveals from NACON and Capcom - including the Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw demo drop - and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, A Space for the Unbound, Justice League Cosmic Chaos, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, Dead Cells Return to Castlevania, Patch Quest, Spin Rhythm XD Parting Gifts!

Here's a fun bonus episode for everyone. We figured one great way to let everyone know what the Paid DLC show actually is, is to release an episode of Paid DLC for everyone to enjoy! Get Paid DLC every week by becoming a Cool Ranch or higher patron at Patreon.com/DLCpod. The episodes' original description: This week, Jeff, Lana, and Christian talk about Lana's ski trip, chat boardgames, Jeff's views on geese (ALL GEESE), Lana being stalked by a coyote, and how Christian says the word "crayon." It's another fun one.

Jeff and Christian welcome Mitchell Saltzman from IGN to the show this week to discuss the big changes coming to Final Fantasy XVI, a shakeup at Square Enix, the latest on the Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger, and more! The Playlist: Wo Long, Pizza Tower, Destiny 2 Lightfall, Aces and Adventures, Atomic Heart VR Talk: GT7 with wheel, Moss 2 Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Joseph Moran from PS Trophy Room Podcast back to the show this week to discuss the newest State of Play, feautring Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, the latest moves Microsoft is making to make their aquisiton of Activision Blizzard happen, the best news about Forza Horizon getting another expansion, and more! The Playlist: Sea of Thieves, Atomic Heart VR Talk: Horizon Call of the Mountain, Moss Book 1, Pistol Whip, Gran Turismo 7, Demeo, Jurassic World Aftermath Collection, Humanity demo, RE Village demo Parting Gifts!!

Jeff and Lana welcome podcaster and 4th grade teacher Scott L. Clark to the show this week to discuss the trailer for the Tetris movie, shakeups at Firaxis, 5 new Lord of the Rings games coming before 2024, and more! The Playlist: Pinball FX, Wild Hearts, Vampire Survivors, Dead Space, Metroid Prime Remastered, Gears of War 2, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread, Plague Tale Requiem & Innocence, XDefiant, HiFi Rush, Returnal PC, Caves of Lore, Midnight Suns, Dust & Neon, Wanted: Dead Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome streamer and Youtuber Trikslyr back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's latest jam-packed Nintendo Direct presentation, the latest on the Microsoft Activision BNlizzard King acquisition, a company bucking the trend and actually increasing wages, and more! The Playlist: Hogwarts Legacy (discussion starts 49:12, ends at 1:03:05), Hi-Fi Rush, Gundam Evolution, League of Legends, Metroid Prime Remastered; Steam Next Fest Demos: The Last Case of Benedict Fox, Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, Nocturnal, System Shock, Tape to Tape, Planet of Lana, Fabledom, Boxes, Card Crawl Adventure Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome streamer AuroraPeachy to the show to discuss Amazon paying $600 million for Tomb Raider, Live Service games getting canned, James Gunn's plan to make video games part of the DC cinematic universe, and more! The Playlist: Forspoken, Harvestella, Hitman World of Assassination Freelancer mode, Marvel Midnight Suns Deadpool DLC, Power Chord, Mario Tennis Aces, Kingdom Battle vs mode Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Youtuber and streamer Game Breaker God to the show to discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, latest Activision Blizzard King allegations, the latest news from Naughty Dog, and more! The Playlist: Forspoken, Hi Fi Rush, Dead Space, Mahokenshi Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome co-authors of the new novel Who Hunts the Whale, Laura Dale and Jane Magnet to the show this week to discuss big layoff across several gaming companies, a leaked Battle Pass for Suicide Squad, the PSVR2's 30 game launch line-up, and more! The Playlist: Basingstoke, Dorfromantik, The Playdate Handheld, Forspoken, GeForce Now Ultimate 4080 tier, Inkbound Tabletop Time: Terraforming Mars, Everdell Complete Collection, Klask, Once Upon a Line

Jeff is joined by Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me and Gabe Patillo from Married to the Games to discuss Google's last gifts to Stadia owners, Ubisoft's worrisome emergency earnings call, Mirror's Edge developer's critique of achievements, and more! The Playlist: Vampire Survivors, Rumbleverse, Predecessor, COD DMZ, Marvel Midnight Suns, Super Smash Bros Parting Gifts!!

Welcome to the God of War Ragnarok SPOILER chat! This was recorded and first released to Patrons (patreon.com/DLCpod) back in November 2022 and now we're sharing it here too. This episode, Jeff and Christian dig into a no holds barred discussion of the details of God of War Ragnarok's story and campaign. SPOILERS aplenty, so don't listen if you don't want to know every last bit of goodness from this all-time great title.

Jeff and Christian welcome gamer and twitch streamer Bruce Greene to the show this week to discuss game cancelations and strange activity from Wizards of the Coast, HTC's newest AR/VR headset, Sony's big CES announcements, and more! The Playlist: High on Life, Dave the Diver, Fallout 76, The Last of Us Part 1, Hades, Marvel Midnight Suns Parting Gifts!

As is the yearly tradition, Jeff and Christian welcome their friend Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to the show to talk through the biggest news stories of the year that was, and then share their personal Top 5 List of Favorites. What will be the Official DLC Game of 2022?

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Minotti from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss why there were no big Xbox games at the Game Awards, Chris Metzen's return to Warcraft, inconsistency in PSVR2 releases, and more! The Playlist: River City Girls 2, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Marvel Snap, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, RTX 4090 - Witcher 3 update, Warhammer 40k: Darktide, Swordship Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Paid DLC regular and Riot Games Lead, Lana Bachynski, back to the show this week to discuss the 2022 Game Awards in all their glory, including the biggest world premieres from the show. Plus, the FTC sues to block the acquision of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. What does it all mean? The Playlist: God of War: Ragnarok, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Lost in Play, High on Life, Forspoken demo, Portal with RTX, WoW: Dragonflight Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Patrick Klepek from Waypoint back to the show to discuss the new Last of Us HBO trailer, Cyberpunk 2077 getting a Game of the Year edition, Summer of Games Fest and E3 duking it out in June 2023, and more! The Playlist: Callisto Protocol, Metal Hellsinger, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Minecraft, Need For Speed Unbound, Fortnite Chapter 4 Tabletop Time: Betrayal Legacy, So Clover Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jeff Grubb from Giantbomb back to the show this week to talk about record setting sales for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Time Magazine's inclusion of DLC in their top ten games of 2022, shocking comments from Microsoft and Sony about their own IP and viability, and more! The Playlist: Pentiment, Atari 50, Goat Simulator 3, Lapin, Soccer Story, Bravery and Greed, Ship of Fools Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome gaming social media creative, Spencer Campbell to the show for the first time to discuss the revelation that GTA almost became a movie in 2002, the end of Blizzard's deal with Netease in China, the biggest games of the PC Gaming 2023 showcase, and more! The Playlist: God of War Ragnarok, F1 22, Legends of Runeterra, RTX 4080 (Plague Tale Requiem; Spider-Man PC; Cyberpunk 2077); Vampire Survivors xCloud Touch, Sommerville VR Talk: Altspace VR, Half-Life Alyx Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Patrick Beja back to the show this week to discuss staggaring sales figures for Nintendo Switch, a promised Gears of War Netflix show, Horizon as an MMO, the Game Awards GOTY nominees, and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, Overwatch 2, God of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers; Pocket Analogue Genesis core; Forza Horizon 5 new graphics modes, Ghost Song Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Chastity Vicencio, host and producer at Ubisoft, to the show to discuss EA's new Marvel deal to produce three more super hero games, the PSVR2 pricing and date announcement, a remake announcement for one of 1997's biggest games, and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, Signalis, and a lengthy non-spoiler review of God of War Ragnarok Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mario Rivera from Point in Progress returns to the show to discuss the Witcher Netflix show moving on from Henry Cavill, Xbox Game Pass not meeting expectations, Steam hitting a new milestone, and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, GhostBusters: Spirits Unleashed, Yakuza 0, SteamDeck, Olli Olli World Flowzone DLC, Bayonetta 3, Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC, Gotham Knights PC, Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope, Of Blades and Tails, Warhammer 40k: Shootas, Blood, & Teef, Hell is Others Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Marvel back to the show this week to discuss three big franchise showcase events: Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and the Sims! Which is the most exciting? The Playlist: Marvel SNAP, Mario + Rabbids, Dome Keeper, The Official Steam Deck Dock, Persona 5 Royal, Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection PC, Plague Tale: Requiem, Gotham Knights, God of War Ragnarok Parting Gifts!