Downloadable Content
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDownloadable Content is a general gaming podcast made by everyday gamers for gamers, whether you're a hardcore gamer or a casual one, whether you've been playing for decades or days. In it, we discuss and debate topics relevant to the gaming industry at large. Listeners can provide feedback and even join in recording with us. Enjoy!
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Episode S8E6: PAX East 2018
April 18, 2018 01:26 - 249 MBThis year's incarnation of PAX East 2018 in Boston, MA, had to be expanded to 4 days because 3 just wasn't cutting it anymore. Joined by some of the fine folks at Sprites and Dice, we give our thoughts, opinions, and personal experiences about all the games (both video and tabletop) we sampled, concerts, panels, tournaments, and plenty more! Ep S8E6
Episode S8E5: Free Play
April 03, 2018 23:46 - 286 MBOn the first of our Free Play episodes this year, Tanya makes her first appearance in over a year, joining our great big panel to take part in discussion of a wide range of topics: Chrono Trigger on PC, more lootbox stuff, the Switch turning one, and plenty more in this 2.5-hour episode. Ep S8E5
Episode S8E4: Crossplay: The Next Frontier?
March 21, 2018 00:30 - 156 MBWhat if we all could play our entire personal libraries of games on a single device, and no longer need to shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars on separate consoles or a PC build? Or, at the very least, make it so that if two people have the same game but for different consoles, have the ability to still play with each other? We have the technology, and we're already starting to see games implement cross-platform play. How can this next step in gaming grow, and what's holding it back? E...
Episode S8E3: Pay to Play 2.0
March 07, 2018 01:44 - 290 MBWe look back on a topic we discussed back in Season 1, looking once again at the idea of pay-to-play in video games now in light of the lootbox mess games like Star Wars Battlefront 2 have wrought, where we have to ask ourselves: is this actually gambling? And what can developers do to try to get more money without resorting to slimy tactics? Ep S8E3
Episode S8E2: All the (Romantic) Feels
February 14, 2018 03:30 - 158 MBJust in time for Valentines' Day--we take a look at romance in video games, whether it's games that feature a romantic plot or subplot as part of the overall narrative, or whether it's something that you as the player character can initiate and control. What are some of your favorite romantic storylines in games? Ep S8E2
Episode S8E1: Filled With Determination
February 01, 2018 02:37 - 367 MBTo kick off Season 8, we take an extra-long look at one of the most critically-acclaimed indie titles in recent memory: UNDERTALE. We give our thoughts and opinions on the game, talk about its appeal, and its polarizing nature. We are FILLED WITH DETERMINATION as we begin year number eight of DLC. Ep S8E1
Episode S7E18 (Season Finale): A Switch In Time
December 22, 2017 02:02 - 200 MBOn the season finale, we come full circle on the Switch. Having started 2017 talking about it, we take a look at how Nintendo's latest console has fared 9 months in, talk about our favorite games thus far, and look ahead to 2018. Ep S7E18
Episode S7E17: The Long Game
December 13, 2017 02:03 - 180 MBIn all the video games we've ever played, chances are there are some from your childhood you could never beat until you tackled them as adults. Some of those games you probably still can't beat, no matter how hard you try. On this episode, we give our own personal struggles: games we conquered after many years, and others who laugh at our torment. Ep S7E17
Episode S7E16: Vault Dwellers & Bottle Caps
November 22, 2017 02:41 - 273 MBOn the 20th anniversary of Fallout, our guest-host through the wastelands, Gabriel, takes us through a dust-filled, nuclear dystopia. Listen in as the panel talks about their experiences and memories playing this franchise, hopping from one Vault to the next. Ep S7E16
Episode S7E15: Free Play 16
November 08, 2017 03:45 - 179 MBOn the final Free Play episode of the year, we cover such topics like The Technomancer, upcoming indie games for the Nintendo Switch, the importance of game narrative, and plenty more! Shenanigans abound. Ep S7E15
Episode S7E14: Would You Kindly?
October 25, 2017 00:53 - 298 MBTen years ago, we got into a bathysphere and headed to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. There, we found a beautiful city, an underwater metropolis covered in Art Deco excess that hid a collapsed and ruined utopia. We talk about the three games in the BioShock franchise...would you kindly listen in? Ep S7E14
Episode S7E13: What We Played On Our Summer Vacation
October 11, 2017 01:14 - 180 MBEven though summer tends to be slow for video game news and releases, it certainly did not mean we stopped playing. Brian, Nick, and Gabriel talk about all the games they played during the summer: from walking simulators, RPGs, platformers, and more. Ep S7E13
Episode S7E12: Free Play 15
September 20, 2017 00:22 - 207 MBOn our 2nd Free Play episode of the year, we answer some listener feedback, talk about underrated PS1 gems, and plenty more. Ep S7E12
Episode S7E11: Nostalgia, The Enemy?
August 29, 2017 23:33 - 228 MBA sizable chunk of gamers feel that current trends by developers of making games that heavily rely on nostalgia is holding back the medium. Rather than devote resources to making new games, new IPs, and new experiences, they feel that the industry would rather be lazy and churn out games that are low-risk, high-reward. Do you agree? Is nostalgia the enemy of video games? Ep S7E11
Episode S7E9C: Midgar, When Sector 7 Fell (Part 3)
July 11, 2017 23:52 - 113 MBIt's the 3rd and final part (the 3rd half) of our Final Fantasy 7 20th anniversary episode, because, as Ron said, we like to give 150%. We stumble our way through discs 2 and 3, and offer our overall commentary on the game itself, and why it's still so memorable after 20 years. Ep S7E9C
Episode S7E10: E3 2017
June 28, 2017 01:56 - 278 MBWe take a look at the E3 that was, and we got some answers to some questions we had going into this year's show: what's Project Scorpio? What will we see with at the Switch's first E3 showing? What games will we see complete and on sale years from now, if at all? On this episode, we give you our takeaways and Ron goes on a rampage or two. Ep S7E10
Episode S7E9B: Midgar, When Sector 7 Fell (Part 2)
June 14, 2017 00:37 - 147 MBIn Part 2 of our FF7 20th Anniversary episode, the panel continues onward as our heroes leave Midgar. More commentary awaits as we go through to the end of Disc 1. Hope you have all your Materia ready. Ep S7E9B
Episode S7E9A: Midgar, When Sector 7 Fell (Part 1)
May 31, 2017 01:22 - 150 MBDepending on your perspective, Final Fantasy VII is one of the greatest, most overrated, or most loathed video game of all time. Whatever your opinion, we can all agree that for whatever the reason, it is certainly one of the most iconic. Turning 20 this year, we recorded an anniversary episode so long that it's been broken up into 3 parts. In Part 1, we talk about the game from the beginning to leaving Midgar. Ep S7E9A
Episode S7E8: Free Play 14
May 17, 2017 01:34 - 168 MBOn the first Free Play of DLC Season 7, we cover a wide range of topics: Horizon: Zero Dawn, the new New 2DS XL, digital card games, and plenty more. Brian is joined by Wyatt from Sprites and Dice, and Reid from deep inside the Internet. Ep S7E8
Episode S7E7: Switch-ing Now
May 04, 2017 00:49 - 195 MBTwo months in, and the Nintendo Switch is selling like hotcakes. It's all looking very good for Nintendo right now, with over 3 million units sold and climbing rapidly. We give our first impressions on the new console and some of the games currently released for it. Ep S7E7
Episode S7E6: Final Fantasy XV Road Trip
April 19, 2017 00:04 - 255 MBFinally no longer considered vaporware, Final Fantasy XV has had a long road from initial announcement over a decade ago as Final Fantasy Versus XIII to the released game on PS4. On this episode, Ron takes over in the host's chair, and his panel cover at length the latest installment in this 30-years-running franchise. Ep S7E6
Episode S7E5: One Shell, Two Shell, Red Shell, Blue Shell
April 05, 2017 01:05 - 184 MBAhh, for the days when the strongest item in Mario Kart was a lightning bolt. Now it's endless blue shells on top of those bolts, but in the ensuing 25 years, Mario Kart has become one of Nintendo's biggest franchises. With the advent of online multiplayer, its popularity has only grown. We take a look at this classic series on this episode. Ep S7E5
Episode S7E4: PAX East 2017
March 22, 2017 01:07 - 232 MBNow in its 8th year, PAX East descended on Boston, giving gamers of all stripes something for everyone: video games both indie and triple-A, tabletop, board, along with myriad panels, cosplay, and concerts. Brian, Wyatt (from Sprites & Dice), and Shanna talk about their experiences at this year's event. Ep S7E4
Episode S7E3: 25 Kirbys
March 08, 2017 03:03 - 169 MBIn 1992, a round pink cream puff set out on a journey to take back all the food that was stolen by the gluttonous King DeDeDe and return it to the inhabitants of Dream Land. In the ensuing 25 years, Kirby has become one of Nintendo’s major franchise characters, appearing in nearly two dozen of his own games. We get sucked into nostalgia as we look back at 25 years of Kirby. Ep S7E3
Episode S7E2: The Era of Vaporware
February 16, 2017 03:45 - 210 MBIn the realm of video games, the concept of vaporware comes in form of major announcements of games, and then not seeing those games for years, if at all. Some games do finally see the light of day after many years and some are still waiting for a release. Why is this an issue for the consumer? And why do we allow the industry to use it as a marketing tactic? Ep S7E2
Episode S7E1: Switch-ing Back
February 01, 2017 00:08 - 209 MBIn little more than a month, Nintendo's next major console comes out. Only announced this past fall, we don't know yet what to make of it: a console that mixes traditional TV device and portable gaming. Are we looking forward to the Switch, or do we have reservations? Find out on our Season 7 opener. Ep S7E1
Episode S6E19: From Console to Tabletop
December 30, 2016 03:16 - 168 MBWe've discussed how video games have translated into a variety of media, and how tabletop games like D&D influence video games even today. On our season finale, we talk about how video games influence board/tabletop games, a marriage that brings the games loop full circle. Ep S6E19
Episode S6E18: The Purple Cube
December 27, 2016 19:28 - 242 MBFifteen years ago, the Nintendo GameCube arrived on the scene, giving us classics like Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Super Smash Bros. Melee, a host of Mario-themed sports titles, along with some decent third-party games like Eternal Darkness and Resident Evil 4. Where does it rank in video game history? Listen to our thoughts as we wax more nostalgia on this retrospective. Ep S6E18
Episode S6E17: Free Play 13
December 15, 2016 01:50 - 229 MBThe final Free Play episode of this season--recorded over the summer, it's another wide-ranging episode full of varied topics, such as the overblown hype that No Man's Sky brought, or extolling the virtues of Deus Ex, and a good ol' rant or two. Ep S6E17
Episode S6E16: Nintendo Switch Hype Train
November 30, 2016 02:15 - 229 MBWe break down the reveal of the Nintendo Switch and go into full-on speculation about it: the little we do know, plus what we hope we'll see on it as long-suffering Nintendo fans...most of which will probably be dead wrong by January. Regardless, we're all on the hype train! Ep S6E16
Episode S6E15: What The Hell, Nintendo?
November 16, 2016 00:54 - 162 MBEven though the Nintendo Switch has captivated our Nintendo fanboy hearts again, we have to bring down the enthusiasm just a touch. There are many issues we have with Nintendo in recent years: threatening legal action and shutting down any fan projects as well as neglecting major franchises, for starters. We ask: what the hell, Nintendo? Ep S6E15
Episode S6E14: The World of Survival Horror
October 26, 2016 01:52 - 228 MBJust in time for Halloween, we talk about our favorite survival horror games. From classics like Sweet Home and Clock Tower, to current favorites like Five Nights at Freddy's, we take a in-depth look at this niche genre. What are some of your favorites? Ep S6E14
Episode S6E13: Free Play 12
September 28, 2016 02:21 - 212 MBOn our second Free Play of the season, it's just Brian and Tanya as they talk about nostalgia, the fact that major developers have taken notice, the problem of online bullying, sports games, and plenty more. Ep S6E13
Episode S6E12: Puzzling, Isn't It?
August 24, 2016 02:34 - 179 MBEven though they don't get the same attention and press that some franchises do, puzzle games remain a steady genre. Here, we talk about classics like Tetris and newer titles that blend genres such as Portal. What are some of your favorites? Ep S6E12
Episode S6E11: Free Play 11
July 20, 2016 02:09 - 281 MBIt's the first of three Free Play for this season: episodes where we talk about anything and everything game-related. On this episode: we rant about Mighty No. 9 and Final Fantasy 15, discuss the idea of playing a video game blind, and much more. Joined by Tanya from Kisareth Studios. Ep S6E11
Episode S6E10: E3 2016
June 28, 2016 02:16 - 343 MBThe dust has settled on another E3, and so with it, we take a look at this year's offerings. What stuck out, for better or worse? Are we looking forward to anything? We break it all down for you here, alongside with Joshie, here on his annual appearance. Ep S6E10
Episode S6E9: 20 Years of Nintendo 64
June 10, 2016 01:20 - 237 MBWe spend 2 hours going down the warp pipe of nostalgia to talk about the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, bringing up our most memorable games from the well-known to the obscure, and discussing the console's place in gaming history. Ep S6E9
Episode S6E8: From 2011 to Now
May 25, 2016 23:51 - 167 MBIn Season 1, we looked at six classic franchises celebrating milestone anniversaries: Sonic, Dragon Quest, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, and Resident Evil. Now, five years later, we look back and see what new entries each franchise have given us. Ep S6E8
Episode S6E7B: PAX East 2016, Part 2
May 18, 2016 01:46 - 166 MBPart 2 of our PAX East 2016 recap covers the second and third day of the convention. Day 2 concerts, excessive tabletop gaming and more indie games await! Ep S6E7B
Episode S6E7A: PAX East 2016, Part 1
May 17, 2016 00:35 - 128 MBIt's our longest PAX East recap episode yet, so it's being broken down into two parts. Brian, Shanna, Wyatt (from Sprites and Dice), Reid, and Jonathan (making his DLC debut) talk about their experiences--all the amazing indie games they demoed, the concerts, and PAX overall. Part 1 covers the first day. Ep S6E7A
Episode S6E6: The PC Master Race
April 28, 2016 03:10 - 212 MBWhat started off as sarcastic commentary on PC gamers became something said PC gaming community embraced, but why do we feel a need to further divide gamers based on how and what they play their games on? Ep S6E6
Episode S6E5: The D&D Connection
April 15, 2016 02:20 - 193 MBWyatt from the gaming site Sprites and Dice returns to guest-host this episode, moderating a discussion about the influences that the long-running tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons have had on video games past and present, from classics like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, to more modern games like Dragon Age and Skyrim. Ep S6E5
Episode S6E4B: Gotta Catch 'Em All (Part 2)
March 30, 2016 02:28 - 215 MBIn Part 2 of our Pokemon 20th Anniversary episode, we pick up where we left off in the first half--from the 3rd generation (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald and going all the way through to now. It's 2 more hours of Pokemon chat! Ep S6E4B
Episode S6E4A: Gotta Catch 'Em All (Part 1)
March 18, 2016 02:13 - 143 MBDo you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? On the first part of what ended up being a 2-part episode, we dive back into the nostalgia pool to talk about Pokemon, celebrating 20 years of catching, training, and battling to become the Pokemon Champion. Ep S6E4A
Episode S6E3: A Hail of Bullets
March 03, 2016 02:57 - 180 MBWe look at shoot 'em up games, a genre of game that has fallen out of favor in recent years. Challenging, maddening, and fun (depending on who you ask), these games still manage to appeal to gamers seeking a challenge. Ep S6E3
Episode S6E2: Polarizing Games
February 18, 2016 03:33 - 197 MBDevelopers are starting to utilize storylines and plot elements not typically found in games: depression, anxiety, LGBT issues, death, racism, among others. Some feel that such divisive and controversial subjects have no place in games--should they? What's the aim? Ep S6E2
Episode S6E1: Pixel Glory
February 03, 2016 00:29 - 174 MBTo kick off our 6th year of DLC, Brian and Ron talk about the retro revival that's taken gaming by storm: who would've thought that 20 or so years after the NES and SNES that we'd still be playing games that look like those we grew up on? Why are we still drawn to such games? Ep S6E1
Episode S5EP: Season 5 Outtakes
January 16, 2016 03:08 - 30.7 MBOn this bonus DLC, it's our Season 5 outtake reel containing some bloopers, funny moments, and off-air shenanigans that happened during 2015. Hope you enjoy it! Ep S5EP
Episode S5E23: The Brothers Mario, Part 4
December 23, 2015 03:19 - 203 MBIt began with Mario, and we'll end with Mario. We talk about many of the offshoot Mario games including Mario Kart, Mario Party, and the myriad sports titles as we wrap up both our 30th anniversary celebration of Super Mario and our 5th season of DLC. Ep S5E23
Episode S5E22: On Gaming Journalism
December 10, 2015 02:35 - 205 MBWyatt from the gaming blog Sprites and Dice takes over the host's chair and engages the panel in a wide-ranging discussion about many aspects of gaming journalism: reviews (and the bias therein), opinion pieces, writing about experiences, and more. All music used belongs to their respective games/developers/composers/studios/etc. Ep S5E22