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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Episodes
Episode S3E19: The Sport of Gaming
October 18, 2013 02:44 - 157 MBAs the focus of multiplayer games shift from a group of gamers gathered in an arcade for a day, then to someone's home for a day of fun, to the world of the Internet, more and more are taking full advantage of the fun that can be had by playing with a group of players from anywhere on the globe. The popularity of these games have risen to the point where tournaments are held, often with large cash prizes, and watched live by hundreds of thousands of spectators. What's the allure? Should we ex...
Episode S3E18: Free Play 3.0
October 02, 2013 09:57 - 196 MBOn our second Free Play episode of 2013, Ron and Ronny join Brian and discuss a wide range of game-related topics. Topics include: should Nintendo allow its first-party properties to be sold on other platforms, the rise of e-sports, Magic: The Gathering Online, why video game movies suck, and plenty more! All music belongs to their respective games, developers, studios, composers, etc. Episode S3E18
Episode S3E17: Choose Your Destiny (Episode 50!)
September 18, 2013 14:42 - 181 MBIt's our 50th episode!!! On this special milestone, we shine the spotlight on fighting games and how they've evolved from arcade classics to e-sports main events. Along the way, we talk about our favorite fighting games and the joys and frustrations playing them. All music used belongs to their respective games, composers, developers, studios, etc. Episode S3E17
Episode S3E16: Free Play 2.0
August 21, 2013 04:23 - 197 MBIt's an open discussion on this episode of DLC--the panel sounds off about anything related to video games. We cover a variety of things on this "free play" episode, including indie games, the upcoming relaunch of FF14, games that we're currently playing, and more. Episode S3E16
Episode S3E15: Blowing Cartridges
August 07, 2013 02:21 - 156 MBThe year was 1983. The video game crash of that year nearly wiped out video games as we know them. However, a company known for making playing cards for nearly 100 years decided to try venturing into electronics. The rest, as they say, is history. For many of us, the NES was our introduction to video games, and the experiences we had playing iconic games like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Mega Man (to name a few) drew us in, and created a love for video games that ...
Episode S3E14: The Fanatic's Influence
July 24, 2013 02:20 - 134 MBWe take a look at fans of video games and their influence on video games. How much influence should they have in a game's creation? Is it wise for developers to hear critique and feedback and use it? Should they even have a voice at all? We take a look at these and give you our thoughts. All music used belongs to their respective games, composers, developers, studios, etc. Episode S3E14
Episode S3E13: The Indies
July 10, 2013 02:49 - 177 MBOnly in the last few years have we really seen indie games take off. Unencumbered by the bigger name-brand developers and publishers, independent developers are not afraid to get experimental, and thus have been giving the industry fresh ideas. Their relatively cheap costs to play have given them wide-ranging appeal, and as a result, are the fastest growing sector of the game industry. We give you our thoughts on this, and also give our recommendations of some of the great indie games out the...
Episode S3E12B: E3 2013, Part 2
June 26, 2013 03:52 - 151 MBPart 2 of our E3 2013 discussion. We discuss Sony & Nintendo's offerings. All music belongs to their respective games, developers, composers, studios, etc. Episode S3E12B
Episode S3E12A: E3 2013, Part 1
June 26, 2013 02:37 - 89.7 MBThe excitement and anticipation of E3 always brings the best from the major game developers. With two major consoles on the horizon, Sony & Microsoft had much to offer. Nintendo, too, offered an impressive lineup. In this 2-part episode, we break down all the news from E3 and give you our thoughts. In Part 1, we discuss Microsoft, EA, and Ubisoft. All music belongs to their respective games, composers, developers, studios, etc. Episode S3E12A
Episode S3E11B: Final Fantasy 25, Part 4B
June 12, 2013 10:21 - 96.3 MBPart 2 of the final episode of the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary retrospective. We talk about FF13, 14, some of the major offshoots, and speculate about the future. All music belongs to their respective games/composers/developers/etc. Episode S3E11B
Episode S3E11A: Final Fantasy 25 Part 4A
June 12, 2013 02:31 - 120 MBIn our 4th and final episode celebrating Final Fantasy's 25th anniversary, we cover the PS2 & PS3 era, talk about the offshoots, and speculate on the future of the series. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we discuss the PS2 era (FF10-12). All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/etc. Episode S3E11A
Episode S3E10: Sony & Microsoft, Your Move
May 29, 2013 02:50 - 187 MBSony and Microsoft have now shown their hands with the reveals of their next-gen consoles. What we know so far has gamers both optimistic and annoyed, and if both of them hope to have any shot at winning over the masses, they need to deliver gaming experiences that take us well above and beyond our current generation. We break down what we know of these consoles thus far, giving you our thoughts and opinions on the PS4 and the Xbox One. All music belongs to their respective games, studios, de...
Episode S3E9: Mega Man Man Man Man
May 16, 2013 04:07 - 158 MBWe take a look at Capcom's most prolific franchise: Mega Man, celebrating 25 years of 2D side-scrolling platforming goodness. Nick and Ron take hosting duties on this episode, with Brian in the panelist's seat as they chat about the core numbered series and the X series. Find out their likes, dislikes, and thoughts on this long-time franchise. All music used belongs to their respective games/developers/composers/studios/etc. Episode S3E9
Episode S3E8: Final Fantasy 25, Part 3
May 01, 2013 02:13 - 168 MBIn Part 3 of our 4-part series celebrating 25 years of Final Fantasy, we take a look back at the three main games released for the PS1: Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9. Our panel waxes nostalgia over the fun of FF7, the trials and tribulations of FF8, and the homage to the classic era that was FF9. Have a favorite moment? Share it with us. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/etc. Episode S3E8
Episode S3E7: The Feminine Side of Gaming
April 17, 2013 02:45 - 166 MBNewcomer Brittany joins Shanna and Brian, and they discuss women in the video game industry--from women working in the industry itself, to the portrayal of women in video games. They also talk about what they'd like to see in the future to further improve gender equality in the medium. All music used belongs to their respective games/developers/composers/etc. Episode S3E7
Episode S3E6: PAX East 2013
April 03, 2013 02:31 - 180 MBOnce again, the 3-day video game convention we call PAX East made Boston, MA, its home in late March. The panel talks about their experiences during this massive event--the concerts, panels, the expo floor, likes, dislikes, and what they are looking forward to for next year. Episode S3E6
Episode S3E5: Final Fantasy 25, Part 2
March 20, 2013 01:40We continue our 4-part series celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy with Part 2, in which Brian, Ron, and Shanna spend time being crazy fans over the three games for the Super Nintendo--Final Fantasy 4, 5, and 6. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/composers/developers/etc. No copyright infringement is intended. Episode S3E5
Episode S3E4: Rest In Peace, Nintendo Power
March 06, 2013 03:00For nearly 25 years, Nintendo Power magazine existed as the go-to source for all things Nintendo. Every month, readers could count on previews, reviews, strategy guides & cheats (in its early days), and the latest in Nintendo news. This past December, however, the big N pulled the plug on the magazine, leaving the USA without a single print source devoted to Nintendo. We recount the glory days of the magazine, sprinkled with childhood memories and the excitement we felt at a new issue every m...
Episode S3E3: State of the 8th Generation
February 20, 2013 16:33In light of the imminent media event from Sony, where everyone is hoping that the next PlayStation will be revealed, the panel takes time to discuss all the wild and rampant gross speculation that the gaming media at large have created in their desire to see new consoles. We tackle many of the rumors surrounding the not-yet-announced next-gen consoles that Sony & Microsoft may make in the near future. Also, we discuss how the WiiU, the first console heralding the 8th Generation, has fared, ju...
Episode S3E2: Anticipated Games of 2013
February 06, 2013 03:31A new year means a new slate of video games we have to look forward to. In this episode, the panel (with special guest Chris Gannon from Gamingdeath.com) talks about what games to watch for in 2013, as well as their own personal choices for games on their want list. Do you want the just-released Devil May Cry reboot or Dead Space 3? Or are you saving your cash for something else, like BioShock Infinite, or The Last Of Us? All music used belongs to their respective games/composers/studios/etc...
Episode S3E1: Final Fantasy 25, Part 1
January 23, 2013 00:24We're back! To begin Series 3 of Downloadable Content, we start off with Part 1 of a 4-part mini-series celebrating Final Fantasy's 25th anniversary. This episode features the panel discussing their memories playing through the first 3 games, originally released for the NES. All music used belongs to their respective games/composers/developers/etc. Episode S3E1
Episode 33B: Flawless Victory, Part 2
August 15, 2012 02:26In Part 2 of our episode celebrating Mortal Kombat, we discuss the games after MK4. All music used belongs to their respective composers/games/developers/etc. Episode 33B
Episode 33A: Flawless Victory, Part 1
August 15, 2012 01:54Finish him!!! In this episode, we celebrate 20 years of Mortal Kombat, reminiscing about the moves, the characters, and of course, the fatalities--all in this 2-part episode discussing the rich history of MK. In Part 1, we discuss the classic series, MK 1-4. All music used belongs to their respective games/composers/developers/etc. Episode 33A
Episode 32: HADOUKEN!!!
August 01, 2012 00:52Continuing our block of episodes celebrating video gaming's classic franchises, the rather large panel gets all fan-crazy as we discuss the first fighting series to make it big--Street Fighter. Since its debut 25 years ago, this series has won over many gamers, from its iconic characters, stages, and music. Listen in as we wax nostalgic over this long-running franchise. All music belongs to their respective composers/studios/developers/etc. Episode 32
Episode 31B: Metal Gear Saga, Part 2
July 18, 2012 10:34Part 2 of our 25th anniversary celebration of the Metal Gear franchise. Part 2 discusses Metal Gear Solid 2, 3, and 4, with a little bit of some of the offshoots. All music used belong to their respective games/developers/studios/composers/etc. Episode 31B
Episode 31A: Metal Gear Saga, Part 1
July 18, 2012 01:58We begin our block of episodes celebrating classic video game franchises hitting milestone anniversaries this year with a 2-part episode reminiscing the Metal Gear series, hitting its 25th in 2012. Part 1 talks about the origins on the NES and leads into the first Metal Gear Solid game. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers/etc. Episode 31A
Episode 30B: E3 2012, Part 2
July 04, 2012 03:43The second half of our E3 2012 discussion. We primarily discuss Nintendo and the WiiU in this half, plus we have a hilarious random musing by Joshie. Episode 30B
Episode 30A: E3 2012, Part 1
July 04, 2012 02:59Now that E3 2012 has come and gone, what do we make of the glut of gaming news? What new info did the big 3 provide us? Anything new regarding Nintendo's upcoming WiiU? We break it down and give our opinions in this 2-part episode discussing this year's event. All music used belongs to their respective composers/developers/studios/etc. Episode 30A
Episode 29: Vita & WiiU, Pre-E3
June 06, 2012 01:00In this episode, Brian, Ben, and Ron give their thoughts on the recently-released PS Vita and the upcoming Nintendo WiiU. NOTE: this episode was recorded back in March before Brian was sidelined for six weeks due to illness, so some of the information contained is inaccurate. We'll bring you up to date in our upcoming E3 recap. Episode 29