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!...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 598
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 Remastered Christian : Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster Jeff : Clair Obscur: Ex...
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 597
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 P...
Apr 21, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 596
🕹 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 25 Christian : South of Midnight Jeff : Blue Prince, S...
Apr 14, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 595
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 Midnight Christian : The Last of Us: Part II on PC Jeff: Rogue Loops Parting Gifts!!
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 594
Thanks to Opera GX for sponsoring this episode Use 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: Khazan Christian : DOOM: The Dark Ages Jeff : 33 Immortals Parting Gifts!...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 593
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: Khazan Christian : Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Half-Life 2 RTX Jeff : Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Atomfall, Half-life 2 RTX Parting Gifts!...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 592
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.
Mar 18, 2025•22 min
Thanks to Opera GX for sponsoring this episode Use 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 Hunter Christian: testing RTX 5080 Jeff : Golden Kingdom VR Tabletop Time: Isla: Mothership, Magic the Gathering...
Mar 17, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 591
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 EP Christian: Split Fiction, more Avowed Jeff : Split Fiction, Mainframes Parting Gifts!...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 590
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 Rivals Christian: Grid Legends; more Avowed Jeff : Steam Next Fest demos: Wheel World, Hyperslice, Haste: Broken Worlds, Drop Duchy, Deliver at all Cost...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 589
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 50 Christian: Avowed, Metal Gear Acid Jeff : Avowed,...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 588
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: Avowed Daanish: Civilization VII, Rift of the Necrodancer, Minishoot Adventures, Satisfactory, Jeff : Civilization VII, Avowed Parting Gifts!...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 587
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 : Neo...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 586
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 Wheel Christian: Citizen Sleeper 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, streaming with Apollo and Artemis Jeff : Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap, Coridden, IDUN Frontline Survival VR Talk: Jeff: Arken Age Parting Gifts!...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 585
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 : ...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 584
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 Halibut Christian: Star Wars Outlaws, Bluey the Video Game Jeff : First Berzerker Khazan demo, Dynasty Warriors Origins Parting Gifts!...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 583
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!...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 582
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 workin...
Jan 08, 2025•49 min
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 Jef...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 581
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 Hu...
Dec 30, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 580
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?
Dec 23, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 579
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.
Dec 18, 2024•34 min
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!
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 578
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 Inc Christian: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Jeff : Path of Exile 2 VR Talk: Christian : Skydance’s Behemoth Jeff: Skydance’s ...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 577
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 2 Christian: Star Wars Outlaws Jeff : Star Wars Outlaws Tabletop Time: Dave: Warhammer 40,000 Necromunda Jeff: Strike the Dice Game, Shut the Box Parting Gifts!...
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 576
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!...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 575
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 TCGP Christian: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Batman Arkham Origins Jeff : Lego Horizon Adventures VR Talk: Christian : Batma...
Nov 18, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 574
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!...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 573
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, Arranger Christian: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Jeff : Dragon Age: The Veilguard Parting Gifts!...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 572
