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Downloadable 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 S9E5A: E3 2019, Part 1

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2019/06/21

Now that the dust is settling on E3 2019, we take a deep dive into all the conferences, big announcements, surprises in our annual recap. Part 1 covers Microsoft, EA, Bethesda, Google Stadia, Limited Run, and the PC Gaming Show. Part 2 covers Devolver Digital, Ubisoft, Kinda Funny, Square Enix, and Nintendo. Ep S9E5A

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Episode S9E4: Free Play

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2019/06/06

After a few months off, we're back--this time, rolling out the first of our Free Plays for the year. We talk PAX East, the latest in eSports, gamers behaving badly, and the top 20 games of the Heisei era as voted on by Japan. Ep S9E4

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Episode S9E3: For Inclusivity's Sake

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2019/04/09

Five years ago, we did some episodes talking about where the video game industry was regarding inclusivity and representation of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, etc. On this episode, we check in to see what strides have been made, and what we feel the industry could do more of. Ep S9E3

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Episode S9E2: Playing In The (Game) Stream

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2019/02/20

More and more companies are going the way of digital distribution only, and some companies are getting into business models where you can stream a video game, removing the idea of ownership completely and having the player pay a certain amount to rent a game to play. While the idea of offering video games as a service is not new, streaming now certainly appeals to the developers and publishers. How does that affect the gaming landscape for players? Ep S9E2

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Episode S9E1: A Broil, A Brawl, A Melee

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2019/02/07

From its humble beginnings on the Nintendo 64, this madcap insanity we know as Super Smash Bros. has kept us gleefully entertained, with something for just about everybody, whether you're a casual player to a hardcore tournament player. And with the latest incarnation on Nintendo Switch, this series shows no signs of letting up.How has this craziness kept going for twenty years and several console generations? Dive in as we open Series 9 with a love letter to this great series. Ep S9E1

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Episode S8E17: Free Play

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2018/12/31

On the final episode of our 8th season of DLC, it's our third and final Free Play episode. This open discussion has us talking a variety of things: what games we're playing, VR games, recommendations for the Switch, FF15, the new Epic Games store, and a ton more as we go nearly 3 hours to close out 2018. Ep S8E17

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Episode S8E16: Working For A Narrative

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2018/12/25

When a developer creates a game and decides to take a multimedia approach to the game's narrative, what does that do for the player's experience? If a player has to go beyond the game in order to fully appreciate its narrative, does it become a chore? An expensive money grab? An acknowledgement that the developer can't contain the game's narrative in its own media? Inspired by an opinion article in Game Informer, we take a look at the idea of having to work for a story in this episode. Ep

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Episode S8E15: Ye Shall Be As Gods

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2018/12/05

Squaresoft director Tetsuya Takahashi began writing a scenario for a game that was to begin development. Finding it too dark to be a Final Fantasy title, it became Xenogears. Several years of planning, creating backstory, and development ensued, and in February 1998, Xenogears was released. Critically acclaimed then despite its obvious lack of polish or completeness, does it hold up 20 years later? Ep S8E15

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Episode S8E14: The Art of the Speedrun

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2018/11/19

What makes speedrunners tick? These gamers devote countless hours to their craft: completing a game so quickly and so thoroughly that it boggles the mind. Whether for fun, for charity, or both, speedrunners give life to games decades old, broadcasting their conquests and giving new fans a glimpse into the titles we played as kids. There's truly an art to it, and we explore it on this episode. Ep S8E14

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Episode S8E13: The 20th Ocarina

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2018/11/01

November 1998 saw the release of the 5th major installment in the Legend of Zelda series: Ocarina of Time. It proved to be a groundbreaking entry in the franchise, and is widely considered one of the greatest games ever made. Twenty years later, it continues to delight fans the world over. Why? Listen in as we dive into Hyrule once again. Ep S8E13

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Episode S8E12: The Shadow Moses Incident

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2018/10/16

It's the 3rd official entry in the Metal Gear canon, but in 1998, Konami released Metal Gear Solid on the PS1 to universal acclaim. Widely considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time, it combines stealth and confusing narrative, as well as an unforgettable cast of characters. Listen in as we take a deep dive into this amazing classic. Ep S8E12

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Episode S8E11: Rendered Obsolete

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2018/08/15

With Nintendo's current crusade against ROM-hosting websites, now seems a good time to talk about forced and planned obsolescence in video games. What happens when developers pull the plug on a game that is still enjoyed by many? What ways do we have to preserve games? With few legal ways to do so, is emulation and piracy the solution to preservation, or do we need to re-examine how we see games as part of our culture? Ep S8E11

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Episode S8E10: The Powerhouse of the Cell

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2018/07/24

With Resident Evil 2 bursting onto the scene in January 1998, survival horror became firmly established on the PlayStation. Not to be outdone, Square created a game that blended the styles of RPGs, action, science fiction, and survival horror to create Parasite Eve, based on the novel of the same name. We look back at this underrated classic on its 20th anniversary. Ep S8E10

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Episode S8E9C: E3 2018, Part 3

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2018/06/22

In our 3rd and final partof our E3 2018 recap, we cover the highlights and game announcements from the PC Gaming Show, Sony, and Nintendo. Ep S8E9C

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Episode S8E9B: E3 2018, Part 2

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2018/06/20

In Part 2 of our E3 2018 recap, we cover the highlights and game announcements from Square Enix, Limited Run Games, and Ubisoft. Ep S8E9B

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Episode S8E9A: E3 2018, Part 1

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2018/06/20

E3 has wrapped up and there is a lot to digest. Lots of press conferences, lots of announcements of games, and lots of emotion. What stood out? What are we looking forward to? Who do we shit all over? What games do we think will not see the light of day for decades? On Part 1, we break down EA, Microsoft, and Bethesda's showings. Ep S8E9A

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Episode S8E8: Free Play

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2018/06/06

On the second Free Play of the year, we talk about some pre-E3 news, some games we're currently playing, talk about Nintendo a little bit, and plenty more in this open-discussion format episode. Ep S8E8

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Episode S8E7: Mega Man 11 and Other Capcom Droppings

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2018/05/23

It's been 8 years since the last numbered Mega Man game; for its 30-year anniversary of the franchise, they announced Mega Man 11. On this episode, we prognosticate and speculate about it, and talk about what else is going on in Capcom-land as well. Ep S8E7

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Episode S8E6: PAX East 2018

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2018/04/18

This 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

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Episode S8E5: Free Play

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2018/04/03

On 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

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