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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 S7E4: PAX East 2017

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2017/03/22

Now 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

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Episode S7E3: 25 Kirbys

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2017/03/08

In 1992, a round pink cream puff set out on a journey totake back all the food that was stolen by the gluttonous King DeDeDe and returnit to the inhabitants of Dream Land. In the ensuing 25 years, Kirby has become one of Nintendo’s majorfranchise 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

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Episode S7E2: The Era of Vaporware

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2017/02/16

In the realm of video games, the concept of vaporware comes in form of major announcements of games, and then not seeing those gamesfor years, if at all. Some games do finally see the light of day after manyyears 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

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Episode S7E1: Switch-ing Back

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2017/02/01

In 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

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Episode S6E19: From Console to Tabletop

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2016/12/30

We'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

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Episode S6E18: The Purple Cube

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2016/12/27

Fifteen 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

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Episode S6E17: Free Play 13

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2016/12/15

The 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

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Episode S6E16: Nintendo Switch Hype Train

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2016/11/30

We 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

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Episode S6E15: What The Hell, Nintendo?

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2016/11/16

Even 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

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Episode S6E14: The World of Survival Horror

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2016/10/26

Just 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

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Episode S6E13: Free Play 12

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2016/09/28

On 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

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Episode S6E12: Puzzling, Isn't It?

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2016/08/24

Even 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

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Episode S6E11: Free Play 11

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2016/07/20

It'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

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Episode S6E10: E3 2016

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2016/06/28

The 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 onhis annual appearance. Ep S6E10

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Episode S6E9: 20 Years of Nintendo 64

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2016/06/10

We 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

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Episode S6E8: From 2011 to Now

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2016/05/25

In 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

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Episode S6E7B: PAX East 2016, Part 2

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2016/05/18

Part 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

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Episode S6E7A: PAX East 2016, Part 1

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2016/05/17

It'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

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Episode S6E6: The PC Master Race

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2016/04/28

What 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

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Episode S6E5: The D&D Connection

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2016/04/15

Wyatt 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

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