This is the second half of our latest episode, continuing our chat on some of our favorite video game composers. Highlighted on this half: Hitomi Sato, Darren Korb, Yasunori Mitsuda, Dabu, Masayoshi Soken, and Christopher Larkin.
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!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Episode 190A: The DLC Special, Part 1
It's all music on this one! On this episode, guest-hosted by Spencer, each member of the panel highlights a favorite video game composer and talks about the effects their music has left on them. This episode went long, so it's being broken up into two halves. On the first half, we highlight Yoko Shimomura, Toby Fox, the Capcom Sound Team, Ryo Nagamatsu, Takeharu Ishimoto, and Widdly 2 Diddly. Ep 190A
Monday, April 7, 2025
Episode 189: Xbox 360, Twenty Years On
In 2005, Microsoft launched their second console, the Xbox 360. It proved to be a runaway success, finally establishing them as a major player in the console game. Boasting PC-like graphics, a robust online network, and massive third-party and indie support, it was a must-have system. We look back on its legacy here. Ep 189
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Episode 188: Ashley Needs Saving Again
For the first time in two years, DLC records an episode! It's been a hot minute! On this episode, we talk about the Resident Evil 4 remake and give our thoughts and experiences playing this compared to the original Gamecube classic. Ep 188
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Episode S11E5: Revisiting FFXIV
Two years ago, we visited the sprawling world of Final Fantasy XIV as it
hit its 10th anniversary. Since then, the Endwalker expansion released,
and we spend four and a half hours going through the last expansion in
the current FFXIV storyline. Ep S11E5
Monday, April 18, 2022
Episode S11E4: All About Metroidvanias
We shine a spotlight on a genre of video game that has old roots, but has found a second life in the indie scene: the classic Metroidvania. From its beginnings with Metroid and Castlevania to new classics like Hollow Knight, Ori, and Bloodstained, we find that there's still a desire for these kinds of games. What are some of your favorites? Ep S11E4
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Episode S11E3: Free Play
In this episode, it's a Free Play, an open discussion where the panel talks about anything and everything related to video games. Here, we cover big video game acquisitions, the upcoming Chrono Cross remaster,
the silly notion that certain game design decisions somehow shouldn't be subject to criticism, digital board games, and tons more. Ep S11E3