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DLC UNCOVERED: an unsung source of games creativity

Downloadable content - DLC - at times may feel like a fun afterthought, but it often re-energises developers’ creative processes and has many other benefits. Rebellion and Obsidian tell Steve Boxer why they love making DLC

THE RISE AND RISE OF DLC

As DLC becomes more commonplace, Lee Abrahams takes a look back at the proliferation of DLC, why it was important and how it’s evolved to suit modern day gaming, digital distribution and helped reinforce micro-transactions as well as game expansion

GAMES THAT BENEFITED FROM DLC

Nick Cowen explores the games that have benefited from DLC - whether that’s an expansion of story or new game mechanics, DLC offers developers the chance to make their games bigger and better without building a whole new sequel

When DLC takes on a life of its own

Steve Boxer looks back on how Far Cry: New Dawn demonstrated that clever DLC design can take on a life and significance that transcends its base game

KILLING TIME

The games that have kept us entertained this month

DLC: what should it be for?

Lucy Orr draws conclusions about what makes outstanding DLC by revisiting some of her favourite extra-content moments and anticipating some future ones

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