Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña have lived and worked in the games industry for a combined 30+ years. What have they learned in that time? Life (like gaming) is better together! Join them on their journey through gaming conferences, red carpet events, baby milestones, marriage hurdles, and the occasional work update. Play along with game recommendations for busy parents and enjoy this seasoned couples’ sazón as they talk about their favorite memories, products, and experiences. Business Ema ...
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Step into the world of gaming with Gamertag Radio! As one of the most established gaming podcasts, we bring you twice-weekly episodes packed with breaking news, expert reviews, and exclusive interviews. Join hosts Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña as they dive into the latest gaming trends and topics. Podcasting since Feb 2005. Business Email: [email protected]
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Danny and Riana's lives have taken many unexpected twists and turns, and not all of them were positive. In today's episode we hear about the challenges, failures, and pivots that led our hosts to where they are today. We also get some perspective on how to embrace life's curveballs, and keep pursuing your ultimate happiness. Got feedback for the sh…
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Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Hands-On Impressions
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46:28In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Danny Peña and Parris Lilly discuss their experiences at the Battlefield 6 multiplayer review event in Los Angeles. They share their excitement about the game, community reactions, and the importance of the event in showcasing the game. The conversation also touches on the rising prices of gaming consoles an…
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Interview with Ryan McArthur, Senior Producer at Ripple Effect, and Alma Talbot, Director of Production at Motive, about Battlefield 6. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.…
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Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña played a couple of hours of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. Here are their hands-on impressions. Thanks to Sega for inviting us to the preview event in Los Angeles. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR co…
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Cronos: The New Dawn Interview with Bloober Team
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8:14In this special episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña interviews the Bloober Team about their new game, Cronos: The New Dawn. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.By Gamertag Radio
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PlayStation Games on Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2
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47:00Gamertag Radio has discussed various gaming topics, including PlayStation's strategy shift. In a similar episode, they talked about Xbox's bold move to go multiplatform, sharing their honest thoughts on the potential impact. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://disco…
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The team behind Grounded 2 discusses the game's evolution, new features, and collaborative development with Eidos Montreal. They highlight community feedback, gameplay mechanics, and future prospects across platforms. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/g…
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Interview with Techland's Dying Light franchise director, Tymon Smektala about Dying Light: The Beast. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.By Gamertag Radio
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Fan Mail, Donkey Kong Bananza and Ghost of Yōtei
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42:33In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics about recent game releases, fan mail and upcoming gaming events. They delve into the latest Nintendo titles, particularly Donkey Kong, and discuss the gaming industry's trends, including development times and monetization strategi…
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This episode of the Danny & Riana show is coming to you from on location in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! We join our hosts during their weeklong stay in the Caribbean's most visited destination to catch up on their house hunt, what everyday life is like in Punta Cana, and how their plans have changed. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Dan…
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In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña dive into the thrilling world of Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch 2. They share their hands-on experiences, discussing the game's exciting mechanics, challenging tracks, and the fun of racing together as a family. From character selection to the unique P-Switch challenges, the hos…
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PlayStation Game Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox & Xbox Layoffs
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49:04This week on Gamertag Radio: Join Danny Peña and Parris Lilly as they break down the latest gaming news, including the surprising announcement that Helldivers 2, the popular PlayStation game, is coming to Xbox. They also discuss the recent Xbox layoffs and what this means for the gaming industry. Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podc…
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Moving to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Our Plan (Part 2)
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26:56Danny & Riana LOVED seeing the responses and getting so much feedback from our latest episode discussing our plans to move their family to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! In this episode, we go even deeper into the considerations, advantages, and research for this move, as well as answering some of your most burning questions. Got feedback for the …
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This week on Gamertag Radio: A listener asked: Will there be a video game crash in 2025? We dive into the current state of the industry and what the future might hold. Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertag…
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In this episode, Danny and Riana discuss their thoughts on home ownership, rental properties, and relocating to another country. They share long-term goals and strategies on moving their family to the Dominican Republic, and why this move makes sense for them.By Danny and Riana
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Directive 8020 Interview with Supermassive Games
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26:46This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña talks about more hands-on impressions of games from Summer Game Fest 2025 and an interview with Supermassive Games about Directive 8020. Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send …
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Nintendo Switch 2 Review and Next Xbox Will Be PC
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1:05:00Tune in to this week's Gamertag Radio! Danny Peña and Parris Lilly dive into the Nintendo Switch 2 review and chat about the future of Xbox. Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/g…
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Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver Interview with Brass Lion Entertainment
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30:53This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña sits down with Bryna Dabby Smith (CEO) and Rashad Redic (CCO) from Brass Lion Entertainment to discuss their debut game, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver. From its origins to the Wu-Tang Clan's involvement and much more! Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is coming to consoles and PC. Wishlist now on Steam and Epic G…
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This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly discuss their favorite games from Summer Game Fest 2025. Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GT…
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This week on Gamertag Radio: Get our hands-on impressions with special guest Blessing from Kinda Funny! Plus, an exclusive interview with QuarterUp about Invincible VS. Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamerta…
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In this episode, Danny & Riana share their experience of announcing a game with their client, Brass Lion Entertainment. They talk about the work that goes in to supporting a game announcement marketing beat, and how the team came together to make it all happen. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dann…
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ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Hands-On Impressions
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20:43Danny Peña and Parris Lilly share their hands-on impressions of the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Listen to their in-depth discussion on these gaming handhelds and what they have to offer.By Gamertag Radio
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Podcast exclusive! This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña recorded an interview with the award-winning game developer and publisher behind Rez Infinite and Tetris Effect: Connected, discussing their latest project, Lumines: Arise.By Gamertag Radio
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Join Danny Peña as he sits down with Rogue Factor to discuss their upcoming game, Hell Is Us. Get an inside look about the game, development process, and more!By Gamertag Radio
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This week Danny and Riana are prepping for Summer Game Fest! They discuss what they're excited to see and tease some big news for the business coming soon. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials: Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianamp TikTok @godfree @_…
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The Alters: Meet Alex Jordan, the Voice of Jan
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28:53Join us on Gamertag Radio this week for a chat with Alex Jordan, the talented voice actor behind Jan in The Alters! Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7…
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Riana shares her frustration with the state of the games industry, and what D&R Media Consulting is doing to keep pushing through these tough times. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials: Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianamp TikTok @godfree @_therian…
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Remedy Entertainment Studio Visit in Helsinki, Finland!
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13:46Danny and Riana went to Finland! Follow along as they recap exploring downtown Helsinki, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the city, and going to Remedy Entertainment studios for hands-on with FBC Firebreak. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on social…
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FBC: Firebreak Interview and Hands-On Impressions
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1:06:44In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana dive into Remedy Entertainment's FBC: Firebreak, covering gameplay mechanics, character classes, and its connection to the Control universe. They also sit down with the game's Game Director Mike Kayatta, Lead Designer Anssi Hyytiäinen, and Lead Level Designer Teemu Huhtiniemi. Watch the award-winni…
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"In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly dive into DOOM: The Dark Ages, sharing hands-on experiences. They cover gameplay mechanics, stunning visuals, immersive soundtrack, and customization options, plus a tech deep dive on Nvidia's performance-enhancing tech, sponsored by Nvidia. The hosts highly recommend this must-play sh…
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Mom and Dad are back from their break and ready to make some changes to this channel. Get up to speed with what's been happening, what's coming up next, and what we're looking forward to sharing with you.By Danny and Riana
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In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña discuss their recent trip to Europe, including a visit to Remedy Entertainment. They delve into the topic of rising game prices, sparked by recent announcements from Xbox and Nintendo. The conversation explores the implications of these price increases on gamers and the indus…
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Parris and Danny sit down with the Stoic Studio dev team to discuss Towerborne's new features. Join them for an interview with Lead Combat Designer Isaac Torres and Senior Systems Designer Chris Mandel as they play and preview the game, launching on Xbox April 29th. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-…
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In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña, along with special guest Brittney Brombacher, review Clear Obscur Exhibition 33. They share their initial impressions, discuss the game's unique narrative and impressive voice talent, and highlight its standout combat mechanics. Send us questions - [email protected] …
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Diablo IV 2025 Roadmap: Rod Fergusson Interview
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23:13Get the inside scoop on Diablo IV's 2025 roadmap with Rod Fergusson, Blizzard's SVP and GM of Diablo. In this exclusive podcast interview, Rod shares his insights on what's next for the game. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR com…
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Join Riana Manuel-Peña and Parris Lilly on Gamertag Radio as they dive into their thoughts on Blue Prince. Tune in for an in-depth review and lively discussion! Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.…
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Nintendo Switch 2: Hands-On Experience in Los Angeles
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51:44This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Parris Lily discuss the latest in gaming, including the Nintendo Switch 2 experience at the LA event. They share their thoughts on various games, hardware impressions, and upcoming releases. Parris Lilly and Danny Peña discuss their impressions of various games, including their thoughts on the upcoming Ni…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing Concerns and South of Midnight Review
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1:18:03In this episode, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly discuss the recent Nintendo Switch 2 announcements, sharing their initial impressions and concerns about pricing. They explore the potential impact of higher game prices on consumer behavior and compare the current situation to past console launches, emphasizing the need for better communication from Nin…
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Danny Peña shares his exclusive, hands-on impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 after attending a private media event in NYC. Get the inside scoop on his experience with the console, plus upcoming games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Danny also dives into what the developers had to say about the Switch 2's hardware a…
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The Tetris Story: A Conversation with Henk Rogers
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22:19In this engaging conversation, Hank Rogers discusses his new book, 'The Perfect Game: Tetris from Russia with Love,' and reflects on his journey in the gaming industry, particularly with Tetris. He shares insights on the concept of the perfect game, the evolution of Tetris, and its impact on gaming culture. Hank also recounts his experiences with N…
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This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny, Riana, and special guest Kahlief Adams recorded a discussion about the DOOM: The Dark Ages preview, live from Los Angeles, CA. Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR …
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GTR Retro - The Good & Bad of Gaming Journalism Roundtable
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45:35This week on GTR Retro, we are going back to 2009, the crew recorded a roundtable discussion with Dan 'Shoe' Hsu and Kyle Orland about the highs and lows of gaming journalism. It was a fantastic roundtable! This was released on July 27, 2009. Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Prediction, Steam on Xbox and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hands-On Impressions
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1:28:36In this episode, Danny, Parris and Pete discuss predictions for the Nintendo Switch 2, including its price, games, and release date. They also delve into the integration of Xbox and Steam, exploring the implications for game access and market dynamics, particularly in relation to PlayStation's strategy. Riana shares her hands-on experience with upc…
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This week on GTR Retro: - A Resolution to 720p vs 1080p: Roundtable Discussion - Industry Insights: Behind-the-Scenes Drama - Install Size Revealed: Forza 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Dead Rising 3 Released on Oct 2013. Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our…
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Review, Half-Life 2 RTX & Atomfall Hands-On Impressions
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1:06:32In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Parris Lilly and Danny Peña discuss their experiences with the remastered Half-Life 2 RTX, highlighting the impressive graphics and performance enhancements made possible by Nvidia's technology. They delve into the differences between the original game and the remaster, emphasizing the impact of ray tracing …
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This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña takes a trip down memory lane to 2001. We're digging up original audio interviews from gamers, recorded live from the Xbox and Nintendo Gamecube events in NYC, before the consoles were even released. Listen in as gamers share their first impressions of both consoles and the games they were eager to purchase b…
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Peter Moore Looks Back: An Interview Celebrating the Xbox 360's 20th Anniversary
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51:49In this conversation, Peter Moore reflects on his journey from Sega to Xbox, discussing pivotal moments in the gaming industry, including the launch of the Xbox 360 and the Zero Hour event. He shares insights on key partnerships, the challenges faced in the Japanese market, and the strategic decisions that shaped the Xbox brand. Moore emphasizes th…
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This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana review Hazelight's newest game, Split Fiction. Could it be a contender for Game of the Year (GOTY)? Tune in to hear their thoughts on the game. Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle). "Danny is your typical yo…
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In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. The first episode of Gamertag Radio with Godfree & Nano aired on February 25th, 2005. Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Media Consulting" and podcast called "The Danny and Riana Show". New episodes every Wednesday. Check it out!…
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Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña review Obsidian Entertainment's latest game, Avowed. Hear why it's already a Game of the Year contender in our book. Sponsored: Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code GTR at turtlebeach.com/GTR! #turtlebeachpod Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Medi…
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