Gamertag Radio
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: podcast@gamertagradio.com
Is Gaming a Luxury Now?

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 industry as a whole, touching on the influence of shareholders and the nostalgia of past gaming prices.
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Towerborne Interview with Stoic Studio

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.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

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.
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Diablo IV 2025 Roadmap: Rod Fergusson Interview

Get 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.
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Blue Prince Review

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!
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Nintendo Switch 2: Hands-On Experience in Los Angeles

This 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 Nintendo Switch 2. Also discussion about Bungie's new game, Marathon.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing Concerns and South of Midnight Review

In 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 Nintendo regarding pricing and product details.
Also Danny Peña, Riana Manuel-Peña, and Parris Lilly review 'South of Midnight.' They discuss their gameplay experiences, the game's art and music, and the emotional impact of its narrative. The conversation delves into the cultural representation within the gam...
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Impressions

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 and more. Don't miss this in-depth look at Nintendo's newest console!
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The Tetris Story: A Conversation with Henk Rogers

In 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 Nintendo and the significance of Tetris in his life, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and his aspirations to address climate change.
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Hands-On Preview

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.
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GTR Retro - The Good & Bad of Gaming Journalism Roundtable

This 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.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Prediction, Steam on Xbox and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hands-On Impressions

In 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 upcoming Xbox games at GDC, including 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' She dives into the game's narrative, combat, and gameplay, and can't wait for its release.
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GTR Retro - FanMail & 720p vs 1080P

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.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Review, Half-Life 2 RTX & Atomfall Hands-On Impressions

In 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 and DLSS 4. They also talked about their experiences with the upcoming game Atomfall. They share their initial impressions from preview events, delve into gameplay mechanics, the game's survival elements, exploration, and the challenges players may face.
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GTR Retro - Xbox vs Gamecube 2001

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 back then.
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Peter Moore Looks Back: An Interview Celebrating the Xbox 360's 20th Anniversary

In 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 the importance of putting gamers first and the evolution of the industry towards a multi-platform strategy. In this conversation, Peter Moore reflects on the evolution of the gaming industry, discussing the shift from traditional console wars to a more collaborative environment, the impact of social...
Split Fiction Review

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.
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"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
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GTR Retro - The First Episode

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.
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Avowed Review

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.
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Split Fiction Interview with Josef Fares

Interview with Josef Fares, founder of Hazelight Studios, about Split Fiction.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
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GTR Retro - Gears Of War 2 Midnight Launch Nationwide Coverage

In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. This episode was released on Nov 07, 2008.
"Gears of War 2 is finally in stores nationwide! Last night, the GTR staff brought you nationwide coverage of the midnight launch event, with help from our listeners in Miami, Maryland, Chicago, and other locations. Go behind the scenes and find out what happened at the launch. Plus, we've got an exclusive interview with Mike Capps, President of Epic Games, who dishes on GOW2 and more."
South of Midnight Hands-On Preview

Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña talk about their hands-on preview of South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Thanks to Xbox for giving us the opportunity to preview the game.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Interview

Danny Peña sits down with Ryozo Tsujimoto, Series Producer, and Kaname Fujioka, Executive Director and Art Director, to discuss Monster Hunter: Wilds.
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GTR Retro - PAX08: Gamercast Network - Podcasting The New Media

In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. Live from Penny Arcade Expo 2008: A Roundtable Discussion with the Gamercast Network. Episode was released on Aug 31, 2008.
Join podcast hosts from the Gamercast Network for a lively discussion on their experiences and the rise of podcasting as the new media. Moderated by Chris Paladino, Xbox Community Manager of Gamerscore Blog, the panel features:
Jeromy Adams, Founder and Co-Host of Sarcastic Gamer
Chad Hantak, Webmaster and Co-Host of The Video Game Show
Danny Peña (Godfree), Founder and Co-Host of G...
Xbox Goes Multiplatform: Boom or Bust?

Join Danny and Parris on Gamertag Radio as they dive into the latest news from Xbox. The duo shares their honest thoughts on Xbox's bold move to go multiplatform. Will this strategic shift hurt or help the business? Tune in to find out!
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GTR Retro - Halo 3 Midnight Launch Coverage

In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. Where were you on September 25, 2007? Halo enthusiasts worldwide waited patiently in line for hours to be among the first to purchase Halo 3. In this audio, we'll take you back to our nationwide launch coverage, featuring reports from Miami, Seattle, Chicago, Orlando, and Los Angeles.
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Adam Boyes Talks Vivrato: Gaming's New Solution for Big Problems

Adam Boyes discusses his new consultancy, Vivrato, and its mission to solve gaming's biggest problems.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
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Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer on his legacy and the future of gaming

Interview with The CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer.
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GTR Retro - Xbox 360 Launch & Zero Hour

In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. We take a trip back to November 21, 2005, with a comprehensive Xbox 360 launch report. GTR staff members Godfree and Nano share their firsthand experience from the Best Buy store at Dadeland Mall in Miami, Florida. Additionally, CyberAthlete joins us from the Xbox 360 Zero Hour event, featuring a Q&A session with Xbox executives Peter Moore and J Allard..
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Predicting the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games and Dying Light: The Beast Interview

This week on Gamertag Radio: Phil Spencer Interview this Friday 1/24, Nintendo Switch 2 launch games predictions, Sony has cancelled two more live service games, reportedly including a God of War title, and Dying Light: The Beast Interview with the franchise director.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
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Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Reaction

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement reaction.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
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 young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Thick As Thieves Interview with OtherSide Entertainment

Gamertag Radio's big announcement! Developer_Direct Returns on January 23, Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks, more Xbox franchises including Gears of War ‘will come to PS5 this year’, Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly getting two major Xbox games, including Halo and Thick As Thieves Interview with OtherSide Entertainment Warren Spector and Greg LoPiccolo.
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GTR Retro - Press vs Community

Every Thursday, tune in to GTR Retro's weekly episode, where we take a nostalgic look back at the past 20 years of Gamertag Radio. Commentary about each episode. This episode originally aired on August 10, 2008 on Ep157. Here's the episode description:
Last week, I attended the Mercenaries 2 Community Day event at Pandemic Studios in Los Angeles, California. Following the event, I recorded a 'Press VS Community' roundtable discussion featuring Deaconblade from (U360), Trina (Gamingangels), Vicious696 (Uncle Gamer), and Ryan (Marvel).
In 2008, the gaming landscape faced significant challenges, affecting not only Gamertag Radio but also the broader community. Key...
Gaming in 2025: Top Picks & Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Interview

Welcome to our 20th season! Join us as we explore the most anticipated games of 2025 and sit down with the game’s director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Recorded live at Square Enix.
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Game of The Year 2024

Danny and Parris discuss their favorite games of 2024, share insights on an Xbox marketing campaign, Nintendo Switch 2 and reveal what's next for GTR in 2025 as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Plus, mark your calendars: Gamertag Radio returns on January 6, 2025!
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The Witcher IV Interview With CD Projekt Red

Podcast Exclusive! Parris interviews the CD Projekt Red dev team about their latest game announcement from The Game Awards 2024: The Witcher 4.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
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The Game Awards 2025 Predictions

This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana predicts the winners of The Game Awards 2024.
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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! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review

Danny and Parris review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny for Xbox and PC.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
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Prime Video's Secret Level Review

Welcome to the first crossover episode of Gamertag Radio x The Danny & Riana Show! This is our spoiler-free review of the Secret Level anthology series from Prime Video (thank you Prime Video for early screener access!). Danny and Riana discuss what worked, stand-out episodes, and their overall thoughts on how video game adaptations impact the industry.
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Secret Level Interview with Tim Miller and Dave WIlson

Danny and Riana recently interviewed Tim Miller, Creator and Executive Producer, and Dave Wilson, Supervising Director and Executive Producer, about their new Prime Video TV series, Secret Level.
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! http://dannyandriana.com
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 young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along...